I said on Facebook that I wouldn’t be blogging until Thursday or later, but I came across something so yummy I changed my plan.
Several years ago my neighbors slipped several STIX gift cards under my door as a Christmas present. I used most of them not long afterward, but the final one made its way to the back of my wallet and I forgot about it.
Until this week, when I was cleaning out my wallet! I found the card and remembered it had about $30 on it.
I ordered an item I’ve never had before, the Bluff City Nachos: “Crispy wonton chips topped with baked spicy crab, diced avocado, diced jalapenos, and sweet soy. Spicy.” I didn’t think the portion would be very big, and I didn’t expect a lot of crab. So I ordered a side of edamame too, to make sure I’d feel full when I left.
The portion was big and there was a LOT of crab!
I didn’t need the edamame! Then again, who can argue with edamame?
The nachos were delicious and made me feel like I was on the beach patio of a restaurant in Destin. The sauce nicely accented the taste of the crab, and the chewiness of the crab was a nice counterpoint to the crunchiness of the chips, which held out well until the last few bites. I enjoyed this dish from start to finish.
One thing I will note – the nachos are sticky and messy! Get extra napkins. If you finish this dish without a bite of crab landing on the floor, you have attained mastery.
If you only get the sushi when you come to STIX, this is a good choice to venture out to the rest of the menu. Strongly recommended.
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