"District elevated New Orleans’ doughnut game when it opened in 2013, and the spot now has over one hundred different doughnut variations, but the one to have during Carnival is the king cake donut. They go fast, so get there early. Also, the District’s actual king cake this year is inspired by the Italian cuccidati cookie with brioche dough spiked with cinnamon, and stuffed with fig, walnut, raisin, date, orange, and spices, so try that too while you’re there." - Stephanie Carter