what-the-what24 t1_j66yg0h wrote
It all depends on where you grew up, what you ordered, and how desperate you are given other options for Italian in RVA. If you choose wisely and stick to the basics when you order, it’s good. If you ordered sausage & spinach orecchiette, I’m sorry for your loss.
Edit: I have a Sicilian grandfather, was born and raised in Baltimore, and moved here after living in New Jersey, where my parents live today. Suffice it to say, I’m desperate for good Italian.
Swrdmn OP t1_j66ysie wrote
They say this plate is worth $35
freetimerva t1_j682ir5 wrote
That is a pathetic looking plate.
khuldrim t1_j68iraa wrote
I’d rather see what it looked like before they ate half of it and mixed everything around.
freetimerva t1_j68juai wrote
Looks like you have your chance.
Doesn't look like they've eaten half of it or mixed everything around.
khuldrim t1_j68kne7 wrote
It’s a horrible picture and they have eaten some large portion of it. You’d think if you were disapppijnted with what you were served you’d take the pic right after it was given to you not after you ate a large bit of it and did who knows what to the rest.
freetimerva t1_j6adisf wrote
Looks like someone had a couple bites and took a photo of a crappy plate of food. Just as you requested.
Show me a photo of that dish fresh, chef.
thegreatmachine21 t1_j6b7yv9 wrote
So you were clearly at the table that night it seems.
freetimerva t1_j6b92kh wrote
You were at mine as well!
thegreatmachine21 t1_j68j935 wrote
How ya gonna show us a sloppy half eaten plate of food and try to ask people to gauge its value? That's gonna look like shit no matter what.
Northside_Newf t1_j68s8aw wrote
…what dish is going to look “presentable” after you’ve eaten half of it and swirled it all around?
Swrdmn OP t1_j69wkth wrote
She had only taken a couple bites of the veal. It came out looking like that.
tpasmall t1_j6akk4w wrote
Something must have changed because I've eaten Gersi plenty of times and I've not paid that much or had anything that looked like that
Swrdmn OP t1_j66ykwb wrote
Nah dude… gersi is garbage. The charge premium for fucking Joe’s Inn pasta.
gamerthrowaway_ t1_j674zcb wrote
This is hyperbole and we all know it. I don't think Gersi is hot shit myself, but to compare it in the same league as Joe's is you being salty it wasn't magical.
fanrva t1_j67chk1 wrote
Not at all the same league, but I’d gladly pay joes $14 for four meals of carbs and cheese or just make my own sauce at home over spending ~$40/plate for gersi
Swrdmn OP t1_j67ncko wrote
No it’s not. Ordered the black linguine and they didn’t even get the shape of pasta right. The veal parm was garbage. It was legit just bland tomatoes on top of store bought pasta.
UniversityAny755 t1_j68o71m wrote
Which Joe's are we comparing to? Fan Joe's or Bon Air Joe's? Fan Joe's ain't bad, Bon Air Joe's is crap.
augie_wartooth t1_j68q8pf wrote
No one is ever talking about the Bon Air Joe’s unless they’re specifically saying so. We like to pretend it doesn’t exist.
Charlesinrichmond t1_j6900pj wrote
this is true. Btw my ZZQ was ok. Which was sad, because it wasn't great. And I think if I ordered wrong it would have been mediocre
augie_wartooth t1_j691k7q wrote
See, this is my issue with that place! I’m glad so many people like it and have good experiences, nice to see a business succeed, etc. I just always want to tell people the other perspective on that place because there are better options.
Charlesinrichmond t1_j696vpn wrote
I hear you. And I'm worried now it's a trend, not a one off. I think the problem is that Chris Fultz is really good, but has an architecture firm to run.
This last bit was no better than I make myself, and maybe not as good. I do ok brisket, but I'd rather buy really good brisket.
Is there anyone else in Richmond though? I've had no better
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