TALK Greenville: Enjoy these Mediterranean inspired cocktails at Parsley & Mint
Our adventure this month took us to a Mediterranean oasis, a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Main Street at the entrance to Falls Park and Liberty Bridge with its city strollers and downtown wanderers passing by in an ever-present stream. Just across the street and half a block up Falls Park Drive, Parsley & Mint Mediterranean Eatery awaits. It’s a bright, happy, full-service spot with flavorful, fresh, healthy, locallysourced offerings - and a surprisinglyimpressive adult beverage selection... a virtual magnet for these gals!
Full-service with a smile…
Parsley & Mint has returned to the downtown dining scene as a winning addition to full-service lunch, brunch and dinner options. While some might know and remember this particular location as a casual, lineservice, “to-go” lunch spot, the recently re-opened Parsley & Mint is now much, much more! As noted, this particular location is full table service – in contrast to the outlet near Furman, which is still “fast-casual.” The downtown menu covers everything from small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, and “bowls” at lunch to options like lamb kofta, airline chicken, and scallops on the dinner menu. Based on our sampling… we will be recruiting followers!
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And while the food is “all that,” Rion, the resident cocktail-master, enticed us with a few of his impressive creations.
Maeday…
This beautiful beverage pays homage to the cocktail curator’s daughter… pretty in pink with a slightly mischievous side! This fruity, smooth beauty in a coupe delivers a hint of mischief with Tito’s vodka, a spike of energy from lemon juice, and a smidge of sweetness from house-made raspberry-thyme syrup. Try the Maeday on a Monday – it’s the perfect foil to the #mondaymood
Amethyst…
True to its name, this lavender-colored concoction is easy on the eye. Gin, St Germaine, bitters and lime juice are topped with ginger beer to make a true delight of a drink. Even a reluctant gin-drinker will appreciate this cocktail as it is more herbaceous than medicinal, thanks to the creativity of the resident cocktail connoisseur. This drink is really more precious than the stone, so give it a chance, you’ll be hooked! #purplepotion
Dead Man’s Handle…
“Intoxicating”, “complex” and “umami” are the words that come to mind on this twist on an old classic. A potion anchored with tequila is supported by orgeat syrup for a touch of elegance and Aperol for a touch of bitterness, then a bit of intrigue is delivered by a layering of harissa spice -- the perfect finishing touch in our opinion. A cocktail for the ages, we think this one will stand the test of time! #backtothefuture
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Bottomless brunch…
Get your mind out of the gutter... of course, you have to wear pants! Brunch is bottomless in a much less scandalous way on Saturday and Sunday at Parsley & Mint with menu items and mimosas (several flavors) served non-stop (with a two-hour limit). Work your way through the menu and see how far you can get... they tell us many have tried, but few have made it to completion!
Something special…
Open for lunch Monday – Friday and dinner Wednesday – Saturday, with brunch on Saturday and brunch on Sunday, there is plenty of time to fit in a visit to this hot-spot. But take a hint from the pros...Wednesday is a great night to give Parsley & Mint a shot, and it happens to be half-price wine night! Rion has paid close attention to the wine list, ensuring some crowd-pleasing options and a great selection of half bottles for the lightweights.
Try to snag an outdoor table on a balmy evening, or enjoy the indoor dining options (tables, bar, window seats…) soon. You won’t be sorry! You can call or visit RESY.com to book your experience now!
Parsley & Mint Mediterranean Eatery
600 S Main Street, Unit 101, Greenville, SC
(864) 412-8199 parsleyandmint.com
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