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| - Poplar Street Tapas, Cafe, & Bar provides an inviting ambience and something for everyone. Situated in The Morrison House, a historic landmark nestled in Fourth Ward, Poplar Street keeps the natural interior room structure which provides cozy alcoves in which one could read for hours without interruption, work on laptops with a business team, grab cocktails with friends, or whisper in a lover's ear. Poplar Street manages to offer a varied menu, from charcuterie and cocktails to quiche and coffee, while maintaining a clear vision and minimalist attitude.
I went in to Poplar Street Tapas, Cafe, & Bar to get a quick coffee on a hot Charlotte afternoon. Immediately upon entering I was drawn to the counter on my left, where customers can order anything from the menu (wait service is an option after 2 PM). The desserts, the creations of one the owner's sister-in-law, were just gorgeous and seasonal. Unable to help myself, I ordered the passion fruit mousse. The mousse, covered with a thin layer of whipped cream and topped with blueberries and a strawberry, was a taste of heaven: tart, creamy, fluffy. I had to restrain myself from licking the cute glass clean!
The iced vanilla coffee I ordered was exactly as I expected, I did not have to add milk or sugar. But the passion fruit mousse really stole the show. The desserts are not listed on the menu because they change depending on the season and the whims and inspirations of the pastry chef. Also, pastries are delivered on Mondays or Tuesdays. I came in on a Thursday and I got the last mousse, but there was still passion fruit cake, "sexy" triple chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake, tiramisu, peach tart, tres leches, dulce de leche cheesecake, and raspberry chocolate cake. The waitress apologized for the "limited" options, so I cannot imagine what it's like on a Monday! I will have to come back and see. And I might have to buy a slice of passion fruit cake to hold me over until then...
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