An Easter Affair with southern art & bourbon Bar
"Food is love. Welcome to our table." - Chef Art Smith
Southern Art & Bourbon Bar features Modern Southern Cuisine by celebrity chef and cookbook author, Art Smith. Smith is the author of four award-winning cookbooks: Back to the Table; Kitchen Life: Real Food for Real Families; and Back to the Family. His latest cookbook, Art Smith's Healthy Comfort, is focused on healthy cooking and healthy living.
"The menu at Southern Art is a blend of chef Art Smith’s Southern cooking heritage and a strong commitment to serving traditional classics prepared with his light, modern approach. Embracing farm-to-table and regional cooking, Smith encourages diners to celebrate comfort and health. The menu also is reflective of Smith’s own family traditions with roots deep in the South."
I have had the privilege of many wonderful experiences at Southern Art & Bourbon Bar. The first was a grand celebration upon being named one of America's 75 Best Bourbon Bars.
"Several of the most enduring cocktails ever created were inspired in bars nestled in some of America’s most beautiful and historic hotels. The base of these cocktails is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive traditions, whiskey."
"Southern Art was a perfect choice for Easter Brunch. From the entertainment, to the buffet, it was yet another superb experience." ~ The Front Porch Gourmet
Every visit to Southern Art & Bourbon Bar begins with the remarkable ham bar. There are no words to adequately describe the pate'.
The mixologists at Southern Art are impeccable and their hand-crafted, signature cocktails are a must.
We thoroughly enjoyed the array of salads and such a vast array of toppings.
Pastries and fresh baked breads were fresh from the oven and the aroma was heavenly.
The gorgeous display of seafood included fresh oysters...
...a terrific ceviche'...
...the most flavorful smoked salmon...
...shrimp cocktail and so much more.
The omelet station had anything you could ever want in an omelet.
The kids had an amazing Easter with all of their favorites. They were thrilled to see sliders, grilled cheese and chicken strips!
That was only the beginning.
Southern Art had so many more delicacies to offer and surprises in store.
There were carving stations with Rosemary Leg of Lamb and ham with gravy and spices sauces.
Brunch at Southern Art wouldn't have been complete without their famous Shrimp & Grits....
...and Springer Mountain Fried Chicken. Wow, that crunch.
There was an utterly decadent mac n cheese...
...and a risotto that was truly better than mine.
"I don't know whether to cry or to love it even more." ~ Chef M
Still... that wasn't all.
They had...DESSERT!
Chick and bunny cake pops were a huge hit with...ME!
There were candies, cookies, mini pies...
...and cupcakes and muffins galore!
Homemade Caramels and Nougats appeared in beautiful glasses.
This spectacular berry cobbler was right in the middle!
Just in case you missed them earlier, did you SEE these?
Such light and airy cream puffs...sigh.
...and one last look. Sigh x2.
For the grand finale, we had a special visitor.
The Easter Bunny!
I love Easter.
...and I adore Southern Art & Bourbon Bar.
Thank you so much for a delicious Easter!
Cheers
...from The Front Porch.
