Had the pleasure of dining at Tupelo Honey Cafe in Charlotte, North Carolina. First things first, if you plan on going, make a reservation because this is definitely a hot spot. Thankfully, we had one so we were seated right away. I had perused the menu prior to visiting for brunch so I had a few options ready for my taste buds. Seeing the various dishes that other diners chose nearly changed my mind so I needed to give the menu another once over.
For an appetizer we decided to go with the Avocado Toast Points. To say that it was delicious would be an understatement. Topped upon rustic bread the presentation resembled guacamole. Consisting of farmers cheese, aleppo pepper, and red chili honey drizzle I came away thinking of making it for myself at home. It was a dish worth going back for just to order it. I accompanied the appetizer with one of their featured drinks perfect for brunch. I ordered the Tupelo Bloody Mary and from first sip I was quite pleased. Adorned with salt on the rim along with an okra, lemon and pimento cheese stuffed green olive, the Bloody Mary was a great compliment.
For my entree I went with the Eggs Betty a take on the classic Eggs Benedict. Consisting of poached eggs, smoked ham and hollandaise sauce atop buttermilk biscuits the Eggs Betty were accompanied by cracklin potatoes and fresh seasonal greens. I was quite enamored with the look of the dish and looked forward to diving in and eating. The meal met the visual expectations and had it not been for the fact that the toast had filled me up quite a bit I would have wiped my plate clean. Filled with the right blends of flavor and southern charm I leaned back after my last bite and sip and felt fulfilled. My mother, went with the Southern Shakshuka which she described as delicious and filling. The dish actually looked like a bowl of pasta but consisted of goat cheese grits, creole sauce, avocado slices and two baked eggs. As appetizing at it looked I was too enamored with my own meal to even delve into her dish for a taste.
Tupelo Honey Cafe led my pallet through a journey that will not only live on in my blog but also in my memory. I look forward to my next visit to Charlotte and a visit to this delightful restaurant that did not disappoint. If you're in Uptown head over there or one of their many franchises throughout the Carolinas.
For an appetizer we decided to go with the Avocado Toast Points. To say that it was delicious would be an understatement. Topped upon rustic bread the presentation resembled guacamole. Consisting of farmers cheese, aleppo pepper, and red chili honey drizzle I came away thinking of making it for myself at home. It was a dish worth going back for just to order it. I accompanied the appetizer with one of their featured drinks perfect for brunch. I ordered the Tupelo Bloody Mary and from first sip I was quite pleased. Adorned with salt on the rim along with an okra, lemon and pimento cheese stuffed green olive, the Bloody Mary was a great compliment.
For my entree I went with the Eggs Betty a take on the classic Eggs Benedict. Consisting of poached eggs, smoked ham and hollandaise sauce atop buttermilk biscuits the Eggs Betty were accompanied by cracklin potatoes and fresh seasonal greens. I was quite enamored with the look of the dish and looked forward to diving in and eating. The meal met the visual expectations and had it not been for the fact that the toast had filled me up quite a bit I would have wiped my plate clean. Filled with the right blends of flavor and southern charm I leaned back after my last bite and sip and felt fulfilled. My mother, went with the Southern Shakshuka which she described as delicious and filling. The dish actually looked like a bowl of pasta but consisted of goat cheese grits, creole sauce, avocado slices and two baked eggs. As appetizing at it looked I was too enamored with my own meal to even delve into her dish for a taste.
Tupelo Honey Cafe led my pallet through a journey that will not only live on in my blog but also in my memory. I look forward to my next visit to Charlotte and a visit to this delightful restaurant that did not disappoint. If you're in Uptown head over there or one of their many franchises throughout the Carolinas.
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