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| - Ok, Ok, I give in. I'm a fan, I'm a follower, I'm a kool-aide drinker, I'm pathetically ALL about this place. I was secretly hoping I didn't like it so I could go against the hype and put a spotlight on the truth of this place BUT the truth is...it was a very good experience.
Right off the bat I can tell you I gave 4 stars instead of 5 due to the ambiance. It was loud and chaotic on Friday night. I think the exposed kitchen only added clinking and clanging to the already hollowed out echoing that was taking place in the main dining area. It was so loud that I was literally having to strain to talk to the people at my table.
Regarding the food...
Everything that came out was done sensationally! Of course we started with the biscuits, which are served with honey (no surprise there) and a blueberry jam. These biscuits were absolutely heavenly. They are the kind of biscuits that make other biscuits jealous. I mean, FORGET Flying Biscuit, Bojangles, Biscuitville, and wherever else you may get a fresh biscuit. THC has got to be serving the best or close to it! They were buttery, flaky, warm, soft, yet crispy on the outside.
I ordered the veggie plate and bumped up to 4 veggies for $12.95. I tried the asparagus, cheesey cauliflower rice, mashed sweet potatoes and brown butter brussel sprouts. They accidentally brought out the homemade mac and cheese as well. This platter was the most comforting veggie plate I have ever had. The mashed sweet potatoes were my favorite. They were pleasantly flavored with just enough brown sugar to balance the other savory items I selected. My next favorite dish was the brown butter brussel sprouts. They were cooked to a tender perfection, they were seasoned just enough and the butter balanced the normal bitter taste of the sprouts. Next up would be the cheesy cauliflower rice. I make cauliflower rice at home but nothing like this! This was a great mix between mashed potatoes au gratin and cheesy grits. The texture was obviously more "rice-like" but the flavor was very rich and again soothing/comforting. Lastly, I tried the asparagus. They were my least favorite but still rather tasty. They were covered in benne seeds but just didn't have much flavor. They were crispy and warm, which was good but I would have preferred some other type of flavoring.
Others at my table enjoyed the Meatloaf which was rosemary infused, tender and bursting with flavor! Her meal was served with the mac n cheese which was very good--creamy (not gummy) and had a nice spice to it (not bland). Another person ordered the grilled cheese that is served with creamy tomato soup. At first I thought that was ridiculous to order but then I realized this was a grilled cheese on steroids and absolutely worth ordering! It was served on toasted sourdough bread, had bacon on it, fried green tomatoes AND pimento cheese all united in a very holy matrimony. It was brilliant.
I'm sure they are still working out a few kinks but they really served up a great meal. I knew their brunch would be good but I didn't know what to expect regarding dinner and I left 100% satisfied. The service was decent but I think it could be better and will get better over time. The servers seemed to be running ragged and they seem a little short staffed in general. The manager did approach the table which I always enjoy but everyone just seemed a little frazzled.
Obviously I wouldn't advise going here for a romantic dinner but this place is better for a group of friends or a casual date. I saw one too many kids so that puts a damper on a low key date night in my opinion.
Go for the food and you won't be disappointed. I think the initials for this restaurant are really a subliminal message...."THC"...because the food is euphoric. :)
Enjoy!
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