jodyrah
02-10-2009, 09:03 AM
Three of us went for lunch Sat.
Apps:
Mussels w/greens: mussels steamed in pot liquor, greens and sauteed onions on the side, topped with a few excellent fried grit strips, generous portion
Black and blue arugula salad: carpaccio topped with blue cheese dressed arugula...all of us thought this was the best dish of the meal
boudin balls: 3 w/aioli, too much rice, not enough zip
parm garlic fries: large portion, a bit soggy, tasty, but not even close to La Boca's
Entrees:
Beef brisket w/fries: nice portion, tasty
Ribs: 3, 1 1/2 were overcooked ends (think shoe leather)
Pulled pork cake w/ confit potatoes: a compacted pork cake atop thick sliced unremarkable potatoes
3 teas, $75 pre tip
Overall it was a pleasant lunch, good service, nice atmosphere. The food was good, but with over 900 rest. IMO, not good enough for a return. It's essentially creatively plated barbque with a couple of extras thrown in. $25pp (for lunch) seems a bit much for good (not outstanding) bar-b-que when 3 courses at MiLa runs $20 pp and Cuvee $25pp.
Apps:
Mussels w/greens: mussels steamed in pot liquor, greens and sauteed onions on the side, topped with a few excellent fried grit strips, generous portion
Black and blue arugula salad: carpaccio topped with blue cheese dressed arugula...all of us thought this was the best dish of the meal
boudin balls: 3 w/aioli, too much rice, not enough zip
parm garlic fries: large portion, a bit soggy, tasty, but not even close to La Boca's
Entrees:
Beef brisket w/fries: nice portion, tasty
Ribs: 3, 1 1/2 were overcooked ends (think shoe leather)
Pulled pork cake w/ confit potatoes: a compacted pork cake atop thick sliced unremarkable potatoes
3 teas, $75 pre tip
Overall it was a pleasant lunch, good service, nice atmosphere. The food was good, but with over 900 rest. IMO, not good enough for a return. It's essentially creatively plated barbque with a couple of extras thrown in. $25pp (for lunch) seems a bit much for good (not outstanding) bar-b-que when 3 courses at MiLa runs $20 pp and Cuvee $25pp.