Mardi Gras Extravaganza DC is back with its third annual blowout party at The Showroom on 14th Street, Fat Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 6-10 p.m.
Join the only native New Orleans chef and TV personality in D.C., David Guas, along with friends — celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, Micheline Mendelsohn, mixtress Gina Chersevani, Bruce Pike with Pike Productions and New Orleans native Simone Rathle for an all you can eat drink and dance night of revelry benefiting DC Central Kitchen.
Under the helm of famed mixologist Gina Cherservani, over 12 mixologists will serve the best of New Orleans classics, in a competition to win title of Best Hurricane Cocktail.
Chefs David Guas and Spike Mendelsohn curate 25 chefs from around the region to highlight a NOLA inspired dish focused on deliciousness and sustainability and battling for the title of Best Chef Bite. Save some room for the original tri-colored King Cake stuffed with cream cheese by Chef David Guas, or explore something new — King Cake Doughnuts and Milkshakes!
A live broadcast of Bourbon Street projected on our custom LED Wall creates the perfect backdrop for the amazing sounds of the best Louisiana style bands jamming throughout the night. Tables of complimentary masks and beads add to the spirit of this exciting evening.
The rattling of the bartender’s shakers and the smell of shrimp po’boys, red beans and rice, and jambalaya with potent andouille sausage fill the air. It’s clear that an authentic celebration is taking place and it’s unlike any other event in D.C.
Win a Party Package
Follow, Like, Share and Engage with Mardi Gras Extravaganza’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by February 24, and get everything you need to celebrate in style! We’ll pick 1 random winner from each platform. Party package includes:
- Tickets for 4 guests to the best New Orleans Party in D.C. on Fat Tuesday.
- A delicious King Cake by Chef David Guas from Bayou Bakery.
- We, The Pizza gift certificate from Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s Capitol Hill spot for late night cravings.
- Buffalo & Bergen gift certificate from Mixtress Gina Cherservani for any “morning after” bagels and cocktails.
To purchase tickets click here or visit www.
This event is not to be missed. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that helps fight hunger differently. The mission of DC Central Kitchen is to use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.
A BIG thanks to everyone who made #MGEDC2018 possible and In Depth Photo & Video for putting together this killer video! We so appreciate all the support and #MardiGras spirit! We had a blast with y’all at Union Market DC #Dock5 for an incredible evening of food, drink and live music benefitting DC Central Kitchen ! Mark your calendars – we’ll be seeing you next year on #FatTuesday, March 5, 2019!
Posted by Mardi Gras Extravaganza on Thursday, February 15, 2018
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