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| - I travel ... a lot. I've been all over this country this year alone and the Mimosa Grill caused me to break one of my dining rules: never eat at the same place twice.
Last night we went there and had exceptional food, great service, and enjoyed the relaxing environment. I think my boss -- who picked up the tab and is notoriously stingy -- even liked the price! I had the Low Country Shrimp and Grits and we shared a side of the Sweet Potato Spaetzle. Both fantastic.
Tonight, after a day at the convention center, we considered our dining options. "Hey, that Mimosa Grill was pretty darn good. Why don't we walk back to Tryon and take a stroll down the street? If nothing sounds better, we'll go back to Mimosa," I suggested.
And we did just that. Tryon Street has the usual suspects: Ruth's, Capital Grille, Hooters, Champions, etc. Nothing caught our interest, so back to Mimosa Grill we went.
This time, they topped the previous night's visit. I went with the 24-Hour Painted Short Ribs prefaced with the Pear Salad. Dang this was good. REALLY good! When I was served the ribs, I realized that my knife left the table with my salad plate. No matter -- these ribs needed no knife. A fork was just perfect for pulling the succulent and tender meat apart! And the risotto underneath the short ribs were cooked just right and added a nutty flavor and texture.
It's too bad that I am leaving tomorrow, or else I might break another of my dining rules: never eat the same meal at the same restaurant! ;)
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