Stratton, Food & Wine Magazine and American Express invite you to MARCHDI GRAS – a southern-style block party in the Stratton Village. 

Enjoy a signature appetizer by celebrity chef Paul Gerard and a custom cocktail by master mixologist Alex Ott. 

Dance, shake, rattle and roll to the New Orleans jazz & swing of Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution. 

Pour a drink off the Ice Bar.

Stroll the Stratton Village surrounded by music, food, drink and friends. 

Marchdi Gras Highlights

Mini Monte Cristos with bourbon maple from Chef Paul Gerard. Paul is the chef and co-owner of the East Village restaurant Exchange Alley, where he dishes up New Orleans-inspired cuisine in NYC style. 

The Fountain of Youth cocktail from mixologist Alex Ott. Alex has lived on six continents but calls New York home, where he exploded on the scene with his inventive concoctions and appearances on “Sex & the City”. His Fountain of Youth cocktail is full of fresh cucumber, white cranberry & lime flavors and is guaranteed not to cause a hangover.

Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution is often touted as one of the best live bands in the land & in 2011 won the Independent Music Awards "Best Live Performance" category. This 12-piece musical explosion blends New Orleans, jazz, soul and R&B for a fun and energizing performance. See them in action.

Marchdi Gras Schedule BYO Beads or visit our retail shops and lift lines for more Marchdi Gras beads. 3 to 5 pm. WEQX Live Remote & Give-a-ways on Village Stage at Burton  4 to 7 pm. Stilt walkers, fire eaters, jugglers roaming Village 4 to 6 pm. Celebrity Mixologist Alex Ott serves Fountain of Youth cocktail, Outdoor Bar at Partridge in a Pantry. 4 to 6 pm. Celebrity Chef Paul Gerard serves mini Monte Cristo, Village Stage at Burton 7 to 10 pm. Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution, Stage next to First Run  10 pm to 1 am. Dr. Green at Green Door Pub

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