Since we have been pretty busy around here with work lately, there haven't been as many homemade meals as usual. In case you are struggling to find the time to cook, I thought I would share a few suggesting for dining out. Have you seen this list of the 50 places to eat in the South in 2012?
I made a quick inventory, and here are the ones I have been to....
Alabama
- Cosmo's (Orange Beach) - It's been a few years, but the sushi was great from what I remember!
- Full Moon BBQ (Birmingham) - I was a little surprised this made the list because in my opinion its not even the top 3 BBQ spots in Birmingham!
- Shindigs Food Truck (Birmingham) - I've only been once, but can't wait to go back - delicious!
Georgia
- Empire State South (Atlanta) - We've been for brunch twice and LOVED it, but still need to go try for dinner sometime.
- Wisteria (Atlanta) - Again it's been a few years, but the pork tenderloin and mac and cheese were the stars from my memory.
Louisiana
- St. James Cheese Company (New Orleans) - This was a fun find a few years ago for us thanks to Chowhound. It is a cheese shop, but also serves cheese plates and sandwiches to eat in. A little off the beaten path in New Orleans, but certainly worth the trip!
- Stanley (New Orleans) - My mouth is watering just thinking about breakfast at Stanley. We just discovered it in January when we were in New Orleans for the National Championship game but cannot wait to go back! It is in Jackson Square and there is often a wait, but it is worth every minute (and they have a walk up coffee bar to give you a caffeine fix to hold you over). The eggs with fried soft shell crab and sweet potato fries are at the top of my list!
North Carolina
- Tupelo Honey Cafe (Asheville) - Since Asheville was a close drive from Greenville, we would make day trips there every so often. Andy and I ventured there for a Sunday brunch one weekend I think. While it was good, I don't know that it really matched all the hype in my mind.
South Carolina
- Poe's Tavern (Sullivan's Island) - This was one of our regular spots when Andy lived in Charleston. It is right by the beach and has almost any kind of burger you can dream up - or you can pick a chicken sandwich with any of the same toppings!
And I am ashamed to say that despite living in Nashville for 2 years I had not been to any of the Tennessee restaurants that made the cut!
Where else have you been on the list? What restaurants do you think they missed?
