January felt like it was going 15mph in a 30mph speed zone, but February is doing 60mph!
Anyone else feel that way?
February is flying by, and we cannot believe that Mardi Gras season is here and Fat Tuesday is right around the corner! At Tricky Fish, one of the best restaurants near me in DFW, we love this time of celebration and fun, but have realized over the years there are some misconceptions about what Fat Tuesday is.
What is Fat Tuesday?
Many have heard this term thrown around, but are unaware of its origins. Years ago, the early church considered Fat Tuesday to be a day of preparation for Lent. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (which is always 46 days before Easter Sunday), and Fat Tuesday is always the day before that – 47 days before Easter.
There were often dietary restrictions associated with the season of Lent and self denial, and so the goal on Fat Tuesday would be to eat up all the things you couldn’t eat during Lent! Meats, eggs, and other products were brought out for a giant feast to enjoy so that nothing would be wasted. Early on, it was a more solemn day, but over time, this ritual of Fat Tuesday became a day of indulgent and merriment before the sober season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday.
Other Names for Fat Tuesday
Throughout the world, different cultures recognize Fat Tuesday differently! Most famously, the French called it Mardi Gras, and it’s the final day of the modern day Mardi Gras season. Many from Great Britain have called it Pancake Day and those from Poland have called it Paczki Day, because it was their day to use of eggs and dairy that couldn’t be used during Lent on things like pancakes, donuts, and pastries. All different cultures but all with a similar understanding of what Fat Tuesday means.
Tricky Fish has Fat Tuesday Specials!
At Tricky Fish, we say bring on the celebration! Today, Fat Tuesday is a day to be merry and have fun. Bring your friends and family into Tricky Fish to enjoy $5 Hurricanes, $5 Sazaracs, and $1 Oysters from 2pm – Close on Tuesday, February 25! Tricky Fish is known for our fresh seafood, killer handcrafted drinks, and fabulous atmosphere that makes us one of the best restaurants near me.
If you aren’t in the mood for these Fat Tuesday specials, no worries! Of course, we have a full menu of other fresh seafood offerings, scratch kitchen entrees, po’boys, burgers, southern homestyle favorites, appetizers, and more. There is something for everyone at Tricky Fish – one of the best restaurants near me in Richardson or Fort Worth, Texas!