Holy pork. I'm laying here on the couch writing this review on my phone because I'm too full to move.
We are staying at a nearby hotel and wanted something good but take-out friendly. Looking at their menu and yelp reviews, I was reminded of the Salty Sow in Austin, one of our favorite places.
I ordered a couple of tots, the Apocalypse Sow burger, beef tongue Reuben. and seared carrot cake.
Tots and Reuben were excellent but the burger and carrot cake really stole the show because they were a notably different and superior version of something I've eaten a thousand times.
The ground pork of the Apocalypse Sow had a soft texture with a lot of flavor, and the bacon and caramelized onions worked well together. Each ingredient was well executed, and even the accompanying pickle was delicious.
This carrot cake was actually pretty dark and thick, like a brownie consistency and not just your run-of-the-mill carrot cake slapped on a flat top. I was hesitant to order it because of the whipped goat cheese (I usually don't like it), but the friendly and knowledgeable bartender talked me into it and I'm very glad I got it. My favorite part of carrot cake is a real cream cheese frosting, and this did not disappoint in terms of creaminess or flavor. The candied carrots added a nice crunch factor.
We're already considering stopping by on the way to the airport tomorrow, if I'm able to eat again by then.