Big Jones Chicago

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Ahhhhh Sunday morning in Andersonville. As many Dogs as People. A lot of hustle and bustle. It’s 9 O’clock. The middle of the damn day in Gator time but that’s when they open. In we go. A table by the window, water and Intelligentsia Coffee   served in an oversize mug spoon included for scale   8

The interior was clean and rustic and carpet free. The music fit the space. Soul Blues Gospel Cajun

Big Jones Chicago
Interior

The menu was a bit big for my taste but it was pretty imaginative. They make several house made bread items. I ordered one.

Sally Lunn
Believed to date from a 13th-century bakery in England, a staple in Southern cooking for centuries. Baked fresh every morning & served with honey butter and homemade preserves

Yeasty slightly chewy. Dense like a cross between brioche and Pound cake but not sweet. Was quite tasty   7  

Our server Adolfo brought over some complimentary Beignets. Delicious puffy clouds of warm fried dough. How could you not like them.   8  

OK down to the main events

Big Jones Benedict
House cured and smoked ham simmered in Kilgus Farmstead cream, served on a traditional farmstead biscuit with poached eggs & Potatoes O’Brien

Good Potatoes. Oniony and green peppery. Most of you know that I’m not a fan of green peppers but it worked in the potatoes. Crisp exterior soft interior. Needed a touch of salt.    8    One of the eggs was cooked pretty well and one was under.    7    The Bernaise sauce was on point. Mild Tarragon flavor and eggy.  8   The house made ham was good. Soft moist tender. Seasoned pretty well with a touch of clove   8    The Popovers were great. A great substitute for the usual boring packaged English Muffin. Eggy chewy puffy light airy and slightly crisp   9    Overall a good dish    8  

Summer Mushrooms
Local chanterelles and maitake mushrooms roasted with knob onions and butter, with creamy grits and a sunny duck egg 

The grits were pretty good but a little under. The Grits were Gritty    7    The gravy was tasty    8    The mushrooms were fresh and earthy    8    The Sunnyside Up Duck egg was near perfect    9     Overall a pretty good dish   7/8     

And for sweets

Blue & Raspberry Carolina Gold Rice Pancakes
Filled with coconut cream, topped with local farm berries, powdered sugar, and Caudill’s sorghum molasses

Delightful. Distinct rice flavor great coconut cream ripe super sweet raspberries. The cakes were fluffy and moist. Yummy    8

That’s it Gators. A good visit. Big Jones was loud crowded and delicious.

As for me I’m off to my next adventure

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