An avid fan of Brian Malarkey and my desire to experience fresh new restaurants led me to this mysterious buzzed about spot for dinner a few months ago. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. The cheddar puffers to start, the famous shrimp & grits for round two, a delicious filet for the entree and the King Sundae complete with caramel and bacon to slide into home. This meal, combined with the company of girlfriends and Italian wine made for one of the best dinners I have ever had. Ever. Led by many return visits and more "best dinners ever". The staff is always great, the bar is glorious, and the crowd is full of successful young professionals eager to loosen their ties and let down their hair. These components are what has kept Searsucker on top of their game and always busting at the seams with newcomers, return visitors and religious followers.
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be invited to the first round of Searsucker's soft lunch opening. All meals seemed boring and anticlimactic in comparison to what was to come. And I soon found out why. The renowned modern farm table decor, order upon entrance, and table number techniques gave it a casual vibe perfect for a quick lunch, with all the benefits of an upscale eatery. The attention is in the details... simple serving dishes, familiar flavor combos with a bold twist, and an ambiance that is as much like a cozy home as it is a chic restaurant.
The menu was daring and delicious. I ordered the steak and egg sandwich since I love breakfast at any time of day, and my friend Brian ordered the Crabcake Club, otherwise referenced as the C3. Both were rich with flavor, beautiful in presentation and surprisingly prompt to the table to be devoured. On top of the insanely flavorful sandwiches, the desserts they carried out were even simpler visually but vibrant in taste. The chocolate dessert, which Malarkey's dubs "the most insane Twix bar you have ever eaten" is beyond rich. The delicate lemon bar is a zesty breath of fresh citrus air. And the carrot cake ice cream sandwich (pictured below) was definitely the crowd favorite. The experience was a whirlwind of different flavors and scents in a hip homestyle setting and truly was the most memorable lunch I have had downtown.
"The idea is to get those with 30 minute lunches in and out in time to enjoy a gourmet lunch and make it back to work on time," stated General Manager Chris Puffer. And with a perfect mix of fabulous food, modern country decor and the excitement of a wide open kitchen, this is just the place to be transported to on your downtime from the office, or anywhere else for that matter.
Brittany & Brian gearing up for the meal
The Steak & Egg Sandwich
The Flank Team @ Searsucker
The AMAZING Carrot Cake Ice Cream Sandwich
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