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Andrew Hall
Dennison Place (The Circles)
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gk wrote >>
I went to J Gumbo for lunch today and ordered jambalaya. It was awful! The dish was completely dried out and made me wonder if I were eating leftovers from the week before. What a disappointment as our downtown really needs more places with good food.That sucks. I hope it was an aberration as our staff was pretty happy with the lunch we got from there.
Did you say anything and give them a chance to correct the problem or offer you something else?
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lifeliberty
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i went earlier this week. I liked it much more than i thought I would, and in fact was craving it again 2 days later. I found it very flavorful. I got the drunken chicken and the crawfish etouffee. it is in a bowl over rice. changes I would make is next time I'll order it without rice and get more bread. the etouffee could use more crawfish, but I really liked the flavor.
also it is only $5 for a bowl and you can get one or mix and match to try different flavors. You can't eat anywhere downtown for $5 anymore(cept subway-blah)
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patient_zero
Falafel District
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lifeliberty wrote >> I got the crawfish etouffee. it is in a bowl over rice. changes I would make is next time I'll order it without rice and get more bread. the etouffee could use more crawfish, but I really liked the flavor.
Yes, great flavor. I'd love more crawfish, too. Luck of the scoop I think.
I was
hopingreally hoping for oyster and shrimp po' boys, or even smaller versions as a po' boy bite. The menu only has variations based on their entrees and bowls, like the drunken chicken po' boy.I wonder if there will be menu additions down the road.
Oh wait! How about a crawfish po' boy? Please?
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Boyd
NW Indiana / Chicago Region
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I've always thought that a creole place should be judged by the quality of their gumbo. Can anyone comment on theirs?
Does it have any seafood in it? Many places skip on the shrimp in the gumbo and just do the chicken and andouille<--(spelling?).
I've been wanting to try this place for a while, just haven't had the chance. I REALLY miss all the authentic creole flavors from when I lived in Texas.
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Core_Models
Columbus
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whatever happened to Gloria, is that chef still around? That place was awesome awesome awesome for cajun.
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VicVillage Guy
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Is this place open during the evening hours for dinner or is it just a lunch spot?
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lifeliberty
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menu says 11am-10pm Monday-Saturday 614.469.9900 I'd call before going though
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lifeliberty
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I don't think anyone is saying this is Creole kitchen, but within walkable distance from the office during lunch, I'm happy to have this option.
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gk
columbus, ohio
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KSquared
Literally Hell
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chaptal wrote >>
Core_Models wrote >>
whatever happened to Gloria, is that chef still around? That place was awesome awesome awesome for cajun.Wasn't the chef Harold Smith? I'm pretty sure he died a few years ago.
Yep - it was Harold's Glory Cajun Cafe after it was Gloria (I think), and they moved to Bethel Rd, and it closed shortly after he died. Best dirty rice ever - he had a strong hand with the spice. Now it's La Casita.
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Andrew Hall
Dennison Place (The Circles)
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They told us on the phone today they won't take carry-out orders for less than 10 people. WTF? That is a dumbass policy.
We ordered enough food that they didn't seem mind even though we are not 10. Ooops, I think they read this. Guess they won't take our order anymore and have lost biz.
Went over pretty well today with my staff.
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rivalbrand
columbus / chicago
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ive attempted to eat here twice now both times at around 7pm on a weekday and they havnt been open.....whats the deal??
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