Fried Green Tomatoes @ Hattie’s
Hattie’s is a beautiful, uncomplicated bistro in the Bishop Arts District whose fare is best described as “white-tablecloth Southern food.” The menu consists of rustic, traditional favorites from the South that have been infused with a charming sense of refinement and polish. I was really excited about trying this place.
To start, fried green tomatoes seemed to be the only real choice—not from lack of options, because there were other very tempting choices on the menu like proscuitto-wrapped black figs with bleu cheese and walnuts. (YUMM!) However, my heart was set on fried green tomatoes because for me, few foods could symbolize Southern cooking any better.
In a word, they were delightful. The tomatoes themselves were incredibly flavorful and ripe. Dipped in a cornmeal batter, they were perfectly coated and crispy. It wasn’t a greasy mush that hid the natural goodness of the tomato, it was a golden-brown crunchiness that celebrated it. The buttermilk ranch dressing drizzled on top was light, not thick as a usual dressing, but almost like a white sauce that complimented the tomatoes so well. A true Southern classic with an upscale touch—such a good fit for Dallas.
Price: $7.50
418 Bishop Avenue | Dallas, Texas 75208
214.942.7400
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Hattie’s really has a way of making the most simple dishes into something really special. Those tomatoes look fantastic and quite elegant, too!
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Your photos of the fried green tomatoes are making me so hungry! I need to make a trip to Dallas.