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Went to Jolie Pearl for lunch today...
Posted on 6/11/15 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 6/11/15 at 2:51 pm
Had went there last weekend for a small get-together after a funeral reception and was impressed. Sat down for a quick lunch jaunt and was again impressed.
Had the Turkey Brie & Bacon Sandwich. Was on small muffelletta bread and came out pressed, crispy and crunchy. With a little apple/fig sauce on the side it was very good. With a bottle of Barq's and a bag of Zapp's Creamy Onion Tater Chips, that brought my $8 sandwich to a total of 13 or 14 after my tip.
My thoughts:
Very, very good sandwich. Presentation, flavors and ingredients were really good. Definitely wasn't slapped together in the back or forgotten about in a Panini press. The Tater chips weren't in-house so nothing to say there. Same for the drink.
But for $8, the portion was honestly really, really small. I know that to an extent you're paying for the location, and they are an offshoot of Stroube's just a few steps down the street, but lopping off a $1 from that price would really put them where they need to be.
I tried their baked Oysters three different ways on Saturday and I thought they were all fantastic, by the way. Other than a lack of Newcastle I was impressed with their beer selection. A friend with us had a dozen raw oysters and reported excellent results there as well.
Something else that surprised me was the really light lunchtime crowd. There's not a ton of choices outside of the oysters but for the location, I'm surprised they didn't have more business at Noon on a Wednesday downtown. There was one other table and a couple at the bar while I was there.
All in all, there's not much to complain about. They do what they do very well, and its a dynamite location and I love the décor with reclaimed wood, exposed resealed concrete and chalk-walls.
But with the idea that anyone who has to drive-which I did-to get them that's outside of that downtown area and paying to park coupled with the portions being what they are, they may be just a tad-and I really do mean tad-over the price point sweet spot for what they're doing.
All in all, I will definitely be back.
Had the Turkey Brie & Bacon Sandwich. Was on small muffelletta bread and came out pressed, crispy and crunchy. With a little apple/fig sauce on the side it was very good. With a bottle of Barq's and a bag of Zapp's Creamy Onion Tater Chips, that brought my $8 sandwich to a total of 13 or 14 after my tip.
My thoughts:
Very, very good sandwich. Presentation, flavors and ingredients were really good. Definitely wasn't slapped together in the back or forgotten about in a Panini press. The Tater chips weren't in-house so nothing to say there. Same for the drink.
But for $8, the portion was honestly really, really small. I know that to an extent you're paying for the location, and they are an offshoot of Stroube's just a few steps down the street, but lopping off a $1 from that price would really put them where they need to be.
I tried their baked Oysters three different ways on Saturday and I thought they were all fantastic, by the way. Other than a lack of Newcastle I was impressed with their beer selection. A friend with us had a dozen raw oysters and reported excellent results there as well.
Something else that surprised me was the really light lunchtime crowd. There's not a ton of choices outside of the oysters but for the location, I'm surprised they didn't have more business at Noon on a Wednesday downtown. There was one other table and a couple at the bar while I was there.
All in all, there's not much to complain about. They do what they do very well, and its a dynamite location and I love the décor with reclaimed wood, exposed resealed concrete and chalk-walls.
But with the idea that anyone who has to drive-which I did-to get them that's outside of that downtown area and paying to park coupled with the portions being what they are, they may be just a tad-and I really do mean tad-over the price point sweet spot for what they're doing.
All in all, I will definitely be back.
This post was edited on 6/11/15 at 2:53 pm
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Posted on 6/11/15 at 3:04 pm to GFunk
quote:
There's not a ton of choices outside of the oysters
I wanted to go a couple weekends back. This was a problem, b/c some in the group didn't like oysters. I was hoping to find more options.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 3:07 pm to arseinclarse
From the Menu, Non-Oysters
Also, non oyster but made with shrimp (My wife had them and she liked it):
quote:
Muffaletta
$8
Turkey, Bacon & Brie Sandwich
$8
Italian Roast Beef Sandwich
$8
½ lb Chilled Shrimp
$MKT
1 lb Chilled Shrimp
$MKT
Also, non oyster but made with shrimp (My wife had them and she liked it):
quote:
Rockefeller
*can substitute shrimp
Traditional baked oysters with spinach, garlic, onions, parmesan cheese and pernod
4 for $7
8 for $14
Bienville
*can substitute shrimp
Traditional baked oysters with shrimp, mushrooms, bell peppers, white wine and bread crumbs
4 for $9
8 for $18
Posted on 6/11/15 at 3:45 pm to GFunk
I went the other day with my girlfriend. We got 3 baked and chargrilled (all 4 count), and a half dozen raw. Everything was delicious. Other that still being hungry when we left, I have no complaints. I really like the set up too.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 4:43 pm to GFunk
I like the place also but it is a niche place in downtown BR. I just never think to go to the place when im thinking of food. Usually if I want oysters, Chimes is the place I go.
Kinda confused with this. Is there a reason they should have this beer?
quote:
Other than a lack of Newcastle I was impressed with their beer selection
Kinda confused with this. Is there a reason they should have this beer?
Posted on 6/11/15 at 4:54 pm to RonFNSwanson
quote:
Other that still being hungry when we left
Same.
Granted, I made the mistake of ordering raw oysters from elsewhere that were like $2.50/piece, which is why my bill was so insane and I was still hungry..
If I ever go back, it would be on the night they do cheap chargrilled and just get a lot of those. Because the taste was definitely awesome.
I'd like to see them consider changing bread. When I went, it was a small slice of bread for your entire plate of oysters, and it was toasted so hard that it was like a crouton so there was no sopping up the juices. My favorite part of chargrilled oysters is sopping up the deliciousness. I can easily make them a meal when this is the case. Maybe that is their plan.. don't give you much bread so you don't get full and you order more
Posted on 6/11/15 at 6:18 pm to Jones
quote:
Kinda confused with this. Is there a reason they should have this beer?
It is my go to beer to pair with almost any food. They should know to carry it for me. Hint Hint-That was evidently a terrible job of sarcasm in my OP.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 7:49 pm to GFunk
I'm a Jolie Pearl fan. I usually just get raw oysters and they've always been great. I think their oysters rockefeller was pretty tasty as well.
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