FDB's thoughts on Root in Nola

I love it. Have 5 or 6 times since they first opened and it's better every time I go .. a sign of a solid restaurant IMO. Don't neglect the meats and charcuterie, it's fantastic. Very interesting small plates and entrees as well.

I'm a fan. It's a very "comfortable" feeling place. The food and atmosphere are very quality without feeling pretentious or like they're trying to be something they are not.

The food menu really is diverse, and both times I went I found everything I ordered to be quite tasty. I've avoided the scallops so far; seeing multiple people order them and instagram them kinda turned me off. Seemed like too much novelty. But I can be unnecessarily judgmental.

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I've avoided the scallops

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But I can be unnecessarily judgmental.

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Judge not lest you be judged.

Go on, give them a try.

Go with the correct expectations.

I went the first time and expected to be blown away. Not that kind of place.

As stated, their charcuterie is the strength of the restaurant. IMO

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FDB's thoughts on Root in Nola

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Good place. Interesting. My only complaint is that he sometimes can be too "gimmicky". Food's good, though.

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My only complaint is that he sometimes can be too "gimmicky".

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Precisely.

Scallops are a boring dish to begin with, then you add their "novelty" aspect and it's a forgone conclusion for me that I won't be ordering them at Root.

Scallops at root are fantastic. Place is real good. P
Can't wait to try square root.

Great place. Have been 3 times.

Make sure you ask your waiter for advice, etc. I found the menu to be quite confusing and the waiter can help guide you if needed.

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I read the menu when passing by a year or so ago. I wasn't interested...others can enjoy it.

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You didn't eat there but you weren't impressed.

Well...your loss. It is one of the city's best.