Mardi Gras grazing
Get in the New Orleans party spirit at these Hub spots
Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” is only a few days away. And while we may not be enjoying the same balmy weather as New Orleans, we can still celebrate as if we were down South. Many restaurants are giving Bostonians the chance to indulge in Southern favorites. Here are three places to check out:
Anthem Kitchen & Bar 101 S. Market St. anthem-boston.com
Chef Jason Walker of Anthem Kitchen & Bar in Faneuil Hall started his culinary career in Louisiana and will be ringing in Mardi Gras with lots of New Orleansthemed dining specials. An oyster po’boy, a Yankee seafood gumbo and a Mississippi catfish dish are just a few of the Mardi Gras dishes he’ll be serving up next Tuesday. The team behind the bar will also be influenced by that Bourbon Street flavor and will be serving up Sazerac and Hurricane cocktails. And finally, for dessert, guests have to try the classic King Cake. Go to eventbrite.com/e/fat-tuesday-at-anthem-kitchen-tickets92786977347 or call 617-720-5570 for reservations.
Coppersmith 40 W. Third St., South Boston coppersmithboston.com Southie’s Coppersmith is starting Mardi Gras celebrations early, beginning on Thursday. From Thursday through Fat Tuesday, there will be Cajun-inspired cuisine and lots of fun drinks specials. On Friday, Jason Cardinal will be playing from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, Stu Sinclair will be playing from 5 to 8 p.m., with guest DJ’s taking over each night from 8 p.m. till closing.
Buttermilk & Bourbon 160 Commonwealth Ave. buttermilkbourbon.com/ Finally, it wouldn’t be Mardi Gras in Boston without mentioning Buttermilk & Bourbon in the Back Bay. Chef Jason Santos was so inspired by the tastes and sounds of New Orleans that he decided to open Buttermilk and Bourbon just over three years ago. Santos will be offering some very special menu items on Tuesday, including Kings Cake Ice Cream Cones, (cake batter soft serve, topped with green, gold, & purple sprinkles, sugar & edible candy topped off with a plastic baby); Red Hot Gold Beignets (the beignets are topped with ground red hots & cinnamon sugar and are served with Goldschlager pipettes); and crawfish by the half pound, steamed with beer, Cajun spices, butter and lemon. These special menu items will be available from 5 p.m. until midnight.