The Optimist

Lobster Cobb

Lobster Roll

Two dishes, we can’t get enough of them. So, we’ll just have to keep coming back…

…again and again.

Hopefully, we’ll be able to tear ourselves away from them long enough to give that Oyster […]

Blueberry Toffee Soft Serve Yogurt

Bad pictures and bad food seem to travel in pairs.

This really grainy photo was taken in the dark recesses of the Phipps AMC to record the worst food to pass our lips in 2012 for posterity. The flavor combination of toffee and blueberry worked surprisingly well together. […]

Synergy — Enlightened

Enlightened Synergy — GT’s Kombucha — Mystic Mango

Current Favortie Flavor? By a mile

Too much of a good thing? Only you know if you partied a bit too hard this long, wet weekend. But, if you did… this might be a good way for you […]

Farm Burger & Morelli’s — Dunwoody

Banana, Caramel Pecan & Spiced Pumpkin, Caramel, Pecan

Why are we starting with dessert? Both of these flavors were outstanding. And, we had a hard time picking a favorite between these two deliciously rich combinations. But, in the end, we have to give the edge to the banana, […]

Iced Gingerbread Clif Bars

Iced Gingerbread Clif Bars

In our house, the stocking stuffers are just as important as the wrapped gifts. Every chosen item must be clever, useful or a well-established frequently used favorite of the recipient.

Peppermint Stick & Spiced Pumpkin Pie Clif Bars, too!

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Santa’s Private Reserve Ale — Rogue Ales

What are you putting out for Santa tonight?

We’re enjoying Santa’s Private Reserve Red Ale. This double hopped red has plenty of toasty malt. It’s rich with a deep bitter caramel flavor. And, finishes with a spicy bite from the evergreen. That hoppy spruce finish makes your tongue […]

Root Beer

Great Retro Logo

But, the root beer reminded us more of an old fashioned cola.

Bulldog

Now, this is a very nice root beer. Rich, complex flavor with a nice touch of vanilla, we’ll be trying this again soon.

December 20th, 2012 | Category: Atlanta, Atlanta Food Finds, Cocktails & Beverages, Food, food atlanta, In & Around Atlanta, Review, Shopping, Shops | Comments are closed

Speculoos Cookie Butter

Decadent Stuff For Snackin

Speculoos Cookie Butter + Pretzels = Perfect Salty, Sweet Treat For Snack Time

To ease the guilt, add a perfectly ripe sliced pear or apple.

Trader Joe’s

Egg Harbor Cafe

Corned Beef Hash Benedict

Both eggs were over-cooked and a bit rubbery.

Barrington Benedict

More of the same, those eggs were over-cooked eggs. The bland Hollandaise was runny, watery, and all-around unpleasant. And, what about those potatoes? They […]

Taqueria Los Hermanos

Enchiladas De Mole

Each enchilada was stuffed with grilled chicken breast slices marinated in lime. Then, they were topped with two types of cheese and mole sauce. Fresh green beens sautéed with garlic and olive oil, pico de gallo and red rice completed the plate.

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