Sometimes I think I get more excited about the side dishes of a meal than the actual protein.  Here’s a list of some of my favorites:

Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Fourk in Hickory, NC

Roasted Sunchoke, Mixed Mushroom Saute, Fried Corn and Stone Ground Grits from Roosters in Charlotte, NC

Polenta from Aria Tuscan Grill

Macaroni and Cheese and Black-eyed Peas from Mert’s Heart and Soul in Charlotte

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese from the Oak Steakhouse in Charleston, SC

Fried Squash from Grits ‘N Greens in Lowell, NC

Summer squash & tomato risotto at The Pump House in Rock Hill, SC

Risotto with fava beans, peppadew peppers and Alfredo sauce from Highland Avenue in Hickory

Summer Squash with Eggplant, Green Goddess dressing and everything spice from The Goodyear House in Charlotte

Brussels Sprouts from Link and Pin in Huntersville

King Crab and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese from Steak 48 in Charlotte

Squash Casserole at Mariposa in Charlotte

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese from Capital Grille in Charlotte

Pommes Puree’ at La Belle Helene in Charlotte