United States Louisiana New Orleans
Tartine
- 7217 Perrier Street
- (504) 866-4860
- http://www.tartineneworleans.com/
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Tartine King Cakes are on the traditional side, but sweeter than many. Their dough is rolled with brown sugar and cream cheese before being baked until brown and topped with the traditional glaze and colored sugar. It is the most reminiscent of a cinnamon roll when it comes to the flavor profile, but much more festive.
kaylee 2 years ago
hotel-hostel hybrid in River North complete with full bar, taco/coffee shop, and more (book/vinyl library, games, etc). free drinks on check-in
leah 2 years ago
I’m staying at a Moxy in NYC for the marathon! Can’t wait to check it out.
mustangdmv 2 years ago
Tartine Guides
The 15 Best Places for King Cake in & Around New Orleans
kaylee (Kaylee Giacomini) I love everything about Carnival season in New Orleans - the parades, decor, and overall joviality of the city always manages to brighten the winter down here. Best of all, it’s King Cake season! Although you technically can find King Cake at all times in New Orleans, the period between the Catholic Holidays of Epiphany and Ash Wednesday is when it’s socially acceptable to eat this decadent brioche. A traditional King Cake is a ring shaped dough formed to mimic the shape of a crown in honor of the Three Kings of Epiphany. The cake is then adorned in glaze and purple, green, and gold sugar. A plastic baby figurine is also embedded into the cake, and if you end up getting the slice with it you must buy the next King Cake. Each year, my friends and I go on a mission to find the best King Cakes in the city - here are some of my favorites.