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Long Island New Orleans-Style Eatery Gets In Full Mardi Gras Mode
Happy Fat Tuesday, ya’ll, from Mara’s Southern Kitchen where the Mardi Gras celebration is in full swing.
Located in the Mutton Town Plaza, Mara’s in Syosset is serving up a New Orleans feast to celebrate the last day of Carnival, aka Fat Tuesday, aka Mardi Gras, aka today, Tuesday, Feb. 16.
On the celebratory menu are hush puppies, gator legs, Gulf oysters, catfish, crawfish etouffee, po’boys, red beans and rice, and more. Mara’s is also serving up the Bourbon Street classic cocktail, the Hurricane - red juice blended with many liquors into an icy, sweet, power-packed punch.
Even though …
Sempre Fame True To Its Italian Name -- 'Always Hungry' -- On Long Island
BBQ restaurant Sempre Fame, Italian for “Always Hungry,” has been serving up southern specialties on Long Island for more than seven years.
Located at 374 Tulip Avenue in Floral Park, Sempre Fame Gourmet Grill & BBQ Catering features a menu loaded with hearty appetizers and entrees like mac n’ cheese, smoked chicken wings, homemade pork rinds, sliders and more.
The restaurant offers many unique combinations guests are unlikely to find elsewhere, including homemade “semprenadas,” which come stuffed to the brim with your choice of brisket mac n’ cheese, Reuben, spicy pulled pork and baco…
Sugar Shack Serves Up Southern, American Cuisine In White Plains
Craving some Southern-style soul food alongside some sugary sweet treats? Get your fill at the Sugar Shack, located at 250 Main Street in White Plains.
Opened by restaurateur Odell Fincher in early March, the new eatery specializes in all things Southern: from classics like chicken and waffles to shrimp and grits, catfish, fried chicken and much more, Sugar Shack’s menu aims to please fans of traditional Southern fare.
The eatery also offers simple breakfast options like pancakes, steak and eggs, potato bowls, French toast and more.
Of course, the Sugar Shack wouldn’t live up to its name w…
