Ri Ra’s Irish Breakfast… great day-after food

Single French Press Pot

This might not be the best cup of coffee in town. But, it’s strong & better than diner coffee.

Potato Cake Benedict with a side of more potatoes

Some might find this to be excessive potato usage. But, I enjoy simple […]

Crawfish Shack

Crispy fried fish & shrimp with a side of carbs? Yes, Please.

While there is nothing complex about this meal, the fish and shrimp were served steaming hot, super crisp and perfectly cooked. With two frying options, these two plates (above and below) demonstrate the “crispy” fried option. The dominantly […]

Chat Patti

Karachi Chaat

Chat Patti takes snacking to new levels of delicious… and it’s kinda sorta healthy. Well, not really, but the chickpeas let me pretend this is a meal. Karachi chaat is the snack food of champions. Strips of fried dough are topped with a variety of sauces, one idly […]

Joey D’s Oak Room

New Orleans Spicy Shrimp

Over the years, we’ve established a list of favorites. Favorite restaurant foods that are mandatory on each and every visit. In Miami, we MUST visit Little Havana for the roast pork, Versailles for Cuban coffee and pastries, and La Carreta for our midnight cravings of super-hot […]

Abattoir — Another visit

Duck Meatballs

Served on a bed of greens, the duck meatballs were melt-in-your-mouth tender and succulent. I could eat these every day of my life… truly. When we asked about the preparation, we were told they were poached. But, I’m thinking for tenderness like this… sous vide. And then, briefly […]

Bernhard’s Bread Bakery

One Perfect Pretzel

This pretzel really is a thing of beauty. From shape to flavor to texture, this pretzel hits all the right notes. Dense & chewy in all the right ways, while, still full of enough air bubbles to create the proper texture. With a near-perfect flavor, Bernhard’s pretzel […]

Taqueria Los Hermanos

Shrimp Quesadillas

While we’ve been dining at Taqueria Los Hermanos for years, the shrimp quesadillas find their way to our table on at least half of the visits. The shrimp are tender, well-seasoned, and crispy golden brown at the edges.

Originally, the guacamole was little more than mashed […]

The Best Food Court Meal… ever!

Unagi Donburi

Unagi Donburi served with a sweet & spicy pickle and miso soup

It’s hard to believe that these photos illustrate a meal eaten at a food court. But, they are! Sushi & Hibachi is a small food court shop set in the back of the […]

Firebird

Mandarin Salad with blackened shrimp

The combination of strawberries, oranges, sugar roasted pecans, dried fruit and salad greens make a lovely base for the spicy shrimp. This is the sort of light & fresh lunch I’d love to eat every day.

Firebird Rotisserie & Sports 4719 Ashford-Dunwoody Road […]

Antico Pizza

Marinara

This simple pizza with marinara and anchovies demonstrated the high quality of ingredients used at Antico. Delicately sweet tomatoes melt beautifully into the dough, playing off the saltiness of the anchovies. It’s a beautiful thing. And, these aren’t just any old anchovies. These white anchovies are supremely delicate & smooth. […]