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Two New Ones on Magazine
Posted on 5/22/13 at 7:55 am
Posted on 5/22/13 at 7:55 am
The hits just keep on coming. 
Basin Seafood - old Rocky's location. One of the guys was former executive chef at Baru, I'm told. Menu looks decent with some small plates and entrees'. Plus they're doing some boiling - crawfish now but crab in the summer. Anyone tried it?
Amici??? - former Byblos location . . . sign says "Ice House/Coal Fired Pizza". Not open yet but the same group of guys (or some combination thereof involving the Lebanese mafia) involved with Byblos, Salu, etc.
Basin Seafood - old Rocky's location. One of the guys was former executive chef at Baru, I'm told. Menu looks decent with some small plates and entrees'. Plus they're doing some boiling - crawfish now but crab in the summer. Anyone tried it?
Amici??? - former Byblos location . . . sign says "Ice House/Coal Fired Pizza". Not open yet but the same group of guys (or some combination thereof involving the Lebanese mafia) involved with Byblos, Salu, etc.
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Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:14 am to VOR
Not tried yet. I need to look at Basin's menu, anyone have it? Amici, is the more exciting of the two. IMO
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:19 am to Oenophile Brah
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Amici, is the more exciting of the two. IMO
Possibly. Or just another pizza and beer place.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:19 am to VOR
I've seen them, but haven't been to Basin. Wasn't Basin suppose be the name of the Duke development on the lakefront ? The pizza place will be a much needed addition to Mag. It looks like they still have a ways to go with construction.
It also looks like McClures is shooting for a July 4th opening.
It also looks like McClures is shooting for a July 4th opening.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:20 am to VOR
I would prefer another(non Rocky's) average pizzeria, then an average seafood place. That is just my taste preference.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:24 am to Oenophile Brah
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I would prefer another(non Rocky's) average pizzeria, then an average seafood place. That is just my taste preference.
My hunch is that Basin is going for more than average after looking at the menu. Don't let the boiled seafood throw you off. By the way, imo, what is really needed Uptown is a place that does, in fact, serve boiled seafood . . . crabs, shrimp, etc. If you think about it, there's nothing in that part of town.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:26 am to TigerWise
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The pizza place will be a much needed addition to Mag.
I hate to sound like I'm too skeptical of Amici, but there seem to be adequate pizza options nearby (at least within a few blocks). Now if Amici is doing something a little out of the ordinary or really good, I'm certainly all for it.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:28 am to VOR
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imo, what is really needed Uptown is a place that does, in fact, serve boiled seafood
You don't know what your talking about. The area needs a burger joint more than anything and maybe a pho shop. No I agree with you, but if they have FQ tourist prices it's not gonna be worth a damn to me. Maybe it will drive the Big Fishermans prices down.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:28 am to VOR
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If you think about it, there's nothing in that part of town.
Um. Big Fisherman is about 150 yards from that spot. Maybe less.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:30 am to Oenophile Brah
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Um. Big Fisherman is about 150 yards from that spot. Maybe less.
Yes, but their dining area is so small . . .
ETA: I'm talking about something along the lines of Sid-Mars, the Galley or what Frankie and Johnny's should have been.
This post was edited on 5/22/13 at 8:32 am
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:31 am to TigerWise
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You don't know what your talking about. The area needs a burger joint more than anything and maybe a pho shop.
I know, right?
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:31 am to VOR
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Yes, but their dining area is so small
Just walk it on down to the RDV. Wash it down with a cold beer.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:32 am to Oenophile Brah
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Just walk it on down to the RDV. Wash it down with a cold beer.
I've been known to do that a few times.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:46 am to VOR
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Coal Fired Pizza".
Is this even legal?
Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:49 am to glassman
Waiting on EPA waiver.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 9:08 am to VOR
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By the way, imo, what is really needed Uptown is a place that does, in fact, serve boiled seafood . . . crabs, shrimp, etc. If you think about it, there's nothing in that part of town.
Someone who gives a shite needs to spruce up the Frankie and Johnny's location and make a go of it.
It's a shame the folks who ran that place stopped doing so about 15 years ago. Otherwise, they may still be in business.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 9:10 am to glassman
Posted on 5/22/13 at 9:18 am to glassman
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Is this even legal?
Uppity Uptowners gonna be pissed when their cars are covered in a light layer of fly ash.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 9:19 am to VOR
quote:I didn't even know they had a dining area. I've never been because they are expensive and I thought take out only.
Yes, but their dining area is so small . . .
Posted on 5/22/13 at 10:06 am to VOR
passed by Basin running a few days ago. it smelled otherworldly. 
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