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Friday night restaurant experiences
Posted on 5/15/20 at 11:21 pm
Posted on 5/15/20 at 11:21 pm
Had reservations at Ruth’s Chris for 515 (that’s what was available, we had a baby sitter, beggars can’t be choosers) for belated anniversary dinner. Got a call at 445 that they had some workers who were exhibiting symptoms, so they were shutting it all down, they were very sorry, safety first.
Called LaLagniappe to see if they were even open. They were and were taking reservations (which they never do). Got a 540 reservation.
Showed up on time and promptly seated by masked and gloved staff. Warm bread and ice water served by masked and gloved staff.
Ashley soon arrived, masked and gloved, To take our drink orders and tell us the specials.
Wife: sautéed crab claws
Me: crawfish bisque(best bite of food all night)
Both: salad with fried oysters(upgrade, so great)
Wife: tuna special, did not try it, but she loved it
Me: fish in bag, fantastic as usual
Got cookies to go from ninos for desert
I’ve long said LaLagnisppe is one of, if not the top, restaurant in Baton Rouge. They aren’t pushing any culinary boundaries. They know what they do. They do it well, consistently.
They did not miss a beat. Food and service were great. I really enjoyed fewer people in the place, but I know that’s not in their best interest.
Called LaLagniappe to see if they were even open. They were and were taking reservations (which they never do). Got a 540 reservation.
Showed up on time and promptly seated by masked and gloved staff. Warm bread and ice water served by masked and gloved staff.
Ashley soon arrived, masked and gloved, To take our drink orders and tell us the specials.
Wife: sautéed crab claws
Me: crawfish bisque(best bite of food all night)
Both: salad with fried oysters(upgrade, so great)
Wife: tuna special, did not try it, but she loved it
Me: fish in bag, fantastic as usual
Got cookies to go from ninos for desert
I’ve long said LaLagnisppe is one of, if not the top, restaurant in Baton Rouge. They aren’t pushing any culinary boundaries. They know what they do. They do it well, consistently.
They did not miss a beat. Food and service were great. I really enjoyed fewer people in the place, but I know that’s not in their best interest.
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Posted on 5/15/20 at 11:33 pm to Chipand2Putts
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Ruth’s Chris
Posted on 5/16/20 at 6:40 am to Chipand2Putts
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Got a call at 445 that they had some workers who were exhibiting symptoms, so they were shutting it all down
That's an encouraging start.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 6:51 am to Chipand2Putts
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Got a call at 445 that they had some workers who were exhibiting symptoms, so they were shutting it all down, they were very sorry, safety first.
yikes
Posted on 5/16/20 at 6:53 am to Chipand2Putts
So Ruth Chris shut it all down on 1st day. frick.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 7:18 am to lsuwontonwrap
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lsuwontonwrap
Why is it so cool to rag on Ruths on this board? It’s a steakhouse. Sometimes people want a steakhouse. Every meal doesn’t have to be some boundary shattering edgy culinary experience. Sometimes I want a sizzling steak covered in butter, some cheesy potatoes and a bourbon.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 7:39 am to jbgleason
Did I miss the memo that Ruth’s Chris steaks suck?
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:51 am to jimlsu1
Most likely Ruth's has an unethical workforce and is facing a sick-out like many other restaurants whose employees would rather stay on unemployment.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:01 am to jimlsu1
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:21 am to Chipand2Putts
I went to Ruffinos last night....very pleasant experience with masked/gloved service staff.
I had a 6:15 reservation and was seated promptly by a masked hostess. Food, service, and drink were all very good. I actually enjoyed the extremely spread out tables. It made for a very private experience. Lots of servers per table. I wore a mask into the building and removed it once seated. I don't know that I will bother next time as no one else wore them. It felt so good to sit down to a prepared meal and be served an ice cold dirty martini with a blue cheese olive. And based on the full tables, I was not the only one.
I had a 6:15 reservation and was seated promptly by a masked hostess. Food, service, and drink were all very good. I actually enjoyed the extremely spread out tables. It made for a very private experience. Lots of servers per table. I wore a mask into the building and removed it once seated. I don't know that I will bother next time as no one else wore them. It felt so good to sit down to a prepared meal and be served an ice cold dirty martini with a blue cheese olive. And based on the full tables, I was not the only one.
This post was edited on 5/16/20 at 9:23 am
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:58 am to Chipand2Putts
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Showed up on time and promptly seated by masked and gloved staff. Warm bread and ice water served by masked and gloved staff.
Ashley soon arrived, masked and gloved, To take our drink orders and tell us the specials.
Really don't get the point of all these people wasting gloves.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 10:08 am to LNCHBOX
There isn’t one
Posted on 5/16/20 at 10:23 am to LSUJML
That is truly unfortunate about Ruths Chris. Given the cost of reopening, if that happens to a smaller, less financially strong restaurant I wonder (and hope) they'd do the same, versus trying to roll the dice.
While I'm personally not ready for a mask/glove dinner experience, the fact that tables are far apart and making things more private does probably elevate the experience.
Will be interesting when things ultimately go back to normal, and tables get packed in together again, will some people complain for the "old" way of having everything spaced out?
While I'm personally not ready for a mask/glove dinner experience, the fact that tables are far apart and making things more private does probably elevate the experience.
Will be interesting when things ultimately go back to normal, and tables get packed in together again, will some people complain for the "old" way of having everything spaced out?
Posted on 5/16/20 at 11:02 am to remax_joe
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Will be interesting when things ultimately go back to normal, and tables get packed in together again, will some people complain for the "old" way of having everything spaced out?
Not me
If I wanted to eat alone or in a quiet atmosphere I’d stay home
Posted on 5/16/20 at 11:21 am to LSUJML
Went to BLDG5 and it was a great night. Hour wait. Food was good. Nice to be out.
Stayed in Duvics and had a drink after. Felt normal.
Stayed in Duvics and had a drink after. Felt normal.
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