Beignet battle baking up a powdered-sugar storm

Offer a beignet to someone and the reply has always been, (* ahem *) “yay!”

by Clint Durrett
June 28, 2018

Offer a beignet to someone and the reply has always been, (* ahem *) “yay!” But a battle is baking over the last bastion of beignets for the Morning Call Coffee Stand in New Orleans City Park. Café du Monde sprinkled in a bid for the location and was awarded the spot.

To be clear, Morning Call wanted to drop the most dough.

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However, New Orleans City Park essentially said beig-nay, saying the 150-year-old Morning Call lost its bid when they didn’t attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting.

It’s technical and messier than sneezing while wearing a black shirt before being served an order.

What’s not lost in the haze of a powdered-sugar-filled scene is New Orleanians’ love for the triple pastry threat and where to get them.

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Here are some examples to chew on…

Morning Call has been able to serve beignets in its City Park location 24 hours a day with little to no lines of tourists like there are in Cafe Du Monde’s iconic French Quarter location.

24 Hours! No lines! That’s 🔥

And EVERYBODY clucking loves them.

It is hard to beat the view at Café du Monde

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When it comes to beignets, who doesn’t love to get a little messy?

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Even when they’re being made

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It’s like magic

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And just like the gumbogate from years’ past, we’re unsure about the Disney version

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Hi. I’m Clint. I’m the Local Market Manager for Very Local New Orleans. I’ve lived in New Orleans since 2001 and been living my best life in this rad place since that year. I have 10 years of broadcast journalism and digital media experience. Before Very Local New Orleans, I worked for WDSU-TV – producing, product developing, digital media managing– I’ve done it all. I’ve seen first-hand the trials we’ve suffered in this city and the celebrations we’ve enjoyed. I love New Orleans. It’s home. I’m going to work my hardest to bring you the content and experiences you care...

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