Page 49 - Galveston Waves - Feburary 2019

Downtown E nter tainment , Cuisine , E vents & Shopping

ample covered seating, again, directly This is the first year for Blu to be on
along the parade route. the parade route. They are situated
next to the paid admission gates,
Other outside of the gate musts for but they are there to save customers
enjoying the culinary fare of Mar- money and the hassle when getting
di Gras include the king cake and a quick, cold beer, wine, champagne
famous Muffulettas at Maceo’s Spice and any and all Mardi Gras fashions,
and imports, 2708 Market Street and as they enter. The convenient drink
the only, truly French inspired hand- to go bars, installed in the doorways
made Macrons at IIe Petite Bakery, of the boutique, accommodate drink
2108 Church Street. Just a block sales adjacent to the sidewalks. The
down on the parade route, Prohibi- indoor sparkling blue bar will be
tion Red’s at 2401 Church Street has stocked and ready with unique wine
live entertainment both weekends options, local and other popular beers
of Mardi Gras, including Sammy Jo and even blue champagne. Hats,
Band, a Houston based country, blues beads, jewelry and other Mardi Gras
and rock cover band. Red’s is a great accessories can already be found in The family takes their home-made
spot to take in the music and rest the boutique. King Cake bread and fills it with the
with a drink between parades. traditional Muffuletta meats, cheeses,
The central hub of the festivities olive spread and pairs it with a mini
The opposite end of the parade route along Strand Street will be trans- bottle of tabasco sauce. When parade
ends with 19th Street and the newly formed and welcoming newer busi- goers need to warm up, they can try
opened Symposium Brewpub, 310 nesses, along with their inspirational the new King Cake Latte, as well.
19th Street. Fourteen in-house beers take on French inspired traditions,
will be on tap as well as a view of the like the well-known King Cake. Gyp- With so many options to see the
parade route. sy Joynt Jive, at 2411 Strand Street, parades for free, enjoy unique items
has a full line of King Cakes with a only found on the island and new
One of the first stops inside the gate twist on the usual flavors, including balcony offerings at an assortment of
is Blu Boutique and Bar, which sits lemon cream and a new approach new businesses, Galveston is gearing
on the corner of 25th and Strand. to the pastry, Muffuletta King Cake. up to continue growing the Mardi
Gras festivities.

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