Bitters & Mixers — Toco Giant

Amargo Chuncho

One of the mandatory ingredients in a Pisco Sour.

Pisco Sour serves 2

4 ounces Peruvian Pisco 1-2 ounces simple syrup 2 ounce lemon or lime juice 1 egg white dash of chuncho bitters

Combine all in a bar shaker […]

The Worst Meal of 2010

The McRib

There are no words to describe the absolute and utter regret we felt after taking the first bite of this abomination. It was horrible. The formed meat patty of unknown origins was unidentifiable. It had absolutely zero flavor. And, the excessive amounts of […]

Seasons 52

Hearty Vegetable Soup with Whole Grain Bread Stick

This tastes shockingly better than it looks.

Grilled Rainbow Trout with Lemon, Carrots, Asparagus & Potatoes

Can you believe this huge plate overflowing with grilled rainbow trout, roasted carrots, asparagus, and potatoes has […]

J Alexander’s

Happy New Year!

Manhattan, please.

Tender, flaky & buttery croissants start the meal.

Pecan-crusted Trout with Acorn Squash & Toasted Almonds

Looking for a light meal after the frenzy of holiday eating? This isn’t it. After […]

Man Chun Hong

Sichuan Wontons with Red Oil

Sichuan Wontons with Red Oil

A generous bowl of wontons, vegetables, broth and a touch of red oil make this a hearty start to the meal. The broth is spiced well. But, all of the real heat […]

Guilty Pleasures — on the Road

Cinn-A-stack Pancakes

Traveling & road trips are fun. They’re the perfect excuse to indulge in the worst sorts of guilty pleasures with only minimal guilt. Why? You’re in some state of fatigue. Always. You’re hungry. Usually. And, most importantly, you’re in a city full of strangers. There’s no one there […]

Skybars, Zotz, and Pop Rocks… oh my

Skybar & Zotz

All I want for Christmas is a stocking full of quirky candies…

I’m not sure when skybars were popular (if ever). But, according to the Necco website, they were introduced in 1938. So, maybe my grandmother would have been a fan. She was born in […]

The “it” Bar

The “it” Bars

Dark Chocolate with Pretzel Bits & Dark Chocolate with Peppermint Crunch

We really wanted to like these. Peppermint crunch and pretzel bits are interesting additions to any chocolate bar. And, dark chocolate is our favorite. These were sure to be an easy win, […]

The Silver Skillet

The Coffee

The Biscuits

Warm biscuits with delicate, yet crisp, outer layers that conceal fluffy, soft interior. We could have happily made a breakfast out of this basket. No butter needed, the biscuits are a meal onto themselves.

December 14th, 2010 | Category: Atlanta, Atlanta Food, Atlanta Institutions, Food, food atlanta, In & Around Atlanta, Restaurants, Review | Comments are closed

Tangerine Juice

Freshly Squeezed Tangerine Juice

We fell in love with Flamingo Gardens‘ (the best) tangerine juice years ago. But, this is a close second. Mellower and sweeter than your standard orange juice, it’s the perfect breakfast juice. (Straight or in a cocktail… that’s up to you)

Harry’s […]