Even if you’re not in New Orleans this Mardis Gras season, you can still let the good times roll in Philadelphia! Check out these five Philly spots to laissez les bon temps rouler:
Brauhaus Schmitz
Starting at noon on Fat Tuesday, also National Fasnacht Day, pastry chef Jessica Nolen will be dishing out these delightful goodies at Brauhaus Schmitz. The cost is $8 per order (cash only) with dipping sauces available for an additional $1, including Nutella, molasses, Bavarian cream and fruit jam. Be sure to arrive early—each individual is only allowed one half-dozen, and just 100 orders will be filled. 718 South St., Philadelphia, (267) 909-8814
Red Owl Tavern
Stop into Red Owl Tavern for a New Orleans-inspired cocktail, the Nola Fashioned. This ideal Mardi Gras sipper features rye whiskey; pecan simple syrup; Café du Monde bitters created by Red Owl’s lead bartender, Kyle Darrow, with coffee and chicory grounds sourced from the famed New Orleans establishment; a coffee-infused ice rock; and a confectioners sugar rim. 433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, (215) 923-2267
Rex 1516
On February 28, join in on the Fat Tuesday celebration at Rex 1516. Patrons will enjoy The Mardi Gras Citywide special featuring The King’s Cake Burger, an 8-ounce beef patty topped with Cooper cheddar, bacon, lettuce and a house-made pickle on a traditional King’s Cake roll, as well as a pint of Newbold and shot of Jim Beam’s Devil’s Cut for $17.
Bartenders will also be mixing up a festive Falernum Hurricane ($7) made with aged rum, white rum and falernum, a syrup flavored with almond, ginger, cloves, lime and vanilla.
The specialty meal and the Hurricane cocktail will also be available March 1, while supplies last. 1516 South St., Philadelphia, (267) 319-1366
Square 1682
Enjoy New Orleans-inspired crawfish pepper pot soup through February 28 at Square 1682. On Fat Tuesday, lead bartender Daniel Kulisek will also be mixing up Hurricanes and Bluebird Rye Sazerac cocktails. 121 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, (215) 563-5008
The Twisted Tail
The Twisted Tail will be offering Abita beer specials, including Turbodog, Mardi Gras Bock and more, for a Fat Tuesday taste of Louisiana. 509 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia, (215) 558-2471
- Falernum Hurricane photo: Rex 1516
- Fasnacht photo: Brauhaus Schmitz
