DBA BBQ

DBA Barbecue’s Sweet Potato Fries

We both think these might be the best sweet potato fries in Atlanta. We can’t get enough of them. Crispy on the outside, yet, tender in the middle… yum!

Chock full of meat, this bbq beef brisket chili is hearty […]

Uncle Julio’s

Camarones Brochettes

How do you make shrimp even more yummy? You stuff it with cheese & jalapeno then wrap it up like a package in bacon. And, just to be sure you don’t mistake this for a healthy food, they brush each bacon-wrapped shrimp with melted butter. These gigantic shrimp […]

Hobnob

Shortrib & Lamb Pizza

This pizza is full of flavor. Tender, braised shortrib is one of my all-time favorite things. It has a luxurious buttery quality that underlines all the positive attributes of beef. The tender shreds on this pizza illustrate that point beautifully. Coupled with red pepper, crumbled goat […]

Fregula, Farro, Manhattan Special & more @ East 48th Street Market

Manhattan Special & the Italian Moka Drink

East 48th Street Market has a bounty of specialty Italian products. Italian cheeses, Italian wines & a small by-the-glass dispenser for a handful of bottles, deli meats & sausage, Sclafani Tomatoes (the best tomatoes canned in America), a variety of dried pasta including […]

Twisted Taco

Chips & Salsa

Tacos filled with crab balls and blackened fish

I’m not a huge fan of tacos. And, the tacos here aren’t Tex-Mex or even Tex-Tex, for that matter. They’re just stuff stuffed inside flour tortillas. But, it is tasty stuff in generous […]

Creme De Violette

Creme de Violette

As a fan of old movies, the first scent out of the bottle brought back memories of my introduction and appreciation of classic cinema. In my teens, I had zero appreciation. The lack of color, hokey accents and magnified personalities were laughable to me. But, over the […]

Tap @ 1180

Badminton Cup Gin, cucumber, mint, & a splash of soda… delicate & fresh

Crabcake, fried egg, asparagus salad with orange, grapefruit & citrus dressing The crabcake was perfectly light & crisp. A hint of lemon within the crabcake tied the crabcake & salad together brilliantly.

Fried Mahi Sandwich with […]

St Germain Cocktail

St Germain — Elderflower Liqueur

St Germain Liqueur has a sweet lemony citrus essence with delicate floral notes accenting the flavor in an incredibly unique… and delicious way.

The St Germain Cocktail 1 1/2 ounces (1 shot) St Germain brut sparkling wine or champagne lemon twist OR 1 small strawberry

Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence

Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence Belgian Chocolate Stout

The scent of dark chocolate/bitter chocolate/cocoa is quickly evident and very pleasant. The first taste reveals a deep dark bitter chocolate flavor that works beautifully with the malty tones. Dried fruit flavors linger in the background and contribute to a wonderful depth of flavor. Slightly […]

Fox Bros. Watermelon Margarita

Current Favorite Cocktail: Fox Bros’ Watermelon Margarita

What makes this margarita so special? It’s subtle, it’s fresh, and it’s soooo easy to drink. The fresh watermelon juice with a tiny splash of sugar syrup, a squeeze of lime and just the right amount of tequila are all that’s needed to make this perfect summer cocktail. […]