It’s Carnival Time

By no_chris
January 6th, 2006 @ 9:49 AM Uncategorized

Someone brought a slice of king cake to my desk this morning and I couldn’t have been happier. Tonight is twelfth night, marking the official start of carnival season. The Phunny Phorty Phellows will have their annual streetcar ride tonight on a new route, from Canal & Crozat St. and then down the riverfront line. I might actually check it out this year. Carnival is always cathartic, but this year I imagine it’s going to be unparalleled. I can’t wait.

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10 Comments so far

  1. Ann (unregistered) on January 6th, 2006 @ 7:55 pm

    Speaking of King cake - is there a good baker up and running that can do a web or mail order? The ones we get up here in Memphis are “St. Louis” style - meaning they are filled with yucky jelly and other nastiness with NO BABY! *geesh* I know Central Grocery Fed-Exed at one point, but that was pre-K, so. . . anyway - if anyone knows, please pass on teh info!

    Thanks!

    A.

    p.s. hung out my Mardi Gras flag today! My daughter squealed with delight. In her mind, Mardi Gras=crawfish! ;-P

  2. BENG (unregistered) on January 6th, 2006 @ 8:19 pm

    I believe Gambino’s is up and running. I also think Haydels is, but I am not positive.

  3. Craig (unregistered) on January 7th, 2006 @ 7:11 am

    I know Central Grocery is operating as per normal once again. You might also check with Langenstein’s or Dorignac’s.

  4. Drury (unregistered) on January 7th, 2006 @ 12:30 pm

    What is King Cake?

    Thanks

  5. Laurie (unregistered) on January 9th, 2006 @ 11:11 pm

    I brought the king cake!!

    It’s right here!

    Who wants a slice.

    Every one’s buying the next one it’s loaded with babies.

    Laurie

  6. Ann (unregistered) on January 10th, 2006 @ 9:04 am

    me! me! I’ll take a nice, big slice! Where shoudl I send the next one? ;-)

    A.

  7. Laurie (unregistered) on January 10th, 2006 @ 6:26 pm

    Send it to the buried village in Guatemala from hurricane Stan.

    Laurie

  8. scott m (unregistered) on January 16th, 2006 @ 11:00 am

    haydel’s Bakery on Jefferson Hwy. is up and running. King Cakes are flyin’ out da doors, and delicious, as always, they are.

    They do a robust and reliable mail order business. I live just up the street from them. Nice folks, good pastries and super king cakes. Go start ya mardi pardi season right, dawlin.

    http://www.haydelbakery.com

  9. Laurie (unregistered) on January 16th, 2006 @ 6:53 pm

    How’s Haydel’s Bakery gonna’ make any money

    if their king cakes keep flying out the door?

    How does a king cake land anyway?

    Laurie

  10. Chad (unregistered) on January 18th, 2006 @ 8:46 am

    I suggest Haydel’s. We have already had 2 cakes from there and they were great. Haydel’s didn’t flood since they are on Jefferson Highway.


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