Let the Mardi Gras madness begin...

There's no need to wait until Fat Tuesday to start celebrating Mardi Gras, because restaurants around the island have already started to party!  

Big Daddy's (Massapequa)

This "Best of LI 2010" winner for "Best Cajun Restaurant," has a running "Fat Tuesday Countdown" on their website all year round and is the next best thing to actually being in Louisiana!  Mardi Gras Madness Week is already in progress and runs through March 8th.  Check the schedule of events on the restaurant's website for more information on specific happenings. 

Hemingway's American Bar & Grill (Wantagh)

Head to Hemingway's this Saturday, March 5th for a Mardi Gras party sponsored by Bacardi Gold.  There will be specially priced hurricances, cajun menu specials, music by Pete Mann, and of course - beads!  In case you miss it, the fun will repeat all over again on Fat Tuesday.   Rachel's Waterside Grill (Freeport) Celebrate "Mardi Gras on the Mile," at this nautical mile hotspot named "Best Seafood Restaurant" by "Best of LI," in 2011.  The scenic restaurant has been celebrating Mardi Gras since February 11th, offering a four course creole-inspired meal for $25.95pp, during two seatings (6:00 PM & 8:30 PM). The four course meal includes a choice of appetizer, mardi gras gumbo or salad, entree, and dessert.  With appetizers like stuffed oysters and crawfish jalepeno cheddar fondue, entrees like pan fried catfish and pasta jambalaya, and desserts like pecan pie ala mode or rum soaked raisin banana bread pudding with whiskey sauce, I'm sure you'll be dancing right out of your seat!  This special menu runs through Tuesday, March 8th and culminates with a fat Tuesday Party, featuring live music by The Zone. Call 516.546.0050 for reservations.

Super Bowl Round Up...Where to go?

 You aren't having or attending a Super Bowl house party, so where should you go?  Check out the three options below for local happenings sure to satisfy every personality. 


1. Sports Bar
McCann's Pub & Grill (Massapequa): 
Their website has been under construction, so check the bar out on facebook.
Head to MccCann's before the game for a pre-bowl party from 12-3pm. The party begins at 12:00PM with great food and beer specials . Then, enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET during the game and ENTER TO WIN (2) 42" FLATSCREEN TV'S.


2. For the Ladies
Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar (Babylon):
Girls Just Want to have Fun Party!  Three course prix fixe $19.50, $5 wines & martinis, watch Sex in the City 2 and the big game, psychic readings by Mae. 
Reservations 631-321-1175.
The restaurant just posted that they are searching for models for the fashion show:
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY FASHION SHOW AT BARRIQUE ~ Pandemonium is looking for models ~ We will do everything for you ~ Hair, Make.up, Attire. 
Please contact us on our wall or call 631.376.0009.


3. Restaurant/Bar 
Argyle Grill (Babylon) and Hemingway's Grill  (Wantagh)
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY - Tailgate party - Premium open bar (kick off to games end) huge buffet featuring - steak, shrimp,chicken, sliders, bbq ribs. wings, chili, sausage & peppers, hot dogs, pizza, heros, much much more.... 5 flat screen TV, giveaways & door prizes....$55 pp includes tax and grat!


Celebrating Super Bowl in NYC?  Check out the offers from the BR Guest restaurants below. 
I used to work right next door to Wildwood and it is definitely a fun place to check out!

• Wildwood Barbeque is filling up fast, so reserve your seat by calling 212.533.2500 ($50 minimum spend per person). Catch the game on 9 HD TVs and 1 Jumbo Screen along with half-time raffle prizes! If you're watching the game at home, have Big Lou's chicken wings, pulled pork sliders or a party platter with house made BBQ and all the fixins' delivered to your door!

• All Dos Caminos locations will be offering addictive game day specials for dine-in, delivery and to-go like Smoked Chicken Nachos and Habanero Wings along withTaco, Empanada and Quesadilla Platters! Make a reservation here.

• Bill's Bar & Burger at Rockefeller Plaza won't leave you thirsty on Super Bowl Sunday with buckets of beer (5 for $25) and a beer list of 101 beers to wash downguacamole, spareribs, and burger-topped nachos while catching the action on 10 HD TV's and one Jumbo Screen!

• Throw a little Asian flavor into your Super Bowl menu with bar specials from Ruby Foo's like Mongolian Barbecued Pork "Quesadillas" on Crispy Scallion Pancakesavailable for take out and delivery too!