Comments on: The French Dip

By: growitgreen

growitgreen — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:24:24 +0000

I will never forget the first time I tried a french dip. My grandfather and I sat in a very hard corner booth at the local bowling alley/bar/restaraunt. It was served on a wonderfully crispy roll, and packed so full of roast beef I could barely pick it up and hold it together at the same time. I remember thinking that it was the the most ingenious invention ever, essentially soup and sandwich in one glorious bite. I have discovered in the years since that French Dips are usually best served in a tiny hole in the wall, mom and pop kind of joint. Can’t wait to get off work and hunt one down.

By: Melanie D

Melanie D — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:01:30 +0000

What? French dip originated from France? So much for the word “french”. lol. Regardless of its origins, it’s really one of my favorite sandwiches

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:29:09 +0000

Hey Barnaby. Don’t go looking for a french dip at Cole’s next time you’re in LA. It is slated to re-open soon as a “swanky bar/restaurant” but I doubt they will retain maintain something on the menu that will keep the rivalry going. Let me know next time you’re in/around Downtown, happy to show you around everything worth eating within walking distance of 1st + Spring. Your’s may be the first Phillipe’s review I’ve seen to not mention the cheap coffee (give it a miss) or the beet-juice pickled eggs. Sadly, Charles Perry, who wrote the LAT Phillipe’s appreciation, is leaving the Times, to work on his magnum opus cookbook, ‘Party Like It’s 1399.’ Buen Provecho! ~ ADN

By: dreama

dreama — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:21:22 +0000

I also thought the dip got it’s start in France…thanks for the right info. Wish I had one to eat right now!!!