REVIEW: Fried Green Tomato Po Boy Debuts at French Quarter for Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

Katie Francis

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REVIEW: Fried Green Tomato Po Boy Debuts at French Quarter for Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

Gramercy Park at Universal Studios Florida has become the French Quarter and features four food booths and a bar. At this booth, guests can try the new fried green tomato po boy and crown cookie.

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Menu for French Quarter at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

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Food:

  • 🆕 Fried Green Tomato Po Boy – $11.99
  • 🆕 Crown Cookie – $3.99

Beverages:

  • Category 5 Punch – $12 for 12 oz. single serve, $13.50 for 12 oz. souvenir cup, or $16.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup

Photos of Menu Items for French Quarter at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

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*NEW* Fried Green Tomato Po Boy – $11.99

flash-fried green tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, and Cajun remoulade, served with Cajun kettle chips

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The po boy comes with Cajun chips on the side, which are good, but inconsistently seasoned.

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For the sandwich, the remoulade is the most prominent flavor and adds the perfect zest. The fried green tomatoes also have a strong flavor profile.

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The bread is thick and slightly toasted, and the lettuce and tomato are well-proportioned. This is a great option.

*NEW* Crown Cookie – $3.99

vanilla short crust cookie dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkles

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The Crown Cookie is a perfectly cooked shortbread with rich, housemade chocolate spread.

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It’s fudgy, and the sprinkles add a festive look and a nice crunch.

Category 5 Punch – $12 for 12 oz. single serve, $13.50 for 12 oz. souvenir cup, or $16.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup

Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange, and lime juice

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The drink is returning from last year, but it’s gone down in quality significantly.

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It has a strange, sour aftertaste and is far too heavy on the syrups.

Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from February 4 through April 16.

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