They Bleed Garlic\n\nWe all have our flavor obsessions. Some of us need lots of salt in a dish, while others tend to follow their sweet tooth. For those of you who crave garlic, Hot N' Juicy Crawfish is your mecca, you should make your pilgrimage. \n\nThis place is all about one thing, and that is the food. Generally speaking, you will not use plates or silverware here, just your hands. The small paper menu features a few items, which can be ordered in a variety of styles. Tables are topped with a roll of paper towels, and a garbage bag as a table cloth. Normally I balk at the idea of wearing a gimmicky bib at a restaurant, but when your server brings you a bib, PUT IT ON. This meal is a hot n' juicy mess. \n\nLast night we had a pound of the king crab legs cooked \"Hot N' Juicy special\" style (think chinatown meets the bayou, or Mulan meets The Frog Princess if you're a Disney fanatic) We also had a pound of crawfish the same way. \n\nThe King Crab Legs ($20 a lb. right now) were huge, meaty, and succulent. The meat eagerly came out of the shell, as if it was waiting all day for me to eat it. \n\nWe also ordered a pound of the crawfish. The only issue I had with these tiny dancers was that they're typically out of season this time of year. The ones brought to the table were small, like the size of a medium shrimp. They were tasty, but it is a lot of work for what amounts to a mento-sized morsel of meat. \n\nBe ready to emanate garlic from your pores for a few hours after the meal, but its totally worth the aroma. This is a great alternative date spot, since it is messy, casual, and reasonably priced. \n\nMessy + Casual + Reasonably priced = Delicious Fun!
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