Highland Tap

The Setting: Down a flight of stairs, you enter a bar with a generous number of tables & chairs and plenty of stools surrounding the bar. The restaurant seating is toward the rear. Low lighting, stone walls, wooden booths and wrought iron touches lend an old world feel.

The Staff: Friendly

The Food:

French Dip […]

Paolo's — Today's Favorite Flavors

The Best Flavors of the Day:

Millefiori — A gorgeous shade of purple, this delicate floral and fruity gelato reminds me of their violet… but, even better!

Torrencino — A creamy nougaty vanilla laced with butterscotch

Walnut — Rich and nutty… Yum!

Toffee — A deep dark toffee with bits of chocolate

Strawberry Cheesecake […]

Make Valentine's Day Special Without Spending a Fortune!

No matter what you do, do it from the heart with love… that’s the most important thing. Here are a few of my ideas:

Breakfast in Bed! Buy the best coffee and croissants and spend your morning in bed… or maybe the day. Do-it-yourself flowers! Go to Dekalb Farmer’s Market and buy all the fixings […]

Majestic Diner

The Setting: Atlanta’s classic diner, it’s been serving Atlantans since 1929. ‘Nuff said.

The Staff: Friendly and attentive

The Food: It’s all good… but, some if it is REALLY good. All of the usual suspects are present here. Eggs, pancakes, omelettes, burgers (veggie, turkey and beef), sandwiches and salads are made to order. And, then […]

Black Chocolate Stout

In a word… phenomenal!

I’m in love with the rich, intense, and amazingly complex flavors. The first impression is the sweet malty fragrance that you inhale as you take your first sip. And, then the flavors of malt, burnt caramel, espresso, bitter hops and roasted toasty goodness swirl over your tongue. The flavors are […]

Nak Dong Gang — Korean Duck Restaurant

The Setting: Simply decorated, this restaurant is set in a new strip mall on Buford Highway. The dining room is lined with partially enclosed tables for a more private dining experience.

The Staff: Incredibly friendly, helpful and inviting

The Food: In a word… Outstanding!

On a recent visit to Bakery Cafe Maum, we saw […]

Bakery Cafe Maum

The Setting: A charmingly decorated bakery situated at the end of a new Buford Highway strip mall.

The Staff: Friendly

The Food: While the prices rival some of the higher end bakeries around town, the flavors are a bit simple… bordering on bland and most offerings have a higher fat content than I enjoy. Also, […]

Patton Oswalt at The Earl

Patton Oswalt

Saturday — February 7, 2009

The Earl 488 Flat Shoals Ave. East Atlanta, GA 30316

Seafood of Southeast Asia

Seafood of Southeast Asia By Alan Davidson

Binding: Softcover

Type of Cookbook: The first 50% of this book is a catalogue of fish and shellfish species native to Southeast Asia. Simple black and white illustrations accompany each type of fish and shellfish. The remaining 50% covers a listing of 150 authentic recipes listed by […]

Savoring Southeast Asia

Savoring Southeast Asia By Joyce Jue

Binding: Large Softcover

Type of Cookbook: A “Best Hits” of Southeast Asian cuisine, this book glimpses into the cuisines of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. And, I do mean glimpse. While 130 recipes may sound comprehensive, spread over 9 cuisines it’s just enough […]