What a wonderful surprise Heirloom was last night.
We enjoyed our Friday night by trying a new restaurant tucked away in the Coulwood area of Charlotte. From the moment we walked in the door we were impressed.
Our waiter was attentive (not obnoxious) and extremely knowledgeable about the menu and knew where each food came from in NC. We told him we liked to grow our own vegetables and appreciated the high quality/locally sourced menu. The chef came over as we were finishing our meal, a impressive young man with a love for quality food, locally grown.
The bread was homemade on site. It paired perfectly with the fresh herbs and olive oil offered to us.
Our appetizer was asparagus wrapped in local bacon (not smoked - a treat) with a perfect hollandaise sauce. ($8)
I had the homemade sausages (italian, chorizo and lamb) with turnip roots and a wonderful greens salad with an absolutely divine dressing. ($26)
My husband had the filet, cooked medium rare with asparagus and sweet potato fries. His comment: "The best steak I have EVER had." He allowed me a few bites and I agree. ($30)
For dessert we chose the strawberry souffle set atop a lovely lemon cake with a side of strawberry "caviar" underneath a strawberry ice. ($9)
The ambiance was lovely, inviting and quaint. The wait staff was attentive. The food was spectacular, presentation was spectacular. The wine was excellent.
We will be back and we will bring friends.