Eggplantpalooza!

Roasted baby eggplants, Charleston, SC 

Last night was all things eggplant at my house and it was delicious. Eggplant and zucchini bake, eggplant Parmesan, eggplant lasagna, ratatouille, eggplant moussaka with chicken, stuffed eggplant boats with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, braised eggplant with tomatoes, fried eggplant tempura, baba ganoush and wonder of wonders - eggplant "bread" pudding. Luckily I love eggplant and the challenge sure does bring out creativity. Even the mermaid dressed for the occasion. 

Eggplant Hopping

See Wee Restaurant, Awendaw, S.C.

I'll be happy to have input on this one but as far as I am concerned these are the top three places in the Lowcountry to take care of my eggplant needs:

SEEWEE Restaurant, Awendaw: the best melt in your mouth fried eggplant chunks. If you are going to go with fried, these are the most delicious lightly fried taste treat. I want to open the windows and have them throw them at my car when I drive 17 North. More info and pictures on SEEWEE on the Highway 17 Blog.

Hominy Grill: Eggplant sandwich with roasted red peppers and goat cheese. I can't order anything else for lunch at the Hominy Grill.

Alessandra's Italian Eatery, Summerville: Eggplant Parmesan - not breaded, skip the pasta, pile on the eggplant. Thank you very much!