Carnivale to Revel in Mardi Gras Holiday with Exuberant Entertainment and Special Menu Items

Carnivale, Latin-fusion cuisine located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, has the very essence of Mardi Gras as its namesake: a subversive and lively celebration of life, each and every day. But even frequent diners can expect just a bit more— lagniappe as the Louisiana French might say—during "Carnival."

On Fat Tuesday, February 17, guests will be treated to a live band, samba dancers and stilt walkers from 6:30p – 9:30p. Special menu items will be available as well as special party favors including beads and masks.

"Carnivale truly embodies the celebration of Mardi Gras – good food, heady drinks, festive music that makes you want to dance and lively energy," said General Manager Tim Griffin. "Carnivale is one of Chicago's most celebratory restaurants year round, but on this particular day we're excited to really reflect the Carnival spirit."

Specialty menu items include:

Appetizers

• Creole chicken empanada – Cucumber, blackened chimichurri, petite greens $11
• Crispy royal oysters – Andouille sausage and plantain ragout, spinach, yuzu preserved lemon remoulade $12

Entrées

• 1.5 lb Maine lobster étouffée– Coconut rice, butter poached lobster, clams, mussels $50
• Fejoda – Brazillian meat jambalaya, chorizo, chicken, Creek Stone prime NY strip steak, farm fried egg $46

Dessert

• Pound King cake – Marbled pound cake, candied pecans, Knob Creek single barrel ice cream $10

Reservations are recommended by calling (312) 850-5005 or www.carnivalechicago.com/reservations.