Great patio and rotating selection of wine, small plates, and desserts. While the small plates menu is itself quite small, the prices are on the high end, a premium that most folks seem willing to pay given J. Sam's places a high priority on local sourcing. One nice feature: the small plates menu includes a suggested wine pairing for each offering.
On my visit, I enjoyed the jumbo seared scallop and the banh mi shrimp spring rolls with caramel shrimp, pickled daikon, and carrot slaw (below) plus a nice glass of Malbec on their awesome patio overlooking the round at Piedmont Town Center-the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the live music of Alive After Five on Friday nights.