Laissez le Bon Temps Rouler -- Obligatory Mardi Gras Party

[Shazbotdom]

GREETINGS MODERATORS/ADMINS/VIOLET/HIS HOLINESS MAX!

So, in keeping with tradition (well, I made this crap up last year, but whatever), I wanted to wish everyone on the team a very happy Mardi Gras (even if you don't celebrate it, you know who you are). I have brought, fresh from Haydels Bakery, a KING CAKE!


Whoever finds the little plastic baby has to get the next one, btw.



And here's some Beer to go with it. Don't let anyone know that I brought this because it's supposed to be a Louisiana Only beer.

[USS Monitor]

If only making offerings to mods would actually cause food to appear on my desk...

[Mallorea and Riva]

Isn't Mardi Gras next Tuesday? >_>

[The Blaatschapen]

Heh, the only holiday with Christian connotations that I actually voluntarily celebrate.

If only because of the funny costumes, and the parade where (local) politicians get made fun of. Also, because my Southern roots compel me to

[Karafuto-cho]

Isn't Mardi Gras next Tuesday? >_>

Yes, it is. He's just getting ahead of the game.

[Shazbotdom]

Heh, the only holiday with Christian connotations that I actually voluntarily celebrate.

If only because of the funny costumes, and the parade where (local) politicians get made fun of. Also, because my Southern roots compel me to

Wait. Do you live near New Orleans?

[The Blaatschapen]

Heh, the only holiday with Christian connotations that I actually voluntarily celebrate.

If only because of the funny costumes, and the parade where (local) politicians get made fun of. Also, because my Southern roots compel me to

Wait. Do you live near New Orleans?

Not really >_>
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_ ... etherlands

[Karafuto-cho]

Wait. Do you live near New Orleans?

Not really >_>
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_ ... etherlands

It's close enough.

[Farnhamia]

Isn't Mardi Gras next Tuesday? >_>

Yes, it is. He's just getting ahead of the game.

It's called a running start.

[Thermodolia]

Yes, it is. He's just getting ahead of the game.

It's called a running start.

After Fat Tuesday I don't think you'll be doing much running

[Cymrea]

It's called a running start.

After Fat Tuesday I don't think you'll be doing much running

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

[Lord Dominator]

After Fat Tuesday I don't think you'll be doing much running

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

I'm not sure how anyone can live in New Orleans. I was there last summer, and every time I went outside I almost felt like I was swimming.

[USS Monitor]

After Fat Tuesday I don't think you'll be doing much running

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

I'd like to visit someday, but haven't got around to it yet.

[Cymrea]

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

I'd like to visit someday, but haven't got around to it yet.

I highly recommend it. Muriel's on Jackson Square was amazing, but spendy. And the Acme Oyster House - it's a franchise with several locations in the area - tremendous food.

[Khasinkonia]

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

I'd like to visit someday, but haven't got around to it yet.

I'd like to visit someday, but haven't got around to it yet.

I highly recommend it. Muriel's on Jackson Square was amazing, but spendy. And the Acme Oyster House - it's a franchise with several locations in the area - tremendous food.

As a native, I felt the need to pop in on this most edible of topics:
If I had to suggest any restaurants in Southern Louisiana, I'd have to say my top two restaurant choices are Deanie's Seafood Restaurant and Sal and Judy's in Lacombe.
That's just my opinion, though. Southern Louisiana isn't exactly a place you have to be careful cuisinewise, since we've got any food your heart could desire*.

*Some ethnic foods may not be present

[Cymrea]

I'd like to visit someday, but haven't got around to it yet.

I highly recommend it. Muriel's on Jackson Square was amazing, but spendy. And the Acme Oyster House - it's a franchise with several locations in the area - tremendous food.

As a native, I felt the need to pop in on this most edible of topics:
If I had to suggest any restaurants in Southern Louisiana, I'd have to say my top two restaurant choices are Deanie's Seafood Restaurant and Sal and Judy's in Lacombe.
That's just my opinion, though. Southern Louisiana isn't exactly a place you have to be careful cuisinewise, since we've got any food your heart could desire*.

*Some ethnic foods may not be present

Like I said, I dunno how you folks aren't all fat. I ate my way through Nola and I couldn't find food that wasn't super good.

[Khasinkonia]

As a native, I felt the need to pop in on this most edible of topics:
If I had to suggest any restaurants in Southern Louisiana, I'd have to say my top two restaurant choices are Deanie's Seafood Restaurant and Sal and Judy's in Lacombe.
That's just my opinion, though. Southern Louisiana isn't exactly a place you have to be careful cuisinewise, since we've got any food your heart could desire*.

*Some ethnic foods may not be present

Like I said, I dunno how you folks aren't all fat. I ate my way through Nola and I couldn't find food that wasn't super good.

It's like having any luxury:
We take it for granted and just end up considering most of our food mediocre and everything else terrible. We do have plenty of fat people, though; they just live away from the touristy places, which have more active and friendly folks.

[NERVUN]

*grumbles about lack of Cajun food here*

If I wasn't a Mod, I'd start doing an annual hanami just so that I could feel I can contribute SOMETHING close to where I am!






No, that was a joke, it, wasn't a suggestion. No, DON'T post a hanami in Moderation, please!

[Shazbotdom]

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

I'm not sure how anyone can live in New Orleans. I was there last summer, and every time I went outside I almost felt like I was swimming.

Don't go out during the warmest times of the day. Lol

[Harkback Union]

Oh, so this is how it works...




My annual tribute, My'lordships!

[Lord Dominator]

I'm not sure how anyone can live in New Orleans. I was there last summer, and every time I went outside I almost felt like I was swimming.

Don't go out during the warmest times of the day. Lol

Considering that it felt like that every-time I went outside, I would have had to stay in my hotel the entire time.

[Dread Lady Nathicana]

*grumbles about lack of Cajun food here*

If I wasn't a Mod, I'd start doing an annual hanami just so that I could feel I can contribute SOMETHING close to where I am!

You're in Japan - according to many, you get all the cool kids stuff as is, man. No complaining.
(Besides, order some spice from one of the many sites, cook up some Cajun for la famiglia, intro them to something new and exciting. And hot. >_>)

[Cerillium]

*grumbles about lack of Cajun food here*

If I wasn't a Mod, I'd start doing an annual hanami just so that I could feel I can contribute SOMETHING close to where I am!






No, that was a joke, it, wasn't a suggestion. No, DON'T post a hanami in Moderation, please!

There are several good Cajun places, depending on where you are. Nawlins BBQ and Craft Beer House in Kanagawa Prefecture was always delicious, especially the pulled pork. I don't know if it's still there. Near Okinawa? Warren & JJ`s Place's etouffee is some of the best outside the States.

[Gurori]

Where are the pancakes?

[Grenartia]

GREETINGS MODERATORS/ADMINS/VIOLET/HIS HOLINESS MAX!

So, in keeping with tradition (well, I made this crap up last year, but whatever), I wanted to wish everyone on the team a very happy Mardi Gras (even if you don't celebrate it, you know who you are). I have brought, fresh from Haydels Bakery, a KING CAKE!


Whoever finds the little plastic baby has to get the next one, btw.

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And here's some Beer to go with it. Don't let anyone know that I brought this because it's supposed to be a Louisiana Only beer.

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I would have done it on the actual day, but alright.

After Fat Tuesday I don't think you'll be doing much running

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

I live near there, and its true, its hard to not get fat down here.

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

I'm not sure how anyone can live in New Orleans. I was there last summer, and every time I went outside I almost felt like I was swimming.

Now you know at least part of the reason for the "New Orleans: Proud to Swim Home" bumper sticker.

Have any of you ever eaten in New Orleans? How is everyone not fat every day, with that kind of superlative cuisine?

I'd like to visit someday, but haven't got around to it yet.

If you do, let me know, I can recommend some places.

I'd like to visit someday, but haven't got around to it yet.

I highly recommend it. Muriel's on Jackson Square was amazing, but spendy. And the Acme Oyster House - it's a franchise with several locations in the area - tremendous food.

As a native, I felt the need to pop in on this most edible of topics:
If I had to suggest any restaurants in Southern Louisiana, I'd have to say my top two restaurant choices are Deanie's Seafood Restaurant and Sal and Judy's in Lacombe.
That's just my opinion, though. Southern Louisiana isn't exactly a place you have to be careful cuisinewise, since we've got any food your heart could desire*.

*Some ethnic foods may not be present

You can't go bad with any of the Catholic fish fry plates during Lent. Not exactly official restaurants, but its still good.

Like I said, I dunno how you folks aren't all fat. I ate my way through Nola and I couldn't find food that wasn't super good.

It's like having any luxury:
We take it for granted and just end up considering most of our food mediocre and everything else terrible. We do have plenty of fat people, though; they just live away from the touristy places, which have more active and friendly folks.

This. Though, even those of us who are fat are pretty friendly.

*grumbles about lack of Cajun food here*

If I wasn't a Mod, I'd start doing an annual hanami just so that I could feel I can contribute SOMETHING close to where I am!

You're in Japan - according to many, you get all the cool kids stuff as is, man. No complaining.
(Besides, order some spice from one of the many sites, cook up some Cajun for la famiglia, intro them to something new and exciting. And hot. >_>)

If you're not gonna use Tony's, you might as well not use anything. [/advice from a local]

Also, holy crap, its still weird seeing you without the red name.

Where are the pancakes?

...Pancakes?