I know it's been mentioned on the Coming & Going thread, but Stella Southern Cafe is having its grand opening tomorrow 7/28. The soft opening is today (invite only) and we were able to go.
OMG the food! I've had the fortune to sample some of the items previously and have been dreaming of the jalapeno pimiento cheese for over a year. Our table had the shrimp & grits, vegetarian grits, high on the hog (pulled pork & aforementioned pimiento cheese on a biscuit), and biscuits with mimosa jam.
You read that right - mimosa jam - it's available for purchase by the jar along with a couple other flavors.
Everything was fantastic and the staff was super attentive. The orange juice is fresh-squeezed. Staff kept coming by the table to top off water and coffee. They have a beer/wine license and sell mimosas by the glass or carafe, but don't plan to get a liquor license (so no bloody Mary's). They're open 7am-2pm Monday-Saturday and 8am-3pm Sunday. There is a good-sized patio with several tables. This is an order-at-the-counter establishment, so no need to wait for a server to take your order or bring your check. Buy a shirt: "That's my jam" or my personal favorite "Lard have mercy". Take a picture of the large pig outside the door.
I'm sure there will be some hiccups over the first couple of weeks, but the owners are veterans in the local food scene (Harvey Washbangers) and will get any kinks worked out. This area needed a Southern-focused breakfast/brunch spot and it's finally here.
Now pardon me while I go into a carb-induced coma...
#honorthybiscuit
OMG the food! I've had the fortune to sample some of the items previously and have been dreaming of the jalapeno pimiento cheese for over a year. Our table had the shrimp & grits, vegetarian grits, high on the hog (pulled pork & aforementioned pimiento cheese on a biscuit), and biscuits with mimosa jam.
You read that right - mimosa jam - it's available for purchase by the jar along with a couple other flavors.
Everything was fantastic and the staff was super attentive. The orange juice is fresh-squeezed. Staff kept coming by the table to top off water and coffee. They have a beer/wine license and sell mimosas by the glass or carafe, but don't plan to get a liquor license (so no bloody Mary's). They're open 7am-2pm Monday-Saturday and 8am-3pm Sunday. There is a good-sized patio with several tables. This is an order-at-the-counter establishment, so no need to wait for a server to take your order or bring your check. Buy a shirt: "That's my jam" or my personal favorite "Lard have mercy". Take a picture of the large pig outside the door.
I'm sure there will be some hiccups over the first couple of weeks, but the owners are veterans in the local food scene (Harvey Washbangers) and will get any kinks worked out. This area needed a Southern-focused breakfast/brunch spot and it's finally here.
Now pardon me while I go into a carb-induced coma...
#honorthybiscuit