Having lunch with friends really is one of my favorite pastimes. There's just something special about having a break during the day to enjoy good food with people that you probably don't get to see as much as you'd like, unless you just happen to work at the same place as your friends, but I doubt that's the case for most of us. (How's that for a run-on sentence!)
Recently, my friend Sarah asked me out to lunch. She suggested meeting at Lillian's on Forest Drive. I was so delighted...a restaurant that I haven't been to! In fact, I don't think I've ever even heard of it. But that just made it all the more exciting. Lillian's is located in a strip mall in Forest Acres. Like a lot of restaurants in strip malls, it's easy to overlook if you don't realize it's there.
Lillian's features fresh sandwiches and salads. I was impressed by the number of vegetarian selections they offer. I am a major carnivore but have lots of veggie friends, so I notice stuff like that. They prepare your order fresh, so it may take a little while, but I wouldn't call it slow. The decor is a bit sparse, but it's bright and open.
Sarah ordered the chicken salad plate which consisted of a scoop of chicken salad with pasta salad and a beautiful fruit salad. The chicken salad seems to be one of their claims to fame, if you read the reviews out there. I'll have to try it next time.
I chose the chef's salad which was a large salad with turkey, bacon, cheddar and a light herbal dressing. I liked the dressing very much. It was subtle yet very flavorful; a nice change from the usual thick dressing that most serve with this type of salad (1000, blue cheese, ranch).
I also noticed that Lillian's has a cooler filled with "take and bake" dishes. This is great to know for those hectic evenings when you are just running out of time to cook. Or, when you need to take food to a sick friend, this is a quick easy way to grab and go. Lillian's in at 4711 Forest Drive, in the Bi-Lo shopping center. Next time you and a friend have lunch scheduled, try Lillian's. It's fresh and light; perfect for that lunch date. Bon appetit!
Recently, my friend Sarah asked me out to lunch. She suggested meeting at Lillian's on Forest Drive. I was so delighted...a restaurant that I haven't been to! In fact, I don't think I've ever even heard of it. But that just made it all the more exciting. Lillian's is located in a strip mall in Forest Acres. Like a lot of restaurants in strip malls, it's easy to overlook if you don't realize it's there.
Lillian's features fresh sandwiches and salads. I was impressed by the number of vegetarian selections they offer. I am a major carnivore but have lots of veggie friends, so I notice stuff like that. They prepare your order fresh, so it may take a little while, but I wouldn't call it slow. The decor is a bit sparse, but it's bright and open.
Sarah ordered the chicken salad plate which consisted of a scoop of chicken salad with pasta salad and a beautiful fruit salad. The chicken salad seems to be one of their claims to fame, if you read the reviews out there. I'll have to try it next time.
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| Chicken salad plate |
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| Chef's salad |
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