The Basics

Blending the Southern cultural flavors of African, French, and Native American with creative new ways of cooking, The Basics proudly presents the culinary history of the South. Delighting in the introduction of the nuances of Southern cooking, they have been serving delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch dishes since 2007. Choose to dine inside or on their covered dog friendly patio. "The name is also the mission statement: this casual spot, located in the Cotton Exchange, a collection of shops and restaurants, takes staples of Southern comfort food like pimento cheese, fried okra, smoked chicken - and keeps it simple," New York Times