Carnival Specialties Galore, Swizzle's Mules, And More

QUARTER— Broussard's (819 Conti) will host their inaugural Lundi Gras brunch from 10:30 to 2 p.m. on March 3 with three courses and bottomless mimosas ranging from $21-$42. Make reservations before February 17 by calling (504) 581-3866. [EaterWire]

NOLA— All Emeril's restaurants are now serving Carnival inspired cocktails until March 3, including Emeril's Voo-Pear-Doo, NOLA's Mambo Punch, Delmonico's Kings Cup and more. Emeril's Delmonico also does happy hour Monday-Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the bar area with half-priced specialty cocktails, and more drink specials. [EaterWire]

CBD— The Shake Of The Month at Phil's Grill is a King Cake version made with king cake/vanilla ice cream and topped with even more king cake. The only way to counteract such madness is obviously via burger and fries. [EaterWire]

CBD— If you need a place to watch the Sochi Olympics, The Swizzle Stick will not only air the events, but will have a specialty Olympic-inspired cocktail from bar chef Lu Brow, a Moscow Mule made with Russian Standard Vodka and served in a copper mug. [EaterWire]

NOLA— Here is Buzzfeed's listicle of where to get drunk and literary in New Orleans including such bookish haunts as The Carousel Bar, Galatoire's, Saturn Bar, and more. [Buzzfeed]

CBD/QUARTER— Megan-Braden Perry reports that WYES 12th annual Chocolate Sunday will return to Harrah's New Orleans Theatre this Sunday, February 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. with loads of sinful treats, live music, a silent auction, all for $40/ticket, available here. [Gambit]

Broussard's [Photo: Brasted]