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| - It has been a while since I last visited Toast, but my previous sentiments still hold true - this place is GREAT!
We went with a small group on a Friday night. They were kind enough to seat us in a semi-private room upstairs. This is such a neat space. It's an old two-story house that has been converted into an upstairs and downstairs with a full-bar downstairs.
Notable stand-outs on the menu were: Shrimp and Grits (at least get the appetizer portion if you aren't going to do the entree size). The shrimp were large and I think we got 3 or 4 of them in the app size. The tasso ham was delicous and bacon-y. The grits were cheesy and awesome. This was a super hearty and filling appetizer that everyone loved.
I got the burger which would best be described as close to the best home-style, backyard bbq type burger you can imagine. It was nothing overly fancy and it wasn't trying to be more than just a burger. But it was a really good burger. Perfectly seasoned, lettuce, tomato, onion and ULTRA fresh fries. I mean, "did you just pull these from the ground, wash them, slice them and fry them" fresh. Even my wife said the fries were delicious, and she's a fry snob.
Most of the other guests got the hanger steak. The steak looked good, but I'm still glad I got the burger. They nailed the temp on everyone's entree. Med rare was med rare, medium well was perfect too. Everyone finished their entrees - a good sign.
I'd say the desserts were the low spot of the meal - not terrible, just not memorable.
All in all, we were very pleased with our visit and I'm glad that groupon got me to try a place I had almost forgotten about.
I'll be going back for the Wednesday special - burger, beer, and a bourbon for $14!
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