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Finns to have MoPho chef making dishes at the bar
Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:21 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:21 am
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I'll be honest, I didn't like the post BooKoo food all that much and only ate there twice since Lee left. Hopefully this improves options and brings it back.
Also see that the chef at Rue 127 will be in charge of Treo's menu.
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Michael Gulotta of MoPho, the modern, Vietnamese-inspired restaurant in Mid-City, has drafted a new menu for the kitchen at Finn McCool’s Irish Pub (3701 Banks St., 504-486-9080; finnmccools.com). He’ll begin serving it after the pub’s St. Patrick’s Day blowout on March 17 and before its annual St. Baldrick’s Day event, a head-shaving fundraiser for cancer research scheduled for March 21.
“It will be pub grub and good old drinking food,” said MoPho manager Jeff Bybee.
From the walk-up kitchen window, you’ll find fish and chips (with tarragon aioli), burgers (and a veggie burger) and a variant on toasties, the popular form of Irish grilled cheese sandwiches. Dubbed “Toas-Tites” here, they’re made on round bread and variously filled with corned beef, spicy cabbage and pimento cheese or bacon and fig or a “classic Velvetta,” among other combinations.
Gulotta is bringing his wildly popular Asian-style lemongrass and ginger chicken wings from MoPho, though that’s the only crossover dish planned. The pub menu also lists snacks like fried shepherds pie, Brussels sprouts, Manchego potato wedges and root beer funnel cake.
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Finn McCool’s owners also run Treo (3835 Tulane Ave., 504-304-4878; treonola.com), a Mid-City cocktail lounge and art gallery, and there have been changes in the kitchen there as well. Treo’s first chef, James Cullen, departed at the New Year. Now, chef Ray Gruezke of the nearby bistro Rue 127 is consulting on a new menu of small plates and bar snacks.
I'll be honest, I didn't like the post BooKoo food all that much and only ate there twice since Lee left. Hopefully this improves options and brings it back.
Also see that the chef at Rue 127 will be in charge of Treo's menu.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 8:25 am
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:23 am to Napoleon
BooKoo was hit or miss but mostly miss. If I could get pho at 8 am and drink beers with Glass this will be awesome. But I doubt food will be served that early. Either way it's an upgrade.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 8:29 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:23 am to Napoleon
So Michael Gulotta is going to consult in the kitchen now? Maybe bring over his chicken wings?
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 8:24 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:26 am to Napoleon
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Also see that the chef at Rue 127 will be in charge of Treo's menu.
God help them.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:28 am to TigerWise
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TigerWise
You cab drivers need to stop that left lane until the airport BS. Can't wait for Uber to take out those b-tards.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:47 am to Napoleon
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Also see that the chef at Rue 127 will be in charge of Treo's menu.
As long as he's not in charge of lighting.
Gulotta at Finn's can only be an upgrade, though I think I'll pass on the Velvetta sandwich.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:02 am to Napoleon
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Gulotta is bringing his wildly popular Asian-style lemongrass and ginger chicken wings from MoPho, though that’s the only crossover dish planned.
Best wings in nola
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:24 am to Rohan2Reed
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Also see that the chef at Rue 127 will be in charge of Treo's menu.
God help them.
Do you not like Rue 127? I think the food is fantastic (although it has been about a year since I have eaten there). The only thing I didn't like was how small the place is.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:09 am to Oenophile Brah
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I think I'll pass on the Velvetta sandwich.
You should live a little brah. The biggest cheese monger in the state will tell you he doesnt turn his nose up at Velveeta.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:36 am to tigersfirst
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Do you not like Rue 127? I think the food is fantastic (although it has been about a year since I have eaten there). The only thing I didn't like was how small the place is.
I gave them 2 tries (about 3 years between visits). I think it's some of the most overpriced food in the city and the service + atmosphere is not good. The food isn't horrid, but their dishes should be more around $18 bucks given the portion size, taste and quality.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:37 am to Rohan2Reed
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I think it's some of the most overpriced food in the city and the service + atmosphere is not good. The food isn't horrid, but their dishes should be more around $18 bucks given the portion size, taste and quality.
Every single thing here, I agree with.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:41 am to Breesus
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Best wings in nola
I like them, but this title goes to Blue Oak
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:48 am to Fox McLeod
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I like them, but this title goes to Blue Oak
Hands down
Posted on 3/4/15 at 12:57 pm to Napoleon
I wish MoPho well there. I think a lot will hinge on how much of the menu Stephen and Pauline insist on being "Irish" food. I know this has been an issue with others that have, or have wanted to take over the kitchen. As a whole, most people don't really care for Irish food when they're looking to eat bar food. Hopefully Gulotta can put his flair on it and make it wonderful and tasty instead of bland.
Another thing that could change that is the fact that bars are now smoke free. Before that change one would go to a bar to eat bar food mostly late at night. Now that you can have some food without sitting in smoke, I think that will bring in more people looking to have food other than late night bar food.
As far as wings go...
1) Tan Dinh
2) Blue Oak
3) MoPho
Another thing that could change that is the fact that bars are now smoke free. Before that change one would go to a bar to eat bar food mostly late at night. Now that you can have some food without sitting in smoke, I think that will bring in more people looking to have food other than late night bar food.
As far as wings go...
1) Tan Dinh
2) Blue Oak
3) MoPho
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:17 pm to nikinik
I have a hard time putting an Asian style wing ahead of a classic version. It would be like saying the Big Shrimpin Banh Mi from Slims is the best poboy in town.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 2:04 pm to TigerWise
I can definitely understand that. I prefer a little breading on my wings. Not a ton like hooters, but some breading. If Blue Oak put some breading on their wings, they would easily move into my top slot. Love going grab a few for their happy hour!
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:04 pm to Fox McLeod
Bayou Hot Wings the best...
But the new stuff at Finn's is ok. The quality of their fish and chips was seriously down before BooKoo closed. The new fish and chips are pretty good and I like the vinegar aioli. What I don't like is the lack of options and true bar food.
But the new stuff at Finn's is ok. The quality of their fish and chips was seriously down before BooKoo closed. The new fish and chips are pretty good and I like the vinegar aioli. What I don't like is the lack of options and true bar food.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 5:10 pm to metallica81788
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What I don't like is the lack of options and true bar food.
Exactly. I heard that the person there after Boo Koo, and before the current person, left because Finn's was insisting on too much Irish food.
I figured they'd be hard pressed to find a chef that would throw aside the desire to do their own food in favor of doing Irish food...and to see it work. If you don't have passion for what you're cooking, it won't work, and you won't stay.
If they're going to allow Gulotta to be creative and do his own thing with only a select few Irish items, then it could work with him.
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