“Laissez les bon temps rouler!” This Mardi Gras mantra that interprets to “Let the great instances roll!” is greater than a name to get together — though it serves as that, too. It’s a petition to dwell with abandon, to embrace extra and decadence if just for one evening and to convey pals, household and even strangers alongside for the journey. Whereas New Orleans often is the capital of Mardi Gras, there are many methods to rejoice right here in Los Angeles, because of eating places devoted to showcasing the Massive Simple’s melting pot of meals cultures.
“It’s a possibility to share our tradition with individuals who’ve by no means been to New Orleans or individuals who miss residence, to have a bit of little bit of that right here in L.A.,” stated Jessica LeGaux, who runs widespread Creole restaurant Harold & Belle’s together with her husband, Ryan LeGaux. Once we spoke, the pair had simply landed in New Orleans, the place they had been buying genuine bead necklaces to present to prospects throughout their annual get together.
“It’s a celebration of life and our favourite issues in life — pals, household, meals, music and tradition,” Ryan agreed.
For Norwood Clark Jr., a New Orleans native and proprietor of Darrow’s New Orleans Grill, it’s vital to share the trademark Southern hospitality that his hometown is so beloved for. “Individuals don’t care in the event that they don’t know your identify or should you’re a stranger. You instantly grow to be household,” he stated.
Clark implements an analogous ethos at Darrow’s. As he stated: “We don’t do prospects, we do household.”
From po’ boys to gumbo, beignets to king cake, right here’s the place to discover a slice of New Orleans on Fats Tuesday, which lands on Feb. 21 this 12 months.
