Faux Ya Ya
Super fresh, those shrimp were sweet and tender. The swirls of arugula added a gorgeous bite to the rich cream sauce. And, the polenta cakes were a gorgeous balance of light and substance. The deep corn flavor has us ready and eager for the summer ahead.
The Bay’s Lobster Roll
Stuffed with close to a dozen tender claws and a bunch of big knuckle chunks, this fluffy, top sliced roll was all about the lobster. Wisely, it’s very lightly dressed. And, only the tiniest amount of finely diced celery and chive are present to add a hint of flavor. The lobster is free to shine.
30A Beach Blonde
American Blonde Ale
(Grayton Beer Company, FL)
As you’d expect, it’s a bit light and airy with some barely there floral notes. We appreciated that lightness after a long, hot day in the sun.
We were, too.
Draft Beer & Wine Board
“It’s too chilly for outdoor seating.”
Oh, you Floridians, you’re adorable.
Behind us, this dock went on forever into the darkness.
It was a gorgeous night.
The Bay Restaurant
24215 Highway 331 South
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850 622 2291
Sometimes, you just need to go to the beach and watch the sun set.
Take the time to savor every moment. It’s time well spent.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Moonie’s Texas Barbecue
Another visit, another barbecue feast to remember…
and then some…
The Ribs
The Brisket
The Pork & Brunswick Stew
It’s all good… so very very good.
The Brisket Chili
It’s rich, delicious and absolutely chock full of beef. Smoky beef and rich tomato sauce swimming with spice make this more than a side dish. Sometimes, we’ll make a meal out of this generous portion.
But, it’s the ribs that we just can’t live without. We’re already craving more.
So tender, they demand to be eaten.
Leftovers? Equally divine, they were tender and succulent hours later.
It’s all about the spicy sauce.
Another near perfect meal from start to finish? Check!
It might be over a 40 minute drive outside of the city. But, it’s worth each and every second of that drive. Take a little road trip.
Moonie’s Texas Barbecue
5545 Atlanta Highway
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
678 828 8366
A Mostly Quiet Place With A Little Bit of A View
By day…
Or, by night
Dumplings In Chili Oil
This blend of spices, sesame and chili oil was divine.
We were graciously offered rice to devour the remainder as we waited for the rest of our meal. Every table in this cozy little restaurant was packed to capacity. (We’re pretty sure there were around 10 tables or less.) But, there was never a service issue. We enjoyed the leisurely pace of the service. It allowed us the time to savor each dish.
Boiled Fish Fillets In Chili Stew
Tender fish fillets swim quite literally in a stew of chili peppers, bean sprouts, and cabbage.
An extra spoonful of finely minced garlic adds an extra kick, too.
This rich medley of flavors and textures is rightly called a stew.
And, it truly is a masterpiece.
And, now for something really spicy…
This sizzling platter comes with a wave of pepper smoke that is not for the light hearted. Dry fried chicken with chili peppers, cilantro and onions… and wood ear… and snow peas… and leeks… and garlic…
We spy at least 4 different chili peppers in there.
And, wow! Just wow.
The flavors were tremendous. Smoky, spicy, fresh, and even sweet, we loved the tight rope balance of all things delicious. We couldn’t resist taste after taste…. even as our taste buds cried for mercy.
Master Piece
Or, is it Masterpiece? Either way, we have a new love.
Just go. Seriously, find the time to go. You won’t regret the long drive to Duluth one bit.
Masterpiece
3940 Buford Highway
B103
Duluth, GA 30096
770 622 1191
Fentiman’s Rose Lemonade
Rose In An Edible Form = “Interesting”
The powerful combination of rose and lemon mingle together without fighting for center stage. And, the ginger adds a barely there bite of sharpness. This was probably one of the most (if not the very most) enjoyable of all things rose that we’ve tasted. So,we’d buy this again… on days that we want rose to overtake our senses for the rest of the afternoon.
Alon’s Bakery & Market
4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30346
678 394 1781
Criminal Sin IPA
Twain’s Original Ales
The Olivia Burger
That’s one gorgeous burger topped with pickled green tomatoes, pimento cheese, house bacon and arugula. On the side? Those are super crisp, parsnip chips. Golden brown and delicious? Check.
Loved it!
Cooked to a perfect medium rare, that’s perfection in our eyes.
Poutine With Fried Egg
A giant mountain of skin on crispy, dark golden brown fries, cheese curds and rich brown gravy, let’s top it with an egg and call it a meal (or giant snack) for two.
It’s one hot (seriously delicious) mess.
Twain’s Burger List
Apple Waffle With Ice Cream And Bacon Sugar Tuille
Twain’s Brewpub, Billiards & Tap
211 East Trinity Place
Decatur, GA 30030
404 373 0063
Lake Keowee
(Lighthouse Restaurant In The Background)
By car or boat, hang out and have a beer at the Cabana. If you’re hungry, it’s only a few extra steps up that sidewalk to the Lighthouse restaurant.
Ranger IPA
(New Belgium Brewing)
All Day IPA
(Founders Brewing)
This was a gorgeous day to remember.
Lake Keowee Cabana
Lighthouse Restaurant
1290 Doug Hollow Road
Seneca, SC 29672
864 888 4446
Honeysuckle Gelato
(Honey Fig)
Southern Inspired Gelato
We might say the texture in our pint was closer to an ice cream than a gelato. But, the concentration of flavor says gelato. Whatever you choose to call it, we’ll call it delicious. Our pint was absolutely loaded with figs. And, the flavor of deep, dark honey was dominantly present in every bite. Even with that ever-present honey flavor, it’s never too sweet. Honey and fig are two complex flavors that create a magical harmony. That depth and richness of flavor allows a few small spoonfuls to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Bourbon Pecan? That’s now on our to do list …next time!
Honeysuckle Gelato
Alon’s Bakery & Market
Fresh, Whole Green Pistachios In Syrup
Turkish Cotton Candy With Pistachios
It’s Sweet Pistachio Fluff!
Snacks from across the pond are just so much fun.
Cokokrem Golden Hazelnut Cream
With 40% hazelnut paste, this sweet creamy spread gives you plenty of roasted hazelnut flavor. But, it is quite sweet with a creamy milk background. Super silky smooth, this is basically Nutella without the chocolate. Love it!
Quince & Red Berry Jam
Sesame Crackers & Sesame Pretzels
Snack pile, check! We’re stocked up for the next month or so.
Giotto
(There were 9 Little Balls in that long wrapper.)
Hollow wafer balls filled with sweet hazelnut cream, they’re a smaller (think small gumball sized) version of the other Ferrara chocolate hazelnut balls. These were super sweet and far too easy to pop in our mouths.
Bosanski Lokum
These sweet walnut biscuits are light, airy, and crumbly.
Date Ma’amoul
Milk Chocolate & Almonds
Someone’s a sucker for pretty wrappers.
This little market is jam packed with herbs, spices, frankincense and myrrh. We weren’t headed home. So, we had to skip the refrigerated section. But, we’ll be back to browse another day. And, the assortment of olives and olive oils tempted us, too. We’ll be back for a few jars of olives… soon!
Bakkal International Foods
5690 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
404 847 9942
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