Lilette Adds Monday Dinner; Bittersweet's King Cake Walk

NOLA— Here's an instructional video from Cane & Table rum-lord Nick Detrich on how to make Al "Carnival Time" Johnson's signature Mardi Gras cocktail, a frothy frappe with hints of mint and licorice. [NoDef]

UPTOWN— Elegant Uptown favorite Lilette (3637 Magazine) has added Monday night dinner service. Their current hours are Monday–Thursday 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 5:30–10:30 p.m. and lunch Tues-Sat 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations at (504) 895-1636. [Eaterwire]

NOLA— Bittersweet Confections' king cake won Nola Defender's annual king cake walk, with Cake Cafe coming in a close second (2 vote difference). Bittersweet's cake is non-traditional king cake that is like a giant chocolate croissant stuffed with even more chocolate. Check out the rest of the participants right here. [NoDef]

Lilette [Photo: Official Website]