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Dick & Jenny's good but disappointed

Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:16 am
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:16 am
Went to Dick & Jenny's last night as everyone already knows. Got there at 6:45 and were promptly seated. Our friendly and attentive waitress asked us if we would like drinks. My friend got a glass of chardonnay and I declined as I try not to drink during the week. She came back and told us about the soups of the day and asked if we had any questions. My friend asked how many scallops came on the dish (b/c some places like Rue127 rip you off) and the waitress misunderstood but beautifully described the dish, and the added that it came with 5 large scallops when re-asked.

Here is where I was disappointed. I couldn't decide between the lamb shank, rabbit fricassee, or the bouillabaisse, so I asked her what her favorite was. She quickly informed me that neither the lamb or the rabbit were on the menu b/c the chef was no longer doing braised meats for the summer and they hadn't updated their menu or added new items. I was pretty bummed b/c I was leaning towards the rabbit. Anyway, I ordered the bouillabaisse.

She took our order and promptly came out w/ some delicious corn bread and I think it was sourdough bread w/ butter. Cornbread was delicious, sourdough was ok.

Our entrees came out and looked great. She said hers was delicious but somewhere in the middle of eating she said there was something gritty in the dish.

My dish was delicious, I just wish I had more bread to sop up the delicious broth.

I'm not big on desserts, so we declined.

Place was pretty empty when we got there and not very busy when we left. But it was a Tuesday... Anyway, I would go again. I was just disappointed they didn't have the full menu.
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
31663 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:18 am to
heard from many people that it isn't what it used to be
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81174 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:19 am to
I totally understand not serving braised meats during the summer, but restaurants should update their menu accordingly.

It's disappointing to make a selection and then to be told it's unavailable.
Posted by Oenophile Brah
The Edge of Sanity
Member since Jan 2013
7540 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:22 am to
quote:

Dick & Jenny's good but disappointed

Too bad you didn't ask for recommendations before you chose D&J.....



Seriously, sorry to hear you didn't thouroughly enjoy your meal. I find the place pretty underwelming, but I've only had it to-go.

It's interesting to hear they removed 2 braised dishes but didn't replace with a "summer" dish. I know Domenica removed the Stracci (oxtail & chicken liver) dish for the summer time too.

I wonder if this has more to do with an increased cost of the items or people aren't ordering them.
This post was edited on 7/16/14 at 9:24 am
Posted by TigerWise
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Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:25 am to
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I've only had it to-go


Trashy
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33442 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:25 am to
quote:

I find the place pretty underwelming, but I've only had it to-go.
why would you order D&J to go?
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81174 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:25 am to
quote:

I know Domenica removed the Stracci (oxtail & chicken liver) dish for the summer time too.


If they don't bring it back by the first crisp breeze, I'm going in and busting skulls!
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33442 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:28 am to
If only they could remove the chicken livers
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81174 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:30 am to
Whaaaaa...?

They're amazing!

I tried my hand at making them at home recently, and... no thanks. I will order them from other places from now on.
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33442 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:31 am to
I hate liver
Posted by Oenophile Brah
The Edge of Sanity
Member since Jan 2013
7540 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:34 am to
quote:

If they don't bring it back by the first crisp breeze, I'm going in and busting skulls

Agreed. Really pissed me off.

I actually ran into Alon at Le bon Temps a few weeks ago and mentioned it to him. He said it would be back.

But if he lies.
quote:

I'm going in and busting skulls!

This
Posted by Oenophile Brah
The Edge of Sanity
Member since Jan 2013
7540 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:37 am to
quote:

why would you order D&J to go?

Ole lady at the time wasn't feeling well but wanted something nice. She lived a few blocks away and hadn't tried it so I scooped it up.

I wanted to see if they were doing anything different with the new ownership.



Posted by rondo
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Member since Jan 2004
77404 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:38 am to
I always thought it was called "Dick in Jennys"
Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18776 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:41 am to
I've only been once about 5 years ago and it was phenomenal.

They changed owners right?
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33442 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:42 am to
Aren't you a sweetheart.

When I was googling for the new menu yesterday, I came across a "Dick & Jenny's" menu from NY. I wish that was the menu down here.

LINK
Posted by Rohan2Reed
Member since Nov 2003
75674 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:48 am to
quote:

My friend asked how many scallops came on the dish (b/c some places like Rue127 rip you off)


Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33442 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:52 am to


Still mad about paying $27 for 3 tiny arse scallops
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81174 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:59 am to
I don't dislike scallops, but I find them really boring for some reason. Can never bring myself to order them because they're usually on a menu with braised meats, which is my weakness.
Posted by Rohan2Reed
Member since Nov 2003
75674 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 10:00 am to
The first time I went neither myself nor my girl ordered the scallops, but were overall disappointed in every facet of the meal otherwise.

Second time I went on the company dime. Four of us and we pretty much ordered the entire menu. The scallops included - which were a joke for the price. Couple things were tasty, but overall again the place just isn't worth what they're charging.

Sounds like Dick & Jenny's was about what everyone expected .. not terrible, not memorable. They should definitely replace excluded dishes & update their damn menu when they remove things.
This post was edited on 7/16/14 at 10:02 am
Posted by BlackenedOut
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Member since Feb 2011
5800 posts
Posted on 7/16/14 at 10:09 am to
Next time I have friends from out of town, I am sending them to your house. Sounds like your going rate is $2 a day for room and board. Shoot, I can make you a whole batch of bouillabaisse and braised meats and come out even cheaper.
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