![]() He’s, like, a pretty okay cook.Īnywho, Lee recently became culinary director of The Social Order (the restaurant group that owns The Jones) and our server clued us in on the changes he’d made to the scallops ($26), which were divine. Shoutout to Chef Kevin Lee, who you might remember from being on TV and opening Gogi Go and being executive chef at Vast, etc. Texturally and flavor-wise, it’s one you must try. The tart piquillo is a good balance with the mild sweetness of the corn and it allows the smoky heat of the paprika to crawl across your tongue. It’s sweet corn in a lovely sauce of spicy paprika and piquillo pepper and it’s got a pop to it you won’t believe. I actually got these for lunch one day and sat near a table of people who just stared at me with envy in their hearts as I plowed through an entire order.įor an all-out assault on your taste buds, in the best possible way, nobody expects the Spanish Inquisi- oh, sorry, I mean the Spanish creamed corn ($8). And even the vegan thing is kind of a stretch here. Right alongside fried okra are deviled eggs ($9), which it’s only acceptable to avoid if you’re allergic to eggs and/or vegan. I’m not 100 percent sure what it is I ate, now that I think of it, and I’m 100 percent okay with it, given the results. The chefs here fry whole mini okra in a thin, crispy cornmeal batter and serve dozens of them up alongside some Jones Sauce, which is.pink. Some places do it better than others (cough cough Back Door BBQ cough Lip Smackers cough) and The Jones is one of those places. Which isn’t to say all okras are created equal. And I don’t care if it’s fried after being poured from a frozen bag of okra, either. If you don’t like fried okra, there is something wrong with you and I’m afraid prayer might not be the answer. The Foodįried okra is not for everybody because idiots exist. The food, the service, the insanely creative cocktail menu: it’s all clicking.Īnd that’s why you see well-dressed people at The Jones-they’re seeking a dining experience that’s just as dialed in as their wardrobes are. Everything looks amazing on the surface and then when you dig in, you’ll find that everything remains amazing. It’s not just a posh venue/restaurant/bar. That said, one thing I love about The Jones is there is substance beyond the style. What I’m saying is, if you like seeing and being seen, The Jones Assembly is a prime spot. ![]() And once you've had one of our margaritas hand-shaken at your table, you're sure to be a fan.Īt Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.I was lucky enough to catch Spoon playing there last year and a quick look around the room had me rethinking my concert gear (it was a tuxedo again). ![]() Now branded as an American icon, the restaurant showcases memorabilia and still-photos from the movie, along with reproductions of script pages, storyboards and even some costumes.Īt the core, we are a small chain of seafood restaurants committed to providing a casual environment where everyone can enjoy a great meal and have some fun too.įood is the hero at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., we serve food that makes our employees proud and will make you want to return. captures the charm and American spirit that made “Forrest Gump” a smash hit, featuring down-home décor reminiscent of the movie’s setting in Alabama. restaurant and market opened in 1996 on Cannery Row in Monterey, California after the success of the movie “Forrest Gump.” We've since grown to include many notable locations throughout the United States and internationally.īubba Gump Shrimp Co.
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