Parish

My newest pal, aspiring Lindyhopper T. Dooley, and I enjoyed a pre-Dad's garage meal at Parish. Thanks to the Concentric's website we got 50% off our bill:) It's a very cute space, but they try a little hard. The tv dinner concept is cute, and all the different plates and Southern appeal just don't quite feel honest and sincere. The gingham clad staff is cooler than that, and would undoubtedly never be caught  in their cutesy tops. The live music was great, but seemed to be uncomfortably stuck into the front seating area. We also were sat right next to a robust 12 top, so this made for an awkward few moments - when there were plenty of other tables around at 6:30....(pre show remember). 

The food:

heirloom tomatoes & watermelon

heirloom tomatoes, grilled watermelon, mint, capers, pickled watermelon rind,

farmer’s cheese, coffee-balsamic reduction

The tomatoes were really good and fresh and the farmer's cheese was the best part. But I would come back for it, or anything else we had unfortunately...

joe’s bacon and beets

orange, goat cheese, toasted pecans, spicy greens, burnt honey vinaigrette

I am a rebel. Eating oysters all over July, which has no R!

Finally:

organic mushroom cheesecake

pecan crust, arugula salad, smoked creme fraiche

Sadly, nothing was great. Nothing was bad, but nothing was great.

The best thing was probably our drinks - Pimm's cups.

I have heard brunch is their best, so I would try it again. But just not wowed.