This Weeknight Summer Cassoulet takes inspiration from a date night at Passerelle Bistro in Greenville, SC. By swapping duck confit for pulled pork or rotisserie chicken and adding peak-season vegetables, it’s a lighter, fresher spin on the French classic, easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough to impress.
Tag: Restaurant
Slow Cooker Adobo Pernil, Green Banana Mofongo with Chipotle Adobo and Coconut Broth
A Caribbean-inspired twist: slow-cooked lime-garlic pork pernil replaces shrimp in this mofongo bowl, layered with coconut broth and fresh herbs. Comforting, bold, and deeply satisfying.
Review: The Appalachia Restaurant at the Lodge on Lake Lure
The Appalachia Restaurant at the Lodge on Lake Lure offers upscale dining with a relaxed, lakefront vibe. Featuring seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients, creative cocktails, attentive service, and stunning mountain-and-lake views, it’s a must-visit for both locals and visitors.
Air Fried Artic Char with an Easy Citrus Hollandaise
Years ago on Isle of Palms, SC, we had an special at The Boathouse at Breach Inlet: Arctic Char with veggies + citrus hollandaise. That memory popped up recently, so I had to try a copycat.
My version: Air-Fried Arctic Char 🐟 with sautéed local Swiss chard, roasted carrots, smashed potatoes, and citrus hollandaise. Ingredients came from a couple of favs—Broadwater Shrimp Co. + Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery.
Review: Fork & Plough in Greenville, SC
Fork & Plough is a farm-to-table restaurant in Greenville, South Carolina, that opened in 2018. It features diverse menus, excellent cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. Consistent quality and friendly service make it a fav. Highly recommended.
Seared Halibut, Spiced Butternut Purée, Harissa Roasted Baby Carrots with Lemon Crème Fraîche (Copycat from The Lazy Goat)
The Lazy Goat posted this and I tried to copycat it. Butternut Squash Purée, Lemon Crème Fraîche, Roasted Harissa Baby Carrots and Seared Halibut.
Review: Urban Wren in Greenville, SC
Urban Wren in downtown Greenville, SC, offers a unique blend of local, southern, and Asian-inspired cuisine. With a recent chef change promising menu updates while preserving staples like Khicken and Fin and Belly, the restaurant boasts a talented bar staff and an impressive wine and beer selection. The Basque Burnt Cheesecake and Sous Vide Red Pork are must-tries, and patrons can also enjoy special cocktails. If you’re in the Upstate of South Carolina, Urban Wren comes highly recommended.
Review: Topsoil Restaurant in Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Topsoil Restaurant, located in Travelers Rest, SC, is a celebrated farm-to-table dining gem led by Chef Adam Cooke, a James Beard semifinalist. The restaurant sources locally, boasting two James Beard finalists and a nominated pastry chef. With dynamic wine, beer, and cocktail offerings, it’s a must-visit in the Greenville area.
Review: Mr. Crisp in Greenville, South Carolina
Mr. Crisp in Greenville, SC, is a favorite seafood restaurant offering a changing menu with must-try dishes like Fish and Chips, Hush Puppies, and seasonal fresh oysters. The bartender’s unique cocktails are also highly recommended. With a focus on local, sustainable ingredients, it’s a must-visit spot for seafood lovers in the area.
Burrito California
This isn’t a California burrito, the one that has French fries in it. This was inspired by a local Mexican restaurant called El Primo. Their Burrito California has steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, beans, rice and an amazing white cheese sauce. The restaurant uses really fresh ingredients. It’s just a little strip mall Mexican restaurant but…
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