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| - I invited my nearest and dearest friends to join me for a birthday dinner at Julep this past Saturday. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. We ordered nearly everything on the menu and rave reviews were the result, all around the table. Standouts: the Perlou- crispy rice and seafood so tasty that my boyfriend cleaned his plate even after he'd filled up on apps (I should mention that even for a large group, we were able to share most of the apps, which was great because we couldn't get enough of all the different flavors- oops, except the biscuits, pretty much everyone wanted to get their own- love at first bite)- the collard greens that came with the subtly spicy fried chicken- full of shaved fresh garlic and sweet/spicy with a silky vinegary finish, not your average bland collard greens- and the shrimp and grits, which were the best I've tasted in this city. But I cannot stop thinking about the sweet potato pie- it's what sent me back here to write a new review- somehow managing to be light and fluffy yet sumptuously rich all at once.... mmmmm.... went perfectly with their bourbon milk punch!
Service at Julep is truly standout and must be mentioned. Our server handled our table of 10+ graciously and efficiently, and there was no waiting for water, table clearing, fresh drinks, new utensils, etc. which is a feat for a huge table on a Saturday night. The owner, Sarah, stopped by our table to chat at the end of the meal which was a lovely touch. After our meal was over,and we were all in a pleasant food coma, we realized nobody took any pictures of the exquisitely presented oysters or adorable vintage salt and pepper shakers or the bourbon chocolate cake in a julep cup running over with mint semifreddo- we were all enjoying our food too much- truly the highest praise in this day and age. All in all, Julep is my new favorite.
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