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7 Places To Enjoy Fat Tuesday In Wilmington

By Diana Beasley

7 Places To Enjoy Fat Tuesday In Wilmington

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, originated as a festive holiday in mostly Roman Catholic locales. The holiday falls the day before Ash Wednesday, a period of fast marking the beginning of Lent that leads up to Easter Sunday. It has, however, grown more secular and widely celebrated in New Orleans over time, now extending to a full week of indulgence, merriment, and feasting before the long period of fasting and stringency.

Since today (February 13) is Fat Tuesday, we went to our friends at Yelp to find out where the best places are in Wilmington to enjoy some New Orleans cajun and creole flair.

If you’re looking for a place to grab a Hurricane, some Crawfish, a Po’Boy, maybe some Gumbo, you’ll definitely find a place in the list below.  If we missed a place, please let us know and we will happily add to the list.

Why not indulge yourself before Lent begins tomorrow,  for those who celebrate.  I’m looking forward to a cold hurricane and a fried shrimp po’ boy on my dinner table tonight.  Always a favorite for the whole family.

Check out this list of 7 Places To Enjoy on Fat Tuesday (updated 2/13/24)

 

 

  • Cajun Kate's

    IT’S MARDI GRAS TIME!!!!  LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!!!

    Cajun Kate’s will be OPEN Fat Tuesday, February 13th from 11 til ….We will be Closed February 14th-17th and will reopen February 21st.

    Both our Philly Pike and Booth’s Corner locations are open for dine-in!

    Philly Pike Location Specials for Tuesday, February 13th ONLY!

    • Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo
    • Loup Garou Po’Boys- Gator Sausage Po’Boy topped with our Red Beans
    • Chilled Seafood Dip with Shrimp, Crab and Crawfish, Homemade Croutons
    • Cajun Mac and Cheese with Crabmeat and House Smoked Tasso Ham

    Sweets of the Week

    • Traditional New Orleans Calas with Powdered Sugar
    • Cheese filled King Cake by the slice
      ****all while supplies last****

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    Best Cajun Cuisine 2018 - Delaware Today Magazine Best Cajun Food 2009 - Philadelphia Magazine CAJUN KATE'S NEWS, April 24th-27th, 2024 ======================================== If you'd like to reserve any food items, please CALL the restaurants. WEEKLY SPECIALS ======================================== Come on into Cajun Kate's for all your favorites like Baked Catfish, Louisiana Oyster Po'Boys and many other options.

  • Wilma's

    Located at 900 N Market St Wilmington, DE 19801. Wilma’s is where recreation meets dining – classic cocktails, duckpin bowling and a modern spin on Cajun fare.

    Home | Wilma's

    Step into Wilma's - Delaware's first duckpin and dining! Enjoy tasty New Orleans-inspired favorites while having a blast with our fun duckpin bowling!

     

     

     

  • Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro

    Located at 124 Delaware St New Castle, DE 19720.  Nora Lee’s offers New Orleans inspired cuisine through our years of culinary practice in various disciplines and combine it with an atmosphere that transports you from Old New Castle to The French Quarter, to create an amazing dining experience.

    Home | Nora Lee's | French Quarter Bistro

    We offer New Orleans inspired cuisine through our years of culinary practice in various disciplines and combine it with an atmosphere that transports you from Old New Castle to The French Quarter, to create an amazing dining experience.

     

  • Crab Du Jour

    Two locations near us, one in Wilmington and one in Newark.  Crab Du Jour offers Cajun-inspired dishes, known for fresh seafood boils (made for sharing) and an array of signature house-blended sauces, to enhance the experience. 

    2107 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803

    1000 Churchmans Rd, Newark, DE 19713

     

  • Kid Shelleen's - Branmar Plaza & Trolley Square

    Celebrate Mardi Gras with us from February 6th through 13th at both locations! Click HERE for our Mardi Gras menu, featuring VooDoo Wings, Po Boys, Shrimp & Grits and more!

    1812 Marsh Road Wilmington Delaware 19810

    14th & Scott Streets Wilmington Delaware 19806

     

  • Crafty Crab

    One location in Delaware, at 429 S Walnut St Wilmington, DE 19801.  Crafty Crab offers the freshest seafood and most authentic recipes in the area.  Their signature dish is the Southern Low Country Boil, perfect for Fat Tuesday.

  • Two Claws

    1255 Quintillo Dr. Bear, DE 19701.  Two Claws is open on Fat Tuesday from noon – 10pm.  At Two Claws, we offer the very best Juicy Cajun Seafood in seasoned boils and fresh feasts.

     

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