By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn
COMING SOON!!!
Hey hey, food freaks, flavor fanatics, and fabulous fam—this is your girl Karen Brem, Marketing Director of the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, sliding in with the sauc-iest invitation of the summer. Get ready to clutch your pearls and loosen that waistband because the NOLA OMG! Food Fest is rolling into Congo Square at Louis Armstrong Park on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM—and baby, it’s gonna be hotter than a gumbo pot in August!
And let me tell you, this isn’t your grandma’s food festival—unless your grandma listens to Cardi B and does shots of Henny at brunch. This is the world’s first Hip Hop Food Festival—yes, darling, a culinary celebration dipped in swagger and seasoned with sound. They’re calling it the OMG! Food Fest because, quite frankly, if the food doesn’t make you scream “OHHH MY GOOOOOOD!!!” like you just saw Beyoncé in the seafood boil line, it doesn’t make the cut.
So what’s on the menu?
Everything. I mean everything. Think lemon pepper wings so crispy they have their own mixtape. Mac and cheese so gooey and rich it should probably be paying taxes. Lobster rolls that flex like they’re on tour. Tacos that slap. Burgers that seduce. BBQ so smoky it ghosted me after one bite.
And don’t even get me started on the desserts, hunni. If you’ve never wept over a deep-fried red velvet Oreo or twerked involuntarily after a bite of rum-soaked bread pudding, this is your spiritual awakening.
This ain’t just a food fest—it’s a vibe. DJs and live bands will be bumpin’ beats while you balance your plate in one hand and a frozen cocktail in the other. It’s the kind of community celebration that only New Orleans knows how to throw—unapologetically bold, unforgettably loud, and delightfully delicious.
Now, let’s talk about your stay, sugar.
If you’re coming to NOLA to eat, dance, and misbehave (we see you 👀), you’ll need a place to lay that satisfied little head—and lucky for you, my charming little hideaway, the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, is waiting with open arms (and fresh sheets).
We’re now proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated, and honey, we’ve just had a full-on site-wide glow up. We’re talking new looks, new vibes, same warm welcome—and clean, affordable accommodations that won’t eat into your beignet budget. Our sassy, diverse staff is here to make your stay smooth, easy, and just the right kind of naughty.
And location? Chile, we’re just one block off the French Quarter, and there’s a streetcar stop just two minutes from our front door. You could practically wobble back from Bourbon Street in heels (though I don’t recommend it—bring flats).
Come for the bites, stay for the nightlife.
Let’s be real. We know you’re not just here for the food fest. We’re deep into New Orleans summer, which means the city’s as steamy as your last situationship and twice as wild. When the sun goes down, the Quarter lights up—and mama, it gets spicy.
Hit a drag show that’ll snatch your soul. Slide into a jazz club for some slick sax and slow grinds. Or just wander the cobblestone streets with a daiquiri in one hand and a questionable decision in the other. No judgments here. Just plenty of adult fun, served extra dirty—just like your martinis.
Book that room, boo!
Don’t play yourself. Book a long weekend stay with us at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn and turn your OMG! Food Fest day into a full-blown eat-sleep-rave-repeat situation. You deserve it. Your taste buds deserve it. Your weekend deserves it. For more information on accommodations just call us directly at 504.949.5815 OR 1.800.209.9408. You can also visit us online at historicmardigrasinn.com.
Because in New Orleans, we don’t count calories—we count memories (and okay, maybe cocktails). So grab your friends, pack your stretchy pants, and come get your flavor fix at the NOLA OMG! Food Fest. We’ll be here, beds made and vibes ready, welcoming you with clean rooms, a cheeky grin, and a whole lotta love.
See y’all soon—and remember: if your mouth isn’t watering and your hips aren’t swaying, you’re doing it wrong. 💋
Stay salty. Stay sweet. Stay spicy.
— Karen Brem
Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn
(aka Your Official Flavor Facilitator)