Tuesday
Jun082010
Local Eats: The Filling Station - Greensboro, NC
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 6:00PM
Fried Pickles - with Chipotle Ranch
I'm new to the fried pickle scene, but I like to think I know a little something about frying things. Who was it that thought to bread pickles and deep fry them. I swear they were a foreign idea not to long ago and now it seems like every trend setting restaurant has to have them. It doesn't bother me of course because I happen to love them. If you've never tried them, think of a salty moist pickled cucumber that is slightly warm and has a nice crunchy outside. How could that be bad?
Fried Green Tomatoes - with Pimento Cheese and Chive Ranch
I feel like I'm sending the wrong message with all this fried food. And what is that pimeniento cheese AND ranch served with these fried green tomatoes! Alright kids, do not eat like me. It's a terrible habit to get in to. Ok, now on to the food. Pete bought these anyways. But tell me this isn't a brilliant idea!
Englewood - Crab Cake Sandwich w/ Jalapeno Tarter Sauce, Bermuda Onions, Lettuce and Tomato
When crabs are in season in NC it's always a good idea to get crab cakes. You've never had such sweet blue crab meat in your life. It's delicious. The crab was really the star but the fillings made it a little too salty for my liking. Still a great sandwich.
The Berkshire - Angus Meatloaf, Provolone, Sautéed Mushrooms, Fried Onions
My cousin Brian went with this interesting wrap. Usually "wraps" are synonymous to "healthy", not this wrap. It tastes much like Italian sausage that was put in a wrap so you could get more of the sausage per bite. Soft meat and yummy fillings though, make for a tasty meal.
Cheers,
--Joe Kwon
For more information on The Filling Station check out their website.
I'm new to the fried pickle scene, but I like to think I know a little something about frying things. Who was it that thought to bread pickles and deep fry them. I swear they were a foreign idea not to long ago and now it seems like every trend setting restaurant has to have them. It doesn't bother me of course because I happen to love them. If you've never tried them, think of a salty moist pickled cucumber that is slightly warm and has a nice crunchy outside. How could that be bad?
Fried Green Tomatoes - with Pimento Cheese and Chive Ranch
I feel like I'm sending the wrong message with all this fried food. And what is that pimeniento cheese AND ranch served with these fried green tomatoes! Alright kids, do not eat like me. It's a terrible habit to get in to. Ok, now on to the food. Pete bought these anyways. But tell me this isn't a brilliant idea!
Englewood - Crab Cake Sandwich w/ Jalapeno Tarter Sauce, Bermuda Onions, Lettuce and Tomato
When crabs are in season in NC it's always a good idea to get crab cakes. You've never had such sweet blue crab meat in your life. It's delicious. The crab was really the star but the fillings made it a little too salty for my liking. Still a great sandwich.
The Berkshire - Angus Meatloaf, Provolone, Sautéed Mushrooms, Fried Onions
My cousin Brian went with this interesting wrap. Usually "wraps" are synonymous to "healthy", not this wrap. It tastes much like Italian sausage that was put in a wrap so you could get more of the sausage per bite. Soft meat and yummy fillings though, make for a tasty meal.
Cheers,
--Joe Kwon
For more information on The Filling Station check out their website.
tagged crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, greensboro, local, sausage, summer in Greensboro, NC
crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, greensboro, local, sausage, summer in Greensboro, NC
Reader Comments (7)
Wow, being from WI and thinking we fried everything, i love fried pickles that we have in the South, and didnt ever think about it when I lived in WI. Also a pimento and cheese fan now. I just drooled a little bit
Agreed on the fried pickles...they're unexpectedly fantastic. I had heard good things about The Filling Station already. I definitely have to check it out.
Can I also make a suggestion here for your next Greensboro trip? Sticks and Stones is a brick oven pizza place at the corner of Walker and Elam by the Blind Tiger (though that landmark will be closing soon). Interesting tidbit about Sticks and Stones is that the menu is Ryan Adams themed; apparently the owner is a big fan. Beers on tap and delicious pizzas with better than average toppings. For dessert you can finish with Homeland Creamery ice cream. Definitely not your typical pizza and beer stop.
Those fried pickles look incredible. I'm a huge fan.
Also, I hope this isn't majorly creepy of me, but I just saw you guys for the 7th time at Bonnaroo. I just wanted to tell you that even though I've seen you so many times, your shows never get old and you are hands down the best band to see live. Every time I see you it reaffirms why you guys are my favorite band. Thanks for a great time!
My mom lives in Geensboro and I would love to try out this place. Is it kid friendly as I have 2 small Avett fans?
Kid friendly yes.
I love some Filling Station. You should also check out Fincastle's downtown for some good New Orleans food and the best fried pickles that I have ever had.
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I just recently tried the fried pickle chips after seeing them on here...just wanted to say they're excellent!!