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Square Root reservation system goes live today...
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:11 am
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:11 am
Here is a short little write up on the place, which is expected to open next Wednesday.
I'm not up there yet for this kind of dining, but it sounds pretty cool.
LINK
I'm not up there yet for this kind of dining, but it sounds pretty cool.
LINK
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Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:14 am to notiger1997
I'm curious but all the rules turns me off.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:16 am to notiger1997
I will be keeping a close eye on this opening. I'm curious how long their business model will last.
I imagine they are doing some major advertising in surrounding areas(Houston, Atlanta, Dallas). I don't think NOLA foodies can fully support their dream.
I imagine they are doing some major advertising in surrounding areas(Houston, Atlanta, Dallas). I don't think NOLA foodies can fully support their dream.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:23 am to Oenophile Brah
I could see myself checking out the upstairs.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:38 am to Winkface
$150/person??? 
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:44 am to ladytiger118
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$150/person
Plus drinks and tip.
Like OB noted, they will need a decent amount of the expense account and foodie travelers coming through the doors to support this over the long term.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:48 am to ladytiger118
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$150/person???
That doesn't seem THAT bad considering it's all-inclusive. Now obviously I don't make the kind of money that means I could do it weekly, but for a really special event I could swallow that pill.
I think.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:52 am to notiger1997
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Plus drinks and tip.
Tip is included in the $150.
I don't see how anyone could have a 11-12 course meal and not have 3-4 drinks/wine. That's $200-250/head. If they are serving Root level food, this place will implode within a few months.
At that price point, they better be doing "Best in Show" level work.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:56 am to notiger1997
Could be interesting. I'm not so sure I'm a fan of the wrap around bar. I like sitting at a table with people. $150 + $65 wine pairing doesn't seem too awful bad if the place lives up to the hype.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:57 am to Oenophile Brah
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Tip is included in the $150.
Ooops, my bad.
I understand that August, Stella, and some other restaurants are doing tasting menus that can get up there in price too and are very popular, but that is with a more traditional menu and setting.
It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:02 am to notiger1997
Expensive for a hot dog stand
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:08 am to notiger1997
It's not like this concept isn't successful elsewhere. Brooklyn Fare, etc are wildly successful and the big thing in dining. Even Nashville has a similar concept.
However the big boys who do this type of thing are in much larger, more cosmopolitan cities.
I really, really want to do it, I love this sort of thing. But 400 bucks between me and my wife and drinks is a tough pill to swallow.
However the big boys who do this type of thing are in much larger, more cosmopolitan cities.
I really, really want to do it, I love this sort of thing. But 400 bucks between me and my wife and drinks is a tough pill to swallow.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:12 am to Oenophile Brah
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If they are serving Root level food, this place will implode within a few months.
Agree. That is around Commander's "Chef's Playground" with wine pairing. I can't imagine it working without restaurant and chef name recognition.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:18 am to Oenophile Brah
quote:
I don't see how anyone could have a 11-12 course meal and not have 3-4 drinks/wine. That's $200-250/head. If they are serving Root level food, this place will implode within a few months.
When is the last time you've been to Root? I was there last weekend and man I gotta tell you the food was fricking on point. I can imagine with this level of dining they're attempting they're going to step their creativity and execution up even more .. and like you said it's a fricking 10+ course meal. For $150 that's not bad at all. I've spent more than that per person at August on just 7 total courses. (minus wine).
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:23 am to TigerWise
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Expensive for a hot dog stand
easy there, Ignatius
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:27 am to Rohan2Reed
Per the owners/chef, the food will definitely be much more ambitious, adventurous. They are definitely trying to knock it out the park. El Bulli on a much smaller level, and Brooklyn Fare are the inspirations. Expect to see more molecular stuff.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:55 am to Fun Bunch
quote:They have kale.
However the big boys who do this type of thing are in much larger, more cosmopolitan cities.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 10:43 am to Fun Bunch
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Per
God I hate the current ubiquitous use of that term.
quote:
the owners/chef, the food will definitely be much more ambitious, adventurous.
Even more so than Root? That's quite the gamble for New Orleans I think. Like was said earlier I think this will need to be a regional destination in order to be successful.
quote:
Expect to see more molecular stuff.
Eh. That won't really draw me in. Root's molecular stuff has been the least favorite dishes I've had there.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 10:47 am to Rohan2Reed
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God I hate the current ubiquitous use of that term.
Hey:
Eat a dick.
Per,
Me
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 10:48 am
Posted on 4/15/14 at 10:49 am to Rohan2Reed
I just have a hard time paying $150 a head for that type of food/presentation. When you hit that level, I think most people want a certain style/atmosphere, like August. I like Root, but I'm just not looking to lay down those kind of bucks for this type of an experience.
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