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Food to bring to a Mardi Gras Ball
We are going to a ball this year with some friends (six of us total), and have been tasked with bringing the food. We were thinking of ordering from Cochon Butcher, Verti Marte or Rouses (in that order). Any other good ideas? No seafood because one guest is allergic. We are open otherwise. Unfortunately, we are based in the quarter and due to scheduling/traffic will not be able to go uptown to Langensteins or Martins. Thanks in advance!
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Verti Marte
1201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Cochon Butcher
930 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA 70130
Rouses
701 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
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