For inspiration

http://www.antoines.com/menus_dinner.html
http://www.galatoires.com/html/menu.html

Mardi Gras Supper Club

Hi Bistro Society. Ted here.

Next week is our Mardi Gras themed supper club, 7PM at Anne and Ted's. Time to gear up.

Here are some recipe ideas, but you are of course welcome to bring whatever you deem appropriate. New Orleans, Cajun, Creole, etc.

Jambalaya, etouffe, red beans, gumbo, dishes with oysters, esp. Oysters Rockefeller.

A traditional Mardi Gras dessert is King Cake: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cake

Anne and I will make shrimp with a special New Orleans style BBQ sauce.

New Orleanian Kathy Rodriguez, one of the founding members of Bistro, has suggestions for booze, which is very important during Mardi Gras:

Beer is the usual accompaniment. I don't know if we can get New Orleans beer here, but two faves are Abita and Dixie. Otherwise, whatever you think is suitable.

Cocktails recommended: Sazerac, Ramos Gin Fizz, Pimm's cup, Hurricane, pink squirrel, grasshopper, jello shots.

Anne and I will greet you all with the famous brandy milk punch.

Please let us know what you intend to bring.

"Laissez les bon temps rouler!"

"Let the Good Times Roll"