Popped into farmerbrown last night for a bite and a cocktail. They serve up one of my favorite drinks right now, the Dark & Stormy. Dark rum, house-made ginger beer, lime, and a touch of nutmeg. It's awesome.
I've eaten there several times at the bar, but this time opted for a table. We weren't in the mood for a full meal, but shared a salad of sweet potatoes and greens in a bright vinaigrette and the cheese grits. Lately, I've been having a fascination with grits and/or polenta. Being freaked out by the amount of corn in everything we eat nonwithstanding, I think I'm on something of a grits kick.
Anyway, the grits were delicious and creamy, but they could have used a good pinch of salt. I suspect that had I eaten them in their true role as a side to something else on the menu (chicken and dumplings, maybe) the salt wouldn't have been an issue.
Every time I go to farmerbrown, I like it more and more. The food is simple and well-executed, and the vibe of the place makes for a fun time out. Chef Jay Foster has a deep commitment to local, sustainable food, which allows me to put fried chicken and po' boys in the "virtuous food" category... plus those firey peanuts at the bar are addictive, man.
