Category: Red Bank

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The Globe Hotel

Final Score: 31.25

  • Taste: 2.25
  • Juiciness: 2.00
  • Bread to Pickle Ratio: 1.50
  • Structure: 0.5
  • Sauce: 0
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The Globe Hotel - Red Bank, NJ - Fried Pickles
The Globe Hotel - Red Bank, NJ - Fried Pickles
The Globe Hotel - Red Bank, NJ - Fried Pickles
https://www.thegloberedbank.com/

Notes
This one hurts to write.  The Globe Hotel in Red Bank, New Jersey is where this fried pickle journey began.  Years ago, these spears looked much different and were perfectly fried.  They were in the top 5 for as long as I can remember.  But the top 5 needs to be retested every now and then.

The spears were bigger than I remember.  Quite massive.  But the breading just didn’t stick at all.  There were a couple of alright bites, but ultimately everything just fell apart upon lifting it off from the plate.  Leaving a breading salad.   The other food was very good though.   

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Nicholas Barrel & Roost

Final Score: 62.00

  • Taste: 2.50
  • Juiciness: 4.00
  • Bread to Pickle Ratio: 3.50
  • Structure: 2.40
  • Sauce: 0
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Notes
Nicholas Barrel & Roost in Red Bank NJ avoided the chips vs spears standard and served up some fried pickles in the shapes of poppers / bites. The breading was a bit under-seasoned but the pickle itself was packed with flavor.  These were very easy to eat and every bite was an explosion of juicy goodness.  The outer shell gave an impressive amount of crunch.   The restaurant itself was very nice and upscale and the staff and service were on point.

https://www.barrelandroost.com/