Best of the Big Easy
updated 11:30 AM EST, Thu February 7, 2013
It's time to party, with Mardi Gras celebrations under way in New Orleans. So go ahead and start working on a strong foundation of greasy deliciousness such as these beignets at Cafe du Monde. Check out our top reader picks in "Best bites in the Big Easy."
The half-dressed masses are a sight to behold, but the festivities stretch well beyond those tantalizing flashes of skin. Get your parade strategy on with "Mardi Gras beyond bare breasts."
You are no doubt a fierce partyer. Still, it's OK to take a break between the drinks and eats and perhaps check out exotic animals at the Audubon Zoo. Get some other ideas with "What to do in New Orleans between meals."
There's no shortage of captivating characters in the Crescent City year-round, especially in the French Quarter. Neglect to mingle and you could find yourself "Singing the Broom Strummer blues."
Eat well and frequently with fare such as this shrimp po' boy at Muriel's. School yourself on "What to eat, drink, do and avoid during Mardi Gras."
Bon temps in the Big Easy
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