Fat Tuesday at The Chicago Firehouse

Experience "A Taste of New Orleans" at The Chicago Firehouse! On Fat Tuesday, February 25, the South Loop-located restaurant will channel The Big Easy with a night of Louisiana-style eats and beats.

Chef Greg Biggers' Mardi Gras menu features classic shrimp gumbo, jambalaya, bayou fried shrimp, foot long alligator & oyster po' boy, Louisiana crab boil and beignets with bourbon creme anglaise. Drink specials include Abita Purple Haze, French 75, Hurricanes, Sazerac and Vieux Carre cocktails. The complete menu is listed below.

Guests will enjoy live music by High-Hat Second Line, a New Orleans brass and jazz quartet, from 6-9 p.m.

Mardi Gras Beverages

French 75 $12
Hurricane $12
Abita Purple Haze $6
Sazerac $12
Vieux Carre $12

Regional Specials

Classic Shrimp Gumbo $10
white rice, sliced green onions

Jambalaya $14

Bayou Fried Shrimp $15
remoulade, cocktail sauce, lemon

Foot Long Alligator & Oyster Po' Boy $24
remoulade, lettuce, tomatoes, french bread

Louisiana Crab Boil $42
New Orleans classic of spicy boiled crab, crawfish and shrimp (serves 3)

Beignets with Bourbon Crème Anglaise $10