Mezcalito’s Cocina & Tequila Bar

A Day Of the Dead Skull… Or Two.

They greet you on the way in.

Just what the doctor ordered, it’s still quiet and serene at 11 o’clock on a Saturday morning.

Rosemary’s Baby?

Banh Mi Cafe

Banh Mi Thit Nuong — Grilled Pork

So much tender meat for $3. We were amazed.

So much of everything!

Dac Biet Banh Mi — Special Combo

This one was bursting with even more generous amouts […]

Hola! Mexican Cantina

Hola!

Quite mild, but, this salsa was a nice blend of rich, charred tomatoes, cilantro and onion.

Carnitas Torta

The pork was so tender and full of flavor that we can overlook the excessive usage of chipotle mayo. […]

Seven Lamps

Pickles & Creme Fraiche

A Mix of Onions & Cucumbers

Pate de Campagne, Pistachio Macarons with Mortadella Mousse and Pork Belly & Chicken Leg Rillettes

The portions were very generous for two or three to […]

MAR — Decatur

Fried Oysters With Mole Verde & Elote Aioli

The freshness of the oysters shined through it all.

Foie Gras Empanada With Pickled Cabbage & Spicy Mango Peach Sauce

Delicate, flaky pastry encase the rich foie.

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Argosy

Argosy — East Atlanta

Just Tapped

The Admiral

Spotted Trotter Pepperoni, Cured Chorizo, Red Sauce, & Fresh Mozz

Pleasantly thin toward the middle with a thicker crust, this was a dense, yet tasty […]

Joli Kobe Bakery & Cafe

Hanger Steak & Eggs

The fried eggs were treated a bit roughly. But, the gorgeous kale and hanger steak made this a meal to remember.

Even with all of the bright flavors on the plate, it was the beefy richness […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]