Mofongo!!

Mofongo stuffed with fried pork skin

The king of Caribbean comfort food… mofongo is a wonderful concoction of fried plantains mashed in a mortar & pestle. Then, filled or topped with pork, fried pork skins, stew, or seafood. This is a wonderful version of the dish with very little added fat. The […]

Table 1280

Rock Shrimp with Grits

Subtle changes to a traditional recipe make a world of difference. Rock shrimp are beautiful in this delicate broth with wine and cream. The delicate hint of wine and a mirepoix diced to a fine brunoise transform this Southern Classic into a brand new elegant dish. […]

Fatburger

If ever there could be such a thing as a great fastfood burger, it would be the Fatburger. Given the competition, it isn’t hard to top the list of favorite fast food burgers. A soft fluffy bun, rich beef flavor with a good amount of char that lends the impression of smoke, […]

The Best Burger in Atlanta — Part 1

Table 1280 Burger with Portobello Mushrooms, Swiss & Steak Fries

The Best Burger in Atlanta Part 1

Who’s got the best burger in Atlanta? I don’t think there is an answer to this question. There are many outstanding burgers to be had in our fair city. When you […]

Penang — Yet Another Visit

Seafood Prik Pow — With Scallops, Shrimp and Squid

Nasi Lemak — Pandan Rice with Ayam Rendang, pickled vegetables & fried egg

Kari Udang Besar — Shrimp in coconut curry

Penang 4897 Buford Highway Suite 113 Chamblee, GA 30341 770 220 0308

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Blue Ribbon Grill

Blackened Grouper Sandwich and Green Beans

Nicely crisp at the edges and decent spices make this a good sandwich. But, the spices are a bit too mild for me. And, I utterly hate canned green beans. I’d definitely get the thick cut fries that they normally offer in future. Also noteworthy, they […]

Old Hickory House

Country fried chicken, eggs, grits, and biscuits’n’gravy

Oozing old school charm and southern hospitality, I’m guessing not much has changed in the 40 years of operation… including the decor. It’s a bit worse for it’s 40 years of wear. This is a no frills zone, but, the staff couldn’t be friendlier. And, the […]

Mykonos Taverna

Seafood Stew

Really more of a creamy soup or bisque, this bore little resemblance to any seafood stew I’ve ever seen. But, it wasn’t bad and there was a spoonful or two of what I believe to be crab. I won’t call them chunks, but, there were small pieces of crab to be […]

Pine Street Market — Artisan Salami in our own backyard

3 varieties of Pine Street Market’s salami

Chorizo Salami, Picnic Salami & Petit Paprika Salami (left to right)

Picnic Salami Whole peppercors add the spice to this basic salami with some garlic.

Chorizo Rich with paprika, garlic and some spice, we’d love even more heat.

Paprika A hint […]

The Best BBQ in Atlanta — REVISED

Fox Brothers: Best Overall BBQ & Best Cornbread

Who’s got the best BBQ in Atlanta? (Check out my first Best BBQ list posted on April 16, 2008) Many of the originals have stood the test of time. A handful of new additions have been added to the […]