# Carnival-Themed Brunch Menus Ruby Slipper is Serving Up New Orleans-Style Brunch for Mardi Gras By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-orleansstyle-brunch References: [restaurantmagazine](https://www.restaurantmagazine.com/join-the-brunch-parade-this-mardi-gras-season-with-ruby-slippers-carnival-themed-specials/)  [Ruby Slipper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-chantilly-beignets) is helping consumers get into the Mardi Gras spirit with its New Orleans-style brunch menu. Created to help friends and families get together and "let the good times roll," the brand's limited-time New Orleans-style brunch menu is packed with delicious Louisana fare. There's the Cajun Catfish Coubion, which consists of fried catfish and poached eggs served over corn maque choux and golden tater hash cakes, as well as some [King Cake Stuffed French Toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cake-beverages) that's decorated with classic king cake colors. There's also the new Queen Cake Pancakes and the Mardi Gras Beignets, which are stuffed with cinnamon-orange cheesecake with Crofter’s organic strawberry preserves. The entire New Orleans-style brunch menu, plus some Mardi Gras drink specials, are available now through mid-February. Image Credit: Ruby Slipper ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-time Brunch Menus:** Brands are offering limited-time brunch menus packed with unique and delicious items inspired by a specific theme or event. - **Cultural Celebration-inspired Menus:** Restaurants are creating menus that celebrate cultural events and traditions, offering customers a unique culinary experience. - **Fun and Festive Brunch Offerings:** Brands are introducing fun and festive brunch items that add excitement and a sense of celebration to the dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants are capitalizing on themed brunch menus to attract customers and create buzz, offering them an immersive dining experience. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts are incorporating limited-time themed brunch menus to enhance guest experiences and provide a unique offering. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food and beverage companies are partnering with restaurants to create branded limited-time brunch menus, allowing them to reach new customers and showcase their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [New Orleanian Brunch Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-chantilly-beignets.md) - [Seasonal Southern-Style Brunch Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruby-slipper-winter-menu.md) - [Fruit-Forward Brunch Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruby-slipper-ruby-sunshine-very-berry.md) - [Festive Peppermint Pancake Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-wonderland.md) - [Creamsicle-Inspired Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-creamsicle-beignets.md) - [Seasonal Eggnog Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-eggnog-pancakes.md) - [Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-marshmallow-beignets.md) - [Mardi Gras Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pis-coffee-king-cake-drinks.md) - [Shrimp Benedict Brunch Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creole-shrimp-benedict.md)