- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Ye Olde College Inn Dinner Experience
Posted on 4/5/16 at 1:26 pm to BRgetthenet
Posted on 4/5/16 at 1:26 pm to BRgetthenet
There is only one Fatty Rewind. I wish they were still posted here, but I read them every week. I think I truly got a dry hangover from the one posted on Monday. I'm still feeling a little weak.
1
Posted on 4/5/16 at 2:32 pm to Gris Gris
It's much easier to type and layout over there.
But I like these restaurant reviews.
But I like these restaurant reviews.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:15 pm to Gris Gris
Good stuff Gris, on all these reviews. Awesome 
This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:46 pm to arseinclarse
Thanks, Arse. I don't miss yours.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 5:37 pm to Gris Gris
Very nice review! Thorough and enjoyable.
I'm not a big fan of YOCI, possibly because it wasn't a stable growing up.
The food looks ok, but nothing special. I'm curious what the meal ended up costing? I always found YOCI to be priced similar to nicer places in town.
I just pulled up the menu and think I would spend less money at Peche or Shaya then I would at the College Inn.
I get nostalgia, but I opt for quality.
I'm not a big fan of YOCI, possibly because it wasn't a stable growing up.
The food looks ok, but nothing special. I'm curious what the meal ended up costing? I always found YOCI to be priced similar to nicer places in town.
I just pulled up the menu and think I would spend less money at Peche or Shaya then I would at the College Inn.
I get nostalgia, but I opt for quality.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 5:48 pm to Oenophile Brah
I miss the old olde college inn.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 5:52 pm to REG861
The old one was just a dive, right? Sloppy poboys, plate lunch, etc.?
Or am I getting it confused. What Gris posted looks really fancy for what I remeber.
Or am I getting it confused. What Gris posted looks really fancy for what I remeber.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 5:56 pm to BRgetthenet
yes it was a dive
old school service industry favorite on Carrollton
it was known for its oyster loaf and plate lunches
ok for fried seafood but there was nothing at all fancy about it
old school service industry favorite on Carrollton
it was known for its oyster loaf and plate lunches
ok for fried seafood but there was nothing at all fancy about it
Posted on 4/5/16 at 5:58 pm to cgrand
That's how I remember it. This facelift was after Katrina or something?
Posted on 4/5/16 at 6:05 pm to Oenophile Brah
quote:
I'm curious what the meal ended up costing?
I have no idea. I wasn't paying. The servings were all generous and many easily sharable like Peche and Shaya in some ways.
I think some of the food is a bit more contemporary, but not too much, when the "farm/garden" next door is producing and this isn't quite the time of year for that.
It's not in the same category as Peche or Shaya. Not comparable, really, in most ways.
quote:
I opt for quality
I get what you're saying, but I'm not sure that's the right word. The quality of the food was fine. Great oysters, fish, shrimp and crabmeat. Perhaps, not prepared in ways you prefer. We had lunch at Peche the day before and at Shaya that day. I like variety...new and old.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 6:08 pm to BRgetthenet
the guy who owns rock n bowl bought it and moved it
he spent big bucks reinventing the place
the outcry at the time from the old school folks was similar to that against Donald links new bakery these days
if we are being honest the original was not good at the end
he spent big bucks reinventing the place
the outcry at the time from the old school folks was similar to that against Donald links new bakery these days
if we are being honest the original was not good at the end
Posted on 4/5/16 at 6:16 pm to cgrand
Funny you said that. I did hit up the old one before it closed. It was a sad state of affairs.
I remember hearing my dad and uncle talk about how good it 'had' been, and wondering why we were there. Looking back, I know now it was their way of saying goodbye.
I remember hearing my dad and uncle talk about how good it 'had' been, and wondering why we were there.
Looking back, I know now it was their way of saying goodbye. This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 6:45 pm
Posted on 4/5/16 at 6:24 pm to BRgetthenet
yea it was a neighborhood fried seafood kind of place. I'm speaking off of nostalgia, but I miss the mound of onion rings they would give you, seafood gumbo, fried oysters, etc.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 6:28 pm to cgrand
quote:
if we are being honest the original was not good at the end
I hadn't been there since I was pretty young and I wouldn't say the food was great back then, either, but it was good and it was sort of a staple in the area. I only got gumbo and poboys and maybe a shrimp remoulade from time to time.
Looks like the new owner also put in an events building for the restaurant connected to Rock 'n Bowl. From the outside, it looks like a pretty large space.
I'm going to keep an eye on the specials he has as the seasons progress. He updates his site daily and I'm interested in what comes from the garden.
The Facebook page is interesting. On the Feast of the patron saint of New Orleans, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the owner hosted an open to the public rosary at Rock n Bowl with a complimentary drink at the restaurant following the rosary.
On Good Friday, he invited the public to the stations of the cross in the afternoon starting at the restaurant and continuing in the farm/garden. Interesting stuff.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 8:24 pm to Gris Gris
I like to belly up to their bar and get a stack of onion rings and beam. You can't go wrong.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 8:27 pm to arseinclarse
How áre the rings prepared ?
Posted on 4/5/16 at 8:34 pm to OTIS2
Thick cut. Beer battered. Fried. Stacked high.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 8:35 pm to cgrand
quote:
the outcry at the time from the old school folks
My husband cannot get past it. We went once a couple of years ago, and the difference from the ye Olde of yore bugged him so much we haven't been back. He says they should have changed the name
Posted on 4/5/16 at 8:42 pm to arseinclarse
quote:
I like to belly up to their bar and get a stack of onion rings and beam. You can't go wrong.
What I saw of the bar looked inviting. I could see spending an afternoon/evening watching sports at the bar and eating on and off. That was the first thing I thought when I looked at it on the way in.
Arse, do you know the guy who is apparently the mascot there? That cracked me up. He's on their webpage under the staff or employees, however that's listed.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 8:46 pm to Gris Gris
The old guy?
I've had several drinks with him. He's friends with my secretary. They know each other from Charlie's bar from back in the day. I used to frick with him about Tulane baseball.
My bro goes there about two-three times a month.
I've had several drinks with him. He's friends with my secretary. They know each other from Charlie's bar from back in the day. I used to frick with him about Tulane baseball.
My bro goes there about two-three times a month.
Page 2 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News