During a stint of jury duty downtown, I hit Philippes one day and Coles another for a little au jus shootout. Coles is in a shadier bit of town than Philippes, but not horrible. The interior is awesome, so much memorabilia. The beef was dry, and despite what other reviewers said, I didn't get any au jus on the side. The mac & cheese was tasty, but the coleslaw...it wasn't sweet, it had no vinegar flavor; it only had an aftertaste of dirty dishwater. Nasty.
Pros: Way cool spot
Cons: coleslaw, what au jus?, location
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