There's never a time that I wouldn't be up for a meal at Tupelo Honey. They use fresh, high-quality ingredients in a wide variety of (hearty) ways.
You begin your meal - brunch, lunch or dinner - with a fresh biscuit, honey and blueberry preserves. The biscuits have just a touch of pepper on the top that creates an interesting flavor profile with savory bread and sweet topping.
The have a number of specialty cocktails - including my favorite a rosemary-lime gin martini that is only $4 during happy hour. There is also a nice selection of local beers on tap.
The food is ...southern...which, I suppose means there's cheese, frying or both involved. There's no doubt that you'll leave full. That being said, you can dig into a veggie plate made up of 3 or 4 options from a list of about 15. I've really enjoyed their fried chicken, grilled cheese and veggie melt sandwiches. I do think the menu could use a couple of busy salads - it's hard to not feel overly full when leaving here.
You can go into the bar area for a more "adult" feeling meal or go into the main dining room for an area that is more conducive to families. I prefer the bar area - plenty of high-top tables and a great view.