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Weekend BrunchDinnerWeekday Lunch

Starters

Smoked Chicken Wings photo

Smoked Chicken Wings

$12.00
1lb. of our signature house smoked wings, served with celery and your choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese • Extra Dressing +$0.50

Fried Waffle Balls

$9.00
The same yummy waffle balls that come with our chicken and waffles, just served as a snack with honey butter & syrup.
Fried Green Tomatoes photo

Fried Green Tomatoes

$10.00
Crispy hand breaded green tomatoes, layered with homemade pimento cheese, finished with roasted garlic ranch, and a side of bacon jam.
Biscuits & Jam photo

Biscuits & Jam

$6.00
4 Buttermilk Biscuits served with homemade mixed berry jam & honey butter.

BLT Salad

$9.00
Romaine, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, yellow cheddar cheese tossed inhomemade roasted garlic ranch | Make it an entrée - Add Salmon 4oz Cake +$8.00, Grilled Shrimp +$6.00 or Fried Chicken +$5.00

More Brunchy, Less Lunchy Entrees

Flapjack “Charcuterie” Board

$13.00
Silver dollar pancakes served “charcuterie” style with bacon, sausage, homemade mixed berry jam, apple butter, syrup.

Pete’s “Fat Kid” Breakfast Sandwich

$15.00
Toasted brioche bun stuffed with pulled pork, bacon, breakfast sausage, fried egg, and cheese. drizzled with bourbon BBQ sauce, served with hash browns and fruit.

Build It Yourself

$15.00
Scrambled eggs with choice of (hashbrowns, grits, collards, or 2 biscuits) and choice of one meat (bacon or sausage).

Smothered and Covered

$14.00
2 buttermilk biscuits, sausage patties, country sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and hash browns.

Eggs Blackstone

$14.00
English muffin topped with choice of fresh sliced or fried green tomatoes, poached eggs, hollandaise, avocado mash, with fruit and hash browns.

Cajun Salmon Cake Bene*

$17.00
Homemade Cajun salmon cakes, English muffin, poached eggs, garlicky spinach, Cajun hollandaise, hash browns and fruit.

Chicken Fried Steak

$16.00
Deep fried steak over hash browns, smothered in country sausage gravy, served with scrambled eggs and fresh fruit.

Garden Omelet

$14.00
Spinach, tomatoes, peppers, and white cheddar, served with hash browns | Add: Avocado Mash, Bacon, or Sausage +$2.00 (each)

More Lunchy, Just as Brunchy Entrees

Smoked Wings Entrée

$16.00
1lb. of our signature smoked wings, served with celery, your choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese & a choice of Hash Browns, Grits, or Collards • Extra Dressing +$0.50

Iast B.L.A.T

$15.00
Thick-cut Texas toast, crispy bacon, lettuce, avocado mash, fresh tomatoes (sub Fried Green for +$2.00), served with fresh fruit & hashbrowns (add Fried Egg +$2.00).

Jalapeno Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich

$14.00
Jalapeno brined chicken breast fried crispy and topped with our homemade pickles, leaf lettuce, roasted garlic ranch, served with a side of hash browns, grits, or collards | Add: Sliced American cheese +$1.00, Bacon +$2.00, Fried Egg +$2.00

Shrimp and Grits

$16.00
Our favorite hangover cure; cheddar grits, shrimp, andouille sausage, cherry tomatoes, poblano pepper & red pepper mix.
Chicken and Waffles Skewers photo

Chicken and Waffles Skewers

$14.00
Nuggets of marinated fried chicken, fried waffle balls, collard greens, bourbon maple syrup.

Sides

Two Eggs, Any Style *

$6.00

Sausage Patties

$6.00

Smoked Bacon

$6.00

Hash Browns

$6.00

Collard Greens

$6.00

Cheddar Grits

$6.00

Toast (Brioche)

$4.00

Side Sausage Gravy

$1.00

Side Ranch

$0.50

Side Blue Cheese

$0.50

Side Honey Mustard

$0.50

Brunch Features

Monday - Friday

$6 Mimosas, $8 Bloody Marys

Saturday & Sunday

$14.99/Per person
Bottomless Mimosas | With the purchase of an entrée.

GF-Gluten free | **Denotes items Cooked with pork products (ask server for details) | *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Munchies

I.A.S.T Fried Cauliflower

$10.00
Served with homemade chipotle ranch and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Have them tossed in your favorite wings sauce +$1

Fried Green Tomatoes**

$10.00
Crispy hand breaded green tomatoes, layered with homemade pimentocheese, finished with roasted garlic ranch, chili jam, and bacon jam (can be made without pork)

Frickles (GF)

$9.00
Crispy Mt. Olive pickles, dusted with spices and served with our homemade roasted garlic ranch.

Pete’s Buffalo Chicken Dip

$12.00
With pita points and celery • Add Blue Cheese +$1.00.

Charred Jalapeno & Sweet Corn Hushpuppies

$9.00
Local sweet corn mixed with charred jalapenos and served with whipped honey butter.

Crispy Fried “Elote” Style Avocado Slices

$12.00
Battered & fried avocado slices over a bed of roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, and scallions, topped with homemade crema & cotija cheese,

Wade’s Pork Nachos**

$14.00
Back by popular demand (especially from Wade) layered fresh fried corntortillas with aged white cheddar, covered with our signature yellow queso, pickled jalapenos &onions, our slow smoked pulled pork, and served with sour cream (can be made without pork)

Southern Thing’s Famous Crab Dip

$16.00
Our low country crab dip, blue crab, pita points, parmesancheese, white cheddar. Add side of celery +$1

Wings

Signature sauces: Mild, Hot, Carolina BBQ, Honey Bourbon BBQ, Thai sweet chili, Hot-Yaki (Hot & Teriyaki mix) | Choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese. Make it an entrée by adding 2 sides for $20

Wings

$12.00
One pound of our Famous Smoked Wings lightly dressed with our Carolina BBQ sauce or Traditional (non-smoked) wings

Lettuce Look no Further

Add: Blackened or Grilled Chicken +$4.00 | Shrimp +$6.00 | Seared Salmon +$8.00

Caesar Salad

$8.00
Chopped romaine with garlicy croutons, homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese.

B.L.T. Salad**

$9.00
Chopped romaine, crispy bacon, yellow cheddar, cherry tomatoes, with ournotoriously delicious roasted garlic ranch (can be made without pork)

Meat the Main Course

Jalapeno-Brined Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich

$15.00
Jalapeno brined chicken breast, fried crispy and topped with homemade pickles, leaf lettuce, roasted garlic ranch, with fries.
Shrimp & Grits** photo

Shrimp & Grits**

$21.00
Shrimp, smoked andouille sausage, tomatoes, and chilis over cheesy stoneground grits in our signature sauce topped with white cheddar (can be made without pork)
Smoked Half Chicken photo

Smoked Half Chicken

$20.00
24 hr brined and smoked, served with our homemade BBQ sauce, herb roasted potatoes, garlicky green beans, bread and butter pickles.
Faux “Q” photo

Faux “Q”

$18.00
Our take on vegan BBQ; smoked soy curls tossed in our homemade BBQ sauce, vegan slaw and garlicy greens.
Crispy Catfish photo

Crispy Catfish

$22.00
Crispy cornmeal fried catfish served over a bed of red beans & rice, drizzled with a creole mustard aioli

Felix’s Chicken N’ Biscuits

$18.00
Think of chicken pot pie crossed with chicken & dumplings, our chicken pot pie, loaded with veggies, topped with buttermilk biscuit “Croutons”.

Pete-Loaf**

$23.00
Pete’s famous meatloaf reimagined, 1/2 beef & 1/2 bacon, glazed with our bourbon “Ketchup”, served with garlic mashed potatoes and crispy fried brussels.

Brined & Smoked Pork Chop**

$22.00
Bourbon-maple glazed, served with sweet potato mash and garlicy green beans.

Pan Seared Salmon *

$27.00
Herbed orzo, broiled asparagus, zucchini, and sundried tomatoes, finished with a white wine lemon sauce.
Blackened Chicken Baked Mac & Cheese photo

Blackened Chicken Baked Mac & Cheese

$18.00
4 cheese blend, blackened chicken, served in a cast iron skillet.

Country Hamburger Steak Plate

$18.00
House ground hamburger steak, topped with sherry-Onion gravy, mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans and topped with crispy onions

Slow Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ **

$19.00
Served with hushpuppies, BBQ slaw, Carolina Vinegar sauce, collards and hand-cut fries

Em’s Country Patty Melt**

$15.00
Smashed 1/3# burger, IAST burger sauce, crispy bacon, grilled onions, pimento & American cheeses on thick Texas toast and served with fries

Sides

$6.00 each or Pick 3 for $16.00

Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

$6.00/+
One - $6.00 | Three - $16.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts **

$6.00/+
One - $6.00 | Three - $16.00 | (Can be made without pork)

Collard Greens **

$6.00/+
One - $6.00 | Three - $16.00 |

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF)

$6.00/+
One - $6.00 | Three - $16.00

Stove Top Mac & Cheese

$6.00
+$2 to substitute a side item

Hand-Cut Fries (GF)

$6.00/+
One - $6.00 | Three - $16.00

Cheddar Grits (GF)

$6.00/+
One - $6.00 | Three - $16.00

Garlicky Green Beans (GF)

$6.00/+
One - $6.00 | Three - $16.00

Side House Salad (GF)

$6.00
Ranch, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, or Italian vinaigrette. +$2 to substitute a side item

Side Caesar Salad

$6.00
+$2 to substitute a side item

Dessert

Banana Pudding

$6.00
Topped with fresh whipped cream.

Mason Jar Key Lime Pie

$6.00
Topped with graham cracker crumbs and fresh whipped cream.

Momma Linda’s Toasted Almond Cake

$7.00
Drizzled with chocolate sauce

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

$7.00

*Cooked to order, consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness | 15% Gratuity is added to all checks – 20% for parties of 8 or more

Starters

Smoked Chicken Wings

$12.00
1lb. of our signature house smoked wings, served with celery and your choice of ranch or blue cheese (Extra Dressing $0.50)

Fried Waffle Balls

$9.00
Our yummy waffle balls served as a snack with honey butter & syrup, dusted with powdered sugar

Fried Green Tomatoes

$10.00
Crispy hand breaded green tomatoes, layered with homemade pimento cheese, finished with roasted garlic ranch, and a side of bacon jam

I.A.S.T Fried Cauliflower

$10.00
Golden fried cauliflower dusted with parmesan cheese and served with our chipotle ranch

Crispy Fried Okra

$10.00
Seasoned fried okra nuggets served with a side of creole aioli

Salads

ADD: Pan Seared Salmon* $10.00 | Grilled, Blackened, or Fried Chicken $5.00 | Grilled Shrimp $6.00

BLT Salad

$10.00
Romaine, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, yellow cheddar cheese tossed in homemade roasted garlic ranch

Caesar Salad

$9.00
Romaine, parmesan cheese, herb croutons, homemade Caesar dressing

Baby Spinach Salad

$11.00
Baby spinach topped with red onions, gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes and served with our honeycup mustard-herb vinaigrette

Lunch Entrees

Smothered and Covered*

$15.00
2 buttermilk biscuits, sausage patties, country sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style

Chicken Fried Steak*

$17.00
Deep fried steak over house cut fries, smothered in country sausage gravy, served with 2 eggs any style

Chicken and Waffles Skewers

$14.00
Nuggets of marinated fried chicken, fried waffle balls, collard greens, bourbon maple syrup

Stella’s Mac & Cheese Bowl

$14.00
A large bowl of our stove-top mac and cheese topped with our pulled pork BBQ and drizzled with bourbon BBQ sauce | Sub Grilled or Fried chicken +$2.50

Smoked Wings Entrée

$16.00
1lb. of our signature smoked wings, celery, choice of ranch or bleu cheese, and your choice of side | Extra dressing or Celery $0.50

IAST B.L.A.T

$15.00
Texas toast, bacon, lettuce, smashed avocado, fresh tomatoes (Sub Fried Green $2.00), served with your choice of side | Add Fried Egg +$2.00

Blackened Chicken Quesadilla

$15.00
Flour tortilla stuffed with 3 cheeses, peppers, onions and blackened chicken, served with smashed avocado, sour cream, and pickled jalapenos

Jalapeno Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich

$14.00
Jalapeno brined chicken, fried crispy and topped with our homemade pickles, leaf lettuce, roasted garlic ranch, and your choice of side | Add: Sliced American Cheese $1.00, Bacon $2.00, Fried Egg or Smashed Avocado $2.00

Shrimp and Grits

$16.00
Our favorite hangover cure! Cheddar grits, shrimp, andouille sausage, cherry tomatoes, poblano & red pepper mix

Pete’s “Fat Kid” Sandwich

$15.00
Toasted brioche bun stuffed with pulled pork, bacon, sausage, fried egg, American cheese & drizzled with bourbon BBQ sauce and your choice of side

Em’s Country Patty Melt*

$15.00
Smashed 1/3rd pound burger, IAST burger sauce, crispy bacon, grilled onions, American cheese, on Texas toast and your choice of side

NC Pulled Pork Sandwich

$14.00
House smoked Eastern NC style pulled pork BBQ & slaw on a locally made brioche bun and your choice of side

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

$15.00
Crispy fried chicken tossed in our hot buffalo sauce with chopped romaine, bacon, tomatoes, and our famous roasted garlic ranch, and your choice of side

Bourbon BBQ Smashburger*

$16.00
Smashed 1/3rd pound burger, homemade bourbon BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, fried onion strings, and white cheddar on a brioche bun and your choice of side

Fried Catfish Sandwich

$16.00
Crispy catfish, BBQ slaw, creole mustard aioli, lettuce & tomato on locally made brioche and your choice of side

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

$15.00
Blackened grilled chicken, smashed avocado, lettuce & tomato served on a hoagie roll and your choice of side | Add: Choice of Cheese $1.00, Bacon $2.00, Fried Egg $2.00

Southern Steak Sandwich

$15.00
Thinly sliced ribeye with peppers, onions & a pimento cheese smear on a hoagie roll finished with our 3-cheese blend and your choice of side

Sides a la Carte

Add +$2.00 for Mac & Cheese or Side Salad with Entrée

House Cut Fries

$6.00

Collard Greens

$6.00

Cheddar Grits

$6.00

BBQ Slaw (mayo based)

$6.00

Stovetop Mac & Cheese

$6.00

Crispy Fried Okra

$6.00

Fried Brussels with Bacon

$6.00

Side Caesar Salad

$6.00

Side BLT Salad

$6.00

Side Spinach Salad

$6.00

Sides of Sauce

$0.50
Ranch, blue cheese, honey mustard, creole aioli, BBQ sauce (each)

Puddins

Banana Pudding

$6.00

Toasted Almond Cake with Chocolate Sauce

$7.00

Mason Jar Key Lime Pie

$6.00

Locally Made Cheesecake of the Moment

$8.00
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