Mardi Gras at Sugarfreak

News of Fat Tuesday reminded me that Mardi Gras is coming fast, which is always a great excuse to party and indulge in festive Cajun food. I love me some spicy flavors, and right away thought of our very own, Sugarfreak, which serves Louisiana-inspired cuisine. They’re hosting a fun celebration next Tuesday, March 4th in all its festive glory – they’ll have: 

• $5 hurricanes 
• $4 craft beers 
• $1 oysters (I’ve had them here and they’re delicious) 
• King cake (swoon) 

And…lots of fun raffle prizes, sponsored appropriately by Abita. Join the party and tell ‘em who sent ya!

Sugarfreak - 36-18 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11106
718.726.5850
N/Q Train to 30th Avenue
www.sugarfreak.com

The Next Astoria Book & Supper Club is Coming

Image by Astoria Book & Supper Club

I told you about it before, and now it's back again with a bang - the Astoria Book & Supper Club is at it again with another exciting event.  And with everyone's busy summer schedules, you have until mid-September to get your act together with the book, which is A Confederacy of Dunces.

Lucky for us, the book is set in New Orleans, and the menu will reflect just that - taking advantage of the vibrant rich flavors and seasonings, characteristic of this region.  Just take a look at this seriously tastebud tantalizing menu:

A Sazerac cocktail and homemade Cajun-style potato chips 

Char-Broiled Oyster

Shrimp and grits balls - a play on shrimp and grits, these are deep fried: crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside

The Ignatius dog - what happens when you cross a hot dog with classic Muffaletta

Crispy soft shell crab - with remoulade sauce and roasted corn salad

King cake - with a hidden baby Ignatius

Saturday, September 15th at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 8:00 p.m. 
$40/person and you can also BYOB or add $15 to include booze
To find out more, check out Astoria Book & Supper Club