Just Give Me Some Au Jus On the Goddamn Side
Cole’s (www.colesfrenchdip.com)
I don’t have any pictures of the sandwiches at this newly revived French dip stalwart in Downtown Los Angeles. I was hungry and scarfed down the food like a disgusting, ravenous animal, ok? Sheesh. So here’s a shitty picture of the exterior. Enjoy.
I have to admit that Philippe’s still edges Cole’s in the French dip department, but I have to stress an important distinction that should give Cole’s some bonus points: Cole’s gives you au jus on the side. As much as I enjoy a double-dipped Philippe’s sandwich, its sometimes nice to be in unadulterated control of your dipping destiny.
Try the sandwich with the mac n cheese on the side and one of the specialty cocktails from the mahogany wood bar. Or alternatively, have an iced tea and have your post-meal cocktail at Varnish, an old-style lounge with a piano in the back. - H. Lee
Cole’s, 118 E 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
