Mardi Gras is officially next Tuesday, but there's no reason the good times can't start rolling this weekend with the Cajun and Creole fare at these restaurants.
Beyu Caffe
335 W. Main St., Durham
683-1058
www.beyucaffe.com
The Big Easy
222 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
832-6082
www.thebigeasync.com
Chef's Palette
3460 Ten Ten Road, Cary
26706011
www.chefspaletterestaurantandbar.com
Papa Mojo's Roadhouse
5410-Y Hwy. 55, Durham
361-2222
www.papamojosroadhouse.com
Rey's
1130 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh
380-0122
www.reysrestaurant.com
Tony's Oyster Bar
107-129 Edinburgh Drive South, Cary
462-6226
http://tonysoysterbar.com
Zydeco Downtown
208 Wolfe St., Raleigh
834-7987
www.zydecodowntown.com
