re: Juban’s cuts ties with Making Raving Fans over philosophical differences

I agree with your post 100%. I loved the old Juban's and went all of the time since college when it opened. Spent a ton of money there, more than I should have. It was special, the waitstaff was special, the wine list was special and the food was special. The remodel is indeed beautiful but, I think most people are afraid to say that the food is just okay because of the famous chef. For the price tag, I've been going to Mansur's as my go to lately and it used to be my #2. I might be in the minority but, I love high quality, simple food and Boudin dip with saltine crackers (Jubans) and corndogs with cotton candy (Soulou) just isn't it for me. They even somehow managed to make the sensation salad at Juban's not good anymore. I'm trying not to be too critical bc in my heart I still love Juban's and kept waiting for it to get better this time around. I also can't figure out what the obsession with that restaurant group has with lobster when we have an abundance of fresh local shrimp and crab available. It's like no one wants to say it because we are supposed to like Juban's but, the food is lackluster now. Hoping this is a positive change and they simplify and improve the food. I sure would love to have the oyster carousel and smoked salmon appetizer back. And please get some decent olives for the martinis.