With the Jeep still in the shop, there was certainly some
more pressure – curtailing my daytime activities, for sure.
I decided to “assume authority” and when companion
arrived home from work, I announced we were going to eat and that I had decided
we were going to go to Lola's Burrito Joint (1522 King Street –
904.738.7181). Companion responded, “Splendid! … a wizardy idea!”
We jumped into The Beast and made our way over to the
Riverside area, Upon reaching Lola's, we were pleased to find a parking spot
right in front.
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| Our Super Bartender Nick |
It was time to “consider strategy” and I quickly
determined the best course of action would be to sit at the bar so that I could
inspect the various taps (50 of them!) located immediately behind the bar
and in a small room just off the main bar area.
My “priorities” were pretty well set – locate and
consume good beer and food at a fair price. No surprise there, I guess …
Nick was our gracious bartender and he provided a beer menu
from which we selected (descriptions per breweries' websites):
Style: Abbey Style Strong Dark Ale
Nose: Strong malt flavor, roasted aromas
with chocolate, brown rum, and spice
Flavor: Slightly sweet. Enhanced by accents
of roasted malt, cocoa, ripe fruit and dark spices with a smooth finish like an
old port.
9.0% ABV and 15.5 IBUs
Menacingly delicious, with the powerful, aromatic punch
of whole flower American hops backed up by rich, German malts. HopDevil Ale
offers a roller coaster ride of flavor, coasting to a smooth finish that
satisfies fully. - Note: 6.7% ABV
Grabbing the food menu, we were impressed with all the
choices available. I assume the menu will be revised soon in the future since
certain items had been blacked out with a marker – not too atypical for new
establishments as they settle in and get a feel for their clientele.
It was time for “implementation” - so. we decided to
share:
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| Lola's Wet Willie Burrito |
Rajun Cajun Taco – be still my southern Louisiana
heart – Gator tacos with a delicious combo of flavors ($3.47)
Street Corn – a fried ear of corn, shuck and all –
with a salty-sweet flavor when you crunch your teeth into it – also served in a
group of six (would that be a crop of corn?) - amazing taste – you MUST try
these! ($2.77)
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| Rajun Cajun Taco & The Wet Willie Burrito |
Upon completion of our meal, I realized we had accomplished
the final directive of my horoscope - “Complete
what's on your plate” before moving to your next project. Nothing left –
all gone – clean plate.
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| Lola's Street Corn |
My sincere thanks to Nick for the good customer service and
to the ownership and management of Lola's Burrito Joint for establishing a new venue which
provided a wonderful Jax Brew Bitch first-time experience.
Unibroue Brewing Company
Victory Brewing Company
Lola's
Burrito Joint
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