Sweet Magnolia Cafe

this place just re-opened under a new name and new owners. haven't tried it yet, but the food does look good in pics

Anyone dined at the new place?  What's the name, can't read it while driving by.

It's called "Imagine That." I gather it's something of a bakery by day and a cafe' by night. Interestingly, the only one I know who has tried it is a friend from Huntsville and he loved it. I agree about the driving by part; they need a larger sign.

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Kate, thank you.  I'll try it one evening soon. 

We tried the Imagine That this Saturday. Good crowd and a mix of ages, although a majority were younger.  The Portobello mushroom stuffed with spinach and goat cheese is quite good.  Salmon  was accompanied with a Maple syrup based sauce, but not overly sweet. Good with the Riesling.  Choice of two veggies of four offered.  Like the broccoli, usually not a favorite of mine, and the asparagus with truffle oil.

I  know it's a great place to eat, but I just don't get an satisfaction out of spending $19 for a simple chicken dish.  We started to eat brunch there one Sunday, but found the menu rather undesirable for the prices charged.

There again, my wife and I recently spend $87 at George's Steak Pit.  The prime rib and rib eye were absolutely terrible in quality.  And we were stuck with 5 other tables in a tiny room when there were few diners in the big dining rooms.

George's is like dining in a funeral parlor. It is so boring and quiet in there.

try a table in the 'bar'.. it's much more lively and you'll have a great time. i prefer george's to any other 'upscale' dining, in the area. i have to confess.. i haven't eaten in the 'dining area' in quite a few years.. the 'bar' is the place to be!

Good call on the bar. I've known the bartender for years.

Is it still smoking in the bar area? 

yes! and steven is awesome!

haha

The last steaks I've had at Georges (other than the Chopped Steak) were not near as good as they were in the past.  Don't know what the change is but the quality of the steaks wasn't as good as I remember.   On the other side though the fired shrimp is some of the best in the area and still is one of the best things Georges offers.  They also have great Red Snapper and it's tough to find Red Snapper these days.  

As for steaks, great Steaks, I still have to say, and don't mind repeating it, that Longhorn Steakhouse's "Outlaw Ribeye" is the bet tasting steak I've had in the area.  It's a bone in Ribeye and for the size the price is competitive but the taste is far superior, at least in my own opinion.

For those who loved Sweet Magnolia at least be comforted that at least one of their chefs and some of their servers and head waiters are now at Po Boy's Cajun grille and some of the food that is served there has the identical same sauces and such as it did at Sweet Magnolia.  So not all is lost.