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East Brunswick's Orchard Park Hosts Mardi Gras Celebration
The venue is serving up authentic New Orleans fare — from boudin balls to beignets.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Orchard Park by David Burke will host a Mardi Gras Celebration on Friday, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $80 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and include live zydeco music by the VooDudes, an all-you-can-eat upscale buffet, two drink tickets, beads and party favors. Seating in the heated Orchard Terrace is first-come, first-served and features an oversized bar, fireplace, lounge areas and tables.
Guests are encouraged to attend as-is or in traditional Mardi Gras purple, green and gold.
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Passed hors d'oeuvres include shrimp and oyster po' boys, muffuletta sandwiches, deviled eggs, boudin balls, Nashville hot chicken and waffle skewers, gator bites and crispy frog legs.
The Mardi Gras-themed buffet features shrimp, chicken and andouille gumbo; bourbon chicken; jambalaya with crawfish, clams, mussels and andouille; fried catfish; fried okra; shrimp and cheddar grits; and dirty rice. Desserts include beignets, bananas Foster, paczki, bread pudding and moon pies.
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Tickets and information are available at orchardparkbydb.com or by calling 732-554-5714. Menu is subject to change based on availability.
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