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It has been awhile since I reviewed the Explorers Club's Food Truck. I've been waiting since then to finally make it down to their physical location. I'm not going to play coy at all here... it was beyond worth the wait.
There! I said it! Explorers Club was a breath of fresh air in the worn down dining experiences I've encountered since the beginning of this project. A rotating monthly menu, that not only changes items, but changes general themes. Delicious house made sausages, among so many other items. Cheap drinks, and food well worth the prices. This month I had read to be caribbean, but upon arrival we discovered (to our pleasure) the menu was actually cajun.
I know you've probably stopped reading by now. Seriously, what reason have you- you know it's good, but there was fault to be found. Brandon and I were celebrating some good news on the night that we went down to the south side. In good spirits we found the building with ease- it's hard to miss a giant picture of a pipe smoking gorilla!
We easily found a seat in some nice wooden captain's chairs, and ordered some of the daily drink specials. He had the bloody mary, and I- the bellini. Four dollars for a large tumbler of well concocted alco-beverages, a great way to start the meal.
We perused the menu for several moments, and ordered a charcuterie board. Well composed with a selection of three house made sausages, pickles and a lamb tartar of sorts. Our favorite was the lamb, but we found ourselves fighting over who'd get the last piece of each item.
Moving on, we had our entrees. Brandon chose the catfish with a crawfish etouffee. Blackened catfish, cooked perfectly over rice and a rich crawfish sauce. Purely delightful. I chose the frog legs. Two hind quarters of slightly chewy fried legs, with that tasty fishy chicken quality. A spectacular option topped with a rich, spicy tomato sauce laden with chunks of presumably house-made andouille.
We both felt satisfied at this point, but we had to continue on. After all, we both love cajun food and who knows if the cajun menu would be around any time soon. So in the spirit of the moment, we ordered beignets and a whiskey bread pudding. The beignets were delicious, though dense and not risen to the doughnut like squares of my dreams. The bread pudding was soft, rich and delicious. I feel as though we should have been carded to eat it!
If you haven't been down to the Explorers Club yet, you should really give it a try. They have two menus, one has simple standard items that are bound to please. The other is fun and changes monthly. You may have to park a bit away from the building, but I'm sure you'll be pleased with what you'll find on the inside. Live a little and take an adventure down at this casual gem.
Keep Eating,
JTFussy
We easily found a seat in some nice wooden captain's chairs, and ordered some of the daily drink specials. He had the bloody mary, and I- the bellini. Four dollars for a large tumbler of well concocted alco-beverages, a great way to start the meal.
Moving on, we had our entrees. Brandon chose the catfish with a crawfish etouffee. Blackened catfish, cooked perfectly over rice and a rich crawfish sauce. Purely delightful. I chose the frog legs. Two hind quarters of slightly chewy fried legs, with that tasty fishy chicken quality. A spectacular option topped with a rich, spicy tomato sauce laden with chunks of presumably house-made andouille.
If you haven't been down to the Explorers Club yet, you should really give it a try. They have two menus, one has simple standard items that are bound to please. The other is fun and changes monthly. You may have to park a bit away from the building, but I'm sure you'll be pleased with what you'll find on the inside. Live a little and take an adventure down at this casual gem.
Keep Eating,
JTFussy
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