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Where To Get Fat on Tuesday In and Around the Quarter

by Gwendolyn Knapp
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by Gwendolyn Knapp
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During the marathon that is Mardi Gras, and more importantly Mardi Gras day, it's important to stop and refuel, or you're guaranteed to, as they say, "hit the wall." It's difficult enough just to walk around and get your drank on in costume, so how does one even go about eating in the midst of such endless partying and mobs of people?

Open houses and cookies handed to you by strangers are one way to go about satiating that epic drunk-as-all-hell hunger, but you can't always rely on heavily trafficked humus dip and hallucinations to get you through the day. While we strongly suggest you eat an extremely hearty breakfast, Here's Where To Get Fat on Tuesday In and Around the Quarter to help stave off total obliteration.

Don't see a restaurant that belongs on the map? Hit the comments or send us an email and have a great Carnival.


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Killer Po-boys

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This underground hot spot in the Erin Rose will be open 11 a.m. "til it just don't make sense no more," says Chef Cam Boudreaux. They have New Orleans fare like red beans and rice, catfish courtbouillon, muffuletta, and a small selection of po' boys.
811 Conti, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 252-6745
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Dreamy Weenies

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Unless it's an utter emergency, one should avoid the Lucky dogs at all cost and opt for a vegan, falafel, or "Genchilli" dog with seasoned waffle fries at this newish hot dog favorite on Rampart instead.
724 N. Rampart, New Orleans, la 70116
(504) 872-0157
(504) 872-0157

Sylvain

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Owner Sean McCusker says, "We'll be open and running a limited menu. We open at 10 a.m. and go until we run out or customers pass out, usually around 3 or 4 p.m." Chic-Sylvain sandwich, anyone?
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Domenica

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Alon Shaya and company will hold down their normal hours, and are taking reservations (strongly suggested) for Mardi Gras day. Pizza, pastas, charcuterie, and more upscale eats take the drunkypantsness down a notch.
123 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 648-6020
(504) 648-6020

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Saint Lawrence

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There won't be any table service at the frozen Pimm's Cup daiq and gourmet bar food hotness, but there will be a kiosk set up by the door where you can order from a limited menu, eat in or take out.
219 N Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-4111
(504) 525-4111

Sukho Thai

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Open 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., summer rolls, pad thai, drunken noodles, and lots of curries help sop up all that early day drinking, but beware they only do take out on Mardi Gras Day.
1913 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 948-9309
(504) 948-9309

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Coop's Place

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Open at 11 a.m. with fried chicken, red beans and rice, and other drunk food standards. Most likely there will be a line out the door, but waiting is just like hanging out in front of your favorite Decatur bars anyways.
1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 525-9053
(504) 525-9053

Port of Call

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Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., burgers and Monsoons keep the Mardi Gras day sobriety balancing act in check. Not suggested for those on stilts.
838 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-0120
(504) 523-0120

Fat Falafel

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Newish food truck Fat Falafel is quickly becoming a favorite for their crunchy falafel, fries and even cauliflower "tempura." According to their website, they'll be parked at the 1618 OC Haley at 10:30 a.m. on Mardi Gras Day, in case you're walking/biking to and from the Quarter from Uptown, but check with their Twitter for last minute updates.
1618 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70113

Camellia Grill

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Burger, fries, omelets covered in chili: it's a veritable sloppy drunken den of deep fried fatty goodness that will help you make it a few more hours. Opens at 8 a.m.
540 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 522-1800
(504) 522-1800

Stanley

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Open 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Great bloody maries, gluttonous breakfast and lunch fare like Eggs Benedict po boys and gumbo ensure a line out the door for coveted window seats with a view of Jackson Square.
547 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 587-0093
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Clover Grill

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If you're on Bourbon Street for Mardi Gras (first of all WHY?), going to the Clover Grill for a burger fried under a hub cap is one way to stave off passing out on the street and waking up in jail.
900 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 598-1010
(504) 598-1010

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Killer Po-boys

811 Conti, New Orleans, LA 70112
This underground hot spot in the Erin Rose will be open 11 a.m. "til it just don't make sense no more," says Chef Cam Boudreaux. They have New Orleans fare like red beans and rice, catfish courtbouillon, muffuletta, and a small selection of po' boys.
811 Conti, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 252-6745
(504) 252-6745

Dreamy Weenies

724 N. Rampart, New Orleans, la 70116
Unless it's an utter emergency, one should avoid the Lucky dogs at all cost and opt for a vegan, falafel, or "Genchilli" dog with seasoned waffle fries at this newish hot dog favorite on Rampart instead.
724 N. Rampart, New Orleans, la 70116
(504) 872-0157
(504) 872-0157

Sylvain

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Owner Sean McCusker says, "We'll be open and running a limited menu. We open at 10 a.m. and go until we run out or customers pass out, usually around 3 or 4 p.m." Chic-Sylvain sandwich, anyone?
USA

Domenica

123 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Alon Shaya and company will hold down their normal hours, and are taking reservations (strongly suggested) for Mardi Gras day. Pizza, pastas, charcuterie, and more upscale eats take the drunkypantsness down a notch.
123 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 648-6020
(504) 648-6020

Saint Lawrence

219 N Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130
There won't be any table service at the frozen Pimm's Cup daiq and gourmet bar food hotness, but there will be a kiosk set up by the door where you can order from a limited menu, eat in or take out.
219 N Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-4111
(504) 525-4111

Sukho Thai

1913 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Open 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., summer rolls, pad thai, drunken noodles, and lots of curries help sop up all that early day drinking, but beware they only do take out on Mardi Gras Day.
1913 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 948-9309
(504) 948-9309

Coop's Place

1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Open at 11 a.m. with fried chicken, red beans and rice, and other drunk food standards. Most likely there will be a line out the door, but waiting is just like hanging out in front of your favorite Decatur bars anyways.
1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 525-9053
(504) 525-9053

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., burgers and Monsoons keep the Mardi Gras day sobriety balancing act in check. Not suggested for those on stilts.
838 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-0120
(504) 523-0120

Fat Falafel

1618 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70113
Newish food truck Fat Falafel is quickly becoming a favorite for their crunchy falafel, fries and even cauliflower "tempura." According to their website, they'll be parked at the 1618 OC Haley at 10:30 a.m. on Mardi Gras Day, in case you're walking/biking to and from the Quarter from Uptown, but check with their Twitter for last minute updates.
1618 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70113

Camellia Grill

540 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Burger, fries, omelets covered in chili: it's a veritable sloppy drunken den of deep fried fatty goodness that will help you make it a few more hours. Opens at 8 a.m.
540 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 522-1800
(504) 522-1800

Stanley

547 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Open 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Great bloody maries, gluttonous breakfast and lunch fare like Eggs Benedict po boys and gumbo ensure a line out the door for coveted window seats with a view of Jackson Square.
547 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 587-0093
(504) 587-0093

Clover Grill

900 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116
If you're on Bourbon Street for Mardi Gras (first of all WHY?), going to the Clover Grill for a burger fried under a hub cap is one way to stave off passing out on the street and waking up in jail.
900 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 598-1010
(504) 598-1010

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