Carolyn S.
Yelp
This place has been on my radar for a very long time now, and i'm so glad I finally went out to try them! This is an Italian restaurant with a Southern twist, and being that I'm a huge fan of both foods, I knew this place would be up my alley! It is a beautiful, wide, spacious place with a modern twist, yet manages to still somehow be very homey and inviting. Almost made me regret not sticking around to eat instead of takeout, but I have an adorable shih tzu puppy at home, so i went ahead and did take out.
The staff was very inviting and friendly to me upon entering the building, and the lady taking my order was very patient as I perused the menu to see what I would like. I big plus because I'm awful at sometimes at making decisions at a new place unless I have my usual foods at a usual place I hang out, but this is a new experience, and I wanted to be sure I got something I'm sure I would like.
Welp, the fried green tomatoes sounded pretty good and because I'm a big pizza and pasta kind of gal, I caved and went ahead with the shrimp carbonara because it sounds a little different. My cheery server took my order, and was great about bringing my food outside to me where I waited (and not at all very long, might I add).
I got home, salivating over the flavor of the food. Definitely did not disappoint. Went for the fried green tomatoes first. It was topped with melted pimento cheese and pork belly with a little bit of microgreens for garnish. The tomato itself was perfectly crisp, but still managed to refreshing at the same time when I bit right into it so that way it had a good balance with the sweet and hearty pork belly and the creamy heat of the pimento cheese, which really elevated the dish to the next level.
Next was the carbonara. It was very pleased that it was indeed not too heavy. Egg noodles (which I can tell are freshly made in house--I'd be shocked if they weren't because they sure tasted like it) sat atop a pretty generous portion of shrimp and sausage, finished with a mild sauce. Even though it was a pasta dish, it was surprisingly soothing to the stomach. A very delicious meal, and I'd be eager to go back again.