Foie gras remains available in some California stores, even with the state prohibition.
Even though California has banned foie gras, stores in Southern California still offer it for sale. This delicacy, made from the liver of ducks and geese, was found recently by Times journalists at Wild Fork Food locations in Venice, Manhattan Beach, and Westlake Village. Ben Williamson, the executive director of Animal Outlook, came across this […]
New Amtrak Mardi Gras route from Mobile to New Orleans begins August 18, tickets available now
Amtrak has revealed that starting August 18, the Mardi Gras route connecting Mobile and New Orleans will run twice daily. The travel time for this journey is approximately four hours, according to Amtrak. Trains will depart at 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with brief stops at Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay St. Louis. Morning departures […]
Amtrak reveals new Mardi Gras service connecting New Orleans and Mobile
Amtrak is set to introduce two new train services connecting New Orleans and Mobile, marking a significant return to the Gulf region after nearly two decades. This summer, the state-backed Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will kick off with morning and evening departures from both cities, linking them with Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula, […]
‘They’re Acting Like It’s Mardi Gras’: Michael Kay Rips Rays’ Jose Siri To Shreds For Celebrating While Losing
Michael Kay is getting old and grumpy, but I'm all for it! The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays face off on Monday, with the latter's outfielder Jose Siri He was criticized during a victory celebration while the team stared down the ball in defeat: After hitting his 14th home run of the season, […]
Mobile celebrates Mardi Gras Day on Fat Tuesday
Mobile, Alabama is proud to be the home of Mardi Gras, with the first celebration dating back more than 300 years to 1703. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, is the culmination of weeks of parades, balls, celebrations, and everything in between. For Mobilians, this is the most sacred time of the year, and we […]
Southern Living proclaims Mobile ‘the real birthplace’ of Mardi Gras
Mobile, Alabama has been the South's most popular holiday celebration destination for over 300 years. From King Cake and MoonPies to participating in “The Big Parade.” something for everyone During Azalea City's historic Mardi Gras celebration. Cartridge Blackwell, curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum, said: southern living Magazine about Mardi Gras on mobile. “Carnival is […]