Discovering Mardi Gras Flavors in Ruston-Lincoln Parish

It's finally Mardi Gras Season! That means that our local restaurants are coming out with some specialty dishes and flavors to celebrate this holiday. Here are some of the best places to get your Mardi Gras Treats.

Pictured: Photo: Grown and Grazed

King Cakes

What better way to kick off the Mardi Gras season than with King Cake. There are several places in Ruston to get this classic cinnamon pastry. Dive into the tasty tradition and let the King Cake flavors kick off your Mardi Gras celebration in Ruston!

Log Cabin - Joe Gambino's King Cake

PJ's Coffee - Caluda's King Cake slices

Grown and Grazed - Homemade King Cake

Briarhill Farms - Pre order cinnamon, fruit, praline, Chantilly, and gluten free King Cakes

Ponchatoulas - Joe Gambino's King Cake (whole or by the slice)

Lowder Baking Co. - Cream cheese, cinnamon, and Chantilly King Cakes

Common Goods Co - Mini King Cakes

Mardi Gras Flavors

Photo: Uptown Downtown

Looking for something unique? Our local restaurants love to come up with special Mardi Gras inspired dishes to celebrate. You don’t want to miss out on the chance to try something new, so be sure to grab these delicious creations!

Uptown Downtown - King Cake bars and cupcakes

Lowder Baking Co - Krewe Cookies

Common Goods Co - King Cake Donuts and Glute Free Mardi Gras Brownies

Lula Perl - King Cake Cinnamon Rolls

Rotolos - King Cake Calzone

Beau Vines Steakhouse - Stuffed Cheesecake Beignets topped with Blue Bell’s Mardi Gras King Cake Ice Cream.

Utility - King Cake Dessert Pizza

Mardi Gras Beverages

Don’t worry there’s more than just specialty foods for Mardi Gras. Check out these delicious and festive drinks that will get you in the mood to celebrate!

Common Goods - King Cake Latte (hot or iced)

PJ’s Coffee - King Cake Velvet Ice and King Cake Latte

Board and Bottle - Iced King Cake Latte with Mardi Gras Cold Foam, B&B Hurricane, King Cake Martini, The Masquerade (Champagne cocktail)

Rotolos - King Cake Draft Beer Selection and Hurricane Cocktail

Lula Perl - Cream Cheese Mardi Gras Latte

Log Cabin - King Cake Daiquiri

Ponchatoulas - Abita Mardi Gras Bock on tap

Trio's - King Cake Espresso Martini, Mardi Gras Margarita, King Cake Cold Brew

Utility - Cat 2 Hurricane Cocktail

Go try all of these fun and festive flavors! Make sure to post pictures and tag #RustonLa so we can see all of your Mardi Gras excitement.

Photo: Common Goods

Savory Dishes

Not all recipes have to have cinnamon and extra sugar to be considered a Mardi Gras treat! Here's some of Ruston's must try Louisiana classics for the Mardi Gras season!

Beau Vines - Blackened Alligator and Louisiana Gumbo

Ponchatoulas - Filé or Seafood Gumbo, Jambalaya, Etouffee, and Red Beans & Rice

Staple Sandwich Co. - Staple Muffaletta served on homemade focaccia bread

Board and Bottle - Muffuletta wrap or flatbread

Trio's - Red Beans and Rice

Lula Perl - Gumbo

Utility - Ca C'est Bon Pizza

Board and Bottle's Muffuletta Flatbread

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Anna Graney is originally from a small town in Oklahoma and she moved to Ruston to attend Louisiana Tech University. In her free time, she enjoys going to coffee shops with friends or traveling to new places. As Digital Marketing Coordinator, Anna supports the Director of Marketing and Communications in managing digital assets, online promotion of Ruston/Lincoln Parish, and attending events in the area to gather and develop content.

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