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re: Spent $100 at BRQ Sat night
Posted on 7/5/17 at 11:14 am to cgrand
Posted on 7/5/17 at 11:14 am to cgrand
I'm baffled by this board's reaction to BRQ. The owners described it before it opened as upscale BBQ and seafood. I don't understand how you visit a place that describes themselves as higher end and then complain that it is higher end. If you don't like the concept, okay. The menu isn't exactly BBQ shack material so just looking at the appetizers should have made it pretty clear what you're getting into (octopus, for example).
Looking at it now. The appetizers are $8-$10. They're cheaper than many of Chimes' appetizers. The steaks are reasonable if that's your thing. The BBQ doesn't seem to be priced any differently than other good BBQ places. Other than the bottled Coke, I don't see the big deal.
Between this thread and the other one on this restaurant, I'd like the know where the hell some of you are eating to get out under $40 for alcohol, one appetizer, and two entrees.
Looking at it now. The appetizers are $8-$10. They're cheaper than many of Chimes' appetizers. The steaks are reasonable if that's your thing. The BBQ doesn't seem to be priced any differently than other good BBQ places. Other than the bottled Coke, I don't see the big deal.
Between this thread and the other one on this restaurant, I'd like the know where the hell some of you are eating to get out under $40 for alcohol, one appetizer, and two entrees.
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Posted on 7/5/17 at 12:11 pm to SaintBrees
Chili's two for 20
Posted on 7/5/17 at 12:19 pm to tduecen
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Chili's two for 20
Posted on 7/5/17 at 1:05 pm to In The Know
$29 for a full rack of ribs that were completely dried out to the point of having to gnaw on them to finish it off is ridiculous. I don't mind spending money on good food, but they need to get their process down to not have their meat dry out like that.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 1:50 pm to SaintBrees
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The owners described it before it opened as upscale BBQ
I don't live in BR anymore, but I have got to ask... what exactly is "upscale BBQ" and what does this place to do to make their BBQ upscale?
I just got back from lunch at Stiles Switch here in Austin and my meal was $15 for a 2 meat plate (brisket and pork ribs) with two sides. It was delicious and now I'm about to take a nap under my desk.
Trying to figure out if serving BBQ on white china with white cloth napkins is considered upscale and will allow you to charge $8 more?
Posted on 7/5/17 at 1:56 pm to Box Geauxrilla
I agree with you on the concept. I want to try the place, but I've been looking at the seafood dishes and the appetizers more than anything else. I probably won't order BBQ at all.
I don't think the concept is horrible, but I don't think it really flows together. Looks like the chef is talented with the other stuff and not so much with the Que. I mean, they're doing frozen rose and a big brunch menu. That doesn't say BBQ restaurant to me.
I don't think the concept is horrible, but I don't think it really flows together. Looks like the chef is talented with the other stuff and not so much with the Que. I mean, they're doing frozen rose and a big brunch menu. That doesn't say BBQ restaurant to me.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 2:17 pm to SaintBrees
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The owners described it before it opened as upscale BBQ and seafood.
Link please.
I frankly don't care. They can do what they want. But I seem to recall it being described as not upscale.
And I could say something about their reasoning behind not putting salmon on the menu, yet they put poutine on the menu.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 2:30 pm to Langland
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Link please.
I frankly don't care. They can do what they want. But I seem to recall it being described as not upscale.
And I could say something about their reasoning behind not putting salmon on the menu, yet they put poutine on the menu.
I believe the no salmon was because it is not native to Louisiana.
Interview with Country Roads magazine
Ferguson: I really want to draw a circle of about 150 miles around, within the South. I consider Mississippi and what’s around us as local, and I want this menu to reflect what is local. You’re not going to see salmon on the menu. I love salmon and it’s good, but salmon’s not indigenous to South Louisiana. If you look at most restaurants in town, everybody’s got a salmon dish. I want it to stay true to what South Louisiana is.
I'd also say this is describing it as upscale. (below)
With our boudin, I’ll take a bowl and, on the bottom, I do caramelized onions and peppers, then I do a smoked chicken jus and a butter, I hit it with fines herbes, then I drop three boudin balls on top and I pipe this ravigote sauce around it with a crumble on top. Now you’ve got this beautiful dish that on the menu just says “boudin”—but it’s totally different. It’s presented in a much more fashionable way. But guess what? We’re still going to sell it for seven dollars.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 2:38 pm to RaginCajunz
The concept is definitely an odd one, but the conversation on this board before it opened seemed to indicate that most people understood the vibe they seem to be going for.
It kinda looks like one guy is a good chef and one guy is a BBQ dude and they came together and opened a place that does both. Weird indeed, but obvious if you look at their social media or their menu.
If their BBQ isn't good, that is a different discussion. I just don't see how people are complaining about prices that you can see before you even go and that aren't unreasonable at all.
It kinda looks like one guy is a good chef and one guy is a BBQ dude and they came together and opened a place that does both. Weird indeed, but obvious if you look at their social media or their menu.
If their BBQ isn't good, that is a different discussion. I just don't see how people are complaining about prices that you can see before you even go and that aren't unreasonable at all.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 2:58 pm to RaginCajunz
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I really want to draw a circle of about 150 miles around, within the South.
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I love salmon and it’s good, but salmon’s not indigenous to South Louisiana.
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I want it to stay true to what South Louisiana is.
Poutine is a Canadian dish of Quebecois origin.
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I'd also say this is describing it as upscale.
But you'd be wrong.
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“We want BRQ to provide an approachable, comfortable atmosphere that guests can enjoy any night of the week,” he says.
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BRQ will seat around 170 guests and feature a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 3:02 pm to Langland
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Poutine is a Canadian dish of Quebecois origin.
Are they using Canadian Ingredients ?
Posted on 7/5/17 at 3:04 pm to Langland
I read it as local proteins. Maybe I'm wrong but I don't consider French fries as a local dish specific to an area like he is describing
I immediately thought of the octopus on the menu but hey maybe this article was written awhile ago and he has access to new ingredients.
I read the upscale thing as relative to other bbq joints. When I think of bbq joints, I think of the people waiting outside of places for lunch in the heat, eating on cheap plates, etc.
I immediately thought of the octopus on the menu but hey maybe this article was written awhile ago and he has access to new ingredients.
I read the upscale thing as relative to other bbq joints. When I think of bbq joints, I think of the people waiting outside of places for lunch in the heat, eating on cheap plates, etc.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 3:04 pm to Langland
It isn't upscale; but it isn't Smokin Aces BBQ shack. They used words like fashionable and trendy in the articles. They're appealing to the small plates/cocktails/brunch crowd. In a city like BR, some people consider that upscale. We are more of a Sammy's town.
Regardless of these stupid semantics, the prices are fine. Someone complaining about spending $100 after tip for a family of 4 to eat and then to bring home a whole other meal in leftovers must be someone who never eats in a restaurant because that is completely reasonable.
Regardless of these stupid semantics, the prices are fine. Someone complaining about spending $100 after tip for a family of 4 to eat and then to bring home a whole other meal in leftovers must be someone who never eats in a restaurant because that is completely reasonable.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 3:06 pm to Langland
They can call it whatever they want, but boudin served on a bed of caramalized onions and peppers with smoked chicken jus and sprinkled with grass clippings is "upscale."
I personally think anything with a true cloth napkin + bbq is "upscale" bbq.
I have no issue with it, to each his/her own. It was pretty obvious from the stories leading up to their opening that it was fancier than the corner bbq joint in TX. Not my cup of tea, but I hope it is for lots of folks and they do well.
I personally think anything with a true cloth napkin + bbq is "upscale" bbq.
I have no issue with it, to each his/her own. It was pretty obvious from the stories leading up to their opening that it was fancier than the corner bbq joint in TX. Not my cup of tea, but I hope it is for lots of folks and they do well.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 4:01 pm to RaginCajunz
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They can call it whatever they want, but boudin served on a bed of caramalized onions and peppers with smoked chicken jus and sprinkled with grass clippings is "upscale."
I agree. They are a casual full-service restaurant with a touch of wannabe upscale food offerings.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 11:57 pm to In The Know
A quality bbq joint with servers? Who knew.
But the pics on yelp make it look like a bunch of dried out meats
But the pics on yelp make it look like a bunch of dried out meats
This post was edited on 7/6/17 at 12:00 am
Posted on 7/6/17 at 12:03 am to cgrand
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good BBQ is expensive...i spent almost $50 bucks for lunch for two ppl at rudy's
Does not compute. Are you implying Rudy's is good bbq?!
Posted on 7/6/17 at 11:51 am to Jackalope
its better than most and i enjoy it
ok with you i assume?
you aleady know i wasnt comparing it to lockhart/franklin/etc so i'm not sure what your dispute with calling rudys "good BBQ" is
ok with you i assume?
you aleady know i wasnt comparing it to lockhart/franklin/etc so i'm not sure what your dispute with calling rudys "good BBQ" is
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