Some 160 elite cardholders spend a long Carnival weekend in New Orleans and experience the traditions of Mardi Gras just like the locals. Joel rented a private home on the famed St. Charles Avenue that is also the traditional uptown parade route for Carnival Krewes. A Carnival Krewe is an organization of men and or women who ride in mask on colorful floats through the streets of the city tossing prized beads and trinkets to the revelers in the streets below. After being transported from local hotels, via police escort, to their Mardi Gras venue guests dined under the oaks while watching the parades roll by on the avenue. At this all day affair these guests experienced the traditions of Mardi Gras in grand style.

 

Seated Breakfast:
Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Berries - To include Mango, Pineapple, Papaya, Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Strawberries, all served in martini glasses

Scrambled Eggs with Chives - Light and Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Chives

Spoonbread Topped With Grillades - Traditional Southern Veal Grillades served over Creole Spoonbread

 

Lunch:
Jambalaya Cakes With BBQ Shrimp - Savory Jambalaya Cakes topped with Sauteed Spinach and BBQ Shrimp

Chicken And Sugar Snap Pea Pasta Salad - Orzo Pasta with Chicken, Sugar Snap Peas, Spring Onions and Parmesan

Louisiana Cochon De Lait - Marinated and Roasted over a Wood Burning Fire, accompanied by Natural Au Jus, Creole Mustard sauce and Purple Onion Confit

Southern Black Beans And Chiles - Served with Cajun Cornbread

Homemade Breads - Including Cheddar Biscuits, Buttermilk and Purple Onion Walnut Rolls

Cajun Pralines - A New Orleans confectionary treat made with Pecans and Brown Sugar

Traditional New Orleans King Cake - A delicious Danish Dough, braided with Cinnamon and Sugar, baked to perfection, topped with Fondant icing and adorned with Mardi Gras Colors of purple, green and gold.