{"id":17026,"date":"2026-02-12T00:14:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/?p=17026"},"modified":"2026-02-12T00:14:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:14:46","slug":"mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Mardi Gras in the San Francisco Bay Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mardi Gras, French for &#8220;Fat Tuesday,&#8221; is a centuries-old tradition celebrated annually. It takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. Rooted in the cultural heritage of New Orleans but observed in various regions worldwide, Mardi Gras is synonymous with fun (and a little crazy) parades, elaborate costumes, beads and a whole lot of partying. If you aren&#8217;t able to make the trek to New Orleans to see it first hand (which should definitely be added to your bucket list), there are plenty of ways to get in the Mardi Gras spirit in the San Francisco Bay Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#New_Orleans_Style_Concerts\" >New Orlean\u2019s Style Concerts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#Cajun_Zydeco_and_New_Orleans_Brass_Band_Music\" >Cajun, Zydeco and New Orleans Brass Band Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#Live_Jazz\" >Live Jazz<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#Mardi_Gras_Foods\" >Mardi Gras Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#Cajun_Restaurants_in_the_Bay_Area\" >Cajun Restaurants in the Bay Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#King_Cake\" >King Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#Dress_the_Part\" >Dress the Part<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#New_Orleans_Inspired_Drinks\" >New Orleans Inspired Drinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mardi-gras-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/#New_Orleans_Inspired_Bars\" >New Orleans Inspired Bars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mardi-gras-events\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mardi_Gras_Events\"><\/span>Mardi Gras Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bayview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/events\/bayview-mardi-gras-celebration-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday, February 17 from 11AM to 5PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Gumbo Social (5176 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A free, family-friendly all-day street party on February 17 at Gumbo Social in San Francisco&#8217;s Bayview neighborhood, featuring live music from The Gumbo Band, soul food from local spots like Gumbo Social and Let\u2019s Eat BBQ, dancing, and community vibes celebrating local culture and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/guides\/the-mission\/\" type=\"guides\" id=\"4677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mission<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/events\/fat-tuesday-season-kickoff-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fat Tuesday Season Kickoff Celebration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday, February 17 at 5PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Mission District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A free, lively kickoff to Carnaval San Francisco&#8217;s 2026 season on February 17 (5\u201310 PM) across multiple Mission District venues, with live samba drummers, dance performances, music spanning soca, cumbia, and rumba, plus costumes, masks, beads, and a festive neighborhood gathering supported by local cultural partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/guides\/north-beach\/\" type=\"guides\" id=\"4609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Beach<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/events\/mardi-gras-2nd-line-parade-march-northstar-to-tupelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Mardi Gras Parade<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday, February 14 from 3:30PM to 5:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Northstar Cafe (1560 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Annual North Beach 2nd Line March on February 14, starting at North Star Cafe (1:30 PM) with $20 tickets for drink specials and beads, led by MJ\u2019s Brass Boppers Brass Band playing New Orleans-style funk and jazz; the parade winds through the streets before ending with food (jambalaya, gumbo, red beans &amp; rice) and music at Tupelo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sonoma County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mardi Gras 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Tuesday, February 17 from 4PM to 7PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Parish Cafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A full-day Cajun feast on February 17 at The Parish Cafe in Healdsburg (open 9 AM\u20138 PM), featuring breakfast, a special Mardi Gras menu with gumbo, jambalaya, po&#8217;boys, beignets, crawfish \u00e9touff\u00e9e, king cake slices, and live local Cajun music by Brian Francis Baudoin from 4\u20137 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Petaluma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>35th Annual Mardi Gras Mambofest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday, February 17 at 6PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Mystic Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 35th Annual Mardi Gras Mambofest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the historic Mystic Theatre in downtown Petaluma (doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM) is a beloved Fat Tuesday tradition featuring an electrifying dance concert with Rhythmtown-Jive and special guests, plus a festive street parade starting at 6:15 PM. Expect high-energy rhythms, brass, and groove from seasoned players who&#8217;ve backed legends like Etta James and Smokey Robinson\u2014costumes, beads, and dancing encouraged. This 21+ event sells out annually, so grab tickets early!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/guides\/the-castro\/\" type=\"guides\" id=\"4672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Castro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/events\/sam-smith-at-the-castro-theater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sam Smith<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Tuesday, February 17 at 8PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Castro Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of Sam Smith&#8217;s multi-night &#8220;To Be Free&#8221; residency on February 17 (7 PM doors) at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco\u2014not a traditional Mardi Gras event, but a great evening of acclaimed pop and soul performances by the five-time GRAMMY winner, ideal as post-dinner entertainment in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-orlean-s-style-concerts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Orleans_Style_Concerts\"><\/span>New Orlean\u2019s Style Concerts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cajun-zydeco-and-new-orleans-brass-band-music\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cajun_Zydeco_and_New_Orleans_Brass_Band_Music\"><\/span><strong>Cajun, Zydeco and New Orleans Brass Band Music<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Berkeley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tom Rigney &amp; Flambeau:<\/strong> A band specializing in blazing Cajun and Zydeco two-steps, low-down Blues, funky New Orleans grooves, Boogie Woogie piano, as well as, ballads and waltzes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Aux Cajunals:<\/strong> This band plays kickass Cajun dance music in the style of the Balfa Brothers, Harry Choates, and other fiddle-driven Cajun legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Ashkenaz Music &amp; Dance Community Center (1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702)<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A joyful Cajun and zydeco dance party at Ashkenaz in Berkeley featuring the Aux Cajunals&#8217; foot-stomping sets, followed by Tom Rigney &amp; Flambeau&#8217;s blend of zydeco, Cajun, and New Orleans sounds Costumes and beads encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-san-francisco\"><strong>San Francisco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/events\/rebirth-brass-band-at-the-chapel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rebirth Brass Band<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Saturday February 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm<br><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Chapel (777 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A high-energy Fat Tuesday show at The Chapel in San Francisco&#8217;s Mission District, featuring the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band&#8217;s iconic New Orleans brass, funk, soul, and street sounds. Pre-show dinner and second-line vibes available at nearby Curio restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-live-jazz\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Live_Jazz\"><\/span><strong>Live Jazz<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New Orleans is known for its excellent music scene, especially the wide availability of venues to hear live jazz. The Bay Area has quite a few excellent jazz clubs to choose from, as well. Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Dawn Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This newcomer to SF\u2019s downtown scene is a sexy venue, with a cool history and some of the best F\u2019ing cocktails in the city. It is a creation of Future Bars, the team who brought SF some of its most unforgettable nightlife destinations such as Bourbon and Branch, Pagan Idol, Local Edition and Devil\u2019s Acre, just to name a few. Some of the best bartenders in the city are employed by Future Bars. Enjoy an expertly prepared cocktail in SF\u2019s Sexiest room to hear live jazz. It will not disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Dawn Club<\/strong><br>10 Annie St<br>San Francisco, CA 94103<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Sound Room<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An annual Fat Tuesday celebration at The Sound Room in Oakland, honoring New Orleans traditions with the long-running Medicine Ball Band. They have been in San Francisco streets for over 50 year. They will be playing classic jazz, funk and soulful music for a Fat Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/events\/mardi-gras-at-the-sound-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TICKETS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Sound Room<\/strong><br>3022 Broadway<br>Oakland, CA 94611<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mardi-gras-foods\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mardi_Gras_Foods\"><\/span>Mardi Gras Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jambalaya-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Jambalaya\" class=\"wp-image-17042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jambalaya-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jambalaya-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jambalaya-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jambalaya-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jambalaya-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jambalaya.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jambalaya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mardi Gras has roots in christianity. It was always celebrated on the eve of the forty day fasting period known as lent. Today it has become a popular secular tradition, all over the globe, especially in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is the perfect excuse to feast on some delicious cajun creole cuisine. Try a recipe at home or head out to one of SF\u2019s best New Orleans-inspired eateries. Here are some dishes we highly recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-po-boy\"><strong>Po\u2019 Boy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delicious sandwiches, typically prepared on french bread with lettuce, tomato, pickles and a mayonnaise based sauce plus various proteins, typically fried, such as shrimp, oysters, as well as roast beef or fried chicken to name a few. The Po\u2019 Boy was proceeded by a dish known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-san-franciscos-oyster-loaf\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"17323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oyster Loaf<\/a>. Its history is murky at best. There is debate surrounding the origins of the oyster loaf. Some believe it was invented in San Francisco, while others maintain it was invented in Louisiana. The term oyster loaf is still used every once in a while in Louisiana, but the once common oyster loaf has all but disappeared in in the Bay Area today. However, an Oyster Po\u2019 Boy at one of San Francisco\u2019s New Orleans style eateries will definitely hit the spot. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolacajun.com\/products\/cartozzos-24-french-bread\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Order the famous french bread<\/a> from New Orleans to create an authentic experience at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-gumbo\"><strong>Gumbo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thick, flavorful, protein rich stew that is often served for special occasions in Louisiana. Gumbo recipes vary widely and home cooks take pride in their family recipes. The dish is the ultimate comfort food dish and can serve as a meal. It is even better along with some Louisiana Crystal Hot Sauce and crusty french bread. The dish usually starts with a roux and a thickening agent such as okra or file and has proteins such as chicken, gulf prawns, andouille sausage, crab, oysters, fish or any combination thereof. It also typically has veggies, particularly tomatoes.It is served accompanied by rice. Try some of the best in SF at <a href=\"https:\/\/queenslapoboyscafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queens Louisiana Po\u2019 Boy Cafe<\/a> or try making some at home.This dish is certain to warm you up when Karl the fog rears his ugly head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-jambalaya\"><strong>Jambalaya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A rice based dish that is similar to gumbo but does not contain a roux or thickening agent. The rice proteins, vegetables and cajun spices are cooked together in one pot, like a cajun creole Paella. Head to Po\u2019 Boys kitchen to try some of the best in SF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-shrimp-and-grits\"><strong>Shrimp and Grits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southern comfort food staple that has become the symbol of southern hospitality. It is a must have dish at San Francisco\u2019s Brenda\u2019s French Soul Food Cafe in the Tenderloin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-etouffee\"><strong>\u00c9touff\u00e9e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dish that means, \u201csmothered\u201d in French. It is a roux and butter based sauce, usually containing the \u201choly trinity\u201d of vegetables, i.e. onions celery and bell pepper, with delicious cajun and creole spices, typically one protein, most commonly craw dads but also with shrimp or sometimes other variations such as chicken. The thick flavorful sauce is served over rice. Don\u2019t miss the Crawfish \u00c9touff\u00e9e at Voodoo Love in San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-beignets\"><strong>Beignets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/beignets-creole-san-francisco-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Beignets\" class=\"wp-image-17031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/beignets-creole-san-francisco-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/beignets-creole-san-francisco-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/beignets-creole-san-francisco-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/beignets-creole-san-francisco-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/beignets-creole-san-francisco-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/beignets-creole-san-francisco.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beignets ot CreoLa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beignets are a thick, square, fried dough that is covered in powdered sugar and often enjoyed with chicory based cafe au lait. The most famous destination for this addictive pastry is Cafe Du Mond in New Orleans, next to the French Market. I have only gotten them a few times on my trips to New Orleans, but I will never forget how amazing they were. You can purchase their coffee and beignet mix on line <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.cafedumonde.com\/product-category\/beignets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a> or just head to Brenda\u2019s French Soul Food Cafe for the real deal, right here in SF. Brenda\u2019s also offers delicious savory beignets, including their signature, made with crawfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cajun-restaurants-in-the-bay-area\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cajun_Restaurants_in_the_Bay_Area\"><\/span>Cajun Restaurants in the Bay Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creola-San-Francisco-inside-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"CreoLa San Francisco Interior\" class=\"wp-image-17032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creola-San-Francisco-inside-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creola-San-Francisco-inside-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creola-San-Francisco-inside-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creola-San-Francisco-inside-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creola-San-Francisco-inside-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creola-San-Francisco-inside.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CreoLa San Francisco Interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where can you find Cajun Food in the San Francisco Bay Area?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no shortage of delicious cajun, creole cuisine in the Bay Area. Here are some of CrawlSF\u2019s Favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-brenda-s-french-soul-food\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frenchsoulfood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Brenda\u2019s French Soul Food<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 2007 , and no stranger to the San Francisco Chronicle\u2019s top 100 list, Brenda\u2019s offers delicious creole cuisine. The Chef\/owner, Brenda Buenviaja, who grew up in Louisiana, has given us plenty of reasons to venture into San Francisco\u2019s Tenderloin, including, some of the tastiest fried chicken in the city, delicious sweet and savory beignets, flaky buttery biscuits worth every last calorie, just to name a few. Brenda\u2019s is the perfect spot to celebrate Mardi Gras with friends. It is comfortable and offers all of the Cajun influenced French and Southern foods we all crave. What a better excuse to indulge in all of your favorites in one meal, than Mardi Gras. Reservations are highly recommended, as Brenda\u2019s is the best San Francisco restaurants for New Orleans inspired cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brenda\u2019s French Soul Food<\/strong><br>652 Polk St<br>San Francisco, CA 94102<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-brenda-s-meat-and-three\"><a href=\"http:\/\/brendasmeatandthree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Brenda\u2019s Meat and Three<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This southern style cafe, with cuisine that is a tip of the cap to the cuisine of the Big Easy, is a second restaurant opened by the people that brought SF Brenda\u2019s French Soul Food Cafe. Located in the trendy Nopa neighborhood, it is open for breakfast, lunch dinner and most holidays. Brenda\u2019s famous sweet and savory beignets are offered on all three menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brenda\u2019s Meat and Three<\/strong><br>919 Divisadero Street<br>San Francisco, CA 94115<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-cajun-house\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cajunhouseca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cajun House<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Inner Richmond, just off Clement, Cajun House is a seafood lover\u2019s paradise with a cajun inspired menu. They have the best Crawdads in SF. They offer a wide array of dishes, including some traditional cuisine from Louisiana, a variety of fried seafood and even frog\u2019s legs, but, the stars of the show are their seafood boils, which are offered in a variety of types and flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cajun House<\/strong><br>308 5th Ave<br>San Francisco, CA 94118<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-creola\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.creolabistro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CreoLa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creola-san-francisco-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"CreoLa San Francisco\" class=\"wp-image-17033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creola-san-francisco-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creola-san-francisco-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creola-san-francisco-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creola-san-francisco-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creola-san-francisco-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creola-san-francisco.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CreoLa San Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CreoLa is a quaint, creole restaurant located in Cole Valley. It\u2019s sister restaurant in San Carlos offered delicious traditional creole fare for over 20 years before they expanded into Cole Valley. They offer a delicious array of small bites and appetizers such as their Dungeness Crab hushpuppies with remoulade and boudin balls as well as classic dishes like fried catfish, shrimp and grits, Jambalaya, \u00c9touff\u00e9e and all the essential New Orleans favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CreoLa<\/strong><br>900 Stanyan St<br>San Francisco, CA 94117<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-front-porch\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefrontporchsf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Front Porch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2006, the Front Porch has been offering down-home southern style comfort foods with a heaping side of southern hospitality, in San Francisco\u2019s Mission District. Their menu offers an array of southern cuisine and traditional New Orleans inspired fare. Do not miss their fried chicken, which is some of the best the city has to offer. It is offered as chicken and waffles or by the bucket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Front Porch<\/strong><br>65 29th St<br>San Francisco, CA 94110<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-gumbo-social\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gumbosocial.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gumbo Social<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This very San Francisco, cajun\/creole inspired pop-up, is a great option for vegans and vegetarians who want to enjoy the delicious flavors of the south and Louisiana . They offer a wide array of Gumbo, including a vegan version featuring the holy trinity. They also offer several delicious Po\u2019 Boys and a few other dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gumbo Social<\/strong><br>5176 3rd St<br>San Francisco, CA 94124<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-po-boy-s-kitchen\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.poboyskitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Po Boy\u2019s Kitchen<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Portrero Hill based eatery specializes in Po\u2019 Boys with a San Francisco twist. The famous sandwich of New Orleans is offered on SF\u2019s favorite Sandwich bread, the Dutch Crunch Roll. The menu has many offerings beyond its namesake dish, including Jambalaya, Cajun Caesar Salad, Gumbo, Fried Okra, Collard Greens and even quail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Po Boy\u2019s Kitchen<\/strong><br>317 Connecticut St<br>San Francisco, CA 94107<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-queen-s-louisiana-po-boy-cafe\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.queenslapoboyscafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Queen\u2019s Louisiana Po Boy Cafe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This counter service style cajun restaurant serves award winning Gumbo. The menu is heavy on fried seafood items, including a wide array of Po\u2019 Boys. It is a more casual style eatery with very affordable prices. It is a great place to soak up the alcohol after 1 too many hurricanes this Mardi Gras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Queen\u2019s Louisiana Po Boy Cafe<\/strong><br>33 The Embarcadero<br>San Francisco, CA 94133<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-cook-at-home\"><strong>Cook at Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love to cook, you can try to make one of the popular cajun dishes right in your own kitchen. You can even <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49btQJ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order some authentic ingredients from Zatarains<\/a> to make it extra special and delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-king-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King_Cake\"><\/span>King Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-cake-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"King Cake\" class=\"wp-image-17035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-cake-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-cake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-cake-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-cake-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-cake-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-cake.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">King Cake at Noe Valley Bakery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>King Cake is a dessert that plays a big part in Mardi Gras celebrations. This circular pastry, often covered with colorful icing in traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold, hides a tiny trinket or figurine inside. As per tradition, whoever discovers the hidden charm in their slice is bestowed with good luck and the honor of hosting the next King Cake party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where to buy King Cake in San Francisco<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-noe-valley-baking-company\"><a href=\"https:\/\/noevalleybakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Noe Valley Baking Company<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Noe Valley Bakery\" class=\"wp-image-17037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Noe Valley Bakery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Noe Valley Bakery (Noe Valley)<\/strong><br>4073 24th St<br>San Francisco CA 94114<br>Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM\/ Sat-Sun 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM<br>(415) 550-1405<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Noe Valley Bakery (West Portal)<\/strong><br>28 W Portal Ave<br>San Francisco CA 94127<br>Hours: M-F 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM\/ Sat-Sun 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM<br>(415) 592-8785<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-inside-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Noe Valley Bakery - Interior\" class=\"wp-image-17036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-inside-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-inside-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-inside-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-inside-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-inside-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Noe-Valley-Bakery-inside.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Noe Valley Bakery &#8211; Interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>King Cakes are available through February 17th. The Noe Valley Baking Company is one of the best bakeries in SF, especially for traditional holiday baked goods. In addition to full sized King Cakes, they offer Prince Cakes, and Mardi Gras cup cakes. <a href=\"https:\/\/noevalleybakery.com\/collections\/featured-products\/products\/king-cake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-orders are highly recommended<\/a>, as they often sell out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also order king cakes for delivery on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42zAWVA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Order Online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dress-the-part\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dress_the_Part\"><\/span>Dress the Part<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mardi-Gras-costumes-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Mardi Gras Costumes\" class=\"wp-image-17043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mardi-Gras-costumes-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mardi-Gras-costumes-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mardi-Gras-costumes-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mardi-Gras-costumes-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mardi-Gras-costumes-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mardi-Gras-costumes.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mardi Gras Costumes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mardi Gras colors are purple, green and gold and symbolize health, wealth and prosperity. Trinkets were traditionally thrown from floats in the New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade annually, dating back over 100 years. The beads became the most popular trinkets and were originally made of glass. By the 1960\u2019s the plastic version of the beads was common place. Masks are also an ancient European and African Traditions, passed on from Carnival Celebrations hundreds of years ago, that became part of the New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions. Because Mardi Gras is such a flamboyant celebration, it was only natural that feather boas in the Mardi Gras colors soon became an integral part of the Mardi Gras celebration attire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get into the spirit of Fat Tuesday by dressing the part, here are some spots we recommend to buy feather boas, Masks and beads in the Bay Area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cliffsvariety.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cliff\u2019s Variety<\/a><\/strong><br>479 Castro St<br>San Francisco, CA 94114<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The One Stop Party Shop<\/strong><br>1600 Church St<br>San Francisco, CA 94131<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.piedmontboutique.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Piedmont Boutique<\/a><\/strong><br>1452 Haight St<br>San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also order online <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bxQw8c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-orleans-inspired-drinks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Orleans_Inspired_Drinks\"><\/span>New Orleans Inspired Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sazerac-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Sazerac\" class=\"wp-image-17044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sazerac-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sazerac-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sazerac-635x423.jpeg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sazerac-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sazerac-771x514.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sazerac.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sazerac<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Famous Cocktails of New Orleans and where to try em\u2019 in SF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-sazerac\"><strong>Sazerac<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2008, the Louisiana Legislature declared the Sazerac as the official cocktail of New Orleans. The Sazerac was invented at the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans Louisiana, owned by Antoine Peychaud, whose namesake bitters are a key component of the drink. This riff on the Old Fashioned cocktail was originally made with Sazerac de Forge et Fils brandy. However, due to the phylloxera epidemic in the late 19th century, which devastated European vineyards and disrupted brandy production, the cocktail transitioned to using rye whiskey. The cocktail is served in an Old Fashioned Glass, rinsed in absinthe or Herbsaint and served neat. It is a combination of Paychaud\u2019s Bitters, Sugar, Rye whiskey, diluted by stirring and garnished with fresh lemon zest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Where to try a Sazerac in San Francisco:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alembicsf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Alembic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Alembic Restaurant has an incredible craft cocktail program and a large array of rye whiskey to choose from. This Haight Street destination has become a go to spot for some of the most expertly executed Sazeracs in the city. Celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans official cocktail at this popular Bay Area haunt to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Alembic<\/strong><br>1725 Haight St<br>San Francisco, CA 94117<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-vieux-carre\"><strong>Vieux Carre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This classic New Orleans cocktail, invented by Walter Bergeron, at the famous Hotel Monteleone during the 1930\u2019s is still the most popular drink at the Carousel Bar in New Orleans French Quarter. Made with a combination of rye, brandy, vermouth, benedictine and bitters. Where to try a Vieux Carre in San Francisco:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/stookeysclubmoderne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stookey\u2019s Club Modern<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This \u201cTendernob\u201d bar offers all the post prohibition mid 20th Century Classics in an art deco ambiance. They offer all the most popular classics executed to perfection, including Walter Bergeron\u2019s original Vieux Carre recipe from the 1930\u2019s. If you plan a cocktail crawl to celebrate Mardi Gras this year, you would be remiss not to include Stookey\u2019s on your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stookey\u2019s Club Modern<\/strong><br>895 Bush St<br>San Francisco, CA 94108<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-orleans-inspired-bars\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Orleans_Inspired_Bars\"><\/span>New Orleans Inspired Bars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackmagicvoodoosf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Magic Voodoo Lounge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Marina dive-bar will make you feel like you have been whisked away to Bourbon Street. The Black Magic Voodoo Lounge is where Saints fans go to drink, socialize and catch games when their team is playing. 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