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BR Pastime Jr on Drusilla closing

Posted on 4/22/14 at 3:40 pm
Posted by m1kedat1ger
Dark side of moon
Member since Oct 2013
550 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 3:40 pm
Spoke with an employee who informed me they will be shutting the doors within the week.
Posted by Sheep
Neither here nor there
Member since Jun 2007
19484 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 3:52 pm to
When I lived in BR (in Tara), we would swing by Pastime Jr on occasion.

In fact, that was the first hot meal I had after Gustav.

Boudin pizza FTW!
Posted by 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
37316 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 4:18 pm to
I stopped through there and had a Boudin pie a month or so ago when I was in town.

Hate to hear this for some reason.
Posted by Dingeaux
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2005
4925 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 5:54 pm to
that sucks. i live near there. we went every now and then. they delivered so we used that more than eating in the restaurant. the location in the shopping center is not great. unless you know they are there, you would never know by just driving by on jefferson.
Posted by Tony Tanti
Member since Apr 2014
63 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 6:02 pm to
That is a shame considering the ridiculous money the Pastime is raking in downtown.
Posted by LSU-MNCBABY
Knightsgate
Member since Jan 2004
24337 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 6:58 pm to
I know my parents order to go from there fairly often, my dad always talks about how crowded it is
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
48829 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 7:38 pm to
Might have something to do with the new owners of the shopping center.
Posted by Langland
Trumplandia
Member since Apr 2014
15382 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 7:46 pm to
I'm so gonna miss having to write my order down.

Posted by LSUPHILLY72
Member since Aug 2010
5356 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 8:56 pm to
Call Saul
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124237 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 9:32 pm to
i totally they forgot they even had a location right there
Posted by urinetrouble
Member since Oct 2007
20503 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 9:33 pm to
That whole shopping center can DIAF for all I care.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
48829 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 9:44 pm to
I believe I saw Jarrreau bought it a few weeks ago. Correct?
Posted by Taipan
The Village of St. George (70817)
Member since Apr 2014
133 posts
Posted on 4/22/14 at 10:42 pm to
Pastime is IMO one of the most overrated joints in BR. I can understand liking it for sentimental reasons, but the pizza is crap. I've had the boudin pizza twice and both times it was so bland and tasteless.
Posted by thefoodkid
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2008
21 posts
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:10 pm to
I hate to see that. Every time the family and I ate there the place was packed and people would have to leave because of how small the dining area was. The guys that were there on weekends would always talk to my children and made us feel welcome. You guys will be missed and thanks for all the great food and service.
Posted by pookiebear
TX
Member since Apr 2014
342 posts
Posted on 4/24/14 at 7:30 pm to
I work there and its a really great job. Nothing is certain right now, we may get a new lease, and we might be there through May. But it does not look bright I'll say that.
My knowledge of the situation is very limited, but it appears to be a product of poor communication which is a shame. Revenue at the restaurant has fallen the past two years but it is still by and large a profitable going concern.
Several quality individuals will likely be out of work when this thing resolves itself. So if you don't mind come visit this weekend. It would mean a little more money in the pockets of some soon to be unemployed folk.
This post was edited on 4/24/14 at 7:34 pm
Posted by Langland
Trumplandia
Member since Apr 2014
15382 posts
Posted on 4/24/14 at 7:52 pm to
Pookiebear,
Does Pastime make their on pizza crust?
This post was edited on 4/24/14 at 7:53 pm
Posted by bossflossjr
The Great State of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
12260 posts
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:49 pm to
Place is busy everytime I go. I hate to hear it.. Maybe they will open in the area in a spot thats more desirable. I hate that shoppin center. Its horrid.
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
84831 posts
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:17 pm to
quote:

the pizza is crap


Posted by Kim Jong Ir
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
52537 posts
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:32 pm to
quote:

I believe I saw Jarrreau bought it a few weeks ago. Correct?



Yes. Jarreau and a group of investors bought it.
Posted by pookiebear
TX
Member since Apr 2014
342 posts
Posted on 4/24/14 at 10:03 pm to
quote:

Does Pastime make their on pizza crust?



I won't say anything about the crust because it is a secret. I know a lot of people hate the crust so they probably don't even want to know.

I will say there are some fundamental differences in it and every other crust in the city. Yes it is something like a thick cracker, but the most crucial advantage that crust has is that it's got less calories than any crust nearly as significant.

When you eat any other pizza you are eating more bread than if you were eating one of our pizzas. Maybe you like that, but I think it's definitely worth considering.
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