Let’s get this “Party Gras” started and bring New Orleans to Chicago on February 13. Celebrate Mardi Gras in these fun, unique ways on Fat Tuesday.
JOKER’S
Your Fat Tuesday plans just got better: Reserve your holiday party at Joker’s. With the entire menu available, including King Cakes and Crawfish Étouffée, enjoy authentic Cajun cuisine for your party. Book your reservation to dine-in here.
CHICAGO FIREHOUSE
Join Chicago Firehouse for their 7th Annual Fat Tuesday Party on February 13 from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Dance the night away to live music, enjoy great food, and get decked out in purple, green, and gold party beads. Doors open at 5 p.m. Buy your tickets on Resy.
KREWE D’INA MARDI GRAS POP-UP
Join a month of celebrations at Ina Mae Tavern in Wicker Park. From January 10 through February 13, enjoy festivities like weekly drag bingo, a Mardi Gras themed drag show, NOLA-inspired cocktail menu, giveaways, and live music. Stay up to date on all the Mardi Gras fun by visiting Ina Mae’s website and following @InaMaeTavern on Instagram.
TANTA
To celebrate Fat Tuesday, and National Pisco Sour Day, Tanta is offering King Cake (Pisco) Sour during the week of February 12, in honor of NOLA’s traditional King Cake. Additionally, Tanta offers a pisco-based cocktail made with blue spirulina, turmeric, and dried pitaya (dragon fruit). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Peru’s Pachacútec Culinary Institute.
LOTTIE’S PUB
This “Party Gras” weekend, Lottie’s Pub is offering Mardi Gras specials all weekend long, from Thursday, February 8 to Tuesday, February 13. Guests can pair a $10 Ina Mae hurricane or $6 Fireball with NOLA-inspired small dishes such as $8 gumbo or $10 Cajun shrimp tacos. Visit Lottie’s website for more information on these holiday specials.
MARDI GRAS BEER CRAWL
On Saturday, February 10, you don’t have to pick just one location to celebrate Mardi Gras. With a Mardi Gras Beer Crawl ticket, you can visit a trail of destinations and try exclusive drink specials. From 2 to 10 p.m., enjoy your party drinks with a souvenir Mardi Gras beer koozie, beads on beads, dancing, and live bands and DJ’s. The party starts at The Cauldron Chicago, and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite or at The Cauldron from 2 to 4 p.m.
TAUREAUX TAVERN
The party lasts all month at Taureaux Tavern. In February, enjoy festive menu offerings, including specialty cocktails the week of February 12 through February 16. Try Gumbo as Soup du Jour and Boudin Sausage Croquettes. Pair your favorite dish with a cocktail named Fracture de NOLA, made in a festive green and purple color split when served to you.
