Urban pL8
Let’s get one thing out of the way: every time we see the name “Urban pL8” it makes us think of a boy band or a hip hop artist. Thankfully, the food and the atmosphere trump the name on the door. Chef/owner Betsy Pitts, a Bacchanalia and Floataway Café alum, prepares flavorful food in the midst of a place that’s comfortable and affordable.
The menu has quite a range and changes frequently to adjust to seasonal, local ingredients. For dinner we tried and liked the mushroom pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes and green onion; the vegetable and brown rice stir-fry; and pan-seared scallops with sundried tomatoes. We went back for brunch and enjoyed the turkey sausage and red pepper scramble with Vidalia onion, collard greens and feta; and the veggie scramble with cheddar and salsa.
Tucked off Huff road on the Westside, the look is a simple, garage space in one big room including the bar and kitchen. If the weather’s nice, take advantage of their covered patio situated next to a functioning vegetable and herb garden.
The food selection, space and service at Urban pL8 all has a very laidback, inattentive feel to it, but that’s part of the appeal. Although it’s not upscale, don’t rule it out as a date option for a healthy night out. Entrees range from $8 to $17. Dinner is served Wed to Sat, lunch Tue to Fri and brunch on Sat and Sun.
