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From the Website: Located in the heart of Midtown, Après Diem...

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:52:48 -0400

Apres Diem

Apres Diem

Apres Diem

Apres Diem

From the Website: Located in the heart of Midtown, Après Diem evokes the atmosphere and flavor of the classic cafes and bistros of Europe through its mellow ambiance and eclectic menu. Serving traditional continental cuisine with an updated edge, Après Diem also boasts an extensive and carefully selected wine list to complement your dining experience. Indulge in a delightful dessert from our pastry case and top your meal off with a steaming hot latte or cappuccino!

I’ve been there twice now, and I think overall I really like this place. My complaints, if any, were small. I had the salad with avocados and salmon and the hubs had the massive plate of eggs. Both were delicious. The atmosphere is nice. They have a large outside seating area and are right next to a theatre so it would be a great spot for pre-movie grub & drinks!

http://www.apresdiem.com/apres_diem/

For the Hubs B-day week we went to the Sweet Georgia’s...

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:01:10 -0400

Ga' Juke Joint

Po'Boy

Salmon

For the Hubs B-day week we went to the Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint in Downtown Atlanta for lunch. He had a huge Po’Boy and I had the salmon. This is a great little southern spot that makes amazing fried chicken, greens and the like. I recommend getting the moonshine if you are there at night. The atmosphere is laid back with live music almost always playing. Great resto/bar!

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
200 Peachtree Street, Suite #L05
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 230-5853

http://www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com/

Everyone knows about P.F. Chang’s. I love it when we are...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:18:46 -0400

Egg drop soup

Lettuce Wraps

Crab Wontons

Mongolian beef

Sweet & hot Chicken

PF Changs

Everyone knows about P.F. Chang’s. I love it when we are close to one we usually go and at least get an app. Now that they have their food in the freezer isle it’s less likely to find us at the actual restaurants as they are all located a million miles from Downtown Atlanta.

Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery From their website:...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:28:00 -0400

Caesar Salad

Bison Burger

Max Lager's

Gnocchi with lump crab

Max's IPA

Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery

From their website: Located at the corner of Peachtree St. and West Peachtree St. in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. The circa 1913 building with its brick, beams, patio and deck houses a restaurant where comfort and quality merge to create a soulful dining experience.

I was impressed with the atmosphere and the back patio was perfect for sitting in the shade and dining outside. That is hard to come by in Downtown Atlanta. I think they are a bit overpriced, but the portions were large and the food was good. They tout their own beer line and feature a wood-fired grill- we didn’t get anything prepared on the grill, but I saw some focaccia go by that looked great!

http://maxlagers.com/

The 1st annual Austin Food and Wine Festival was this year and...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:22:09 -0400

Chef Morimoto making tacos

Chef Morimoto runs his tent

Marcus Samuelsson Tacos

Austin Food and Wine

Marcus Samuelsson serving tacos

Tim Love Gail Simmons and Andrew Zimmern

Me and Danica

Andrew Zimmern

Marcus Samuelsson

Michelle Bernstein

The 1st annual Austin Food and Wine Festival was this year and it was AMAZING!! I loved every second of it… and I wanted to share. The photos are of Chefs Morimoto, Marcus Samuelsson, Tim Love, Gail Simmons, Andrew Zimmern and Michelle Bernstein.

Photo

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:12:33 -0400

I’m not typically a fan of places like this (small,...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:03:49 -0400

Top FLR

Top FLR

Top FLR

Top FLR

Top FLR

The Group

Tacos

I’m not typically a fan of places like this (small, uber-modern, no parking) but Top FLR was a wonderful surprise! Their description:

Top Flr is a “small, romantic and with-it” 2 story restaurant/ bar, “that you have been waiting for,” featuring “delicious bistro dishes, a wine list that rocks, and wonderfully affordable prices…”

It’s located right off Ponce, and as I found out later, it is the sister spot for Sound Table.

I went with a LARGE group and the service was faster than expected. The food was delicious. We had a group with several vegetarians and a million different preferences. This was not a problem with the menu options. Look at the lamb- pretty darn good. The Mac-N-Cheese was no joke. Overall I would give this place a thumbs-up and return for sure!

For lunch the other day I went with one of the Everywhere...

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:57:37 -0400

Noni's on Edgewood

Noni's on Edgewood

For lunch the other day I went with one of the Everywhere Interns to Noni’s Deli on Edgewood Ave. We were in the mood for sandwiches and were really happy with the plates we received. HUGE portions, fresh ingredients, and well thought out sides.

Noni genoa salami, sop- pressata, mortadella, provolone, tomato, roasted red pepper, pepper-oncini, shredded romaine, house aioli, house vinaigrette on ciabatta $8.5

Spinozzi chicken salad, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, balsamic reduction on toasted ciabatta $8

Great lunch spot! At night this place really kicks it up a notch with a full-bar and great patio. Highly recommend a visit!

Noni’s Deli http://www.nonisdeli.com/

357 Edgewood Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30312

This was our 2nd Anniversary and we decided to go celebrate at...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:56:24 -0400

Sake

Roll with no rice or seaweed

We love Salmon

So happy!

This was our 2nd Anniversary and we decided to go celebrate at East Atlanta Thai and Sushi. It’s $1 sushi on Mondays & Tuesdays and you can get a selection of great pieces, or do what we did and have a special roll. We love this place. It’s easy, friendly, and convenient. There are a million sushi places in Atlanta, but I prefer this one.

467 Flat Shoals Ave Atlanta, GA 30316

eavthaiandsushi.com

I’m on a bacon kick today

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:09:36 -0400

I’m on a bacon kick today

Kind of love this!

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:02:38 -0400

Kind of love this!

About Inman Park Restaurant Week: Located just two miles east of...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:45:25 -0400

The Albert-Inman Park Restaurant Week

The Albert-Inman Park Restaurant Week

The Albert-Inman Park Restaurant Week

The Albert- Inman Park Restaurant Week

The Albert- Inman Park Restaurant Week

The Albert- Inman Park Restaurant Week

The Albert- Inman Park Restaurant Week

About Inman Park Restaurant Week:

Located just two miles east of downtown Atlanta, Inman Park is not only the home of gracious Victorian mansions and contemporary new lofts, but also a major culinary destination. Restaurant-rich, the area has more than 14 restaurants and pubs, offering everything from American, Southern, European and ethnic cuisine to your favorite pub dishes. No wonder Inman Park has become an area with an increasingly sophisticated palate. http://www.inmanparkrestaurantweek.com/

The Albert is one of my favorite spots. It’s close to everything and it has a nice atmosphere. So I knew that it would be on my list for restaurant week. 3 items for $15!! Can’t beat that. I would say that the custom menu was heavy on the bacon, and heavy on man-foods. Not to worry we brought an appetite!

What we ate:

Pulled Pork Tacos from The Albert in Inman Park. Topped with jalapeno coleslaw & a side of mac and cheese!

Black and Blue Burger covered in melty blue cheese, and a side of garlic green beans.

Smoked hanger steak. Cooked to perfection!

Hoe Cakes topped with pimento cheese & peper jelly. Salty, sweet and spicy!

Traditional Philly with a special cheese sause! So good!

Chicken & waffles is a southern tradition, but these were smoked quarters with bacon waffles. That’s right, Bacon!

Cupcakes are the perfect end to a feast, not to big, but always delicious!

Meehan’s Public House Brunch in Vinnings Meehan’s Omelet –...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:37:23 -0400

Meehan's Omlet

Meehan's "Big Lebowski"

Meehan's Steak and Eggs

Meehan’s Public House Brunch in Vinnings

Meehan’s Omelet – Rashers, Onions, Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese

“The Big Lebowski” – An Egg, Banger, Ham, Peppers, Jalapenos, Onions, Hash Brown, Cheddar, Pico, Avocado & Sour Cream Skillet!! Delicious!!

Steak & Eggs – Grilled Filet Mignon, 2 Eggs Any Style, Hash Browns and Toast

Leon’s Full Service Decatur is not a new spot for me, but...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:00:05 -0400

Leon's Full Service Decatur

Leon's Full Service Decatur

Leon's Full Service Decatur

Leon's Full Service Decatur

Leon's Full Service Decatur

Leon’s Full Service Decatur is not a new spot for me, but it was new for lunch. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and the dining area was lightly populated with young couples, some families and lots of hip 20 somethings. Among their offerings Leon’s has a cup of bacon, which is exactly what is sounds like, and can be served with peanut butter. We opted for something a little less greasy and ordered the Baby Iceberg salad, a Baby Arugula with Golden Beets, Candied Orange Peanuts and black cherry vinaigrette. A don’t skip is the Pub Frites with choice of sauce (we had 2: Madras Curry Catsup & Cucumber Dill Yogurt) My favorite plate was the Charred Scallion and Ginger Chicken Sausage with Bok Choy green curry and fried shallot pickles. YUM! Hummus was average. I will definitely stop here any Saturday from now on when shopping in Downtown Decatur.

We stopped by BLT Bar and Grill in NYC on a recent trip for...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:00:05 -0400

BLT Bar & Grill NYC

BLT Bar & Grill NYC

BLT Bar & Grill NYC

We stopped by BLT Bar and Grill in NYC on a recent trip for work. The atmosphere was great and the food was even better. It was a slow time around lunch so we were able to really take our time and enjoy the meal. We ordered the BLT burger- Amazing! A Chopped Veggie Salad with Salmon, and a Grilled Ginger Chicken salad over Asian Noodles. All portions were huge and full of flavor. I will be back to this restaurant soon!

The Original Kicken Chicken in Charleston SC. This was a great...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:25:00 -0400

The Original Kicken Chicken

The Original Kicken Chicken

The Original Kicken Chicken in Charleston SC. This was a great meal with a little spice and a lot of flavor. I like my tenders crispy and they offer a double crispy option! The sandwich was ripped off by Zaxby’s, but this one was way better.

Creme fresh pizza from Donatella NYC

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:58:18 -0500

Creme fresh pizza from Donatella NYC

Murphy’s is an established wine shop with some amazing...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:33:57 -0500

Eggs Virginia Highlands @ Murphy's

Southwest Fritatta @ Murphy's

Murphy’s is an established wine shop with some amazing food. We’ve been several times but this was our first trip for Brunch!!

Location: 997 Virginia Ave NE Atlanta, GA

Top Photo: Eggs Virginia Highlands: Delicious! spinach, mushrooms, poached eggs on focaccia, sundried tomato hollandaise

Bottom Photo: Southwest Fritatta: Fluffy eggs, pork chorizo, with just enough yummy sour cream!

SOCIAL MEDIA TRANSFORMING PEOPLE’S RELATIONSHIP TO FOOD

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:05:00 -0500

SOCIAL MEDIA TRANSFORMING PEOPLE’S RELATIONSHIP TO FOOD:

Marcus Samuelsson talks about this a lot on his Food republic blog and in articles on the HuffPo. I think that we are shifting our thought process about food in general- what we will and wont eat- but Social Media has taken it a step further. We will take the recommendation of a complete stranger and make a recipe based on that verses a tried and true recipe from our family.

Interesting stat from the article on pursuitist.com:

”Nearly half of consumers said they learn about food through social networking sites — namely Twitter and Facebook – while 40 percent learn about food via websites, apps or blogs.”

If you haven’t been to the new Alma Cocina downtown you...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:06 -0500

Guacamole

Juice- Pineapple and Ginger

If you haven’t been to the new Alma Cocina downtown you should check out this upscale Mexican Resto from 5th Group.