Foxy BBQ!

I finally got around to trying Fox Brothers Bar B Q, which was recommended to me by a Pie reader months ago. Located on DeKalb Avenue, just minutes from my house. It was the busy lunch hour rush and I had a to wait a while for a window seat (so I could take [...]

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Toro! Toro!

I discovered a new mexican restaurant, Matador Mexican Cantina near my hood in Glenwood Park. Being one of my favorite cuisines, I was happy to give it a try. It is in a nice open space with big windows and outdoor seating. I went for lunch and was given some chips and salsa, a [...]

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Third Times the Charm

Spoon is a popular Atlanta thai restaurant which just opened a new location on the east-side very close to me. It is a nice open space, though a touch dark, in an easily accessible shopping center. Everything is ala carte, even at lunch. They do not offer the expected lunch specials as some other [...]

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Cheesy yum!

As the mercury drops there are few meals I find more satisfying than a good bowl of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. I like extra sharp cheddar, a good bread (a soft potato bread in this case) and for some extra zing I sprinkle some Old Bay & garlic salt on each buttered [...]

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Super ✯!

✯ Star Provisions is one of my favorite places in the Atl… great for lunch but even better for dessert. In the back is one of Atlanta’s best restaurants, Bacchanalia. I ate there just once when my Mother visited and we were not at all disappointed. They have recently opened a new resturant, Abattoir [...]

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Soup Easy

I love a good soup and found an easy and tasty instant egg drop soup at Whole Foods. You add the package to water, bring it to a boil then add a raw egg and stir. I also add a little Sriracha for an extra kick. The bowl is a favorite estate sale find.

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Death Row Good

I had a little road trip adventure on Saturday to Madison, Georgia. A pretty little town just an hour outside of Atlanta. Many people had suggested I check it out, it is known for it’s numerous antique stores. I will have a larger post on my finds later this week but I thought this [...]

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Cream Dream

My new favorite find, these are fantastic little fruit bars from Trader Joe’s with an added thin strip of yummy ice cream. Only 60 calories each, they come in raspberry and mango. Kind of a grown up version of a creamsicle!

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House Party

While traveling this past week, I stayed with my friends Tom and Raymond in their cozy home in Charlotte. They threw together a wonderful little dinner party, with fresh baked rustic pizzas and a salad featuring garden fresh tomatoes and corn. Raymond made all the buckwheat dough from scratch and served up six pizzas [...]

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Bon Appetite!

With five small very ripe bananas and a bowl of blue berries I needed to make use of… I baked up this recipe minus the spices and plus the additional fruit. The result was extra moist and extra tasty, especially when paired with lemon curd and some good vanilla ice cream, like Trader [...]

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Summer Simple

On a hot summer night, simple is the way the to go and this basic BLT with the addition of shrimp and avocado is easy to throw together. No shrimp? Try some chicken or maybe a little smoked gouda, the key to this one is fresh, ripe tomatoes. If your really feeling lazy, or [...]

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A Belly Full

Belly General Store is located in the popular Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta. It is a large, bright, open space with loads of vintage charm and filled with an ecletic mix of goods & wares. Taking over the space once occupied by Fleeman’s Pharmacy, an Atlanta landmark with a famous soda [...]

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Box Lunch

Yesterday, we ordered lunch for our crew from a local Grant Park eatery called Stone Soup Kitchen. Though it is less than a mile from house, I have never been there before. I am happy to have discovered another great local restaurant. Soups of course are a big deal here, I tried the curry [...]

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Cabbagetown Market

A tiny little bit of history on a quaint street in Atlanta is the home of The Cabbagetown Market. A homey little shop that sells unique sandwiches, Fresca and some amazing fried pickles. Brimming with vintage charm making it super kawaii!
The walls are lined with collectables and art, some for sale and some [...]

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Guilty Pleasures

If you have never been to 5 Guys and you are a lover of a good fried spud, then go! They have a simple menu, just burgers, hot dogs and fries and do all three well. All made to order, with a long list of toppings including; grilled mushrooms, jalapeno peppers and A-1 sauce. [...]

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The Wonders of Sour Cream

If I had to choose one thing I think you should always have on hand, sour cream would defiantly be a contender. It is a really good replacement for cream, giving food an unexpected tangy twist. I use it in both baking and savory dishes. I love to add it to pasta sauce, instead of [...]

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Hurry Up Cake

I found my 1946 version of “The Joy of Cooking” at an estate sale a few years ago. Old or new, I think this book is a must have staple for every kitchen. I love that my vintage find still has the prior owners notes, both in the book and left on random pieces [...]

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✹ sol-ful!

Taqueria del sol is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta and a must for all my out of town visitors. They have four locations, three in Atlanta and the newest now open in Athens. Converted from old gas stations, with a distinctive blue and white motif, they have an open and airy feel. [...]

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Sweet Summer

I picked up some of my favorite Queen Ann Cherries at Super H mart this weekend. Just 3.99 a pound (about $3 cheaper than Whole Foods) it was a great deal. One of my favorite summer treats, I love these dipped into a little whipped cream. Thanks too, for all the other great treats [...]

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East Atlanta Royalty

Every once in awhile, when I am in the mood for a really good hamburger, I venture over to The Earl. Located in nearby East Atlanta, I first discovered it, when it was chosen as a shoot location for one of my first Atlanta jobs. Though more club and bar than restaurant, which I [...]

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