The word “party” has it’s origin in Old French and Latin roots that refer to partitioning, setting aside, and so parties are set apart from the normal flow of time, the from the regular old flow of day after day. “Celebrate” derives from celebrare, assemble to honor, and by the 1550s it had come to mean “commemorate or honor with demonstrations of joy.” We missed Mardis Gras this year, and hope to get back sometime soon, but we can still celebrate in the spirit of that great party with some N’Awlins food specials.
“Party Ship”
You are a
land I can’t
stand leaving
and can’t not.
My party ship
is pulling out.
We all have
hats. I try to
toot some notes
you’ll understand
but this was not
our instrument
or plan.
–Kay Ryan
Food specials (Friday and Saturday only):
YaKaMein (aka Old Sober) – noodles, stewed beef, hard boiled egg, and scallions, guaranteed to get your head right – $10
Creole Shrimp Salad – $6/$8
Beignets – 3 for $5