Tree Story Bakery & Cafe

Fresh Cream Filled Croissants

Castella Crumb Twisted Doughnut

99 cents… Seriously? They were on this day. It was the daily special.

Light, fluffy and delicious. This was absolute heaven with a green tea latte. The airy dough was rich and full […]

Calle Latina

La De Pernil Torta

Tender braised pork with roasted sweet peppers and habanero slaw fill this generously stuffed grilled torta. The small cup of salsa on the side was a lovely blend of sweet and under-ripe mangoes. The combination of sweet and under-ripe mangos makes […]

Salted Caramel Cocoa By The Packet From Starbucks

Starbucks Salted Caramel Cocoa By The Packet

These cocoa packets fall into the same category as Godiva’s cocoa. They’re pretty good… not great. They’re a pleasant step above the average grocery store variety. And, we do like the salted caramel flavor. There’s a definite caramel […]

That Pie Place

The Cuban

Delicate, flaky crust… very nice.

So, this time we ate at That Pie Place. Wow, what a difference! These pies should be eaten immediately to appreciate the tender, flaky crusts. Theses crusts were incredibly light, flaky and full of flavor. The […]

New Orleans Snoball Cafe

Big Easy Paradise

Three flavors of syrup (Strawberry, Lemoncello & Mango) cover the snow. Under that big mound of snow, there’s a generous scoop of coconut ice cream. On top, there’s a crown of blueberry and strawberry puree. It’s all good. The tart bite of […]

Native – A Local Joint

Duck Poppers

Crab Cake Sandwich On Baby Greens with Sprouts & Avocado

This was more of a fork and knife sandwich. The tender crab cake made cutting the sandwich in half a bit of a challenge. But, it was loaded […]

Brad Kaplan’s Manhattan Rundown

This is required reading for all Manhattan lovers in Atlanta:

The Atlanta Manhattan Smackdown by Brad Kaplan

Now, it’s time to make the rounds and find your own personal favorite.

P.S. Don’t be too hard on those bright red cherries. We’ve been known to […]

Roasters

Corn Muffin & Yeast Rolls

Both were tasty and served warm. But, the corn muffins were devoured first.

Fish of the Day Special

With greens and beans, this was a yummy piece of fish. Gently baked, it was moist, tender and […]

Iron Age

Start With A Blank Slate

Add Frozen Shot Glasses of Soju

Scatter Razor Thin Slices of Tender Brisket Over Griddle

Spiced Lettuce, Sauces…

Wraps & More

Lure

Smoked Scallops & Grits

What could be better than the sweet, savory goodness of a tender scallop? Add a touch of smoke. It’s nothing short of divine.

Those perfectly seared smoked scallops are topped with crispy bits of onion and shallot. They sit […]