Smoke & Stout Caramel Bar

We both love caramel… especially when the sweetness of it is toned down.

Here, deep dark caramel has complex, malty notes from the chocolate stout. It works beautifully with the bitterness of the smoke. And, there’s this perfectly tiny touch of salt. That hint of salt works to […]

Ameer’s Mediterranean Grill

Katayif

Made to order, this divine dessert was served warm. Spiced walnuts were generously stuffed into each pancake-like pastry. Then, each one was drizzled with sweet syrup and topped with chopped pistachios. We might not have eaten these first. But, they more than deserve the […]

Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano

Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano

Scarpiello

Here, gorgeously roasted chicken keeps company with giant wedges of roasted potato, big chunks of sausage, sweet red peppers, pearl-sized onions and garlic. Breast, thigh, wing and leg, all were doused with a sweet, olive oil rich vinaigrette.

The Greater Good BBQ

BBQ Ribs, Collards, & Texas Toast

Tender & Smoky

BBQ’d Half Chicken, Mac & Cheese , And Texas Toast

Moist, tender, smoky and richly spiced, this chicken has been shockingly good five times in a […]

Guava Candies & Peanut Marzipan

Rollitos

Wrap rich, buttery guava around creamy praline caramel and what do you get? Pastelitos!! Well, not exactly. It’s kinda-sorta like a thicker, chewier version of guava pastry filling. Yes, it’s a mediocre substitute for one of the tastiest things on the planet. But, sometimes it works in […]

The Optimist

Lobster Cobb

Lobster Roll

Two dishes, we can’t get enough of them. So, we’ll just have to keep coming back…

…again and again.

Hopefully, we’ll be able to tear ourselves away from them long enough to give that Oyster […]

Synergy — Enlightened

Enlightened Synergy — GT’s Kombucha — Mystic Mango

Current Favortie Flavor? By a mile

Too much of a good thing? Only you know if you partied a bit too hard this long, wet weekend. But, if you did… this might be a good way for you […]

Farm Burger & Morelli’s — Dunwoody

Banana, Caramel Pecan & Spiced Pumpkin, Caramel, Pecan

Why are we starting with dessert? Both of these flavors were outstanding. And, we had a hard time picking a favorite between these two deliciously rich combinations. But, in the end, we have to give the edge to the banana, […]

Iced Gingerbread Clif Bars

Iced Gingerbread Clif Bars

In our house, the stocking stuffers are just as important as the wrapped gifts. Every chosen item must be clever, useful or a well-established frequently used favorite of the recipient.

Peppermint Stick & Spiced Pumpkin Pie Clif Bars, too!

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Santa’s Private Reserve Ale — Rogue Ales

What are you putting out for Santa tonight?

We’re enjoying Santa’s Private Reserve Red Ale. This double hopped red has plenty of toasty malt. It’s rich with a deep bitter caramel flavor. And, finishes with a spicy bite from the evergreen. That hoppy spruce finish makes your tongue […]