Manny Randazzo King Cakes Blog

King Cake Emoji

There’s an emoji for everything, it seems! Now, you can use Manny Randazzo’s king cake emoji to spice up your messages. Wanting to send a message with an image or emoji to show you are picking up a king cake or excited for the Mardi Gras season?

Alternate Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras this Year

While this year's Mardi Gras season will look yet again vastly different from previous years, there is no reason why we can't still enjoy a bit of fun this carnival season. Manny Randazzo's offers you a way to have a slice of Mardi Gras safely in your home.

Merry Christmas and Get Ready for King Cake Season!

Merry Christmas from Manny Randazzo's! 2020 has been one rollercoaster ride after another, and we know everyone is ready for some holiday cheer. We want to wish our king cake lovers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mardi Gras vs. Cajun Country Mardi Gras

Carnival season or Mardi Gras is a large part of New Orleans culture. When we think of Mardi Gras, we think of elaborate parades, Randazzo's famous king cakes, and masquerades. What doesn't come to mind is chasing chickens and exciting costumes.

What Does King Cake Taste Like?

Manny Randazzo's offers locals and travelers the best traditional king cakes for the Mardi Gras season. His king cakes melt in your mouth and always have you coming back for more. King cakes come in various flavors, but traditionally, the king cake is a cinnamon-flavored dough covered in sweet green, gold, and purple sugar or icing.

How to Ship King Cakes

The best way to have a king cake shipped is to order it through Randazzo's and have them deliver it to your friends and family. If you are not sure if the person will be home, you could also have the king cake shipped to their place of employment.

Best Things to do in New Orleans in the Fall

Now that Louisiana is starting to cool off in preparation for our semi-cool Fall weather, we can start planning outdoor activities with family and friends. While many might be concerned with planning outings in New Orleans, there is still plenty to do that allows you to socially distance during the pandemic.

New Orleans' Most Haunted Destinations

New Orleans is known across the country for it's spectacular Mardi Gras celebrations and, of course, Randazzo's famous king cakes. Along with the splendid carnival season, New Orleans is home to many unique characters, including ghosts! Some of the spookiest and mysterious destinations are hotels where you can visit the ghosts of New Orleans for yourself.

Best things to do in New Orleans with kids

New Orleans has a wide variety of family-fun activities. From river-boat rides to art museums, New Orleans is sure to have something fun for everyone. Whether you have older children and are looking for more historical fun or have younger children and want to see a unique and exciting playground, New Orleans offers you various activities.

A nod to the Sazerac

Down here in New Orleans, there are many traditions. From second-line parades to babies in the king cakes and Monday's red beans, New Orleans is sure to keep you well-fed and entertained. Along with good food and parades, New Orleans is also the home of the Sazerac.