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Harrington's downtown closed, Cafe Mimi operning

Posted on 6/14/17 at 3:19 pm
Posted by Loungefly85
Lafayette
Member since Jul 2016
7930 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 3:19 pm
Businessreport

Didn't see this posted and it must have completely flown by my radar because I was in for a surprise after walking down to get an Eggplant Terry for lunch today.

That was my favorite spot for a cheap lunch, but the new place opening has potential.

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We’re going to still have some of the old favorites of Harrington’s and do some new things, like a have a little Asian flare to the menu.”


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The restaurant is expected to open later this summer. And when it does, the restaurant will serve both breakfast and lunch. It also will be open nights and weekends too




Posted by Glock17
Member since Oct 2007
22369 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 3:22 pm to
I used to eat st Harrington's a lot when I worked downtown. That sucks they're closing
Posted by jrobic4
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
6789 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 3:25 pm to
It was easily the best lunch spot downtown
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
48829 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 3:29 pm to
What is the place with the woman chef down there? And how is it doing?
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81167 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 3:48 pm to
Chef Celeste's Bistro in the Main Street Market? I don't know necessarily how they're doing, but the food there has been hit or miss for me.

I'm surprised about Harrington's. Place was slammed at lunch every day.
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
27050 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 4:45 pm to
Harrington's carrot souffle Sad to see that place go. It was my favorite lunch spot downtown.
Posted by BLIZZAKE7
BRLA
Member since Apr 2005
6182 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:10 am to
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I'm surprised about Harrington's. Place was slammed at lunch every day.


agreed. I wonder what happened
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
66975 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 9:43 am to
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I'm surprised about Harrington's. Place was slammed at lunch every day.


agreed. I wonder what happened


Same ownership, similar menu, slightly different concept. This is more of a renovation than an "out of business".

If they can make some good Asian dishes, it would be very welcome downtown. The only Chinese food in the area is in the Main Street Market, and it's gross.
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13187 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:09 am to
So Craig is still owner but he's giving up some control of the day to day operations??
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
66975 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:15 am to
That's what I heard.
Posted by Loungefly85
Lafayette
Member since Jul 2016
7930 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:22 am to
quote:

The only Chinese food in the area is in the Main Street Market, and it's gross.


It's glorified mall Chinese, but I wouldn't say its gross.
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
66975 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:29 am to
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It's glorified mall Chinese, but I wouldn't say its gross.



I wish it was as tasty as mall chinese. That's some of the worst American Chinese food I've ever tasted, borderline inedible.
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13187 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 11:03 am to
Right on. He's very good people!!
Posted by carlsoda
B Rah
Member since Dec 2009
5776 posts
Posted on 9/27/17 at 10:33 pm to
Different ownership but Craig and Lacey are still transitioning business. They have other business interests and chose between several suitors to pick the best family to carry forward. So far the reviews have been very positive. 1st day of reopening was a success
Posted by Quinn225
Member since May 2017
408 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 11:08 am to
Is there a menu online yet? I can't find their website at all other than facebook.
Posted by Loungefly85
Lafayette
Member since Jul 2016
7930 posts
Posted on 9/29/17 at 11:52 am to
Went for an early lunch today. They're only doing daily specials right now but they'll have a full menu next week.

I gotta say it was pretty damn good, but some of my old favorites didn't make the cut on the new menu. RIP eggplant dishes.



Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
20724 posts
Posted on 9/29/17 at 12:56 pm to
I know Asians love cajun food but it seems kinda weird to mix traditional dishes from both in the same restaurant.
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