October 13?, 2009 – jacs
Visit the jacs website for menu, location, hours, etc.
erin says: I have never been to the Monroe Street Bistro, but recently it turned into jacs. Our friend decided she wanted to go to jacs, and Brian and I went along. I neglected to do my write-up for so long that I’m hoping it won’t be too innacurate. We were first seated right next to the door. It was extremely drafty, so we asked to move further back and we were accommodated. It’s a very small place, half taken up by bar, so I can see why they’d squeeze in tables everywhere they could. During our meal it appeared that several groups of diners came in, read the menu, and the left. I can’t be positive that that is what was happening, but I can’t explain it any other way. It seems really strange since the service was prompt and the menu is posted outside. I ordered grilled cheese, which came with tomato, with bacon for an extra fee. I got chili as my side. I love places that let you choose your sides and offer more than just chips or fries. My friend ordered moules et frites. Brian ordered a burger with frites. Both orders of frites came with garlic mayo that was very tasty. The frites were thin and golden and the ones that came with the moules were served in a huge cone – more than enough for me to share. Our friend enjoyed the mussels, and Brian liked his burger. As for my grilled cheese – I’ve never had to question whether or not there was bacon before. It was there, I could see it, but I could hardly taste it. Maybe it was particularly mild or maybe my taste buds were off (we’re all fighting various sicknesses these days). The chili was good, but I’d probably go with the frites next time unless I could be sure someone else would share. There were quite a few children there that night, which I think is an encouraging sign that the neighborhood is supporting jacs. I’d give them an 8 out of 10.
