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City Pork Kitchen & Pie Review
Posted on 1/7/16 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 1:01 pm
Went to the new location on Exchequer for lunch today. Been open for right at a month now--here's the Advocate article a little while back.
City Pork Kitchen & Pie
Walked in around 11:30 and the place was already about half full--by noon it was completely full. Very big size restaurant, or at least bigger than I was expecting, and surely the biggest of their three locations. We were seated and waitress was immediately at our service to ask for drink orders. They have specials each day of the week (and I'm assuming they don't change weekly because the picture of the special board on the Advocate article was identical to what I saw when I walked in).
Looks like the menu is much of the same as the Jefferson location as far as sandwiches, salads, and sides go. I decided to go with the Thursday special of Chicken Fried Steak (bottom right in photo--$12). Was topped with some sort of cream sauce that was on point--just the right amount of spice and great consistency--not that thick crap. Sides were the Mac n Cheese and Potato Salad--both very tasty.
Friends got the Big Pig sandwich topped with slaw with fries (top in the picture--$9) and Thursday special of Pig Platter (bottom left in the photo--$10) with Mac n Cheese and side salad. Side salad came after I took the pic but the bowl literally took up half of her tray--thing was huge for a side.
Everyone was impressed with their food and nobody was able to finish everything they received. Food arrived in just over 20 minutes and service was on point the whole time. Total time from walking in to walking out was about 50 minutes.
Overall a very successful trip of what is the first of many. They're open M-F 6am - 3pm--I assume because they're in Industriplex and wouldn't get much business outside of normal business hours--likely a very smart move by the owner. IMO, this is the best of the three locations food quality and quantity-wise.
inb4nicetomeetyouownerofcitypork--I have no affiliation
City Pork Kitchen & Pie
Walked in around 11:30 and the place was already about half full--by noon it was completely full. Very big size restaurant, or at least bigger than I was expecting, and surely the biggest of their three locations. We were seated and waitress was immediately at our service to ask for drink orders. They have specials each day of the week (and I'm assuming they don't change weekly because the picture of the special board on the Advocate article was identical to what I saw when I walked in).
Looks like the menu is much of the same as the Jefferson location as far as sandwiches, salads, and sides go. I decided to go with the Thursday special of Chicken Fried Steak (bottom right in photo--$12). Was topped with some sort of cream sauce that was on point--just the right amount of spice and great consistency--not that thick crap. Sides were the Mac n Cheese and Potato Salad--both very tasty.
Friends got the Big Pig sandwich topped with slaw with fries (top in the picture--$9) and Thursday special of Pig Platter (bottom left in the photo--$10) with Mac n Cheese and side salad. Side salad came after I took the pic but the bowl literally took up half of her tray--thing was huge for a side.
Everyone was impressed with their food and nobody was able to finish everything they received. Food arrived in just over 20 minutes and service was on point the whole time. Total time from walking in to walking out was about 50 minutes.
Overall a very successful trip of what is the first of many. They're open M-F 6am - 3pm--I assume because they're in Industriplex and wouldn't get much business outside of normal business hours--likely a very smart move by the owner. IMO, this is the best of the three locations food quality and quantity-wise.
inb4nicetomeetyouownerofcitypork--I have no affiliation
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Posted on 1/7/16 at 1:11 pm to LSUSPARKY621
Three restaurants in one city, and all a little different from the other. Good for them.
And all that food looks, as you would say, on point!
And all that food looks, as you would say, on point!
This post was edited on 1/7/16 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 1:25 pm to LSUSPARKY621
I went for lunch on Monday, also thought it was excellent.
I had the fried porkchop, which was delicious, with the grits, also excellent.
Wife had the burger, which I think stands up to the best in BR. Excellent seasoning on the meat.
I had the fried porkchop, which was delicious, with the grits, also excellent.
Wife had the burger, which I think stands up to the best in BR. Excellent seasoning on the meat.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 1:43 pm to LSUSPARKY621
I don't care for the idea of eating the chicken fried steak on a piece of paper. They can't use a paper plate, at least? I would think the moisture would cause the paper to get wet and tear when you cut it. It looks like that from the pictures. A sandwich is fine on the paper, but a plate meal, I'd want on a plate or some sort.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 1:46 pm to Gris Gris
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I don't care for the idea of eating the chicken fried steak on a piece of paper. They can't use a paper plate, at least? I would think the moisture would cause the paper to get wet and tear when you cut it.
The fried pork chop was on the same paper, and it held up fine. I was a little surprised, actually.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 1:52 pm to LSUBoo
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The fried pork chop was on the same paper, and it held up fine. I was a little surprised, actually.
Agreed. It was kind of like a wax paper--never tore even with the juice and knife cutting.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:02 pm to LSUSPARKY621
Still, if they use ceramic for sides, I'd think they could use at least one of those cardboard cradles for the main event. Cutting on waxy paper doesn't do it for me either.
Food looks good, though.
Food looks good, though.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:25 pm to LSUSPARKY621
The food looks great although I agree that serving the chicken fried steak on a piece of paper is "interesting"
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:35 pm to LSUSPARKY621
They should try and make the trays not look like you just got a meal in prison.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:41 pm to LSUSPARKY621
I've heard a mixed bag of reviews so far; I'm sure I'll give it a shot at some point.
I was really hoping to read some reviews of the pies. Love me some pie.
I was really hoping to read some reviews of the pies. Love me some pie.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:48 pm to Gris Gris
I really don't know why this metal tray deal is a "thing" in a lot of meat-centric restaurants lately.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:50 pm to WARBOY
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the pies
Saw some come out to another table and they looked very good. Lots of whipped cream/topping.
I just don't understand the idea of pie for a breakfast/lunch place unless they're going for a majority of take-out whole pies (i.e. Strawn's in Shreveport). Pie after breakfast or lunch has never been my thing, though.
Good menu specials would be Chicken Pot Pie or Sheppard's Pie--surprised they didn't have either as a play on their name.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:57 pm to LouisianaLady
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I really don't know why this metal tray deal is a "thing" in a lot of meat-centric restaurants lately.
Puzzling to me, too, because they're big and bulky and I hate cleaning baking sheets. In this place, if they're going to use ceramic for sides, why not use a darn plate, too, even if paper or those cardboard cradles? Also, why not just plop the slaw and the potato salad on the paper like the chicken fried steak? I don't get the logic.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:59 pm to Gris Gris
I'll be honest, the metal tray didn't bother me in the least. It wasn't overly bulky and didn't take away from the atmosphere or the food.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:59 pm to LSUSPARKY621
Nice review. It's a solid spot, but up and down for me lately.
ETA: The original City Pork has been up and down, not this particular out-post. Just wanted to clarify.
ETA: The original City Pork has been up and down, not this particular out-post. Just wanted to clarify.
This post was edited on 1/7/16 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:09 pm to Solo
I've heard good things about the place. Looking forward to trying it. The food at City Pork is generally pretty strong. Someone brought a chess pie from there by our office today. The filling was tasty, but the crust was chewy and tough to cut.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 4:00 pm to LSUSPARKY621
All of that looks awesome
Posted on 1/7/16 at 4:10 pm to LSUSPARKY621
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Saw some come out to another table and they looked very good. Lots of whipped cream/topping.
Way too much whipped cream topping.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 4:31 pm to jimbeam
i ordered an apple and a cherry pie for thanksgiving from CP on Perkins. Both were fantastic. I'm not a big cherry pie fan, but the pies had a streusel topping that was out of this world. Not sure if the same chef is making the pies at the new location.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 5:34 pm to Skillet
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Way too much whipped cream topping.
Blasphemy!
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