“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ~Nelson Mandela
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Excited about Eating by Ernie Hiers
This edition of Excited about Eating takes us to Letty’s, a southern-style restaurant in the heart of the Midwood region of Charlotte. This neighborhood eatery offers comfort food in a homey environment where everyone is welcomed.
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Dora here. True. Letty made her way around the dining room, chatting with patrons, several times during our visit. What Letty’s lacked in ambiance, they more than made up for in cleanliness, friendliness, and good service. Probably a local favorite. When I mentioned that it was a bit dark, hubby chimed in with romantic. That’s my guy. 🙂
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| Comfortable, homey interior |
As a starter, we ordered Pimiento Cheese Fritters, panko-battered and fried, and served with Letty’s tomato jam. The fritters were great, crispy on the outside but smooth and creamy on the inside. When dipped into the cool and sweet tomato jam, perfect!
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| Pimento Cheese Fritters |
Dora here. Tomatoes and pimento? How did Ernie ever convince me to order this? lol. Actually, the fritters were a great start. I had high hopes. 🙂
The server recommended Shrimp & Grits. Grilled shrimp served over sausage gravy and topped with grits, crumbled bacon and cheddar jack cheese. This dish was loaded with shrimp and cheese, and the combination blended so well together, I will definitely try this again.
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| Shrimp & Grits |
Dora here. Our server also recommended the Honey Pecan Chicken, which sounded right up my foodie alley. Maybe because I’m trying to eat healthier, the chicken was a bit too sweet for my taste, almost like candy, and most of the options for sides were carb-heavy. That said, check out the generous portions, and what a great value at only $10.
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| Honey Pecan Chicken, Broccoli Casserole, Creamed Corn – all for $10 |
Fellas, if you’re looking for a romantic spot to wow your sweetheart, this probably isn’t the place. But if you’re looking for down-home cooking at a great value, head to Letty’s.
What’s your favorite southern-style cooking restaurant?
We rate this restaurant 4 forks out of 5 for a family friendly restaurant serving great food.
No Phone? No Worries…
“No phone? No pressure. No worries. I’m not addicted to my phone. Really. Or am I?”
A broken phone and only three days before we were due to leave the country for a fourteen day cruise. Seriously? It’s not like I hadn’t dropped my smartphone hundreds of times before, but when it landed face down on the wood floor this time…
Lots of awesome articles in April’s edition of SIBYL Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman, written by women willing to expose their souls and share their personal journeys. Are you shackled to your phone or laptop? Come find encouragement in my story, No Phone? No Worries on page 18.
Weaving a Legacy of Grace 