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Restaurant IPO: How is it?
Posted on 12/10/14 at 8:10 am
Posted on 12/10/14 at 8:10 am
Wife's birthday is coming up. Taking her to the nutcracker. The play is at 6 and its 2:15 long. So i figured we could go to IPO beforehand and eat a couple small plates then head to the play.
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Posted on 12/10/14 at 8:28 am to BugAC
Do you like salty foods?
Posted on 12/10/14 at 8:40 am to BugAC
I thought it was decent, albeit a little overpriced. We tried 3 small plates and 2/3 were great (Duck Poppers and Fried Jambalaya Balls). The 3rd (Bon Temp Shrimp) was way too spicy and just wasn't very good in general.
Entrees were solid, we had the downtown duck and the chicken and waffles.
I think we got out of there for a little under $100 incl. tip for 2 people, splitting the cost of the 3 apps between us and another couple.
Entrees were solid, we had the downtown duck and the chicken and waffles.
I think we got out of there for a little under $100 incl. tip for 2 people, splitting the cost of the 3 apps between us and another couple.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 9:15 am to BugAC
I've had fantastic experiences.. and pretty bad experiences.
Basically, there's a strategy there. There are a few items that they really do well, and if you get exactly those items, you'll have a great experience.
But there are some things they really don't do well.. and I've made the mistake of accidentally ordering them all on the same visit before.
Basically, there's a strategy there. There are a few items that they really do well, and if you get exactly those items, you'll have a great experience.
But there are some things they really don't do well.. and I've made the mistake of accidentally ordering them all on the same visit before.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 9:37 am to LouisianaLady
You might want to possibly elaborate on which ones are bad and good? 
Posted on 12/10/14 at 10:02 am to LSUvegasbombed
quote:
elaborate
Prepare yourself. She'll do more than that.
OP, the chef Scott is a buddy of mine and he's a great cook but I think some of his food is too salty. I've eaten there a few times and I found it overpriced for what I got.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 10:42 am to Trout Bandit
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too salty
Yes
Posted on 12/10/14 at 11:41 am to Paul Allen
Hmmm, any other places downtown with small plates or good for a small bite to eat?
Posted on 12/10/14 at 12:02 pm to BugAC
Do you like oysters? Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar
Posted on 12/10/14 at 12:18 pm to BugAC
Worst restaurant name ever.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 1:46 pm to Trout Bandit
quote:
Prepare yourself. She'll do more than that.
Winners:
Wild Mushroom Soup
Bayou Eggs
Southern Eggrolls
Grits and Grillades
Escargot
.. there are more, I think, but their online menu is crap.
DON'T get the charcuterie unless you never eat charcuterie, and regular deli meats with mustard excites you.
Trout, FU
This post was edited on 12/10/14 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 12/10/14 at 1:58 pm to BugAC
quote:
Hmmm, any other places downtown with small plates or good for a small bite to eat?
Zolia in City Plaza. Been a couple times and it has been reallt good, but I have read some people with different experiences.
Also Stoube's has some plates to order to keep it small.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 2:01 pm to BugAC
quote:
Hmmm, any other places downtown with small plates or good for a small bite to eat?
I would just go to Stroube's and get the shrimp & grits, lamb lollipops and chargrilled oysters.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 2:08 pm to BMoney
Stroube's makes good frog legs too
Posted on 12/10/14 at 2:12 pm to BugAC
IPO is good every once in a while. The food isn't the best in town but it pretty good. The atmosphere is nice, reminds me of some place you would happen into while in NYC. The people are usually nice to look at. Just don't expect to get out of there without spending quite a bit of money.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 4:01 pm to BigB0882
Stroubes is over priced crap! Food was horrible last time we went! Won't be back!
Posted on 12/10/14 at 4:07 pm to BugAC
I'm a big fan . I like to eat small plates with groups of people . We really enjoyed the duck poppers, blue cheese frites,bayou eggs,duck creeps and bon-temp,shrimp. Really cool decor too with plenty to do before and after close by.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 4:11 pm to barbie150
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Stroubes is over priced crap! Food was horrible last time we went! Won't be back!
sucks to hear this, it was very good before Scott Varnado left
Posted on 12/10/14 at 4:15 pm to Kajungee
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sucks to hear this, it was very good before Scott Varnado left
I thought it was good after he left. :dunnon:
I guess everyone has an opinion.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 4:16 pm to fightin tigers
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I thought it was good after he left. :dunnon:
I guess everyone has an opinion.
Yeah, it was just fine last week.
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