Highland Avenue Restaurant
883 Highland Avenue SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-267-9800
highlandavenuerestaurant.com
Highland Avenue Restaurant changed the culinary landscape of Hickory in 2013 when the farm-to-table restaurant opened. Highland Avenue has garnered regional and national praise for locally sourced foods; farmers and purveyors walk through the back door daily, arms laden with produce, cheese, and meats from their North Carolina farms. Located on the second floor of the beautifully renovated Holler Mill, Highland Avenue pays homage to the city’s rich manufacturing history while focusing on Appalachian cuisine. The restaurant offers stunning, seasonal fare and provides guests with a taste of true Southern hospitality.
$35 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
First course (choice of one)
Crispy Oysters - Chili Aioli, Pepper Jelly
Red Kale Salad - Popped Sorghum, Goat Cheese, Red Onion, Toasted Benne Seed, Tomato Vinaigrette
Farmer Greens Salad - Dried Cherry, Bleu Cheese, Peanut, Bacon, Muscadine Vinaigrette
Tempura Fried Pickled Veggies - Tempura Batter, H.Ave Ranch
Blackberry Bisque - Vanilla Creme Fraiche, Fried Sage
Second course (choice of one)
Apple Brandy Beef Sirloin - Spoon Bread, Spinach, Madeira Cream
Chicken Succotash - Joyce Farms Poulet Rouge, Sweet Corn, Fava Bean Medley, Smoked Tomato Jus
Curry Trout - NC Sunburst Trout, Carolina Rice Grits, Chow Chow, Curry Broth
Shrimp and Grits - Smoked Green Tomato, Tasso, Caramelized Onion, Madeira Jus
Farmer and Chef Vegetarian - Chef's selection of local produce
Third course (choice of one)
Banana Pudding - Bavarian Cream, Bananas Foster, Vanilla Wafer
Chocolate Torte - Diplomat Cream, Candied Tomato Skin
White Chocolate Mousse - Berry Compote, Mint, Pistachio