After last weekend’s false start, Spring is finally here this weekend, and with it comes shad roe, the truest sign there can be that there will soon be tulips in planters all across town. Shad roe is a venerated old tradition in coastal Virginia and the Chesapeake area, pairs perfectly with bacon and grits, and has a wonderful rich taste, meaty and not at all fishy. Our Southern Table Menu this weekend:
Savory Benne Wafers
Charleston Shrimp Paste
Pickled Pappadaw Peppers
Asparagus, Glazed Baby Carrot, Frisee Salad with Lemon and Pepper
Chicken Cracklin’ Cornbread
Five Pepper Jelly
Pan-Fried Shad Roe with Crisp Bacon, Hominy Cheese Grits, Grilled Chicory, and Scallions or Cajun-Spiced Niman Ranch Ribs with Sugarcane Glaze and Sausage Jambalaya
Lemon Meringue Pie
Snickerdoodles
29 per person prix fixe