Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is just days away and Time Out Market Chicago is celebrating with an oh-so-delicious pop-up starting this weekend.
Visit the culinary and cultural hub in Fulton Market on Saturday, March 1 to enjoy a taste of Southern comfort. Chefs Jamie Gilmore (Southern Bites) and Darnell Reed (Luella’s Southern Kitchen) are teaming up to whip up a variety of New Orleans-inspired dishes for the occasion at their Back to Bourbon Street kitchen.
Those who are familiar with the Big Easy know the muffuletta is a staple, and for good reason. The sandwich features Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, provolone and olive salad packed in an Italian loaf. Of course, no Cajun feast would be complete without a po’ boy so Gilmore and Reed are offering a version loaded with fried Mississippi catfish.
Craving a bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo? Mmhmm, the hearty stew will be on offer as well. And we can’t forget the crawfish empanadas—the flaky dough crescents are filled with the “holy trinity of veggies”—onions, bell peppers and celery—plus rice and crustacean.
Make sure to save some room for dessert. The praline and bourbon pecan bread pudding is simply the perfect end to any meal, but we’ll understand if you opt for one of our other favorites: Beignets dusted in powdered sugar.
Wash it all down with a drink from the Time Out Market Bar, which will be slinging Hurricanes, the classic New Orleans cocktail. The Back to Bourbon Street kitchen will be open from 11am-8pm on March 1-2 and 4. New Oreleans-inspired band La Travalliant will also perform live at the Market on Saturday from 2-4pm.
We can’t wait to see you there!