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Mardi Gras Guide 2007

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Cat's Meow Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring baked crab cakes on crackers or Southern Comfort Hurricanes for $2. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cat's Meow, 2600 S 11th St., 314-776-8617, www.catsmeowstl.com.

Cave Vineyard's Mardi Gras: Celebrate the festivities inside their natural cave and enjoy Cajun music from Trureaux as well as gumbo and wine cork beads for sale; see Web site for more details. Wed., Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cave Vineyard, 21084 Cave Rd, Sainte Genevieve, 573-543-5284, www.cavevineyard.com.

Chava's Mexican Restaurant Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring tacos de Guadalajara. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Chava's, 925 Geyer Ave., 314-241-5503.

Club Buca's Mardi Gras: St. Louis' premiere nightclub on the Landing is home to the official Mardi Gras Parade after-party with early drink specials. Sat., Feb. 17. Club Buca, 710 N Second St. (on Laclede's Landing), 314-231-2822.

Clementine's Mardi Gras Festivities: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring fried oyster po' boy; then start the weekend off right on Thursday, Feb. 15, with Clementine's 20th annual Tacky Ball Gown Contest with $500 in prizes up for grabs, sign up by 11 p.m. for midnight judging; kick up your heels for Saturday's 20th annual High Heel Drag Race (Clems will provide the heels if you forget yours) for glory and cash prizes; or enter Clementine's annual costume contest following the race where they'll award $250 for the best Mardi Gras get-up. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., Feb. 15; Sat., Feb. 17. Clementines, 2001 Menard St., 314-664-7869, www.clementinesbar.com.

DB's Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring Chef Romeo's Alligator Chili. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. DB's Sports Bar, 1615 S Broadway, 314-588-2141.

Delta Dental Mardi Gras, Zoo Style: A family-friendly celebration at the Living World at the St. Louis Zoo with music by Bob Case; kids can make their own mask and watch performances about the importance of dental care. Sun., Feb. 18, 12-3 p.m., free. Saint Louis Zoo, Forest Park, 314-781-0900, www.stlzoo.org.

Fat Tuesday Parade: Get in one last night of revelry with the "Light Up the Night" Parade complete with beads and the finest Krewes from Mardi Gras. Tue., Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., free. Soulard Neighborhood, Marion & Broadway (Lynch & Broadway).

Gladstone's Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring Cajun smoked pulled pork. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Gladstone's, 1800 S. 10th, 314-231-6339.

Great Grizzly Bear's Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Great Grizzly Bear, 1027 Geyer, 314-231-0444.

Hammerstone's Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring tequila hot wings. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hammerstone's, 2028 S. 9th, 314-773-5565, www.hammerstones.net.

Helen Fitzgerald's Mardi Gras: Celebrate with the music of Extremely Pointless with beads and good times. Sat., Feb. 17, 9 p.m., $5. Helen Fitzgerald's, 3660 S. Lindbergh, 314-984-0026, www.helenfitzgeralds.net.

Johnny's Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring red beans and rice, a DJ spins live on Saturday, Feb 17. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Johnny's Restaurant & Bar, 1017 Russell Boulevard, 314-865-0900.

Joanie's Pizzeria Mardi Gras Party Package: Saturday's Party Package offers a heated tent, unlimited Cajun buffet, beer, well drinks and hurricanes, food, private Port-a-Potties and a DJ; guests have in-and-out privileges, all for $100 per person; listen to music from Hudson & the Hoodoo Cats on Pet Parade Day and Fat Tuesday; also Joanie's is a Taste of Soulard venue featuring blackened chicken Creole pizza. Sat., Feb. 17. Joanie's Pizzeria, 2101 Menard, 314-865-1994, www.joaniespizzeria.com/.

John D. McGurks' Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring crawfish; then on Friday and Saturday, there's a live DJ record spin (with special guest) in McGurk's spacious Mardi Gras Pavilion; Saturday also features music with The Darrells, starting at 5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 16; Sat., Feb. 17, free. John D. McGurk's Irish Pub, 1200 Russell Blvd., 314-776-8309, www.mcgurks.com.

Juniper Grill's Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring stuffed shells. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Juniper Grill Bistro and Wine Bar, 1928 S 12th St., 314-621-9195, www.juniper-grill.com.

Krewe Mardi Gras Ball '07: Party N'Awlins style and join in for a jambalaya dinner, the crowning of a king and queen of the ball and music from the House of Bishops; casual dress is welcome, but prizes will be awarded for the best Mardi Gras costume. Fri., Feb. 9, 6 p.m., singe tickets $30, book of 8 for $200, premium party table for 10 is $500, kreweball07@sbcglobal.net. Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust St., 314-231-3454, www.christchurchcathedral.us.

Krewe of Brew Mardi Gras Tent: Your ticket includes in-and-out all-day access to the heated tent, grandstand view of the parade, ten locally microbrewed beers on tap, great Cajun/Creole food all day, music and private restrooms; the tent is at 7th and Geyer on the parade route, benefits the Soulard School; for more info call 314-621-6226. Sat., Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $90. Soulard Neighborhood, Marion & Broadway (Lynch & Broadway).

Lagniappe's Mardi Gras: Get your reservations now for Lagniappe's Mardi Gras party; includes all-you-can-eat Cajun buffet, beads, live music, seating, clean restrooms, draft beer and hurricanes. Sat., Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., $60. Lagniappe's, 2501 S. Ninth, 314-771-2090, www.lanyaps.com.

Lafayette Pub's Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring Cajun spicy wings. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lafayette Pub & Grill, 1727 Park, 314-241-1004.

Llywelyn's Mardi Gras: A Taste of Soulard venue featuring Llywelyn's white chicken chili. Sat., Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Llywelyn's Pub-Soulard, 1732 9th St.

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