Mardi Gras Guide

From the archives: February 21, 2003

Can't get to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras this year? From Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar to Chappy's on Church, Nashville has plenty of Cajun cuisine and Fat Tuesday fun to transport you in spirit to New Orleans.

On this page:  Cajun and Creole Cuisine, Mardi Gras Festivities.

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Cajun and Creole Cuisine

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chappy's Restaurant
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    1721 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203 (map)

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Nola's
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    2912 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 (map)

    Po'boy sandwiches, New Orleans-style shrimp and Abita beer bring Gulf Coast flavors to Music City.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Broadway Brewhouse/Mojo Grill
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    1900 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 (map)

    Satisfy Cajun cravings with shrimp gumbo and red beans with rice at this restaurant and watering hole.

  4. 4 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average French Quarter
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    823 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206 (map)

Mardi Gras Festivities

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Past Perfect Restaurant
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    122 Third Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 (map)

    Stop into this laid-back bar for Cajun grub, Zydeco music, Hurricanes and more.

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie
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    220 Printers Aly, Nashville, TN 37201 (map)

    This bar's Printer?s Alley street party begins February 9 and carries on through Fat Tuesday and includes daily food and drink specials.

  3. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended General Jackson Showboat
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    2812 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 (map)

    This paddlewheel riverboat hosts a Mardi Gras party that rolls through Nashville along the Cumberland River.

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