Sesame bagels at Sunday Bagel (Photo by Eileen Mellon)
Sesame Bagels
$18 per half dozen at Sunday Bagel
This isn’t the first time I’ve mentioned Sunday Bagel, but there’s a reason I can’t stop talking about the pop-up from spouses Jesse and Julie Roberts. Now available weekly via preorder, the superbly studded sourdough rounds are up for grabs on a more frequent basis. Snag a tub of pickled pepper cream cheese to go with your order. —Eileen Mellon
Pimento Croquettes
$8 at Heritage, 1627 W. Main St.
I know I can’t try everything on every menu in town, and that’s where happy hour specials and appetizers come in. Most recent top deal: pimento croquettes at Heritage. Pimentos and cheese are panko breaded then fried and served with a slightly acidic, slightly sweet tomato aioli. Typically $8, during happy hour (5 to 6:30 p.m. at the bar) they’re just $5. —Kevin Johnson
Banana Pudding
$4.55 at Q Barbeque, 1070 Virginia Center Parkway
It’s easy to fill up on Q Barbeque’s wide selection of smoked meats, but hungry customers should also save room for the housemade banana pudding. Featuring roasted bananas and classic vanilla wafers, it’s a sweet and satisfying dinner addendum. Plus, it’s Southern tradition to enjoy it post-barbecue. —Nicole Cohen
