Greenville Magazine - July 2008 - (Page 55)

Blackened grouper and fried oysters in mustard beurre blanc with broccoli and asparagus béarnaise don’t usually appeal to us, but the rosemary cream surrounding their tender center rib steak added a balance of fragrance and flavor. More exciting than the mashed potatoes that often accompany beef was the purée of roasted butternut squash and a generous portion of crisp haricot verts. Roast rack of lamb was equally appetizing with four perfectly cooked chops, their edges crisped with an herb-horseradish rub. Layers of gratin potatoes complemented the meat and accompanying mint jus; and bright al dente brocollini added crunch as well as vitamins. The fish of the day was a crispy whole fried flounder with chili sauce, popular with customers, according to the chef, but we couldn’t resist the menu standard of pan-seared grouper, a large square of this local favorite fish accompanied by an interesting addition of three lightly poached oysters and served with garlic mashed potatoes to swirl in a white wine sauce. Other menu options are angel hair pasta with shrimp, hot smoked salmon with asparagus and angel hair pasta and a roasted chicken breast with sweet corn and butternut squash. We were impressed by the fresh vegetables that accompanied many main dishes (and wish more restaurants would include a healthy green on the side). Latitude will accommodate special needs such as children’s portions and vegetarian and vegan options. After dinner, a chocolate dessert was our preference, and the “volcano” was a fun way to end the meal. This warm disc, shaped like a hockey puck, was cakelike until we plunged into it with a spoon and a creamy chocolate filling melted forth to blend with the scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. On pleasant evenings, patrons can enjoy outdoor seating. Every evening, diners will enjoy the attentive service, upscale casual setting and well-prepared, attractively presented variations on traditional foods. Lunches offer a range of hot dishes, including several fresh seafood options, along with sandwiches; Sunday brunch adds breakfast dishes. Several reserved parking spots are available beside the restaurant. Combining the artistry of fine, fresh food with regional artwork on the walls to celebrate the cultural atmosphere of the West End has been one of their goals, says owner Steve Moore, and our most recent visit, one of many over the past eight years, demonstrates that commitment.  Latitude 631 Main St Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-1101 www.latitude-westend.com Lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5:30-10 p.m. JULY 2008 | GreenviLLe MaGazine 55 http://www.latitude-westend.com

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Greenville Magazine - July 2008 Contents Editor's Letter My Greenville Alone At Last Watercooler Romance Greenwood Tourist in Your Own Town One-Tank Trips In The Lead Keeping Students In-State After Hours From the Pros A Look Back Walk this Way If These Walls Could Talk Viewpoints Attorneys The Bulletin Around Town Parting Words

Greenville Magazine - July 2008

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