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Best dining bets this week: Mardi Gras madness, pre-Valentine’s celebration

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By Carolyn Desalu
Feb 8, 2016

Happy Monday!

Sure, there's lots to do, but there's even more fun to have this week. Since tomorrow is Mardi Gras, there are several scrumptious events happening around town. Beads included. Lovebirds can start celebrating Valentine's Day a little early with a special pop-up supper too. Remember, these events will keep your mood festive and your stomach full.

Reel Seafood: Can't get to New Orleans? No problem. Plan your dinner party at this Woodstock restaurant, which will be hosting a Mardi Gras-themed event on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Guest can expect delectable dishes including seafood gumbo, shrimp and oyster po boys, oysters on half shell and more. When you're ready for a little fun, catch a couple of beads and doubloons, which will be available throughout the night. Phone: 770-627-3006.

Southbound: In celebration of Mardi Gras, sweet treat lovers will be able to enjoy beignets, which will only be served on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Phone: 678-580-5579.

Sublime Donuts: A taste of Mardi Gras. On Fat Tuesday, Feb. 9, guests will be able to celebrate with king cake-style doughnuts and cinnamon yeast-raised doughnuts with vanilla icing and colorful green, purple and yellow accents. Phone: 404-897-1801.

Oddbird and West Egg Cafe: From 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, the two restaurants will pair up to create Oddbird Lovebird, a pop-up chicken and waffles concept in honor of Valentine's Day. The lovely event will take place at West Egg Café. Phone: 404-872-3973.

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