The Hunter-Gatherer

Hunter-Gatherer.  Hunter-Gatherer.  Hunter-Gatherer...

That's not the chant of a primitive society... it's what runs through my head every time I think about my favorite Columbia restaurant.

You can visit the H-G website here.

If you live in the greater Columbia area and have never eaten at the Hunter-Gatherer microbrewery shame, shame on you!  The H-G is downtown in an old mill close to campus, and is open for dinner most nights and for lunch on Fridays.  There's often live music on the weekends, and the food is all made fresh on the premise.  One of the best things about the H-G  is the menu, which has all kinds of fun and special twists on your favorite foods, and all are tried-and-true.  Its mix of unassuming atmosphere and accessible, yummy gourmet food just isn't matched.

I've been trying to go for months (seriously) and finally made it today with some of my friends from work. Pictures ensue.

Anna Claire got the Chicken Pot Pie, one of the current specials.  

I got the HG Burger.   You can pick from many cheeses:  cheddar, horseradish Favarti, feta, smoked Gouda, Gorgonzola, ESB Pimento Cheese.  I asked if I could get goad cheese instead, which is so good.  Their standard side is hash-browns (which are great) but I always substitute a salad because their dressings are tasty.   

  Kitty got the Bruce Pizza:  Applewood smoked bacon, Gorgonzola, and mozzarella.  

Lindsay got the HG Mac-N-Cheese:  Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, and Goldfish Cracker Crust.

Our dessert was here, but it didn't really make it long enough to be photographed.  Just picture a Molten Chocolate Cheesecake and you'll get the drift. 

Next time you are in Columbia and thinking of going to the H-G give me a call and I'll be right over.  Hunter-Gatherer.  Hunter-Gatherer.  Hunter-Gatherer...