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Las Vegas: Lining up for Eggslut

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I usually say that I’m too old to bother standing in line, whether it’s for restaurants or for clubbing, but in Vegas, I’ll make an exception, and that exception is for Eggslut at The Cosmopolitan. Eggslut started as a small shop at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles, but their super tasty, Insta-worthy egg dishes, quickly became hugely popular, and today, Eggslut can be found at a number of locations in the US and abroad.

I first visited Eggslut many years ago in Los Angeles, and I fell in love with the Slut, which is one of Eggslut’s most famous dishes. The Slut is a coddled egg on top of a base of potato purée, served in a mason jar, and sprinkled with chives and gray salt. You get three slices of baguette on the side, which you use to scoop up the egg-potato purée mixture, and no, it’s not enough, and yes, you’d wish they would serve the Slut with more bread.

The Slut is a really simple dish, but it tastes fantastic and it is just what I’m craving in the morning after a night out. If you ask me, it’s the perfect hangover food, and judging from the line of people lining up outside the Vegas branch around breakfast/brunch time, I’m not the only one to think so. The line can be really long, especially on weekends, and it can take an hour or more to get to the counter and place your order. Though it’s worth trying, at least once, when you’re in Vegas. There’s almost something ritualistic about standing in the Eggslut line with a bunch of other zombies, who were also up late last night, and who also didn’t care too much about showering or brushing their teeth, before stumbling down to Eggslut for a much needed egg fix.

What should you order? Eggslut is mainly known for the Slut, but the sandwiches are also popular. If you order the Slut, be aware that it’s not a particularly large portion. If you’re hungry, I would recommend to either order two Sluts or maybe add a sandwich on the side.

Eggslut, Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 2, Las Vegas

March 15, 2023 0 comments

Greenville: Soby’s – Southern food with a modern twist

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Greenville Restaurants - Soby's - Southern food with a modern twist

Soby’s is a cozy restaurant located right on Main Street in Greenville. The menu primarily features traditional Southern cuisine with a modern twist, and the restaurant mainly uses local ingredients, letting what’s in season dictate what’s on the menu.

What first caught my attention was the charming patio, adorned with string lights hanging between the large trees surrounding the space. I hadn’t made a reservation, and the patio was, not surprisingly, fully booked, so I got seated at a nice table indoors. The restaurant was bustling, and the atmosphere was lively, with the other guests at the tables mainly consisting of larger groups. I prefer that kind of bustling places when I’m having dinner by myself, which can otherwise be rather awkward, especially at almost empty restaurants.

After visiting South Carolina and Georgia several times, I’ve really developed a taste for Southern food, and I get particularly happy, when I see Fried Green Tomatoes on the menu, which was the first thing I spotted at Soby’s. If there are fried green tomatoes on the menu, then you know, what I’ll be having for a starter.

Greenville is known for its many microbreweries, so of course I had a beer with my meal. On the staff’s recommendation, I ordered a Belgian Blonde beer called Feral Garden Gnome from the local Liability brewery. The refreshing, slightly fruity flavor was a perfect match for the food I had.

Soby’s is known for Shrimp & Grits, so that’s what I ordered as my main course. I’ve tasted both excellent and rather underwhelming versions of this Southern classic, but the version Soby served that night was one of the best I’ve ever had. I sometimes find Shrimp & Grits to be rather bland and boring, but the Shrimp & Grits at Soby’s had this delicious red sauce with tomatoes, Tasso Ham, and Andouille sausage, which added a bit of smokiness to the flavor and perfectly complemented the big bouncy shrimps and the grit.

I really, really wanted to try one of the desserts, but I was so full I couldn’t squeeze down a single bite more, so dessert will have to wait until next time I’m back. Tarcy’s Pinecone and Amaretto Cheesecake, I’m coming for you!

Soby’s, 207 S Main St, Greenville, SC

March 15, 2023 0 comments

New Jersey: Date night at Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen in Morristown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Morristown - Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen

Morristown is a small town about a 30-minute drive from South Orange, where Tina lives. The town has several good dining spots, and for Tina and J’s weekly date night, which I was invited to crash, we went to Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen, which is a nice restaurant located in a beautiful historic building in the heart of Morristown.

Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen is divided into four different areas: The Oyster Bar, The Dining Room, The Vail Bar, and The Rathskeller. Each area has its own unique atmosphere, so there is something for every taste and occasion. We had booked a table in The Vail Bar, which is an interesting combination of upscale dining in casual bar settings. The Vail Bar has TV screens showing sports, and when we were there, old-school rap music was playing at full volume (although they turned it down a bit, when we asked). The food was definitely not your average bar food, and on the menu were oysters and a range of nicely executed, pretty looking food, that raised the bar for any future bar food for me.

We started with cocktails and then ordered a variety of plates to share. Tina and J had been at Jockey Hollow many times before (the staff even remembered which cocktails they usually have), so they already knew what to order, and that you’d definitely need two servings of the Thai-style squid, which is absolutely amazing. We also ordered a steak dish, a roast duck dish, a pasta dish with crab and a fish dish, and it was all delicious. When we got to dessert, we were already full, but no date night is complete without dessert, so we shared a dessert that I can’t remember the name of, but it was the size of a main course, had lots of chocolate, and tasted very good.

When we were there, it was a bit chilly, so if you’re dining at the Vail Bar during the winter months, it’s probably a good idea to bring a jumper or a blazer.

Tina recommends that you order one of the pasta dishes, some oysters, and the octopus. I checked the menu today (March 2023), and unfortunately, the Thai-style octopus is no longer on the menu. However, after trying the Thai style octopus, I wouldn’t hesitate ordering any octopus dish on the menu, because there’s no doubt they know how to cook it to perfection at Jockey Hollow.

Jockey Hollow, 110 South St, Morristown, NJ