Felicia B.
Yelp
The Apron is on the Porsche property in Hapeville inside the Krimpton Overland Hotel. This is my 2nd visit. I came a couple years ago (before Rona) with a friend and had a great time. I don't know what happened to my pics form then. We had a whiskey flight, which I don't see on the menu now. The server was going to ask the bartender but I never got an answer back. The whiskey flight was fun. My friend doesn't drink whiskey normally so that was fun in & of itself.
Then, we came on a Friday, late afternoon or early evening and the bar and restaurant were bustling with activity. It was lively and an electric vibe.
My husband &I came around 9:20 pm on Friday 11/12/21 and the vibe was more chill. There weren't many people in the bar area or the tables. They had a DJ who played some chill music, then blended old school & r&b into the mix but the technique wasn't as smooth as I'd like. He had great music going, but I'd get into a song, he'd mix in something else. Anyway, good music that added to the vibe.
I was looking forward to the whiskey flight but when I didn't see it, I ordered the Barrel Aged Meaningful Manhattan. It was very good & is for an important cause, so I had to support. At the end of our meal I ordered the Pecan Green Tea Toddie. Be ready to go to sleep after that one1 lol. You can order it holt or cold. Since it was a cool Fall night, I chose the hot version. I'm a bourbon drinker and like a good toddie, & not just when I'm sick, but bay-bayyyy! I asked for simple syrup to go into. that made it better to me.
My husband started with the butternut squash hummus & I had the Autumn Salad. I liked my salad with baby kale, thin apple slices, Autumn squash, goat cheese, & carrots. It came with a honey walnut vinaigrette and I wish I had a smidge more of it but it was good. The hummus was better and I wish I'd ordered it. I considered getting one to go lol. It's a slightly sweet hummus due to the butternut squash of course, but it really works. It was different and tasty.
For entrees, my husband ordered the shrimp & grits with the sauce on the side & extra shrimp. The additional shrimp aren't pictured as they came in the side after I took the pictures. He doesn't like waiting for me to take pictures of his food so I had to rush it smh. The dish was flavorful and well seasoned. The shrimp on the side were seasoned very well. He asked for salt for the main meal, but can sometimes ask for salt when I don't see the need. The shrimp are large, the sausage complements the flavors & the grits were perfect, making for a thick creamy hearty meal. He liked the sauces and added it gingerly to the first bite. He said it had a slight kick but then poured some into the bowl. It looked like marinara sauce, but I didn't taste it. He said it worked well in the meal.
I ordered the pan seared trout and it was very good! I could've had the skin a little crispier but the flavors were there. Under the trout is the butternut squash hash. When I think of hash, I think if potatoes, but there weren't any in the dish. Go figure. I was a little concerned about what the "hash" would look and taste like but figured it was the side, not the main part of the meal, so no worries. Luckily, it was good and was basically Brussel sprouts cut in half and butternut squash diced and tossed in seasonings & some garlic. It's a large amount so thankfully, it was good.
I was stuffed and probably content after the Autumn Salad so no dessert. Although, I did want to try the Caribbean banana pudding. When I wanted to order, it was after 10 & the kitchen was closed. I can't wait to try it next time. It has plantains instead of bananas. Next time...
I'd recommend Apron for a good vibe to chill or be lively depending on the time you arrive, different creative dishes, good drinks.
I've yet to see a car go around the track but would like to return and witness this also as part of the restaurant allows you to see the Porsches driven around the track. Sounds cool, right?