Lotus Vietnamese

Steamed Rice & Shrimp Cakes (bánh bèo)

Topped with crispy fried shallot slivers, toasty cubes of bread and thin scallion slices, you are rewarded with savory spoonfuls that offer so much flavor and texture. Each elegant little bite was a unique delight.

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Summerland

Summerland By Anne Stiles Quatrano

Art meets function.

I mean seriously. Who knew head cheese could look this good?

Equal parts of motivation and inspiration…

From Cover To Cover

Buttermilk Kitchen

Eggs Benedict With Country Ham

What makes a perfect poached egg?

The interior should be rich and creamy bordering on custardy with just a touch of firm yellow clinging to the tender whites. These were perfect.

Beautiful Crispy […]

Sobban Korean Southern Diner

Braised Cod, Daikon, & Watercress

Korean Fried Chicken

…And, Kimchi Miso Kale (in back)

Four pieces of fried chicken were dipped in a mostly sweet, barely spicy glaze. Then, they were sprinkled with slivers of fresh chilis and […]

Watershed On Peachtree

Provençal & Southern Manhattan Martini (in back)

Cocktails

Blue Crab Churros

We could have wrapped these up with the tortillas, guac (oh wait, that was avocado & jalapeño mayonnaise), slaw and cilantro. But, why?

Tipsy Pig BBQ

Tipsy Pig Ribs

Perfect Picnic Food

Tender, smoky ribs touched with a sweet & spicy glaze, they were incredible… AGAIN! Every time we forget just how good these ribs are. And, every time we are blown away by the perfect harmony of smoke, […]

High Road Craft Ice Creams

Roasted Coconut Kaffir & Pistachio Honey Ricotta

Aztec Chocolate & Caramel

We couldn’t decide on one flavor. So, we went home with three. All three were uniquely delicious in their own individual ways. Richly layered with serious flavor, they demand (and deserve) your full attention.

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Gwinnett County Fair 2013

Gwinnett County Fair 2013

Deep Fried Everything

Onion Rings…

Deep Fried Oreos, Deep Fried Twinkies…

Deep Fried Snickers

And, Deep Fried Pecan Pie, Too

Blue Moon Pizza

Cobb Salad

With Cayenne Candied Bacon

If we make a return visit, this is what we’ll be eating. The bacon was incredibly good. Equal parts crispy, smoky, sweet and a little bit spicy, it made the salad. And, it’s a HUGE one, too. […]

The Mughals

Brain Masala & Buttered Naan

Buttered Naan

In a word, it was divine.

Spicy Fried Fish

On the menu, it’s simply called Fish Fry.

Wow… Just WOW!

This is […]