TASTE OF THE TREASURE COAST
Topped with fried egg, one of
the popular dishes at Southern
Social Kitchen and Bar in Vero
Beach is the Southern Ramen,
which brings some sweet heat
to the pork brisket topped by
the noodles.
DINING
southern-style
GREG GARDNER PHOTOS
Patrons are encouraged to pull up a chair and
share delicious food, lively conversations
In the Historic Arts District in Downtown Vero
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BY GREG GARDNER
Beach restaurantgoers will Ànd a restaurant devoted
to southern cuisine and hospitality.
6outhern 6ocial .itchen and Bar, which opened
in 1, draws a following that includes fans of craft
cocktails and progressive twists given traditional
southern recipes. The tables are positioned to allow
conversation and there are no T9 screens or live music.
A pleasant mi of blues and light country wafts softly
in the background.
The main walls were covered with wood from
pallets, giving it a rich barn feel. ,n the main common
room, Be 6ocial is emblazoned along the wall in
foottall letters. ,n the other dining room and bar,
+og +eaven is lit with dozens of bulbs and it looks
like a marTuee on Broadway. /arge art pieces give
both rooms a rural, farming motif. Accent walls are
semigloss black with simple sayings, accompanied by
folksy yet fascinating chalk work.
&oowner -ohn 6charr, in addition to being a hands
on restaurateur, is also Tuite an artist having created
the whole piece that weaves throughout 6outhern
6ocial. ,t is worth a visit to admire the craftsmanship.
After it was complete, the artwork was sprayed with a >>