Peg and I walked through this new concept (DeSoto Central Market) a couple of weeks ago and last night decided to sit down and enjoy it....fork to mouth.
WOW!!
Chef Stephen Jones is once again creating magic! We over ordered (no shocker here) to get a sampling of the menu. I had been thinking about the low country perlou (white shrimp, clams, smoked oyster, andouille sausage, carolina gold rice) and it was incredibly flavorful. The hoppin john (sea island red peas (black eyed peas) and the same rice) is a must. The AZ beets (bbq pearl onion, escarole, and beet maple bbq sauce) was also excellent. There was a heirloom tomato salad with strawberries, peppered cornbread croutons and (I think) goat cheese that was cool and refreshing...and addictive. A pulled pork belly and collards dish was simply phenomenal. Because I had also been thinking about it since I saw the initial menu, I tried the fired chicken skin po boy (jalapeno apple cabbage slaw and crystal aioli) and it was incredible. Breakfast will soon be in the works and we can't wait. The atmosphere is vibrant., the service friendly, and the whole vibe at the place is sooo inviting. Parking is not a problem. This whole area is being re-energized with great restaurants and Chef Jones is right in the middle of it! Dr. B