“Tonight’s special is sushi” says the smiling waitress.
“They’re hand-rolled by Chef Lee,” she continues.
It’s another busy weeknight and the dining room is filling
with hungry patrons, while others gather for happy hour at the well-stocked
bar. Sushi is just one of the unique delights to be found here at 306 North
Restaurant on a Thursday night. It’s a local favorite in historic, downtown
Valdosta GA.
“306” is the kind of restaurant where diners are seated at
tables covered with white linen tablecloths, each sporting a dollop of fresh flowers
in a tiny vase. Soft green walls are hung with original artwork created by
local artists. You can buy one and take it home.
Many of the recipes are Chef Lee’s unique spin on
traditional Southern classics.
“I find something I like, then make it with my own twist.”
And what he likes is sometimes humorous, like the may haw jelly and peanut
butter crème brulee dessert. Or deep-fried fish bones. Based on the playful
name, I couldn’t resist the temptation to try that one, and it was good. Really
good.
Grits are a staple throughout the South, but Chef puts his
own touch on this classic dish using home grown, all natural stone ground white
corn grits that are produced in nearby Lakeland, Georgia. Incorporating smoked
gouda adds a delicate complexity and richness that perfectly compliments any
main dish.
Bask in the ambiance in the contemporary dining room, or
wander out onto the covered patio to enjoy Happy Hour daily. On Friday nights,
the restaurant showcases the music of newly discovered local talent.
There are
wine tastings on the second Tuesday of each month, where guests can enjoy
samples from their robust wine collection along with hors d’oeuvres, for a
fixed price.
306 North Restaurant is at 306 North Patterson St. in
Valdosta, Georgia. The name is a playful use of its geographic location.
Telephone: 229-249-5333, and you can find them on FB
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