Nonnah's

Strawberry Amaretto Cake

So, we celebrated "Yvonne's" birthday last night at dinner. We went to one of my (read our) favorite spots in the Vista  that I don't visit nearly enough. Nonnah's is located on Gervais Street in Columbia, SC. Most of the locals know it best for the amazing desserts and coffee. (In retrospect I should have taken a picture of the dessert case.)

I tend to stick with the same entree when I go: Chicken Skewers with Indonesian Peppercorn Sauce. It's sweet and spicy chicken and pineapples on skewers over wild rice and asparagus. Last night it was a little saltier than usual, but I still loved it and did not leave one crumb. Now, I will warn you. The dinner portions are light and the dessert portions are heavy. If you're a super hungry man, you'll either want to order more than one dinner item or only come for dessert. "Yvonne" had the ham and asparagus crepes covered in Parmesan cream sauce. She said she enjoyed that as well. (Sorry folks, we didn't take any pictures of these. I was very hungry. By them time a photo dawned on me my food was almost gone.)

tiramisu

I try to order a different dessert every time I go since there are so many to choose from. (The crust-less cheesecake is fabulous!) Yvonne ordered the Strawberry Amaretto Cake topped with white chocolate covered strawberries, which I have had before. It is very good. The slice is very thick. You should try it sometime. I had the tiramisu, which isn't on the menu but our very lovely waitress said they usually have it.
Of course we washed this down with with some giant white chocolate mochas. Mmm.

white chocolate mocha

So enjoy the few pictures for your drooling pleasure. I wholeheartedly appreciate the care they take in the presentation of their food.  Realize also, my pictures here aren't nearly as nice as the many works of great local artists they have hanging in their gallery. So if you go, be sure to check out the wall art. If you want to contact or visit the good folks at Nonnah's click here.

~Until Again~