Eating My Way Through Cambodia…Part 1
Ever wonder why there aren’t any Cambodian restaurants in Atlanta, while Thailand, Japan, Korea, and even Vietnam are well represented? Having just returned from my epic Asian adventure, including six...
View ArticleEating My Way Through Cambodia…Part 2
Continuing on the bumpy partially unpaved road to Phnom Penh, we stopped in the village of Skun. The specialty there is fried tarantulas and Sam was more than happy to demonstrate how to eat one....
View ArticleThe Duley Salad at The Nook
With an expansive patio right on Piedmont Park, The Nook is the ideal spot to enjoy a refreshing drink or casual meal. Although their specialty is “Tochos”, tater tots with nacho-style toppings, I...
View ArticleThaicoon & Sushi Bar
A neighborhood fixture in the Druid Hills area, Thaicoon serves Thai cuisine and sushi, a common combo back when it opened over a decade ago. Our recent visit with SPA and her hubby AA, who are...
View ArticleMF…Sexy Sushi Returns to Atlanta
Originally posted on April 21, 2016After a lengthy hiatus from the Atlanta dining scene, Alex Kinjo recently reopened MF Sushi at Inman Quarter. This time he traded in the glitzy nightclub vibe of the...
View ArticleWhiskey Bird…Hatched in Morningside
While enjoying a scrumptious bison burger at There Brookhaven’s bar, I overheard chef Chad Crete chatting with a colleague about the opening of his new restaurant, Whiskey Bird. It debuted a few months...
View ArticleCO Restaurant Opens Today in Poncey-Highlands
New Atlanta Restaurant Serves Modern Southeast Asian Cuisine CO restaurant, showcasing fresh, robust flavors and a modern take on traditional Southeast Asian cuisine, opens today in Atlanta’s...
View ArticleAtlanta’s Best Asian Restaurants
This category is rather broad, covering funky neighborhood izakayas and Thai spots to Buford Highway’s authentic Vietnamese and Korean restaurants. These are standouts that can loosely be categorized...
View ArticleTon Ton Ramen at Ponce City Market
Lines formed outside Octane Coffee in Grant Park whenever chef and restaurateur Guy Wong of Miso Izakaya served ramen at his pop-up called Ton Ton. After all, it was winter, and what could be better...
View ArticleVietnamese Dessert at Pho Dai Loi
Years ago, my circle of friends included several people that are half Vietnamese. Their moms made platters of crispy, greasy beef spring rolls that were always a hit at every party. We would visit...
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