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| - Dogwood does not disappoint. My husband and I have been looking forward to trying this restaurant out since moving to the area a few months ago. Our entire experience - from the moment we walked in the door - was perfect. In addition to excellent food, we loved the rustic-modern decor and the friendliness of the staff.
Because every dish on the menu is so appealing, we found it difficult to determine what to order. Should we get all small plates? Should we get entrees and share? Thankfully, our server (Kevin) offered a great suggestion - get 2 or 3 small plates, and split a salad and entree. This was perfect for the two of us and we truly loved every bite of each dish!
For our small plates, we ordered the crab pups and baked pimiento cheese. The crab pups were delicious and surprisingly light - a nice combo of hushpuppies and crab cake. We were especially excited for the pimiento cheese, which is an item that we like to try at every restaurant if it's available. And of course, it was absolutely to die for. So creamy and the perfect ratio of spice and pepper to cheddar. It was a generous portion - suited well for a party of 4.
After the two small plates, we were glad that we decided to split the shrimp & grits. We both received hearty portions of creamy, beautifully seasoned grits topped with shrimp, chorizo and a light gravy. I loved how light the dish was; it wasn't smothered with overly spicy tomato sauce or cheese like many other versions of shrimp & grits out there.
Finally, we ended the night with the fluffiest, airiest, most delicious cheesecake either of us have every had. It has truly ruined us for other cheesecakes.
One last note on the excellent service we received. Besides having a very attentive and knowledgeable server, we also enjoyed the perfect timing of the service. Our glasses were always full, dishes were cleared in a timely manner, and the rate at which dishes arrived at our table was absolutely perfect.
This was a great experience for my husband and I, and we look forward to returning very soon. We'll be singing Dogwood's praises to all of our friends!
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