NEW ORLEANS – In celebration of Carnival season, Mister Mao – Chef Sophina Uong’s tropical roadhouse restaurant – will host a very special Mardi Gras BBQ Monday. The evening will showcase the talent of guest Chef Hunter Evans, a James Beard semifinalist and Chef/Owner of Elvie’s – the Jackson, Mississippi restaurant dedicated to supporting Southern farmers and foodways.
Featuring a special menu highlighting Mississippi French cuisine and live fire cooking, a la carte offerings include Flambadou Oysters with crab fat sausage and BBQ rub; Hush Puppies and Caviar; Boudin Stuffed Pig Trotter with crackers and mustard; Beef Tongue “Brisket” with Russian dressing and dill salad; and Gumbo ze Escargot with French bread, greens and rice. Guests can also enjoy Mister Mao’s regular a la carte dinner menu.
Mardi Gras BBQ Monday with Elvie’s will take place on Monday, Feb. 5, from 5-9 p.m. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 345-2056. Mister Mao is located at 4501 Tchoupitoulas St. in New Orleans.
Additionally, Mister Mao will offer revelers to-go Mardi Gras Bao Boards this Carnival season. Priced at $200 (feeds 8 people), guests can indulge in:
- Five Spice fried chicken bites
- Hoisin pork belly
- Vietnamese pork and fish sauce mortadella
- Bao pickles of carrot with daikon radish
- Bao smears of hoisin BBQ with gochujang aioli
- Fresh herbs and crudité
- Steam at-home bao buns
From Feb. 4 through Feb. 12, guests must preorder at least 48 hours in advance and pick up their orders at 4501 Tchoupitoulas St. mistermaonola.com.
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