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Excited about Eating by Ernie Hiers

/ Dora Hiers / 8 Comments

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.

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. 🙂

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!
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.

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.

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.

Letty's Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

No Phone? No Worries…

/ Dora Hiers / 2 Comments

“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.

April 2016 Sibyl Magazine

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Excited about Eating by Ernie Hiers

/ Dora Hiers

This edition of Excited about Eating takes us to Millstone Bake House & Provisions in downtown Davidson, NC. This bakery/restaurant uses organic, natural and local ingredients in all of their food. 

 

When you first walk in, it appears to be primarily a bakery. But, they also offer a variety of salads, sandwiches, and specials to satisfy your lunchtime appetite.

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Dora here. This place would be a perfect choice for a lazy Saturday morning, especially during the warmer weather when you could sit outside. Do NOT plan to go here if you’re in a hurry. It was jammed, and service, while helpful, was a tad slow.

For lunch, I chose the Grilled Ham & Cheese, chili and fries. The sandwich was loaded with real cooked ham, not typical deli ham, and grilled to perfection. The half sandwich was larger than most full sandwiches, and I liked the little kick from the spicy mustard. The chili was full of favor, light on meat but loaded with multi-types of beans. The shoestring fries are my favorite, and I had to fight my wife off from eating all of them. 
Grilled Ham & Cheese, chili, and fries
What? I did not steal any of those pencil-thin fries!! You lucked out on the soup, too, because I prefer only pinto beans in my chili. And it’s a good thing I ordered iced tea and not a latte. I would’ve laughed if they set that coffee cup in front of me! What do you think? How’s this for perspective?
Good thing I ordered the iced tea! I would’ve laughed at the size of this coffee cup.

The Ham and Asparagus Quiche was a good choice. Although I’m not a huge fan of asparagus, it wasn’t overpowering. Everything came together in a light and fresh combination. 

Meat Quiche: Ham & Asparagus
What’s your favorite breakfast food? Do you enjoy quiche?
 

We rate this restaurant 4 forks out of 5 for a family friendly restaurant serving great food. 
Millstone Bakehouse and Provisions Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato