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Posted on 8/31/09 at 12:24 pm
Posted by Geauxthier
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
26 posts
Posted on 8/31/09 at 12:24 pm
Ate there on Saturday. Good food, clean, and the girl behind the counter was real friendly. Definitely going back soon!
Posted by andouille
A table near a waiter.
Member since Dec 2004
11389 posts
Posted on 8/31/09 at 12:47 pm to
Their PCS are very good, however, I wonder if you can make it in BR limiting yourself to one special sandwich which isn't that well known here. I know they have other menu items, but to the drive by public, they sell PCS.

For example, if you named yourself "Jack's Shrimp Po'boys", you may offer a full line of sandwiches, but your name limits your sales potential somewhat. You can obviously do it well limiting yourself to hamburgers and fried chicken, not so sure you can so it with a Philly cheese steak.
Posted by LSUZombie
A Cemetery Near You
Member since Apr 2008
29569 posts
Posted on 8/31/09 at 12:51 pm to
All I know is Tigahrag continuously pimps this place, and because of him, I frequent it.
Posted by zeto
BR
Member since Oct 2006
1263 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 8:14 am to
Tried it last night. Cheese steak was excellent. I'll definitely be back.
Posted by Loubacca
sittin on the dock of the bay
Member since Feb 2005
4129 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 8:58 am to
quote:

Their PCS are very good, however, I wonder if you can make it in BR limiting yourself to one special sandwich which isn't that well known here. I know they have other menu items, but to the drive by public, they sell PCS.


I would rather a place do one thing very well than do many things mediocre. I hope they do survive because I like there PCS
Posted by manicornchaser
Louisiana
Member since May 2009
4915 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 9:28 am to
where are they located? im out and about doing errands later today, so i want to try something new.
Posted by Slickback
Deer Stand
Member since Mar 2008
28078 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 9:46 am to
I need to make a trip out there and try it.

"Philly Me Up" on Jefferson at Drusilla is very good as well. I'd recommend it.
Posted by indytiger
baton rouge/indy
Member since Oct 2004
10216 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 9:56 am to
I love South of Philly. It is the most authentic PCS joint I've ever been outside of the real thing. I might go get me one today!
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
34058 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:06 am to
quote:


where are they located? im out and about doing errands later today, so i want to try something new.


Sherwood, near Coursey

ETA: my bad...
This post was edited on 9/15/09 at 10:26 am
Posted by guttata
prairieville
Member since Feb 2006
22630 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:08 am to
It's actually Sherwood near coursey.
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
113293 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:15 am to
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South of Philly


The most overrated food place in the history of the Food and Drink Board in my opinion.

Posted by indytiger
baton rouge/indy
Member since Oct 2004
10216 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:18 am to
How is it overrated?

-Good meat/bread/options for cheese
-great fries
-nice little atmostphere
-good service
Posted by manicornchaser
Louisiana
Member since May 2009
4915 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:33 am to
quote:

The most overrated food place in the history of the Food and Drink Board in my opinion.
i disagree. i went to pinetta's because i read a few people rave about it on here. it sounded like my kind of place. local. hole in the wall. etc. i even gave it a second shot. I didnt care for the food either time, even tho i liked the atmosphere and the dude strumming on his guitar all night, i would go there if i could avoid it.
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
113293 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:33 am to
quote:

How is it overrated?

-Good meat/bread/options for cheese
-great fries
-nice little atmostphere
-good service


meat & bread were nothing special

fries were average at best

again, this is just my opinion, and my opinion is obviously not shared by the masses.
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
113293 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:39 am to
quote:

i went to pinetta's because i read a few people rave about it on here. it sounded like my kind of place. local. hole in the wall. etc. i even gave it a second shot. I didnt care for the food either time,


I haven't been to Pinetta's since it changed ownership several years ago. If it's basically the same as it was before, than I agree with you...DiGiulio Bros is another place that I think is overrated.
Posted by manicornchaser
Louisiana
Member since May 2009
4915 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:47 am to
quote:

DiGiulio Bros is another place that I think is overrated.
+1

I have gone there hoping to have a great experience that its regular patrons swear by. however, i have found it to be less than satisfactory. went there multiple times to try the osso bucco. they have yet to have it when i went there. last few times I left because thats what i really wanted. i dont think the food is inedible, but i think its under seasoned
This post was edited on 9/15/09 at 12:16 pm
Posted by Team Tiger Awesome
Pissing Excellence
Member since Jun 2009
417 posts
Posted on 9/15/09 at 12:14 pm to
Tried SOP's PCS for the first time last Friday. It was DEFINITELY Something special!! Me and the wife liked it so much, we got it again Saturday!

My only complaint is price. I understand there's nothing that can be done. Premium ingredients are expensive. I just find it hard to pay 26 bucks for 2 sandwiches, fries and drinks. Same can be said for most poboy places. Weren't these sandwiches invented for people who couldn't afford a good lunch?
I thought this was America.


This place is a sure "must try" for everyone who is a fan of PCS, and by leaps and bounds the best I've had in the city!
Posted by Fewer Kilometers
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
37925 posts
Posted on 9/16/09 at 1:22 am to
Half off SOP deal:

LINK

Posted by cbtullis
Atlanta
Member since Apr 2004
6824 posts
Posted on 9/17/09 at 12:04 pm to
Remind me not to take any food suggestions from Skillet
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 9/17/09 at 12:33 pm to
Ate there today, same as usual.

Good sandwich, not awesome by any means.

IMO, its a tossup between PMU and SOP
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