I’ve never really been a big soup eater. I wasn’t growing up, and as an adult I’ve tended to pass over soups at restaurants in favor of more substantial choices. However, yesterday I made an exception when the Brass Door posted its specials to Facebook. They have a sandwich of the day and a slider of the day, as well as a Hot Pot, which is a soup or stew of the day. Yesterday’s Hot Pot consisted of smoked ham hocks, chicken, black-eyed peas and collard greens. “That sounds delicious,” I thought. Late in the afternoon, I took a break from the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival and wandered north to the Brass Door. Here’s a pic of yesterday’s Hot Pot.
It was even tastier than it sounded on Facebook! It was seasoned with just the right amount of pepper, and the ingredients complemented each other for a delicious experience. It was so good that I contemplated ordering a second bowl. This was easily the best bowl of soup I’ve ever had, and it has convinced me that I need to try more of their Hot Pots of the Day.
They usually have the same Hot Pot for 3-4 days before changing to a new special. This one was first seen on Friday, I believe, so it’s possible it may return today. You can find out by “Liking” the Brass Door on Facebook or following them at @TheBrassDoor1 on Twitter. They usually post their specials around opening time of 11 AM. If this Hot Pot returns, I highly recommend you stop in and give it a try.
One more post to come. Time for me to look through today’s lineup at the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival and make “Paul’s Picks.”