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Central City BBQ Review in New Orleans

Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:11 pm
Posted by JasonL79
Houston area
Member since Jan 2010
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Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:11 pm
Since the other thread got anchored figured I would post another one.

Went today for my bday lunch with the wife and got the BBQ sampler. Everything was very good. The burnt ends, brisket, and chicken were all excellent. Ribs were very good and improved (a little more smoke and more tender) over my last trip and the sausage and pulled pork was also very good. Boudin was ok, texture was good but could use some more liver (my personal preference). For the sides we got spoon corn bread (good), remoulade potatoe salad (excellent), brisket chili (very good), and the strawberry bread pudding (excellent).

We couldn't finish it all and ended up taking almost half of it home. It's more food than it looks in pics. Not a bad deal for 2 at $50. Felt like being fattier and ended up buying the bone in bacon chop to eat for dinner or tomorrow for lunch.





This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 3:13 pm
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118221 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:24 pm to
Did he run out after serving that one platter?
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
Member since Jan 2004
19437 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:26 pm to
The chili is definitely a good side. I just wish I could go by myself and get burnt ends and not have to spend $50.
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
40454 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:28 pm to
Looks real good. This thread is going to turn out EXACTLY like that last one.

ETA: too late, it already has
This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 3:29 pm
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118221 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:29 pm to
Or not get them at all, because he only made enough for 12 people.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
101142 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:36 pm to
Were they wearing gloves when touching the food?

That video turned me off when I saw her grab the pulled pork by her hand and prepare the food without any gloves.
Posted by LSUZombie
A Cemetery Near You
Member since Apr 2008
29511 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:44 pm to
$50 is an absurd amount of money for BBQ.

You could get two 2 meat plates with 2 sides each from Blue Oak BBQ and spend about $32.

Probably about the same amount of food in the end.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118221 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:46 pm to
Or you could go to wing Wednesday at Blue Oak and get 50 wings and eat until ya eyes bleed.

Also, they won't run out.
Posted by JasonL79
Houston area
Member since Jan 2010
6424 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:53 pm to
quote:

Were they wearing gloves when touching the food?


The people I saw making the food were wearing gloves. I wasn't really looking for that though.

What matters more in restaurants are if you are properly hand washing and cross contamination (changing gloves or washing hands in between preparation of foods). Gloves are not required from the board of health from my knowledge.
Posted by JasonL79
Houston area
Member since Jan 2010
6424 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 3:57 pm to
quote:

$50 is an absurd amount of money for BBQ.

You could get two 2 meat plates with 2 sides each from Blue Oak BBQ and spend about $32.

Probably about the same amount of food in the end.


I've been to blue oak several times. This is more food than 2 of their plates and the quality is also better in my opinion.

I'm a big fan of Blue oak with that said. I will still go back there to get their wings, BBQ, and some of their sandwiches.
This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 4:07 pm
Posted by JasonL79
Houston area
Member since Jan 2010
6424 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 4:03 pm to
quote:

Or not get them at all, because he only made enough for 12 people.


He seems to get a lot of hate on here, but he is serving a lot of people now. Place was pretty packed when I left around 12:20. You can't expect him to not run out of anything when he is only serving that day's food. Majority of restaurants outside of bbq do not have that issue and do not deal with the cook time of BBQ.

I think his instagram page said they doubled the bacon chop amount for today. Opening up any new place is going to be tough on guessing cooking/ordering quantities.

Open a restaurant and you will definitely see what I mean.

Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
101142 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 4:10 pm to
I am sure the food is very good.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41877 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 4:28 pm to
Got chopped brisket yesterday and it was great was pissed they didn't offer burnt ends by the pound though
Posted by bosoxjo13
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
3337 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 4:52 pm to
Shocker! BRgetthenet is here to champion Blue Oak. Ha
Posted by TigerWise
Front Seat of an Uber
Member since Sep 2010
35129 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 4:54 pm to
quote:

This thread is going to turn out EXACTLY like that last one.


You mean filled with the opinions of people who have never been to the place ?


Happy late birthday Jason
Posted by mxs1998
Parts Unknown
Member since Nov 2005
851 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 5:18 pm to
Went there for happy hour with the wife today.

30 wings + 6 high life ponies

$22 and change plus tip

Wings come naked or tossed in their bbq sauces. We got them naked and sauced them as we ate. White BBQ sauce is surprisingly good.

Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
40454 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 5:24 pm to
Yes. I've never denied that his food is good nor have I said it was bad. I'm just blinded by his douchiness and because of that I don't think I'll ever give him my money.
Posted by golfntiger32
Ohio
Member since Oct 2013
12486 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 5:31 pm to
50 bucks for BBQ SMH, what in the hell.
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
37477 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 5:39 pm to
Been there, it's good. Nothing great Nor near the best.
This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 5:40 pm
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
101142 posts
Posted on 1/21/17 at 5:44 pm to
quote:

Yes. I've never denied that his food is good nor have I said it was bad. I'm just blinded by his douchiness and because of that I don't think I'll ever give him my money.


Yep
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