

According to the Athens Banner-Herald, the building is currently owned by Prince and Hill Properties, LLC. Calling all foodies to Athens for appetizing nachos that will change the way you see american. tofu and assorted veggies sauteed in our homemade teriyaki sauce and wrapped in pita. your server will have all the scrumptious details Teriyaki Tofu Wrap 6.95. Stipe met the other members of the band, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry, while attending UGA. delectible grit original burger creations, changing from day to day. frontman Michael Stipe, who was born in Decatur, Georgia, once owned the building in which the Grit resides.
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“Y’all taught this rural GA girl how to like nutritional yeast,” one commenter says on the post.Ĭalls for creating a co-op ownership group or handing ownership of the restaurant over to its employee are among the suggestions to keep the doors open at the Grit. This amazing vegetarian/vegan restaurant is quintessential Athens: funky, affordable and delicious My favorite is the Mid-E platter with falafel, hummus.

Its been a mainstay since the early 90s when. The dish features tofu cubes sauteed in soy sauce and nutritional yeast served over brown rice with the option to add cheese and vegetables. Meat-free or not, youll love this favorite Athens establishment that serves up tasty vegetarian delights. The Grit is open for dine-in table service. The Prince Avenue restaurant announced the imminent closing Sept. We are extremely proud of everything we have accomplished during that. Share it with friends or find your next meal. The Grit has been the cornerstone for vegan/vegetarian food in Athens for over 3 decades. The Golden Bowl garnered several mentions in the comments. View the menu from The Grit in 199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, US. This includes serving sandwiches like the grilled tofu Reuben on rye and a falafel pita stuffed with hummus and vegetables tossed in tzatziki dressing.

Comments range from memories of eating with friends after class at UGA and celebratory meals to favorite dishes and people now coveting the restaurant’s cookbook “ The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes”, written by former owners Jessica Greene and the late Ted Hafer, published in 2001.įor some, their introduction to tofu, hummus, and a broader range of vegetarian and vegan foods happened at the Grit, giving the restaurant crossover appeal in Athens.
