Where We Are Going Today: Jones the Grocer
The setting reflects its origins, featuring appealing elements like the signature cheese room and communal tables.
The menu champions a simple concept: Gourmet food for everyday living. It promises fresh, artisan fare.
My recent experience delivered a generally pleasant vibe, though execution varied.
The truffle and mushroom risotto offered rich earthiness from the mushrooms and truffle oil, enhanced by salty grana padano. However, its texture was overly creamy. Authentic risotto achieves creaminess through the slow release of starch from properly cooked rice, not cream.
The fish and chips featured good quality cod with a pleasant flavor. Regrettably, the coating lacked the essential shattering crispiness, making the dish feel slightly heavy while losing its classic appeal.
The spicy lentil soup was pure comfort: Warm lentils balanced with a distinct, bright kick of spice and tangy lemon, making it deeply satisfying.
The goat cheese and fig salad truly shone. Creamy, warmed goat cheese paired beautifully with sweet, fresh figs and crunchy caramelized walnuts. Mixed greens provided freshness, all brought together harmoniously by subtle maple and balsamic notes. It was an exquisite and balanced starter.
Jones the Grocer Riyadh offers a solid spot for artisan-focused cafe fare, but choose wisely for a dependable casual gourmet experience.
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Where We Are Going Today: Jones the Grocer
Jones the Grocer has brought its established global blend of artisan groceries and cafe dining to Riyadh. The setting reflects its origins, featuring appealing elements like the signature cheese room and communal tables. The menu champions a simple concept: Gourmet food for everyday living. It promises fresh, artisan fare. My recent experience delivered a generally pleasant vibe, though execution varied. The truffle and mushroom risotto offered rich earthiness from the mushrooms and truffle oil, enhanced by salty grana padano. However, its texture was overly creamy. Authentic risotto achieves creaminess through the slow release of starch from properly cooked rice, not cream. The fish and chips featured good quality cod with a pleasant flavor. Regrettably, the coating lacked the essential shattering crispiness, making the dish feel slightly heavy while losing its classic appeal. The spicy lentil soup was pure comfort: Warm lentils balanced with a distinct, bright kick of spice and tangy lemon, making it deeply satisfying. The goat cheese and fig salad truly shone. Creamy, warmed goat cheese paired beautifully with sweet, fresh figs and crunchy caramelized walnuts. Mixed greens provided freshness, all brought together harmoniously by subtle maple and balsamic notes. It was an exquisite and balanced starter. Jones the Grocer Riyadh offers a solid spot for artisan-focused cafe fare, but choose wisely for a dependable casual gourmet experience.
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