The Grocery - Oh Yum!

Pimento Cheese Bites, The Grocery - Charleston, S.C.

How cute are these little Pimento Cheese Bites on a melted Coke bottle platter? Pretty damn cute I say, and tasty! I went to the brand spanking new restaurant called The Grocery on Cannon St. last night with my friend Jo and we had a finger licking good time. Hallie had recommended the Crispy Pimento Cheese bite snacks so we started with them.


Everything was delicious but I could eat a plate of the sausage in this next image. It was so darn different and good. I loved it.  The sizes of the servings on the menu had to be explained. These generous servings were the "snacks", "bites" and "tastes". None of these were even the main entree sized portion or the larger platter to share for the table. Truthfully we were completely satisfied and couldn't manage dessert although we made our server recite them just for fantasy material.

We had a lovely evening. Thanks folks!

Boudin Blanc, Sweet-Sour Cabbage, Apple, Bacon wrapped Prune

Swordfish Crudo, Grapefruit, Avocado, Citrus Vinaigrette

Beef Short Ribs, Roasted Bone Marrow, Grilled Bread, Gremolata

Lamb Shoulder, Roasted Chick Peas, Sautéed Greens

Dining Reflections

The Grocery, Cannon St., Charleston, S.C.

I had heard that something called The Grocery was going into the old Altman Furniture store on Cannon St. and assumed it would be another one of the gourmet grocery store/restaurants that I am growing so fond of.

Apparently not. The description still sounds like that but through the window it looks like an upscale restaurant. The menu looks delicious but yikes, pricey. "Tastes" are $18 and "Plates" are "$30". Sorry kids. I won't be taking you all out to dinner there anytime soon.

I am sure it will be wonderful food. Let me know! The floor to ceiling window to this dining room part was right at sidewalk level so it will be fun to see dinner parties in action.