Never Satisfied With Status Quo, the Beloved Brand Unveils the Latest in Its Menu’s Evolution and Keeps a Few of Its Prior ‘Limited Time Offerings’ Into Full-Time Duty
Hickory Tavern is at it again, much to the delight of its valued guests in the Carolinas, starting today for a limited time.
The nationally and regionally revered brand just won’t quit with fresh culinary creations and its CEO Mark Eason feels the brand’s spring offerings will put plate to palate as only Hickory Tavern can.
Says Eason, proudly, “Hickory Tavern is continuing its commitment to enhance its menu with fresh homemade offerings with bold flavors and seasonal inspirations,” before handing over the mic to its top Regional Chef Steven Augustine for the fine, flavor-filled small print:
Smiling, Augustine chimed, “Our spring lineup features just about anything your taste buds can fathom.”
Let’s go:
Double Play: a delightful appetizer featuring house-made guacamole and pimento cheese dips paired with tortilla chips and pita wedges and salsa, $9.25.
Blackened Salmon Salad: blackened salmon infused with citrus flavors, served atop fresh, crisp greens, garnished with blueberries, strawberries, roasted corn, toasted couscous, sweet peppers and feta cheese, avocado, almonds & lemon vinaigrette dressing, $20.49.
Jalapeño Popper Burger: two (4) oz. smashed burgers with roasted jalapeños, jalapeño cream cheese, shredded lettuce, & house-made signature sauce, served along a classic side of choice, $14.29.
Berry Bliss: vanilla ice cream crowned Conclude your meal with our Berry Bliss dessert: vanilla ice cream accompanied by a strawberry and blueberry compote, all crowned with a toasted croissant.”
Concludes newly-appointed Hickory Tavern Marketing Coordinator Kylie Stedem, “At The Hickory Tavern, we are committed to delighting our guests with an ever-evolving culinary experience. Our chefs have been hard at work crafting a selection of new menu items that embody the freshness and vibrancy of spring. These limited-time features are the result of listening to our guests’ feedback and ensuring that we keep them excited and surprised with every visit.”
Finally, Hickory Tavern, is a adding a new style of wings (SMOKEY) to its stellar wing line-up and fried pickles, fried dill pickle chips with ranch dipping sauce.
Oh wait, there’s more: After gaining widespread accolades and over-the-top positive feedback, Hickory Tavern is putting some select items from its former limited time offering to its main menu; napkin up:
Pulled Pork Sandwich: house-made BBQ pulled pork on a brioche bun, served with a side of coleslaw, served with one standard side, 11.49.
Char Grilled Ribs: fire braised baby back ribs smothered in BBQ sauce, char-grilled with scallions, served with coleslaw & one standard side, 19.99.
Street Corn Side: fire roasted corn, chili garlic aioli, parmesan cheese, tajín, fresh cilantro, fresh lime, $3.99.
All of this comes on top of a successful menu relaunch under Eason which has sparked sales, team member morale and guest satisfaction, so much so that it caught the attention of the country’s top trade source and its coveted reporter Ron Ruggless:
https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/carolinas-based-hickory-tavern-updates-menu-eyes-growth
In addition, national award-winning Charlotte Observer journalist Catherine Muccigrosso, who, along with Heidi Finley, are inarguably the region’s go-tos for restaurant news, did a deep dive into the positive changes at Hickory Tavern with Eason’s first interview since stepping out of retirement and into a sweet gig:
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article279484774.html
Hickory Tavern eagerly invites its cherished friends and neighbors, both familiar faces and new acquaintances, to embark on this culinary adventure with the celebrated brand.
Hickory Tavern, famous for being named one of the Best Sports Bar in North America by ESPN (who would know, right?), remains the ideal neighborhood gathering place. It is the go-to spot for everyone (a come as you appeal to all) for great food AND A NEW MENU, cold drinks and real community. What started as a small neighborhood spot has grown to become a beloved meeting place for neighborhoods across the Carolinas and beyond. Hickory Tavern, also recognized by The Bleacher Report as the best local bar in the NFL city of its current headquarters of Charlotte, though proud of its heritage which started in Hickory, North Carolina years ago. For more information, please visit TheHickoryTavern.com.
Hickory Tavern proudly supports The Independence Fund, where $1 from every Freedom Burger goes to Veterans associated with The Independence Fund. To learn more about The Independence Fund, visit IndependenceFund.org.
