Mardi Gras wine dinner at Houlihan's in Cherry Hill, N.J.

Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday.

Current practices of celebrating Mardi Gras include people wearing masks, costumes, participating in parades, etc.

This is generally the time of year where various festivals are taking place around the world, but what do you do if there’s not a celebration taking place near you? Don’t worry, Houlihan’s got you covered.

Houlihan’s in Cherry Hill invites you to their, “Mardi Gras Wine Dinner,” February 12, 2013.

Listed below are details about their event:
Houlihan’s Mardi Gras Wine Dinner 2/12/2013

Houlihan's 2050 Route 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
39.927501678467 ; -75.030548095703

Five course dinners includes:
Seafood gumbo
Creole crab cake salad topped with a roasted corn salsa
Blackened catfish served with jicama slaw and cornbread
Bourbon glazed steak served over Houlihan’s famous mashed potatoes
Bean gravy and topped with onion straws
Banana fosters served over vanilla bean ice cream
Each course paired with wine by Canopy Wines

Cost: $55.00 per person not including tax and gratuity. Price includes a $20 gift certificate towards a future visit (and not valid towards specialty dinners). Reservations strongly recommended. Contact Danielle Rielli with any questions or to reserve your seat at: rielli99@aol.com or you can call 267-978-4545.

Houlihan’s 2050 Route 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

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