Through Mardi Gras this season, we’re sampling far and ... and Shine is topped with meringue chunks and puppy chow, candied Chex cereal and lo mien bits. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com ...

If you’ve ever been to New Orleans or a Mardi Gras celebration, chances are you've seen (or tasted) a king cake—that colorful, sugary pastry that’s as festive as the holiday itself.

The event will provide an opportunity for locals to connect over a shared love of Mardi Gras traditions. “We try to have a good mix of large bakeries you remember from your childhood to ...