Mardi Gras is around the corner, and although we can't celebrate in traditional Mardi Gras style with live music and bead throwing, Angelenos can still enjoy an authentic New Orleans meal here at 3rd & Fairfax or from the comfort of home. Check out these great merchant specials valid February13-16:

Cajun favorite The Gumbo Pot will be offering holiday-themed feasts for the whole family the Le Grande Mardi Gras Family Feast and Le Petite Mardi Gras Family Feast available to serve 4-6 ($65) or 2-4 ($40) and featuring Mardi Gras classics like jambalaya, seafood gumbo, cornbread and more. All family feasts include Mardi Gras beads!

And, on February 13 & 14, The Gumbo Pot will be hosting a Beignet Pop-up on the Market Plaza. Stop by for made-to-order beignets and authentic chicory coffee.

Bar 326 is offering holiday beer favorites to-go with options such as Abita Amber and Purple Haze. Beers will be available for $5 each or as a 4-pack for $18.

French bakery Michelina Artisan Boulanger will also be stocked with traditional Galette de Rois (King Cake), a French take on a NOLA classic holiday treat. You wont want to miss this irresistibly creamy almond filled cake sandwiched between two flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry, available for home delivery on Mercato.com for $49 for a 10-inch cake or $9 by the slice.

And, your furry four-legged friends can get in on the fun, too! Visit The Dog Bakery on February 13, 14 & 16 with your pup in costume and get a free mini-pack of Mutti Gras cookies. And, while you're there take a look at their special Mardi Gras table with costumes, treats and more marked at 15% off! Laissez les bons temps rouler!