News Summary
Lexington is ready to celebrate Mardi Gras on March 4 with vibrant parades, colorful beads, and delicious culinary offerings. Local restaurants like B’s Bakery and Bayou Bluegrass are preparing special dishes, including King Cakes and crawfish boils, to enhance the festive experience. Activities spread across various dining spots from March 1-4 ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather your friends and family and dive into the rich flavors of Louisiana cuisine while creating unforgettable memories this Mardi Gras season.
Lexington Gears Up for an Unforgettable Mardi Gras Celebration!
Excitement is building in Lexington as locals prepare to celebrate Mardi Gras on March 4! This vibrant festival, known for its lively parades, colorful beads, and delicious food, has been embraced by the city in a big way. Several restaurants in the area are getting ready to bring a taste of Louisiana right to your plate, and it promises to be a deliciously fun experience!
B’s Bakery: The King of King Cakes
If you have a sweet tooth, make sure to stop by B’s Bakery located at 241 W. Main St. in Frankfort. They are taking pre-orders for their famous King Cakes for $28, serving 8-10 people, or $38 for filled varieties. This bakery is also whipping up some delightful Mardi Gras-themed cupcakes and cookies. While they’ll be closed on the day itself, you can pick up your tasty treats on Saturday before, ensuring you’re ready for the festivities.
Bayou Bluegrass: A Feast for the Senses
Join the party at Bayou Bluegrass at their Manchester Reserve location on March 4 for a genuine Louisiana-style feast. They are hosting a crawfish boil and offering a buffet packed with tantalizing dishes like fried alligator, jambalaya, and gumbo. Don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth with a piece of King Cake or finish off with delightful beignets.
Cajun Specials Across Town
Mark your calendars because Bear & The Butcher is rolling out fabulous Cajun specials from March 1-4! Feast on dishes such as Cajun Mac & Cheese and Shrimp & Grits, while enjoying some Mardi Gras trivia to elevate the fun. Caramanda’s is also getting in on the action with a “funfetti” King Cake available for pre-order and comes with a selection of festive cupcakes too—just give them 48 hours’ notice for the little treat!
More Special Offers To Delight Your Taste Buds
If you’re craving something hearty, visit The Cellar for their mouth-watering jambalaya and gumbo specials. Donut Days is making your Mardi Gras even sweeter with in-store King Cakes for $26.99, complete with colorful beads and a baby figurine. Meanwhile, DV8 is spicing things up with their special King Cake cinnamon rolls, available until March 4.
Familiar Favorites and New Treats
On February 28, Gumbo YaYa starts their annual celebration and will offer traditional dishes alongside fully decorated King Cakes for $35 and convenient party packs for carryout. J. Render’s will delight everyone with their jambalaya specials kicking off from March 1. Customers can also place their King Cake orders at Martine’s Pastries with a variety of filling options, available for pick-up on Fat Tuesday or the weekend before.
Festivity at Proud Mary and Beyond
Proud Mary will have a cozy heated tent despite previous flooding issues, offering a delightful crawfish boil, jambalaya, and more Cajun specialties. Ramsey’s Diners will host live crawfish and shrimp boils, serving up seafood gumbo and red beans and rice, with drink specials all day long. From Feb. 27 through March 5, Selma’s is dishing out their own Mardi Gras specials, including savory red beans and rice and, of course, King Cakes.
Drink Specials and Festive Fun
The fun doesn’t stop there! Shamrock will be serving up jambalaya, gumbo, and Hurricane drink specials to round out the festivities. Not to be outdone, Wallace Station will delight you with their signature King Cake beignets and seafood po-boys. And finally, Windy Corner is bringing their best-selling dishes leading up to Mardi Gras, ensuring there’s something for everyone!
Zim’s is also joining the celebration, featuring tantalizing duck gumbo and other traditional dishes, coupled with their Midway Bakery King Cake as part of their scrumptious offerings. It seems there’s no shortage of deliciousness in Lexington this Mardi Gras!
So gather your friends and family, put on your favorite masquerade outfit, and enjoy the best of Cajun and Creole cuisine while making unforgettable memories this festive season!
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