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Bucktown’s Smoke House Grill Closes Suddenly After Less Than a Year in Business
Posted on 5/17/18 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 5/17/18 at 5:10 pm
I never went in there. I recall a few baws going in there and saying meh, so yeah .. Also other food news
THE SHUTTER — Bucktown’s Smokehouse Grill closed its doors after less than a year in business. The restaurant gave no advance notice or reasons for the closure. [GAMBIT]
EATERWIRE — The Drew Rodrigue Foundation’s Bugs and Brew, benefitting Eater 2017 Chef of the Year Carl Schaubhut, is on May 19 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fulton Street. Attendees dine on crawfish, listen to Honey Island Swamp Band and more, and drink beer to help Schaubhut continue to battle cancer.
EATER IDK — This rare bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 25 Year Old, raffled off by team Swineaux during this year’s Hogs for the Cause, brought in a sweet $37,500. The winner, who only bought one raffle ticket, also got two nights at the Windsor Court and airfare to New Orleans to pick up the bottle. [NOLA.COM]
AWARDS SEASON — The Daily Meal thinks New Orleans food trucks Rollin’ Fatties and La Cocinita are two of the best food trucks in all of America. [DAILY MEAL]
APPS — Peter Mayer marketing agency launched a free sno-ball finder app. It’s even equipped to search by flavor. “New Orleans Snoball Finder” is free on iOS here and on Android here. [press release]
INTERVIEWS — Helen Freund checks in with bartender Nick Detrich of Manolito (the French Quarter bar he just opened with Chris Hannah), who tells her the art behind the Cuban style of bartending, including how to make frozen drinks that aren’t “too frozen.” [GAMBIT]
THE SHUTTER — Emeril’s Florida restaurant Orlando is closing. [ORLANDO WEEKLY]
EATER INK — Ian McNulty takes his bottomless stomach to the home of the New Orleans Baby Cakes for a nine-course meal built around the snack stands and the innings. [ADVOCATE]
NEWS — New Orleans service industry workers are pushing for a free health clinic. [CITY BUSINESS]
RICH PEOPLE THINGS — The Houston Rockets owner, Tilman Fertitta, just bought the Drew Brees-backed Waitr app for a cool $308 million in cash and stock. Fertitta also owns Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. [4WWL]
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THE SHUTTER — Bucktown’s Smokehouse Grill closed its doors after less than a year in business. The restaurant gave no advance notice or reasons for the closure. [GAMBIT]
EATERWIRE — The Drew Rodrigue Foundation’s Bugs and Brew, benefitting Eater 2017 Chef of the Year Carl Schaubhut, is on May 19 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fulton Street. Attendees dine on crawfish, listen to Honey Island Swamp Band and more, and drink beer to help Schaubhut continue to battle cancer.
EATER IDK — This rare bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 25 Year Old, raffled off by team Swineaux during this year’s Hogs for the Cause, brought in a sweet $37,500. The winner, who only bought one raffle ticket, also got two nights at the Windsor Court and airfare to New Orleans to pick up the bottle. [NOLA.COM]
AWARDS SEASON — The Daily Meal thinks New Orleans food trucks Rollin’ Fatties and La Cocinita are two of the best food trucks in all of America. [DAILY MEAL]
APPS — Peter Mayer marketing agency launched a free sno-ball finder app. It’s even equipped to search by flavor. “New Orleans Snoball Finder” is free on iOS here and on Android here. [press release]
INTERVIEWS — Helen Freund checks in with bartender Nick Detrich of Manolito (the French Quarter bar he just opened with Chris Hannah), who tells her the art behind the Cuban style of bartending, including how to make frozen drinks that aren’t “too frozen.” [GAMBIT]
THE SHUTTER — Emeril’s Florida restaurant Orlando is closing. [ORLANDO WEEKLY]
EATER INK — Ian McNulty takes his bottomless stomach to the home of the New Orleans Baby Cakes for a nine-course meal built around the snack stands and the innings. [ADVOCATE]
NEWS — New Orleans service industry workers are pushing for a free health clinic. [CITY BUSINESS]
RICH PEOPLE THINGS — The Houston Rockets owner, Tilman Fertitta, just bought the Drew Brees-backed Waitr app for a cool $308 million in cash and stock. Fertitta also owns Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. [4WWL]
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Posted on 5/17/18 at 5:23 pm to t00f
It wasn't that good and the owner/chef had his own opinion of what was good. I saw it coming.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 7:09 pm to t00f
Went once. Was the only table in there. Food was decent but the menu was very bland. Not surprised but sad because the owner put some money into it before opening.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 7:27 pm to t00f
I stopped in twice to pick up food right after they opened. Thought it was ok, but wasn't enough to lure me back in.
That location for some reason is just cursed. Station 6, New Orleans Food and Spirits, and of course R&O's do great business. I'm sure Deanies is not hurting either.
I had heard a few years ago that the landlord was a prick who wanted too much for rent and wouldn't fix a lot of big problems.
That location for some reason is just cursed. Station 6, New Orleans Food and Spirits, and of course R&O's do great business. I'm sure Deanies is not hurting either.
I had heard a few years ago that the landlord was a prick who wanted too much for rent and wouldn't fix a lot of big problems.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 8:20 pm to t00f
I live in the neighborhood and never went there. I use to go when it was Live Bait. It seems that is the only business that lasted any more than 4 years. I agree that place seemed to be cursed.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 8:21 pm to Athis
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Live Bait
Worst meal and service I've had in the past ten years.
They had to be a front for some illegal crap considering how long they stayed in business.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 10:03 pm to notiger1997
They had a good happy hour..something like $2 imports? Rarely did I eat there..don't remember what I ordered.
This post was edited on 5/17/18 at 10:05 pm
Posted on 5/17/18 at 10:38 pm to Athis
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It seems that is the only business that lasted any more than 4 years.
Carmine’s did great there until the “fire”.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 11:27 pm to t00f
I never even heard of it, and I'm pretty on top of these things.
Posted on 5/18/18 at 5:11 am to NOFOX
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Carmine’s
And thus, the curse was put in place. But it’s true, that location should rival R&O’s. If it was knocked down and replaced with something that had a view of the lake, it wouldn’t be cursed anymore.
Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:35 am to t00f
Was that the place on Deadman's corner?
Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:42 am to Breesus
Yep ... which is crazy, it’s a great location.
I really need to hit up a R&O roast beef soon.
I really need to hit up a R&O roast beef soon.
Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:55 am to t00f
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I really need to hit up a R&O roast beef soon
Same. But I've heard it's time down in quality which is disappointing.
Have you been to Station 6 yet? I really like that place. The double cut pork chop with bourbon glaze and sweet potato mash is fantastic. It can be a little pricey is the only drawback.
Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:55 am to notiger1997
The landlord is actually an elderly woman who isn't exactly all there. No, she won't do much for the place but accept the rent payments.
Posted on 5/18/18 at 7:03 am to Breesus
Yep. Station 6 rocks. Now the Vega Tapas is gone this is the last of that food legacy.
Station 6 crab dip FTMFW.
Station 6 crab dip FTMFW.
Posted on 5/18/18 at 10:07 am to BRgetthenet
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And thus, the curse was put in place. But it’s true, that location should rival R&O’s. If it was knocked down and replaced with something that had a view of the lake, it wouldn’t be cursed anymore.
That location is just cursed with shitty restaurants. It's not like there has been a decent restaurant go in there and fail.
Smokehouse grill was not good. I went a couple times and the BBQ was really lacking. I never saw or smelled a smoker there either. The burger place before that was also not good, nor was Livebait (though in fairness I do not think they were aiming for good food). I think these people need to realize that you cannot just open a casual grill type restaurant on the cheap with mediocre to bad food and succeed there. Knocking down and raising it high enough to see the lake over the raised levee and the coastguard station is a non-starter. They just need someone with a good concept and good food go in there.
If someone tries to open another typical poboy/seafood joint or a standard bar/grill, then it is going to fail. If someone who has the experience and qulifications opens something closer to a slightly cheaper Toups or a toned down Marjie's Grille, or a Sylvain or Mondo, then I think they kill it. Station 6 has shown that you can do more in that area because it pulls from Lakeview and Metairie. You can do a lot with the interior since it has good space to support an upscale casual place similar in pricepoint to Station 6 and the Spicer Lakeview restaurants, but the next proprietor needs to have money, experience, and a plan.
Posted on 5/18/18 at 10:10 am to t00f
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Station 6 crab dip FTMFW.
Have you had the pompano there? It's outstanding. Peche is my gold standard for fish in the city, but that dish from Station 6 is just as good as anything that you will order from Peche.
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