t's unbelievable how dead this area gets by 9pm... where am I? Winder? Canton? Did Sandy Springs Inc.'s Gestapo impose a secwet curfew?
Only one thing to do...grub at old Canton Cooks where the victuals are tasty and the service should start with self!
Spicy Salted Squid (S&P Squid) - who doesn't love these fried curly pieces of cephalopod?
Beef Chow Fun - one of the better ones in Atl., lighter and less greezy than most other places.
Clams in Black Bean Sauce - eat it while its hot or else it'll be Clams in Black Jello.
Wor Sue Duck - funny how no one mentioned this dish which is kinda their claim to fame. It's good but a few pieces is more than enough.
Beef with Bitter Melons - nothing compliments each other more than meat and melons. Mmm Mm M.
They've been around for a long time and the grub hasn't been dumb down with all the pedestrian chow sprouting up like the Section 8 housing in this dusty old town. It's a good standby...
BURP.
5984 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 250-0515
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Blue Plate Roadside Cafe
Three Words: Chocolate Egg Cream.
The classic NYC soda fountain drink is now being served at the former location of Chicago's in this cool cafe. Sa-Weet! But then it fizzled out like a belch from Grandpa Joe. It just didn't taste the same like in NYC.
For a real Egg Cream you have to use Fox's U-Bet Vanilla Flavor Syrup, whole milk and pressurized seltzer water. I vigorously stirred and stirred and it just didn't foam up. Want a bummer.
The 3 Scoop Vanilla Malt was pretty tasty though. Nice and smooth, thick and malty. Well played old bean...well played.
The menu is pretty much southern cafe style grubbery. Meatloaf, pot roast, fried chicken, catfish, country fried steak, etc...
Charleston She-Crab Soup - a thick salty orangy colored porridge. The flaked crab meat was more like minced meat. It coulda been He-Crab for all we know. No hint of crab roe or sherry...could it be the 2 cups of salt? The Cheddar Muffin was just simply a filler.
Sliders Combo -
Burga, a mini version of furniture sliders, hard and crunchy.
Buttamilk Fwied chix, it was more like a fwied chix chip.
BBQ Pulled Pork, meat was dry and tried to mask it by bathing it in super sweet BBQ sauce, it coulda been pulled possum.
Chicken Pot Pie - it looked great...beautiful homemade flakey crust but it had very little veggies even though it says "full of veggies". The chunky chicken and cream sauce were bland...a can of cream of chix soup woulda done it justice.
Handcut Fwies - there's were thin, crispy and pretty darn tasty.
Fwied Gween Tomatoes - they looked more like tomatillos. Sliced too thinly and batter lacked any seasoning. The Whistle Stop Cafe just took it off their menu from the shame.
Overall, it's not a bad place, they just need to pay more attention to the small details that can have a big effect on the overall taste. They're still pretty new so I will definitely go back and try all the other blue plates available daily.
Munch.
5920 Roswell Rd NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30358 (404) 257-8883
The classic NYC soda fountain drink is now being served at the former location of Chicago's in this cool cafe. Sa-Weet! But then it fizzled out like a belch from Grandpa Joe. It just didn't taste the same like in NYC.
For a real Egg Cream you have to use Fox's U-Bet Vanilla Flavor Syrup, whole milk and pressurized seltzer water. I vigorously stirred and stirred and it just didn't foam up. Want a bummer.
The 3 Scoop Vanilla Malt was pretty tasty though. Nice and smooth, thick and malty. Well played old bean...well played.
The menu is pretty much southern cafe style grubbery. Meatloaf, pot roast, fried chicken, catfish, country fried steak, etc...
Charleston She-Crab Soup - a thick salty orangy colored porridge. The flaked crab meat was more like minced meat. It coulda been He-Crab for all we know. No hint of crab roe or sherry...could it be the 2 cups of salt? The Cheddar Muffin was just simply a filler.
Sliders Combo -
Burga, a mini version of furniture sliders, hard and crunchy.
Buttamilk Fwied chix, it was more like a fwied chix chip.
BBQ Pulled Pork, meat was dry and tried to mask it by bathing it in super sweet BBQ sauce, it coulda been pulled possum.
Chicken Pot Pie - it looked great...beautiful homemade flakey crust but it had very little veggies even though it says "full of veggies". The chunky chicken and cream sauce were bland...a can of cream of chix soup woulda done it justice.
Handcut Fwies - there's were thin, crispy and pretty darn tasty.
Fwied Gween Tomatoes - they looked more like tomatillos. Sliced too thinly and batter lacked any seasoning. The Whistle Stop Cafe just took it off their menu from the shame.
Overall, it's not a bad place, they just need to pay more attention to the small details that can have a big effect on the overall taste. They're still pretty new so I will definitely go back and try all the other blue plates available daily.
Munch.
5920 Roswell Rd NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30358 (404) 257-8883
Canyons Burger Company
They should just toss their burgers back into the Grand Canyon.
What do burgers and fries have to do with an active outdoor lifestyle which they promote? I know that after I eat a fatty burger and fwies...I just want to lay down on my couch and take a nap. Getting on a mountain bike and riding 10 miles would be the last thing I do!
I thought the 360 Bacon Cheese Burger would be a safe exhibit to test out. 100% Black Angus Beef...really huh? The Hamburglar must have paid a visit. I rather eat ground up Angus Young. The meat was unseasoned, overcooked, dry and chewy. It just kinda sits there in your stomach and tries to reform like mercury. You would think the bacon would give it a little fatty goodness... but not if it's from Morningstar.
Fries- Frozen Crinkle Cut or Limp Stringy Sweet Potato...neither. How hard is it to make fresh hand cut fwies? Your menu is two things... burgers and fries!!! God forbid you have a third menu item! Is this the type of Freedom Fries our troops are fighting for? Smoothie King can make better fwies.
This grub will NOT... "become THE neighborhood-dining destination in neighborhoods around Atlanta".
Awful... Just Awful.
3877 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 841-9933
What do burgers and fries have to do with an active outdoor lifestyle which they promote? I know that after I eat a fatty burger and fwies...I just want to lay down on my couch and take a nap. Getting on a mountain bike and riding 10 miles would be the last thing I do!
I thought the 360 Bacon Cheese Burger would be a safe exhibit to test out. 100% Black Angus Beef...really huh? The Hamburglar must have paid a visit. I rather eat ground up Angus Young. The meat was unseasoned, overcooked, dry and chewy. It just kinda sits there in your stomach and tries to reform like mercury. You would think the bacon would give it a little fatty goodness... but not if it's from Morningstar.
Fries- Frozen Crinkle Cut or Limp Stringy Sweet Potato...neither. How hard is it to make fresh hand cut fwies? Your menu is two things... burgers and fries!!! God forbid you have a third menu item! Is this the type of Freedom Fries our troops are fighting for? Smoothie King can make better fwies.
This grub will NOT... "become THE neighborhood-dining destination in neighborhoods around Atlanta".
Awful... Just Awful.
3877 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 841-9933
Jamal's Buffalo Wings
After grubbing some fwied chix at Busy Bee Cafe... I needed some dessert. But my kind of dessert is of the spicy kind... and Jamal's in the ghetto came to the rescue.
Buffalo Wings at a shack in a Domino's and Check Cashing lot? Hellz Yeah!!! Since it was a nice old lady making the wingz, I assume it was Jamallita... and man, can she make some wingz when she's not too busy picking numbers for Keno. The Hot sauce wasn't as hot as I thought but it did have red pepper flakes to give it a lil pop. Nice, medium size and crispy. This is a good wing.
"Today I didn't even have to use my A.K.
I got to say it was a good day."
10 Northside Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30314 (404) 221-0088
Buffalo Wings at a shack in a Domino's and Check Cashing lot? Hellz Yeah!!! Since it was a nice old lady making the wingz, I assume it was Jamallita... and man, can she make some wingz when she's not too busy picking numbers for Keno. The Hot sauce wasn't as hot as I thought but it did have red pepper flakes to give it a lil pop. Nice, medium size and crispy. This is a good wing.
"Today I didn't even have to use my A.K.
I got to say it was a good day."
10 Northside Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30314 (404) 221-0088
My Friend's Place
You just can't be mean to the nice old Yentas working behind the counter at this joint. Well, Gastro is an equal opportunity ball buster after all. But this Yiddish Theater is worth the price of admission...or a Reuben sammie in this case.
The grub at this Plain Jane franchise of a deli is Fisher Price at best but the staff is 100% Kosher. I wished they had Wi-Fi so I can Babel Fish what they are saying. It's such a comic relief to watch how they operate here. Constant yelling back and forth between the counter and kitchen area...with a side of Kibitz.
The Corned Beef Reuben on rye was ok, nothing to write the Katz's about...except that they left out the Swiss cheez. What a putz...who made my rube, a Shiksa?!
The Soup Du Jour was the soup of the day and today was Maryland Crab Soup. Salty, brown, wet and the crab was minced to hair like fibers... now, go talk amongst yourselves.
My only question is... Bubbeh, where are the bagels? I bet they would taste like buttah.
Oh Goy...
5450 Peachtree Pkwy
Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 446-8629
The grub at this Plain Jane franchise of a deli is Fisher Price at best but the staff is 100% Kosher. I wished they had Wi-Fi so I can Babel Fish what they are saying. It's such a comic relief to watch how they operate here. Constant yelling back and forth between the counter and kitchen area...with a side of Kibitz.
The Corned Beef Reuben on rye was ok, nothing to write the Katz's about...except that they left out the Swiss cheez. What a putz...who made my rube, a Shiksa?!
The Soup Du Jour was the soup of the day and today was Maryland Crab Soup. Salty, brown, wet and the crab was minced to hair like fibers... now, go talk amongst yourselves.
My only question is... Bubbeh, where are the bagels? I bet they would taste like buttah.
Oh Goy...
5450 Peachtree Pkwy
Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 446-8629
Midway Pub
My server asked me what I wanted. I told him I wanted a "Hummer". So he gave me one... and says to me, "it tastes so good when it hits your lips!" Aaah, Oook... cuckoo! cuckoo!
On that note.... let's take a look at the menu shall we?
I got a tingly feeling between my legs when I saw "Crabs". Then I started to salivate with the words "Beef on Weck". I almost popped my corn when I saw "Southern Fried Chicken".
I handed the menu to the server and said "Yes please"...
But seriously, I had to do a sampling like a good piglet should.
Soft Shell Crab Sammie w/ Tots- the crab tasted fine, just not coconut crusted and the jalapeno marmalade was way too sweet. A simple chipotle mayo would had done it more justice. The Tots were nice and crispy, just not seasoned. The best dish I tasted all night.
Beef on Weck w/ Asian Slaw- the slice meat was good, the roll was pathetic. Please don't call it a Weck if the roll does not have pretzel salt and caraway seeds. It was like a Chi-Dawg without a steamed poppy seed bun. The roast beef "Jus" was fresh from the can... and that's prolly were it should belong. Flush.
The Asian Slaw would be better suited if it was called Oriental Sraw... b/c this thing had ZERO taste. Just some shredded up old cabbage. I had Alfalfa with more flavor.
Southern Fwied Chicken- One word: Banquet.
This plate was straight from the Punchline. It made me laugh. One baby chix leg. One chix tender. Mash taters were a combination of instant mash and a baked tater chunked up. Collard Greens were dried up like a bay leaf... not cooked in delicious ham hocks or anything related to bacon, it definitely ain't the other white meat. The White Gravy... let's just say Dirk Diggler coulda made a better gravy.
I DO LIKE the place but it's too shiny and new for East Atlanta. It needs to be dirtied up with character... just something to make it seem like it belongs in da hood. The concrete slab out front is so friggin bright and clean, as well as the bricks of the building, kinda makes me think I was in a suburban strip mall. Where are we... Gymboree? We were the only ones on choppers! C'mon, is this what EAV has become?
I hope this place will evolve with the menu and rad ambiance we all know and love that is called East Atlanta.
Vroom Vroom! Bacon Salt!
552 Flat Shoals Ave
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 584-0335
On that note.... let's take a look at the menu shall we?
I got a tingly feeling between my legs when I saw "Crabs". Then I started to salivate with the words "Beef on Weck". I almost popped my corn when I saw "Southern Fried Chicken".
I handed the menu to the server and said "Yes please"...
But seriously, I had to do a sampling like a good piglet should.
Soft Shell Crab Sammie w/ Tots- the crab tasted fine, just not coconut crusted and the jalapeno marmalade was way too sweet. A simple chipotle mayo would had done it more justice. The Tots were nice and crispy, just not seasoned. The best dish I tasted all night.
Beef on Weck w/ Asian Slaw- the slice meat was good, the roll was pathetic. Please don't call it a Weck if the roll does not have pretzel salt and caraway seeds. It was like a Chi-Dawg without a steamed poppy seed bun. The roast beef "Jus" was fresh from the can... and that's prolly were it should belong. Flush.
The Asian Slaw would be better suited if it was called Oriental Sraw... b/c this thing had ZERO taste. Just some shredded up old cabbage. I had Alfalfa with more flavor.
Southern Fwied Chicken- One word: Banquet.
This plate was straight from the Punchline. It made me laugh. One baby chix leg. One chix tender. Mash taters were a combination of instant mash and a baked tater chunked up. Collard Greens were dried up like a bay leaf... not cooked in delicious ham hocks or anything related to bacon, it definitely ain't the other white meat. The White Gravy... let's just say Dirk Diggler coulda made a better gravy.
I DO LIKE the place but it's too shiny and new for East Atlanta. It needs to be dirtied up with character... just something to make it seem like it belongs in da hood. The concrete slab out front is so friggin bright and clean, as well as the bricks of the building, kinda makes me think I was in a suburban strip mall. Where are we... Gymboree? We were the only ones on choppers! C'mon, is this what EAV has become?
I hope this place will evolve with the menu and rad ambiance we all know and love that is called East Atlanta.
Vroom Vroom! Bacon Salt!
552 Flat Shoals Ave
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 584-0335
Los Arcos
This ain't your run of mill Mexi-Garbage Plate joints... but I almost got run over by a KIA walking into this place.
Well, yes, they do have those ridiculous order by numbers combos but freshness is the key here. Even though the tortillas aren't 'hecho a mano'... the flavors more than make up for it.
Chips n Salsa are your basic standard issued but the salsa has just enough kick to tickle your taste buds. I personally like it hot as hell...so I can cry tears of joy.
Tacos are good, the ground beef is not wet like chili. They don't overload it with filler (aka lettuce, cheese, tomatoes). It's clean and tasty.
Quesadillas are crispy and a beautiful golden brown, the chicken is pulled by hand and tender. Cheez melted evenly with just the right amount of tooth to it.
Rice and Beans are tasty and believe it or not, they have good flavor and texture. Rice are plump and seasoned nicely. Beans are not pureed to baby food consistency. Pleasantly surprised with these often overlooked side dishes.
Chile Poblano Rellenos... OMG. This could possibly the best I had in Atlanta. The REAL poblano chile is the size of a Fraternity paddle. Filled with ground beef and cheez, cooked perfectly and not mushy. Smack me up and down all night long with this dish.
My Neck, My Back ...Lick my Taco just like that...
BURP.
5450 Peachtree Pkwy
Ste 3-C
Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 441-1814
Well, yes, they do have those ridiculous order by numbers combos but freshness is the key here. Even though the tortillas aren't 'hecho a mano'... the flavors more than make up for it.
Chips n Salsa are your basic standard issued but the salsa has just enough kick to tickle your taste buds. I personally like it hot as hell...so I can cry tears of joy.
Tacos are good, the ground beef is not wet like chili. They don't overload it with filler (aka lettuce, cheese, tomatoes). It's clean and tasty.
Quesadillas are crispy and a beautiful golden brown, the chicken is pulled by hand and tender. Cheez melted evenly with just the right amount of tooth to it.
Rice and Beans are tasty and believe it or not, they have good flavor and texture. Rice are plump and seasoned nicely. Beans are not pureed to baby food consistency. Pleasantly surprised with these often overlooked side dishes.
Chile Poblano Rellenos... OMG. This could possibly the best I had in Atlanta. The REAL poblano chile is the size of a Fraternity paddle. Filled with ground beef and cheez, cooked perfectly and not mushy. Smack me up and down all night long with this dish.
My Neck, My Back ...Lick my Taco just like that...
BURP.
5450 Peachtree Pkwy
Ste 3-C
Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 441-1814
El Pollo Loco
It is always a good sign when you see ex-pats eating at their own ethnic joints... but does it really matter when it's a fast food chain joint? Hells yeah!
I have yet to see a real life Mexican eat at Toxic Hell... let alone work there!!! But at E.P.L., the cooks, other staff members and customers are all Latinos... except the owners and managers whom are the "corporate types". Well, mebbe this shiny and new location on Buford Hwy and Clairmont have something to do wit it... along with the cowboy hats and boots. Nothing sez la familia fun times than a feast here of grilled pollo and corn tortillas... and then hitting the rides in the parking lot carnival over at La Fiesta Plaza. Just make sure the security bar is locked in place or else you'll be hot chicken asphalt!
The grilled chicken is actually very tasty, tender meat inside and crispy skin outside. There is only a hint of the citrus-marinade. The corn tortillas are tastier than the flour torts and both comes out nice and toasty. But if you add too much salsa and hot sauce, you'll get a sloppy pink taco... and no one likes that in their mouth.
The crispy tacos are not your crappy cardboard shells you find in a Ortega Taco Dinner in a box. It's hot, crispy and bubbly filled with pollo and cheez. Not bad for a chain.
The sides are a mix of Mexican and American filler. Mexi rice, mac n cheez, corn, mash taters, refried/ black beanz and steam vegs. Let's just say they do the job in making your belly a perfect resting spot for your hard hat before heading over to the construction site next door.
Is the chicken here really that crazy good? No, but it's better than a plate of mad cow.
Cock a doodle...
DOO.
3979 Buford Hwy
Chamblee, GA 30341 (404) 320-3355
I have yet to see a real life Mexican eat at Toxic Hell... let alone work there!!! But at E.P.L., the cooks, other staff members and customers are all Latinos... except the owners and managers whom are the "corporate types". Well, mebbe this shiny and new location on Buford Hwy and Clairmont have something to do wit it... along with the cowboy hats and boots. Nothing sez la familia fun times than a feast here of grilled pollo and corn tortillas... and then hitting the rides in the parking lot carnival over at La Fiesta Plaza. Just make sure the security bar is locked in place or else you'll be hot chicken asphalt!
The grilled chicken is actually very tasty, tender meat inside and crispy skin outside. There is only a hint of the citrus-marinade. The corn tortillas are tastier than the flour torts and both comes out nice and toasty. But if you add too much salsa and hot sauce, you'll get a sloppy pink taco... and no one likes that in their mouth.
The crispy tacos are not your crappy cardboard shells you find in a Ortega Taco Dinner in a box. It's hot, crispy and bubbly filled with pollo and cheez. Not bad for a chain.
The sides are a mix of Mexican and American filler. Mexi rice, mac n cheez, corn, mash taters, refried/ black beanz and steam vegs. Let's just say they do the job in making your belly a perfect resting spot for your hard hat before heading over to the construction site next door.
Is the chicken here really that crazy good? No, but it's better than a plate of mad cow.
Cock a doodle...
DOO.
3979 Buford Hwy
Chamblee, GA 30341 (404) 320-3355
Napoli Pizzeria
After noshing on some Chi-town tubesteak across da stweet... I wanted some pie for dessert. It wasn't the kind of pie you get at The Pool Hall for 15 cents, it was the kind of pie you get at a pizzeria.
They may have real seasoned 'ZA ovens but the pies coming outta them looked like it came from an Easy-Bake Oven. No wonder they're $2 a slice...tax included.
The thin crust looked nice... that is until you look underneath. No char... meh. Hell, use a Sharpie and try to trick me at least. The cheese was pretty pathetic. They even added a couple sprinkles of shredded mozza to make it seem fresh... it stuck out like a sore thumb b/c it was so white while the first layer of cheese was orangy from the sauce.
Folding the thing in half was like making an Origami swan... the crust cracked in so many places like varicose veins on a 70 yr old hag. I almost broke out the GPS to see where I was.
Pedestrian 'ZA for a pedestrian palate. My dog wouldn't even eat it... he was like, "it's all you pal...".
Making a good NYC style pizza pie in Atlanta ain't no piece o' cake.
Yawn.
276 Hammond Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 252-0147
They may have real seasoned 'ZA ovens but the pies coming outta them looked like it came from an Easy-Bake Oven. No wonder they're $2 a slice...tax included.
The thin crust looked nice... that is until you look underneath. No char... meh. Hell, use a Sharpie and try to trick me at least. The cheese was pretty pathetic. They even added a couple sprinkles of shredded mozza to make it seem fresh... it stuck out like a sore thumb b/c it was so white while the first layer of cheese was orangy from the sauce.
Folding the thing in half was like making an Origami swan... the crust cracked in so many places like varicose veins on a 70 yr old hag. I almost broke out the GPS to see where I was.
Pedestrian 'ZA for a pedestrian palate. My dog wouldn't even eat it... he was like, "it's all you pal...".
Making a good NYC style pizza pie in Atlanta ain't no piece o' cake.
Yawn.
276 Hammond Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 252-0147
Mike's Chicago Dog Haus
Wit da demise of Da Chicago Dawg on Piedmont... I headed up to Sandy Springs just to get my green thermo-nuclear relish fix.
Chi-dawg... steamed poppy seed bun, perfect snap of natural casing, sport peppers, dill, relish, mato, yella mustard and celery salt... just some tasty eatin'. This would be a lethal weapon in Baton Bob's hands.
Polish Sausage Maxwell Stweet style... grilled onions, tubesteak of Polish decent, sport peps, yella mustard. Perfect absorbent hang over chow... tastier than a roll of Bounty.
The joint is so kitschy and cheezy you just can't help but giggle while you train for the prestigious Mustard Belt.
Burp.
5948 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 252-8484
Chi-dawg... steamed poppy seed bun, perfect snap of natural casing, sport peppers, dill, relish, mato, yella mustard and celery salt... just some tasty eatin'. This would be a lethal weapon in Baton Bob's hands.
Polish Sausage Maxwell Stweet style... grilled onions, tubesteak of Polish decent, sport peps, yella mustard. Perfect absorbent hang over chow... tastier than a roll of Bounty.
The joint is so kitschy and cheezy you just can't help but giggle while you train for the prestigious Mustard Belt.
Burp.
5948 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 252-8484
Parish
No Parish is complete without a couple of naked boys fondling each other ... and that's exactly what you will see at this joint. At least they're not kneeling. Pew!
The fugly Grecian-esque statues could possibly be more asinine than the jewel encrusted dog at Aria. But overall the space is designed beautifully. I feel bad for the person sitting next to it nuzzling it's crotch but at least it looks manscaped. Talk about working up an appetite!
The vittles are pretty tasty... if you know what to order. I heard mix reviews on some of the dishes so we stayed away from them. The chalk board menu is hard to read even squinting my non-Asian eyes didn't help. A green apple on every table... was it a test from the Yahweh God? I dare not tried... I saw what the Ark can do in Indiana Jones.
The Bread in a bag looked like a Hot Pocket. It tasted like a Hot Pocket nuked for way too long.
Parish Sausage Trio was very tasty... distinct taste in each of the tubesteak, The honey mustard sauce was a bit too sweet, it overpowered the flavor. Green and red tomato salad with sprouts were forgettable.
Strawberry and Spinach Salad was like kudzu... we kept eating and eating and it kept growing back. Nothing but filler. Salads need seasoning too people!
Chicken Fried Duck Confit was lightly battered and flash fried... this was G O O D. Crispy and fork tender. A new spin on the croque-monsieur was made with phyllo instead of bread... not too shabby.
Seaboard Farms Braised Pork Cheeks was super tender... just well prepared. The Johnny Cake filled with what looked like minced crawfish was just a side show. Another dry filler to make you drink more!
The market/deli downstairs was very cute and cozy... definitely gonna go back and try the Oyster Po'Boy. This is definitely one of the better Concentrics restos.
3.5 Stars... mebbe 4 stars if I don't have to goto confession afterwards.
AMEN.
240 N Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 681-4434
The fugly Grecian-esque statues could possibly be more asinine than the jewel encrusted dog at Aria. But overall the space is designed beautifully. I feel bad for the person sitting next to it nuzzling it's crotch but at least it looks manscaped. Talk about working up an appetite!
The vittles are pretty tasty... if you know what to order. I heard mix reviews on some of the dishes so we stayed away from them. The chalk board menu is hard to read even squinting my non-Asian eyes didn't help. A green apple on every table... was it a test from the Yahweh God? I dare not tried... I saw what the Ark can do in Indiana Jones.
The Bread in a bag looked like a Hot Pocket. It tasted like a Hot Pocket nuked for way too long.
Parish Sausage Trio was very tasty... distinct taste in each of the tubesteak, The honey mustard sauce was a bit too sweet, it overpowered the flavor. Green and red tomato salad with sprouts were forgettable.
Strawberry and Spinach Salad was like kudzu... we kept eating and eating and it kept growing back. Nothing but filler. Salads need seasoning too people!
Chicken Fried Duck Confit was lightly battered and flash fried... this was G O O D. Crispy and fork tender. A new spin on the croque-monsieur was made with phyllo instead of bread... not too shabby.
Seaboard Farms Braised Pork Cheeks was super tender... just well prepared. The Johnny Cake filled with what looked like minced crawfish was just a side show. Another dry filler to make you drink more!
The market/deli downstairs was very cute and cozy... definitely gonna go back and try the Oyster Po'Boy. This is definitely one of the better Concentrics restos.
3.5 Stars... mebbe 4 stars if I don't have to goto confession afterwards.
AMEN.
240 N Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 681-4434
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
Turnaround, every now and then I get a little bit hungry and you never do delivery.
Turnaround, every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of others chomping away while waiting on line.
Turnaround, every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the best of all the spicy pieces gone by.
Turnaround, every now and then I get a little bit terrified and then I look inside the box.
Turnaround spicy thighs, every now and then the juicy pieces fall apart
Turnaround drumsticks, every now and then the crispy skin fall apart
And I need you now tonight
And I need you more than ever
And if you'll only open all night
I'll be eating Popeyes forever
And we'll only be making it right
Cause we'll never be wrong together
I can't stand it if I'm at the end of the line
Your chicken is like a shadow on me all of the time
I don't know what to do and I'm always cravin' spicy dark meat
I'm living in a Popeyes and giving 4 stars
I really need you tonight
Feasts are gonna start tonight
Feasts are gonna start tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love with the Colonel
But now I'm only falling apart when a Popeyes burn down
There's nothing I can do
A total eclipse of the belly
Once upon a time there was KFC in my life
But now there's only love for the POPS
Nothing I can say
A total eclipse of the belly
2691 Windy Hill Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 612-1848
Turnaround, every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of others chomping away while waiting on line.
Turnaround, every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the best of all the spicy pieces gone by.
Turnaround, every now and then I get a little bit terrified and then I look inside the box.
Turnaround spicy thighs, every now and then the juicy pieces fall apart
Turnaround drumsticks, every now and then the crispy skin fall apart
And I need you now tonight
And I need you more than ever
And if you'll only open all night
I'll be eating Popeyes forever
And we'll only be making it right
Cause we'll never be wrong together
I can't stand it if I'm at the end of the line
Your chicken is like a shadow on me all of the time
I don't know what to do and I'm always cravin' spicy dark meat
I'm living in a Popeyes and giving 4 stars
I really need you tonight
Feasts are gonna start tonight
Feasts are gonna start tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love with the Colonel
But now I'm only falling apart when a Popeyes burn down
There's nothing I can do
A total eclipse of the belly
Once upon a time there was KFC in my life
But now there's only love for the POPS
Nothing I can say
A total eclipse of the belly
2691 Windy Hill Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 612-1848
Piu Bello Pizzeria
I am a glutton for punishment. I shoulda known from the name of this joint. Peeee-U! My Belly-O hurts!
Since a fellow Nu Yawka and I have very similar taste with NYC 'ZA, I HAD to give it a whirl after reading his review. I prayed it was just a fluke with his experience. I went in on a Friday night. Empty. Ok, they just opened, I'll give them that. But it's true that the slices, calzones, strombolis, sausage rolls, etc are all sitting out behind a glass counter like 'Sbarro'. Meh. The most wacky thing here is that they DO NOT have a pizza menu! WTF?! You have 'Pizzeria" in your name but not listed on the menu? Now I know why. They musta been smoking some good chronic when they priced their pasta entrees... it was way too high for a shanty like this. Mebbe the landlord was smoking some wacky weedus as well.
I ordered a large cheez pie. Watched him rolled it out, nice. Then watched him put it on an aerated pan... WTF?! Not good bro, not good. I already knew what it would taste like... but the sauce and cheese were surprisingly decent. The crust was thin but ZERO CHAR and dried out like a dog biscuit. The bottom of the crust looked like fish scales. GROSS.
Was this guy anal retentive? Did he not wanted to get his oven dirty? Ah, hello... a real 'ZA oven should be dirty and seasoned, that's what gives it the real char and flavor on the bottom.
I don't know if this family is from NYC or not but it definitely lacked the atmosphere of a true pizzeria. A little advice from one NY'er to another: Only amateurs use pie pans.
Hey, Jimmy... give me a pizza with nuthin'. Whadda...
PUTZ.
3330 Piedmont Rd
Ste 27A
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 814-0304
Since a fellow Nu Yawka and I have very similar taste with NYC 'ZA, I HAD to give it a whirl after reading his review. I prayed it was just a fluke with his experience. I went in on a Friday night. Empty. Ok, they just opened, I'll give them that. But it's true that the slices, calzones, strombolis, sausage rolls, etc are all sitting out behind a glass counter like 'Sbarro'. Meh. The most wacky thing here is that they DO NOT have a pizza menu! WTF?! You have 'Pizzeria" in your name but not listed on the menu? Now I know why. They musta been smoking some good chronic when they priced their pasta entrees... it was way too high for a shanty like this. Mebbe the landlord was smoking some wacky weedus as well.
I ordered a large cheez pie. Watched him rolled it out, nice. Then watched him put it on an aerated pan... WTF?! Not good bro, not good. I already knew what it would taste like... but the sauce and cheese were surprisingly decent. The crust was thin but ZERO CHAR and dried out like a dog biscuit. The bottom of the crust looked like fish scales. GROSS.
Was this guy anal retentive? Did he not wanted to get his oven dirty? Ah, hello... a real 'ZA oven should be dirty and seasoned, that's what gives it the real char and flavor on the bottom.
I don't know if this family is from NYC or not but it definitely lacked the atmosphere of a true pizzeria. A little advice from one NY'er to another: Only amateurs use pie pans.
Hey, Jimmy... give me a pizza with nuthin'. Whadda...
PUTZ.
3330 Piedmont Rd
Ste 27A
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 814-0304
Popeyes Chicken - Airport
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to walk out to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn
The taxi's waitin', he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so hungry I could die
Theres so many times, I've let you down
So many places, I've eaten around
I tell you now, they don't mean a chicken wing
Every shack I go, I'll think of you
Every spicy wing, I'll sting for you
When I come back, I'll bring your biscuit ring
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time, Let me taste you
Then close your doors, I'll be on my way
Dream about the wings to come
When I won't have to eat alone
About the thighs, I won't have to say
So grease me and fry for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold a box for me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, Popeyes, I hate to go
Burp.
6000 North Terminal Parkway Suite 435
Concourse B
Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 763-1444
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to walk out to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn
The taxi's waitin', he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so hungry I could die
Theres so many times, I've let you down
So many places, I've eaten around
I tell you now, they don't mean a chicken wing
Every shack I go, I'll think of you
Every spicy wing, I'll sting for you
When I come back, I'll bring your biscuit ring
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time, Let me taste you
Then close your doors, I'll be on my way
Dream about the wings to come
When I won't have to eat alone
About the thighs, I won't have to say
So grease me and fry for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold a box for me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, Popeyes, I hate to go
Burp.
6000 North Terminal Parkway Suite 435
Concourse B
Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 763-1444
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
You can grill, you can chill, eating the lining away of your stomach
See that girl, watch that scooper, dig in the Dairy Queen
Friday night and my hunger grows
Looking out for the place to go
Where they make the right milkshake, getting in the Blizzard
You come in to look for a burger king
Any bun could be around that patty
Night is young and the Gastro's high
With a bit of banana split, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a sundae
And when you get the chance...
You're a greaser, you turn my belly
Leave my bowels burning and then you're gone
Looking out for an outhouse, any joint will do
I'm in the mood for Pepto Bismo
And when you get the chance...
You are the Dairy Queen, greezy and sweet, it's only 8:15
Dairy Queen, feel the beat from my large intestines
You can't digest, you can't hide, having the hurl of your life
See that bowl, watch that spew, I'm not diggin' the Dairy Queen
Splash.
4890 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071 (678) 969-0732
See that girl, watch that scooper, dig in the Dairy Queen
Friday night and my hunger grows
Looking out for the place to go
Where they make the right milkshake, getting in the Blizzard
You come in to look for a burger king
Any bun could be around that patty
Night is young and the Gastro's high
With a bit of banana split, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a sundae
And when you get the chance...
You're a greaser, you turn my belly
Leave my bowels burning and then you're gone
Looking out for an outhouse, any joint will do
I'm in the mood for Pepto Bismo
And when you get the chance...
You are the Dairy Queen, greezy and sweet, it's only 8:15
Dairy Queen, feel the beat from my large intestines
You can't digest, you can't hide, having the hurl of your life
See that bowl, watch that spew, I'm not diggin' the Dairy Queen
Splash.
4890 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071 (678) 969-0732
Las Palmeras
Cuban chow is hard to come by in ITP... and I'm talking about meals not just the Cuban sammie. Papi's is ok. Coco Loco is more like Cuckoo Loco. Salsa Havana is water down slop. Havana is good but not extensive enuff. Palomilla's and Little Cuba is too much of a crunch on the gas tank these days.
Then there's this joint. A great little hidden barrio mom & pop gem. The grub is classic home cooking and tasty... it's no wonder it has been around for so long.
Empanada- crispy light and savory.
Pollo Frito- classic dish and tasty. Eventhough it ain't as hefty as the rotisserie half bird.
Cuban- very good bwead and done properly.
Boliche- tender but kinda chincy on the portion.
Fried Yuca- crispy and tasty, a lot better than the regular Yuca.
Black Beans & Rice- its a fluffy and tasty filler.
Viva El Che, Viva La Revolucion, Viva Las Palmeras!
Now, Camarero, where's my Cuban pollo fwito?
Gracias...
Burp.
368 5th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 872-0846
Then there's this joint. A great little hidden barrio mom & pop gem. The grub is classic home cooking and tasty... it's no wonder it has been around for so long.
Empanada- crispy light and savory.
Pollo Frito- classic dish and tasty. Eventhough it ain't as hefty as the rotisserie half bird.
Cuban- very good bwead and done properly.
Boliche- tender but kinda chincy on the portion.
Fried Yuca- crispy and tasty, a lot better than the regular Yuca.
Black Beans & Rice- its a fluffy and tasty filler.
Viva El Che, Viva La Revolucion, Viva Las Palmeras!
Now, Camarero, where's my Cuban pollo fwito?
Gracias...
Burp.
368 5th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 872-0846
Pho Dai Loi
By the time I got outta there, I felt like I was hit by a Tsunami... bloated and retaining water. I better sport a pair of sweatpants just in case I get a bout of the angel lust.
The apps of steamed and fried rolls were a tasty start to get the palate going and the stomach juices flowing. I love it when my belly awakens.
The bubble shakes and wacky herbal concoction are to fun to experiment with. Not really my cup of tea though...
The medium size bowl of pho "all the way" was more than enough to feed a generation of Monchichi's. Every useless and undesirable slice of offal was jam packed into my bowl... there are different levels of quality cuts of innards but the ones here are just ok. The broth was flavorful but it really has to be a lot hotter... I like 'em bordering on magma temp. A little bit of oxtails in the broth would do it justice 10 folds.
The Bun plates are all the same to me at most places... dry and kinda boring. The noodles start drying out and sticking together within 5 minzies. Then comes saucing it with every type of liquid within arm's length just to keep it from clumping like a 3 month old litter box. Sriracha, sesame oil, chili paste, and nuoc nam (just don't knock my mom)... creates a pink spaghetti Play-Doh mess. The gwilled pork, spwing woll and shwimp are on the cheap charlie side.
At most dumps like this... stick with the pho. Cheap, tasty, filling and gweat for hangovers or just the need to clean out the pipes with some liquid goodness. Hey, I'm sure it's more flavorful than a high colonic.
Burp.
4186 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 633-2111
The apps of steamed and fried rolls were a tasty start to get the palate going and the stomach juices flowing. I love it when my belly awakens.
The bubble shakes and wacky herbal concoction are to fun to experiment with. Not really my cup of tea though...
The medium size bowl of pho "all the way" was more than enough to feed a generation of Monchichi's. Every useless and undesirable slice of offal was jam packed into my bowl... there are different levels of quality cuts of innards but the ones here are just ok. The broth was flavorful but it really has to be a lot hotter... I like 'em bordering on magma temp. A little bit of oxtails in the broth would do it justice 10 folds.
The Bun plates are all the same to me at most places... dry and kinda boring. The noodles start drying out and sticking together within 5 minzies. Then comes saucing it with every type of liquid within arm's length just to keep it from clumping like a 3 month old litter box. Sriracha, sesame oil, chili paste, and nuoc nam (just don't knock my mom)... creates a pink spaghetti Play-Doh mess. The gwilled pork, spwing woll and shwimp are on the cheap charlie side.
At most dumps like this... stick with the pho. Cheap, tasty, filling and gweat for hangovers or just the need to clean out the pipes with some liquid goodness. Hey, I'm sure it's more flavorful than a high colonic.
Burp.
4186 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 633-2111
Lobster Bar
Pardon my Fwench, Garcon... but may I pweez have a new glass of water? The millipede in the water had nicer legs than my glass of wine... WTF? But the multiple pics taken of our little buddy doing the backstroke made it all worthwhile and it was the start of a beetle-ful fwendship.
This place is not as stuffy as Chops but it still corrals your standard issue Buckhead sheep types. It's like a time capsule... nothing has changed since the Jurassic Era. The clowns... ah, the servers are amusing though... they remind me of Joe Pesci b/c they really are funny guys. Since it was restaurant week, a few of us took advantage of it. But there was no way I wasn't gonna get a few bites from the menu.
Steak Tartare- was a softball size of raw ground meat I haven't seen since likes of Poltergeist. This was a tasty uncooked burga. Ooh.
Robster Bisque- was flavorful and coated the back of the spoon like a well prepared bisque should. Mmm.
Hen of the Woods Salad- it should be called Thumb of a Monchichi... this piece of fwied fungus was smaller than a mouse pizzle. Ugh.
Strip Steak- not a bad piece of 12 oz. flesh. Cooked perfectly but seasoning was a bit off. Can't blame them with that much volume that night. Aah.
Key Lime Pie- "No pie for you!" ...but here, how about a Ring Ding? Seriously, I got a friggin Ring Ding. WTF? If I got a side of Little Debbie Does Gastro... Meh.
Even after all these years, it's still a very consistent joint. Pumping out classic American grubbery. Reminds me of the speakeasy days with the good ol' boys... not Bo and Luke Duke. More like David... I kid, I kid! ;)
When will I be back? Who knows, it's a bit too highbrow for little old me. Mebbe when the Woolley Mammoth walks the earth again... make that medium rare pweez!
Au Voir!
70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 262-2675
http://www.buckheadrestaurants.com/chops.html
This place is not as stuffy as Chops but it still corrals your standard issue Buckhead sheep types. It's like a time capsule... nothing has changed since the Jurassic Era. The clowns... ah, the servers are amusing though... they remind me of Joe Pesci b/c they really are funny guys. Since it was restaurant week, a few of us took advantage of it. But there was no way I wasn't gonna get a few bites from the menu.
Steak Tartare- was a softball size of raw ground meat I haven't seen since likes of Poltergeist. This was a tasty uncooked burga. Ooh.
Robster Bisque- was flavorful and coated the back of the spoon like a well prepared bisque should. Mmm.
Hen of the Woods Salad- it should be called Thumb of a Monchichi... this piece of fwied fungus was smaller than a mouse pizzle. Ugh.
Strip Steak- not a bad piece of 12 oz. flesh. Cooked perfectly but seasoning was a bit off. Can't blame them with that much volume that night. Aah.
Key Lime Pie- "No pie for you!" ...but here, how about a Ring Ding? Seriously, I got a friggin Ring Ding. WTF? If I got a side of Little Debbie Does Gastro... Meh.
Even after all these years, it's still a very consistent joint. Pumping out classic American grubbery. Reminds me of the speakeasy days with the good ol' boys... not Bo and Luke Duke. More like David... I kid, I kid! ;)
When will I be back? Who knows, it's a bit too highbrow for little old me. Mebbe when the Woolley Mammoth walks the earth again... make that medium rare pweez!
Au Voir!
70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 262-2675
http://www.buckheadrestaurants.com/chops.html
Kiku
I love how Asian restos on Buford Hwy keep their grand opening signs up for months on end. This joint is no exemption... the "Grand Open" sign has been up for at least 2 months.
I was here on opening night awhile back and it was fwee grub all night with an assortment of raw and hot vittles. I wasn't too impressed to say the least but it was "buffet" style after all. The sooshee was ok and the hot items were bordering Piccadilly's.
I came back here this weekend to try the real stuff... and I must admit, it was pretty tasty. Somehow, eating at the sushi bar is a pre-requisite for me. Bottom line: you just get better service and product.
Tako Su- broiled octopus and cucumber, 4 small slices of Doc OcK and a huge pitcher's mound of sliced cucumbers atop a bit of wakame with a squirt of rice wine vinegar. Eh.
Softshell Crabs- lightly battered and fwied... delish. The good thing about these crabs... no itchy side effects or medication needed afterwards. Yum.
Live Scallop- sliced thinly and delicate, melted in your mouth like buttah. Good stuff when available. The chef makes the "Dynamite" with remaining innards... broiled scallops and veggies in shell with greezy butter/oil sauce which was so Ru San.
Sushi/Sashimi Combo- standard assortment of the regulars cuts with a couple surprises of Halibut skin nigiri. Funny to see a slice of white tuna since it was deemed to be high in toxin levels recently... I guess he's not on Taka's newsletter. Also, came with the ubiquitous California or spicy tuna roll... the spicy tuna was the better choice with a little kick of spiciness. Not too shabby overall.
The side Miso soup and salad was as expected... tiresome. I have had a better side salad at Wendy's and miso soup in a mix packet. Just extra filler for yee marsupial pouch.
Is this sushi joint in the top ranks? No, but for the price and sometimes decent selection they get... it ain't bad. And the hip hop music gave it that traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Let's see how long they can keep that "Grand Open" scam going on... I will spy it from time to time to see how long it stays up... and giggle to myself like a little school girl.
Moshi moshi... I luv sooshi.
2770 Lenox Rd
Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 467-4544
I was here on opening night awhile back and it was fwee grub all night with an assortment of raw and hot vittles. I wasn't too impressed to say the least but it was "buffet" style after all. The sooshee was ok and the hot items were bordering Piccadilly's.
I came back here this weekend to try the real stuff... and I must admit, it was pretty tasty. Somehow, eating at the sushi bar is a pre-requisite for me. Bottom line: you just get better service and product.
Tako Su- broiled octopus and cucumber, 4 small slices of Doc OcK and a huge pitcher's mound of sliced cucumbers atop a bit of wakame with a squirt of rice wine vinegar. Eh.
Softshell Crabs- lightly battered and fwied... delish. The good thing about these crabs... no itchy side effects or medication needed afterwards. Yum.
Live Scallop- sliced thinly and delicate, melted in your mouth like buttah. Good stuff when available. The chef makes the "Dynamite" with remaining innards... broiled scallops and veggies in shell with greezy butter/oil sauce which was so Ru San.
Sushi/Sashimi Combo- standard assortment of the regulars cuts with a couple surprises of Halibut skin nigiri. Funny to see a slice of white tuna since it was deemed to be high in toxin levels recently... I guess he's not on Taka's newsletter. Also, came with the ubiquitous California or spicy tuna roll... the spicy tuna was the better choice with a little kick of spiciness. Not too shabby overall.
The side Miso soup and salad was as expected... tiresome. I have had a better side salad at Wendy's and miso soup in a mix packet. Just extra filler for yee marsupial pouch.
Is this sushi joint in the top ranks? No, but for the price and sometimes decent selection they get... it ain't bad. And the hip hop music gave it that traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Let's see how long they can keep that "Grand Open" scam going on... I will spy it from time to time to see how long it stays up... and giggle to myself like a little school girl.
Moshi moshi... I luv sooshi.
2770 Lenox Rd
Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 467-4544
Ted's Montana Grill
I was rubbing my pouch and it felt kinda empty. So, I needed to replace the gas tank of my love machine with some sustenance with minimal effort. Hence, this joint known for it's Yak burgaz, was called into play since it's right downstairs from my office.
Sometimes laziness has it's rewards... the Monday Blue Plate special of Chicken Fwied Chicken was a must try. It was not bad at all... even though it was boneless, it had a nice crispy crust but a bit heavy. The chicken was semi moist and tender. The haricot vert had a very fresh green color to it and al dente. The smashed taters were creamy with a few chunky bites to it. I was pleasantly surprised with this dish b/c their burgaz and a few other dishes are constantly middling and not even worth mentioning... it just makes me tiresome.
This is one of many Chain of Fools in hear ye Norcross... but I'll eat from their trough before any of the others around here.
Norcross gets what Lumpkins deserves...
Oink.
5165 Peachtree Pkwy
Suite 205
Norcross, GA 30092 (678) 405-0305
Sometimes laziness has it's rewards... the Monday Blue Plate special of Chicken Fwied Chicken was a must try. It was not bad at all... even though it was boneless, it had a nice crispy crust but a bit heavy. The chicken was semi moist and tender. The haricot vert had a very fresh green color to it and al dente. The smashed taters were creamy with a few chunky bites to it. I was pleasantly surprised with this dish b/c their burgaz and a few other dishes are constantly middling and not even worth mentioning... it just makes me tiresome.
This is one of many Chain of Fools in hear ye Norcross... but I'll eat from their trough before any of the others around here.
Norcross gets what Lumpkins deserves...
Oink.
5165 Peachtree Pkwy
Suite 205
Norcross, GA 30092 (678) 405-0305
J.R.'s Log House
WTF am I? How many necks and pickup twucks can you fit up in this piece? It was like Maximum Overdrive 2. If the human ratio is triple the amount of legal seats in the vehicle, you gotta know you ain't in Kansas anymore... you're in Norcross.
This shack's claim to fame is the pit cooked BBQ... they got pork, beef, turkey, loin ribs, louis ribs, chicken, catfish, sausage, country fwied steak, burgers, hot dogs and chicken fingers? The only things missing is squirrel and possum.
Chopped pork- A bit of smoke and a bit dry. Chop size is inconsistent, some big chunks and some looked like their grandma gummed it to death. But not too shabby. Pulled pork is still my preference.
Brunswick stew- No lima beans, boooo! But they replaced it with ground burga meat. Huh? Overall taste, a bit sweet but still found the ground beef texture weird. C'mon, this ain't chili.
BBQ beans- If y'all ain't gonna smoke it, at least twick me with some liquid smoke. Too much Brown Sugar and not like a young girl should.
Mac n cheez- Your regular old dusty elbows with some yella gooey sauce. Thanks Kraft, you did it again!
Corn bwead- This was prolly the best thing of the bunch. It was tasty and crumbled in your mouth like buttah.
JR's BBQ sauce- One word: Ketchup. Absolutely dreadful. Meh.
Not even the cute little piggy logo can make this Q fly. Now I know why it's called the Log House. Time to drop the kids off at the pool.
Oink. Oink. Splash.
6601 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 449-6426
This shack's claim to fame is the pit cooked BBQ... they got pork, beef, turkey, loin ribs, louis ribs, chicken, catfish, sausage, country fwied steak, burgers, hot dogs and chicken fingers? The only things missing is squirrel and possum.
Chopped pork- A bit of smoke and a bit dry. Chop size is inconsistent, some big chunks and some looked like their grandma gummed it to death. But not too shabby. Pulled pork is still my preference.
Brunswick stew- No lima beans, boooo! But they replaced it with ground burga meat. Huh? Overall taste, a bit sweet but still found the ground beef texture weird. C'mon, this ain't chili.
BBQ beans- If y'all ain't gonna smoke it, at least twick me with some liquid smoke. Too much Brown Sugar and not like a young girl should.
Mac n cheez- Your regular old dusty elbows with some yella gooey sauce. Thanks Kraft, you did it again!
Corn bwead- This was prolly the best thing of the bunch. It was tasty and crumbled in your mouth like buttah.
JR's BBQ sauce- One word: Ketchup. Absolutely dreadful. Meh.
Not even the cute little piggy logo can make this Q fly. Now I know why it's called the Log House. Time to drop the kids off at the pool.
Oink. Oink. Splash.
6601 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 449-6426
Sichuan House
Having a Pet store next door to a Chinese resto has gotta be a bad sign. Why are the servers and owners giggling every time I take a bite of the grub? They must be just pleased that someone asked for super spicy in the mystery meat dishes. Wait a minzie, is that a trap door that opens next door? Then the server breaks my concentration and blocks my view... always getting C-Blocked.
I get excited when I see a Traditional and American menu at a Chinese joint. That little red chili symbol next to the dishes on the menu makes me giddy as a catholic school girl. With the recent demise of Frank Ma's and the musical chef's chair at Tasty China, Sichuan cuisine is hard to come by in Atlanta nowadays. So... Sichuan House is my last resort for a proper red chili pepper rogering.
Chengdu Chili Soup Wontons- Frozen wontons in chili oil. I had spicier canola oil.
Zhong's Chili Soup Dumplings- Bland dumps in chili oil. I had spicier motor oil.
Ma Po Tofu- This classic dish was absolutely dismal. They should call it Mop Up Poo Pu... it seemed like it was dropped into a janitor's dirty mop water bucket. Brown watery poo on a plate. Eh.
Spicy Stir Fry Beef Tripe- Beautiful pieces of tender tripe but not one sign of spiciness or flavor. How was this spicy? The sauce was whiter than the Vanilla Ice! I had to mix in the chili oil from the dumps to give it any bite whatsoever. This had the potential to be a great dish... but fell flat like a ruptured implant.
Hot and Sour Bean Noodle w/ Fei Chang- Finally a dish with some bite... not that it was mind blowing but it was tasty and looked more like a Sichuan dish. This gave me hope for the rest of the menu.
The only thing that was Hot and Numbing was the brain in my skull from this summer heat outside. But with limited options now in ATL for bowel splitting spicy grub... I'd go back with a handful of Gastro cronies for the dinner specials in the future.
Xie Xie. Burp.
5900 State Bridge Rd
Ste E
Duluth, GA 30097
I get excited when I see a Traditional and American menu at a Chinese joint. That little red chili symbol next to the dishes on the menu makes me giddy as a catholic school girl. With the recent demise of Frank Ma's and the musical chef's chair at Tasty China, Sichuan cuisine is hard to come by in Atlanta nowadays. So... Sichuan House is my last resort for a proper red chili pepper rogering.
Chengdu Chili Soup Wontons- Frozen wontons in chili oil. I had spicier canola oil.
Zhong's Chili Soup Dumplings- Bland dumps in chili oil. I had spicier motor oil.
Ma Po Tofu- This classic dish was absolutely dismal. They should call it Mop Up Poo Pu... it seemed like it was dropped into a janitor's dirty mop water bucket. Brown watery poo on a plate. Eh.
Spicy Stir Fry Beef Tripe- Beautiful pieces of tender tripe but not one sign of spiciness or flavor. How was this spicy? The sauce was whiter than the Vanilla Ice! I had to mix in the chili oil from the dumps to give it any bite whatsoever. This had the potential to be a great dish... but fell flat like a ruptured implant.
Hot and Sour Bean Noodle w/ Fei Chang- Finally a dish with some bite... not that it was mind blowing but it was tasty and looked more like a Sichuan dish. This gave me hope for the rest of the menu.
The only thing that was Hot and Numbing was the brain in my skull from this summer heat outside. But with limited options now in ATL for bowel splitting spicy grub... I'd go back with a handful of Gastro cronies for the dinner specials in the future.
Xie Xie. Burp.
5900 State Bridge Rd
Ste E
Duluth, GA 30097
Cameli's Pizza
I used to come here when I lived in the ghetto on Boulevard years ago and remembered it being a pretty decent pie. Then I started my quest for the best 'ZA in metro Atlanta and haven't been back to this joint in ages. I'm glad it's still opened for business because it really does put out a tasty pie... unlike some things on the corner of Boulevard and Ponce. And I ain't talking about my pals, Popeyes.
Just walking into the joint is an adventure. The stench of urine after a hobo's night on the Train is intoxicating to say the least. He's all aboard on the midnight express and it only runs from sober to slumber with no round trip ticket available. But once inside, this shanty is quite cozy. I swear, the first question on the job application must be "How much ink do you have?"... because everyone there had tattoos. Whatever... what about the 'ZA?
I ordered a couple whole pies a few weeks ago and it was decent. Thin crust, tasty sauce, just the right amount of cheese and melt. The bottom was charred ever so slightly. It was decent. But then went back a week or so ago and got the "Monster Slice"...
This was a whole different creasture... It was G O O D. They serve this Frankenslice on a friggin plastic cafeteria tray... that should give you a scope on how big this thing was. The char was really good. The crust was thin, crispy and totally foldable given the size. The sauce and cheese was just about the same as the whole pies, tasty. The only little thing I noticed was the edge of the crust... It looked like a friggin comb-over but for dough. It was a lean-to big enough to fit my Min Pin under. It could quite possibly weather the wrath of hurricane Fay.
Overall, a 3.5 star because it's a pretty decent NY style 'ZA to go with a tasty Brooklyn Lager... the best in Atlanta? No, Rosa's takes that spot... for now (patiently waiting for this highly ass kissed Varasano 'ZA). BTW- No guidos allowed.
Yoooo Cameli!
Burp!
699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 249-9020
Just walking into the joint is an adventure. The stench of urine after a hobo's night on the Train is intoxicating to say the least. He's all aboard on the midnight express and it only runs from sober to slumber with no round trip ticket available. But once inside, this shanty is quite cozy. I swear, the first question on the job application must be "How much ink do you have?"... because everyone there had tattoos. Whatever... what about the 'ZA?
I ordered a couple whole pies a few weeks ago and it was decent. Thin crust, tasty sauce, just the right amount of cheese and melt. The bottom was charred ever so slightly. It was decent. But then went back a week or so ago and got the "Monster Slice"...
This was a whole different creasture... It was G O O D. They serve this Frankenslice on a friggin plastic cafeteria tray... that should give you a scope on how big this thing was. The char was really good. The crust was thin, crispy and totally foldable given the size. The sauce and cheese was just about the same as the whole pies, tasty. The only little thing I noticed was the edge of the crust... It looked like a friggin comb-over but for dough. It was a lean-to big enough to fit my Min Pin under. It could quite possibly weather the wrath of hurricane Fay.
Overall, a 3.5 star because it's a pretty decent NY style 'ZA to go with a tasty Brooklyn Lager... the best in Atlanta? No, Rosa's takes that spot... for now (patiently waiting for this highly ass kissed Varasano 'ZA). BTW- No guidos allowed.
Yoooo Cameli!
Burp!
699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 249-9020
First China
This shanty gets over looked by the new and shiny places that are popping up everywhere on Buford Highway. If I didn't know any better I would too since this joint is neighbors with this Dirty Sanchez of Mexi-bars called El Mustacho. I looked inside once when the door was opened and I swear it was a scene from the Good, Bad and Ugly. And it was not good in any way... mebbe if you want more than a worm in your tequila. I rather lick the walls at Ann's Snatch Shack than breathe in the innards of this outhouse.
Anyhoo... what about First China? I haven't been in awhile but I remembered the last few times, it was pretty tasty... dim sum and the menu items. What I like about this place is that it is less expensive than most dim sum joints. The quality is pretty good, the ingredients are fresh and it tastes fresh. It's not greasy either... If I wanted a lube job, I understand a high colonic goes in from the other end. The variety is pretty good, they have all my greatest hits here so I'm a happy Monchhichi. The roast duck off the menu was surprisingly very tasty. Nice crispy skin, tender meat and a nice light sauce just enough to coat but not soak this delicious yard bird.
The service was good but after 30 some odd plates, they were still pushing the grub. Hell, I know there's always room for Jell-O but does it have to be the size of a yellow cinder block?
The place has been around the block a few times like J-Lo (no, not the Chinese version), so it ain't really a "First China"... She ain't purdy but she'll get you laid up all fat and happy like a good ending should.
I'm swollen and I can't get up!!!
Burp!
5295 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 457-6788
Anyhoo... what about First China? I haven't been in awhile but I remembered the last few times, it was pretty tasty... dim sum and the menu items. What I like about this place is that it is less expensive than most dim sum joints. The quality is pretty good, the ingredients are fresh and it tastes fresh. It's not greasy either... If I wanted a lube job, I understand a high colonic goes in from the other end. The variety is pretty good, they have all my greatest hits here so I'm a happy Monchhichi. The roast duck off the menu was surprisingly very tasty. Nice crispy skin, tender meat and a nice light sauce just enough to coat but not soak this delicious yard bird.
The service was good but after 30 some odd plates, they were still pushing the grub. Hell, I know there's always room for Jell-O but does it have to be the size of a yellow cinder block?
The place has been around the block a few times like J-Lo (no, not the Chinese version), so it ain't really a "First China"... She ain't purdy but she'll get you laid up all fat and happy like a good ending should.
I'm swollen and I can't get up!!!
Burp!
5295 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 457-6788
Friday, August 22, 2008
Home
All this new hero worship is getting just too rowdy for me. I just don't get what all the fuss is about. It reminds me of a rock star, no matter how fugly he is, has limitless broads throwing themselves on him like rice at a wedding.
The Blais army loves him unquestioningly and uncritically and excess to a point that would make a pack of rowdy billy goats puke. And this billy gastro almost did after tasting a couple dishes. If he shat on a shingle, it would win an award or make gourmet coffee with it. But he does have a talent to create amazing vittles... mebbe just not in this rowdy setting, there's just too many distractions from his craft.
Let's get to the quick and dirty, shall we...
Van Duzer Vintner's Cuve Oregon Pinot Noir- I know we're in Da South but this delicious libation got down and dirty! Based on what I know, this wine was produced for restos but a small amount is available to the public. Looks like I will have to beat the rowdy vineheads with a stick for some of this love juice.
Oysters w/ Tabasco Dipping Dots- Beautiful briny little plumps of sea snots went down the shaft smoothly without any gag reflex. Jenna Jameson would be proud. Just delish.
Vidalia Onion Soup- Creamy and sweet with a nice consistency. A great palate teaser. The Soup Nazi ain't got nuthin' on this.
Buttermilk Pancakes w/ Foie Gras Butter- Don't get me wrong... I love fat wrap around more fat. But this dish was flatter than the Monchhichi size pancakes. The foie gras butter tasted like... dusty old butter. It woulda been better if there was a thin slice of foie gras on top of the butter medallions. Blueberries were nice,but it's just berries after all, dingleberries woulda done the twick. No syrup present. Eh.
Bone Marrow w/ Beef BBQ- What a beautiful presentation... until I pulled a glob of way undercooked pink Play-Doh that was cold and gelatinous. If I closed my eyes mebbe I can trick myself into thinking it was mango sherbet. That plate was recalled like a case of mad cow. Meh.
Lamb Shank w/ Gnocchi- Beautiful Fred Flintstone sized shank. Fork tender and flavorful... it was devoured like a pack of wolves. I got a little rowdy with the bare bone like Captain Caveman. The Gnocchi was mushy and dry... it was like mashed taters. I rather have tater tots wit whiz. Great dish almost ruined by poor execution.
Black Sea Bass w/ Rice- I haven't had bass this fishy and smelly since the likes of Beleza's sous vide bass... and I even had my legs closed. I'm just glad there weren't any scales on it. This yellow rice was so wet , I swear the bass might had pissed on it before he got fired up. What a mess... I'm glad I only ate one bite of it or else I would have made a dirty mess in my pants. Oy vey.
Biscuit and Family Style Veggies- The biscuit was fluffy and nice, the 5 pepper jelly made it even better. Peeps get rowdy if they run out of the jelly... it's that good, really. The veggies were dismal... home fries were soggy and unseasoned, I was scared to nosh on the cherry tomatoes with the recent news of salmonella, the greens were so salty and bitter it coulda been saltlick to lure wild animals, and the brussels sprouts was the only saving grace of the array of dirty farm vegs, they were tender and seasoned well. But I don't know if I'm in love with bwusselz spwoutz in all it's forms though.
The space is beautiful and the horrendous music made me wanna learn sign language... but the staff/ fwendz there really made up for the grub that was barely passable. If my mom made food like this when I was a child, I would have called DFACS myself long ago.
Vroom vroom.
111 W Paces Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 869-0777
The Blais army loves him unquestioningly and uncritically and excess to a point that would make a pack of rowdy billy goats puke. And this billy gastro almost did after tasting a couple dishes. If he shat on a shingle, it would win an award or make gourmet coffee with it. But he does have a talent to create amazing vittles... mebbe just not in this rowdy setting, there's just too many distractions from his craft.
Let's get to the quick and dirty, shall we...
Van Duzer Vintner's Cuve Oregon Pinot Noir- I know we're in Da South but this delicious libation got down and dirty! Based on what I know, this wine was produced for restos but a small amount is available to the public. Looks like I will have to beat the rowdy vineheads with a stick for some of this love juice.
Oysters w/ Tabasco Dipping Dots- Beautiful briny little plumps of sea snots went down the shaft smoothly without any gag reflex. Jenna Jameson would be proud. Just delish.
Vidalia Onion Soup- Creamy and sweet with a nice consistency. A great palate teaser. The Soup Nazi ain't got nuthin' on this.
Buttermilk Pancakes w/ Foie Gras Butter- Don't get me wrong... I love fat wrap around more fat. But this dish was flatter than the Monchhichi size pancakes. The foie gras butter tasted like... dusty old butter. It woulda been better if there was a thin slice of foie gras on top of the butter medallions. Blueberries were nice,but it's just berries after all, dingleberries woulda done the twick. No syrup present. Eh.
Bone Marrow w/ Beef BBQ- What a beautiful presentation... until I pulled a glob of way undercooked pink Play-Doh that was cold and gelatinous. If I closed my eyes mebbe I can trick myself into thinking it was mango sherbet. That plate was recalled like a case of mad cow. Meh.
Lamb Shank w/ Gnocchi- Beautiful Fred Flintstone sized shank. Fork tender and flavorful... it was devoured like a pack of wolves. I got a little rowdy with the bare bone like Captain Caveman. The Gnocchi was mushy and dry... it was like mashed taters. I rather have tater tots wit whiz. Great dish almost ruined by poor execution.
Black Sea Bass w/ Rice- I haven't had bass this fishy and smelly since the likes of Beleza's sous vide bass... and I even had my legs closed. I'm just glad there weren't any scales on it. This yellow rice was so wet , I swear the bass might had pissed on it before he got fired up. What a mess... I'm glad I only ate one bite of it or else I would have made a dirty mess in my pants. Oy vey.
Biscuit and Family Style Veggies- The biscuit was fluffy and nice, the 5 pepper jelly made it even better. Peeps get rowdy if they run out of the jelly... it's that good, really. The veggies were dismal... home fries were soggy and unseasoned, I was scared to nosh on the cherry tomatoes with the recent news of salmonella, the greens were so salty and bitter it coulda been saltlick to lure wild animals, and the brussels sprouts was the only saving grace of the array of dirty farm vegs, they were tender and seasoned well. But I don't know if I'm in love with bwusselz spwoutz in all it's forms though.
The space is beautiful and the horrendous music made me wanna learn sign language... but the staff/ fwendz there really made up for the grub that was barely passable. If my mom made food like this when I was a child, I would have called DFACS myself long ago.
Vroom vroom.
111 W Paces Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 869-0777
Zaxby's
I know it's a conspiracy that all the good pizza joints are OTP... and that goes the same for some fast food joints as well. The good yardbird places are way out in Metallica country... and we're stuck with the same dusty old standbys. The only ITP joint that keeps me from going into a roid rage is Popeyes. They are fierce!
After seeing the Zaxby's commercials time and time again... I knew I had to try it even though I'm not a big fan of Chick-Fil-A's dried out ghetto pigeons. You got your basic chicken joint menu... but the chicken tenders is their claim to fame. Everything else is just conversation.
These chix fingaz are crispy outside and tender and moist on the inside. Some would say the best way to eat a chicken would be one leg behind each ear. But to me, they are just simply tasty one bite at a time. I could eat these things everyday but then I would become bald and fat.
Gobble gobble. Burp.
www.zaxbys.com
After seeing the Zaxby's commercials time and time again... I knew I had to try it even though I'm not a big fan of Chick-Fil-A's dried out ghetto pigeons. You got your basic chicken joint menu... but the chicken tenders is their claim to fame. Everything else is just conversation.
These chix fingaz are crispy outside and tender and moist on the inside. Some would say the best way to eat a chicken would be one leg behind each ear. But to me, they are just simply tasty one bite at a time. I could eat these things everyday but then I would become bald and fat.
Gobble gobble. Burp.
www.zaxbys.com
Wild Wing Cafe
Whhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Where am I?! What did I get myself into this time for the love of grub?
You know you're in Yahweh's country when the GPS is flashing a red question mark asking "Are you sure you're in Georgia, USA?" and two bigass signs that says "ALL YOU CAN EAT!".
This ridiculous strip mall is a haven for the sportos, motorheads, mossbacks, geeks, sluts, bloods, waistoids, dweebies, dickheads and rednecks when school is out. There were countless amounts of cattle sporting heavy metal t-shirts and cut off jean shorts roaming this stockyard. It's been decades since high school but some things never change... ever. Hanging out at malls, if there isn't one nearby, a simple trailer twash strip mall and a curb will do.
My first step into this hole reminded me of the Peach Pit... was this a time capsule from the 90's? The fashion in these here parts wasn't Haute Couture... it was more like Halloween Costumes. This place was like Chuck E Cheez for teenagers and a graveyard for the elderly has beens. But we came here for one purpose only, drinking and grubbing. $9.95 buckets of Red Stripe- check! 2 for 1 Wings- check!
The wings aren't half bad, good medium size wings and fried up nicely.... long list of 33 "Fabulicious" flavors to choose from. From Virgin to Braveheart, I opted for the "China Syndrome" to pay homage to the earthquake victims and "The Boss" for my little fat buddy in Hazzard county.
China Syndrome- nice flavor, but not very hot for a 4 pepper rating. Dining companion tried one and it hurt her lips real bad... ooops I did it again. Here's some Chapstick gal pal. I will have to try "Braveheart" if there's a next time b/c no one can ever take away my fweedom to eat wings.
The Boss- I like the dry rub on it, it gave it that smokey and spicy flavor to it. Once again, not hot at all with a 2 pepper rating. But nice too see it on the list. Prolly won't get it again.
I wouldn't advise venturing alone into woods of upstate GA without a full tank of gas, a can of dip, camouflage, cattle prod, 72 oz. glass boot and an updated GPS. This is no place for the cement dwellers. So make like a Boy Scout and be prepared... to assume the position. Do Not feed the animals. Cougars and kittens are on the prowl.
Yippy Kay Yay Mother Fuddrucker...
2145 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 509-9464
You know you're in Yahweh's country when the GPS is flashing a red question mark asking "Are you sure you're in Georgia, USA?" and two bigass signs that says "ALL YOU CAN EAT!".
This ridiculous strip mall is a haven for the sportos, motorheads, mossbacks, geeks, sluts, bloods, waistoids, dweebies, dickheads and rednecks when school is out. There were countless amounts of cattle sporting heavy metal t-shirts and cut off jean shorts roaming this stockyard. It's been decades since high school but some things never change... ever. Hanging out at malls, if there isn't one nearby, a simple trailer twash strip mall and a curb will do.
My first step into this hole reminded me of the Peach Pit... was this a time capsule from the 90's? The fashion in these here parts wasn't Haute Couture... it was more like Halloween Costumes. This place was like Chuck E Cheez for teenagers and a graveyard for the elderly has beens. But we came here for one purpose only, drinking and grubbing. $9.95 buckets of Red Stripe- check! 2 for 1 Wings- check!
The wings aren't half bad, good medium size wings and fried up nicely.... long list of 33 "Fabulicious" flavors to choose from. From Virgin to Braveheart, I opted for the "China Syndrome" to pay homage to the earthquake victims and "The Boss" for my little fat buddy in Hazzard county.
China Syndrome- nice flavor, but not very hot for a 4 pepper rating. Dining companion tried one and it hurt her lips real bad... ooops I did it again. Here's some Chapstick gal pal. I will have to try "Braveheart" if there's a next time b/c no one can ever take away my fweedom to eat wings.
The Boss- I like the dry rub on it, it gave it that smokey and spicy flavor to it. Once again, not hot at all with a 2 pepper rating. But nice too see it on the list. Prolly won't get it again.
I wouldn't advise venturing alone into woods of upstate GA without a full tank of gas, a can of dip, camouflage, cattle prod, 72 oz. glass boot and an updated GPS. This is no place for the cement dwellers. So make like a Boy Scout and be prepared... to assume the position. Do Not feed the animals. Cougars and kittens are on the prowl.
Yippy Kay Yay Mother Fuddrucker...
2145 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 509-9464
Bone Garden Cantina
Gastro was intrigued by the first review and website, so I had to see what all the fuss was about. Once embodied by Ambra in a former life... Bone Garden rises from the ashes like the Day of the Dead. Sugar Skulls of all sizes fill the room with calming paranormal energy and full sets of Teeth. Some of the artwork are done by the owner, Michael, which are amazing and has that kitsch factor. The grub is very fresh and tasty, decent beer selection and tons of margaritas.
Chips and Salsa- Standard issue Lord's chips and better than average salsa. Filler to me but always a nino pleaser.
Ceviche- Hi Hi... Mahi Mahi!!! Fresh ingredients and just darn tasty and refreshing... after all, no one likes smelly old fish in their mouth, especially on their Teeth.
Pozole Blanco - Tons of shredded chix and soft Toothy hominy. The broth needed a little more flavor and depth... then it would give me the warm and fuzzy feeling I was expecting.
Empanada Pollo- Light and crispy, you just can't eat one... this will definitely contribute to my obesity and baldness. The guajillo peanut salsa needed a kick... ancho chile would be nice, por fav.
Taco Al Pastor- I prefer pulled vs. cubed pork... but the flavor and double ply of corn tortillas made up for it. No filler except a little shredded cabbage which was easily taken off and recycled for rabbit food.
Tamales- This was one big hunk of masa and pork goodness. It was a gift from the Dios. The tomatillo sauce was lacking a bit... but doesn't it always? Hey, It ain't easy being green.
Brisket Enchilada - Tender shredded cow meat wrapped inside a tortilla with tomatillo sauce and taco bell dog cheez. Yum. They left out sour cream.
Pollo En Mole- Dark meat chicken blanketed in red mole sauce with rice. Very tender and mole was just right. They left out the corn tortillas.
The menu is extensive and will take a few visits to create a personal tasty combination of dishes... but it wouldn't be too difficult with this fun and tasty menu. Just put a little work on the salsas and sauces... I just want a little more spice/heat to it, is that soooooooo wrong?!
Their biggest problem is leaving out components of the dish listed on the menu... double check every single dish that goes, it's cooking 101. Is the grub as good as the Mexi-joints on Buford Hwy? No, but the short drive to this kitschy and playful joint makes it all bueno.
Dat's Nachooo Cheez! ERUCTO!
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd
Ste 6
Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 418-9072
Chips and Salsa- Standard issue Lord's chips and better than average salsa. Filler to me but always a nino pleaser.
Ceviche- Hi Hi... Mahi Mahi!!! Fresh ingredients and just darn tasty and refreshing... after all, no one likes smelly old fish in their mouth, especially on their Teeth.
Pozole Blanco - Tons of shredded chix and soft Toothy hominy. The broth needed a little more flavor and depth... then it would give me the warm and fuzzy feeling I was expecting.
Empanada Pollo- Light and crispy, you just can't eat one... this will definitely contribute to my obesity and baldness. The guajillo peanut salsa needed a kick... ancho chile would be nice, por fav.
Taco Al Pastor- I prefer pulled vs. cubed pork... but the flavor and double ply of corn tortillas made up for it. No filler except a little shredded cabbage which was easily taken off and recycled for rabbit food.
Tamales- This was one big hunk of masa and pork goodness. It was a gift from the Dios. The tomatillo sauce was lacking a bit... but doesn't it always? Hey, It ain't easy being green.
Brisket Enchilada - Tender shredded cow meat wrapped inside a tortilla with tomatillo sauce and taco bell dog cheez. Yum. They left out sour cream.
Pollo En Mole- Dark meat chicken blanketed in red mole sauce with rice. Very tender and mole was just right. They left out the corn tortillas.
The menu is extensive and will take a few visits to create a personal tasty combination of dishes... but it wouldn't be too difficult with this fun and tasty menu. Just put a little work on the salsas and sauces... I just want a little more spice/heat to it, is that soooooooo wrong?!
Their biggest problem is leaving out components of the dish listed on the menu... double check every single dish that goes, it's cooking 101. Is the grub as good as the Mexi-joints on Buford Hwy? No, but the short drive to this kitschy and playful joint makes it all bueno.
Dat's Nachooo Cheez! ERUCTO!
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd
Ste 6
Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 418-9072
YANY Express
If you cook it... they will come. Even if it's in the biggest dump of a strip mall. This rundown strip mall has seen better days... it looked like it was hit by napalm. A sweaty construction crew was repaving the lot though... I love the smell of tar in the midday sun! But something that trivial never stops them from having a impressive display of carnival rides by way of Tijuana.
Located across from Bento Cafe... this joint is more than just Pho. They have an extensive list of beef stew, broken rice, fried rice, assorted noodle soups, bun, stir fried dishes, wacky dwinks and desserts. It would take the stamina of Rambo to try all 119 dishes on the menu.
I order the garbage plate of pho... the Pho Dac Biet, which means "Fuk Dat Bet you fiddy dollar you can't eat it all!"
This pho was most impressive... the broth was incredibly flavorful, rich and delicate. The combo of rare slices of steak, well done brisket, flank tender, fat brisket and tripe was plentiful and better quality than most poo poo pho shacks. Along with the noodles, bean sprouts, jalapenos, limes and other garnishes... it was a feat to smack down this bowl. And it was a SMALL!!! C'mon Gastro, don't die on me!
The pho won out in the end and Gastro ended up doing the Asian squat on the front curb and paying fiddy dollar to the house.
Next time it's double down or you go home now fat boy!
No more food for you! You eat everyting!
5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd
# A-13
Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 368-0094
Located across from Bento Cafe... this joint is more than just Pho. They have an extensive list of beef stew, broken rice, fried rice, assorted noodle soups, bun, stir fried dishes, wacky dwinks and desserts. It would take the stamina of Rambo to try all 119 dishes on the menu.
I order the garbage plate of pho... the Pho Dac Biet, which means "Fuk Dat Bet you fiddy dollar you can't eat it all!"
This pho was most impressive... the broth was incredibly flavorful, rich and delicate. The combo of rare slices of steak, well done brisket, flank tender, fat brisket and tripe was plentiful and better quality than most poo poo pho shacks. Along with the noodles, bean sprouts, jalapenos, limes and other garnishes... it was a feat to smack down this bowl. And it was a SMALL!!! C'mon Gastro, don't die on me!
The pho won out in the end and Gastro ended up doing the Asian squat on the front curb and paying fiddy dollar to the house.
Next time it's double down or you go home now fat boy!
No more food for you! You eat everyting!
5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd
# A-13
Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 368-0094
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Taco Mac - Lindbergh Center
This ass is on fire
With passionate poops
The next table complains about the noises below
But it only comes when eating that slop
My tummy said not to feed you no more
He said you're like nacho cheez without any chips
He said I'm so obese that I'm becoming bald, oh no
Ah, you think your taco's so pretty
Caught your dirty hands inside the hot sauce
Slammed your fingers in the microwave door
Feast with plastic knives and skewers
Dressed my chili dog up in shredded cheddar
Messed me up with your ghastly mole
Dye my taco pink and call me pretty
Moved to the outhouse, so you moved next stall
I knocked you out, you cut a hole in the wall
I found you weeping next to me, I thought I was alone on my throne
My bowels are driving me crazy, when are you coming home with TP
At this rate I will never get "Laid"...
2420 Piedmont Road
Lindbergh City Center
Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 574-5813
With passionate poops
The next table complains about the noises below
But it only comes when eating that slop
My tummy said not to feed you no more
He said you're like nacho cheez without any chips
He said I'm so obese that I'm becoming bald, oh no
Ah, you think your taco's so pretty
Caught your dirty hands inside the hot sauce
Slammed your fingers in the microwave door
Feast with plastic knives and skewers
Dressed my chili dog up in shredded cheddar
Messed me up with your ghastly mole
Dye my taco pink and call me pretty
Moved to the outhouse, so you moved next stall
I knocked you out, you cut a hole in the wall
I found you weeping next to me, I thought I was alone on my throne
My bowels are driving me crazy, when are you coming home with TP
At this rate I will never get "Laid"...
2420 Piedmont Road
Lindbergh City Center
Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 574-5813
Geisha House
Am I the meanest?
Am I the prettiest?
Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town?
Well who am I?
Well, it ain't this hizzy... b/c it looks like they got the decor from the set of the The Last Dragon. I don't know what's cheesier... the Ocean Dragon or the Cowboy roll... they should merge it and call it Broke Back Dragon. The menu is full of "creamy" this and "creamy" that. How much jizz whizz is in the back? Those crappy rolls on the menu ain't gonna touch these Geisha Lips.
Call "911" Spicy Tuna - You got that right sista... call the price patrol, there's a robbery in progress.
Pink Lady- For that price, give me a Pink Taco instead.
Premium California Roll - That is the best oxymoron if I ever saw one. BTW- ask the server if they are in season and see what they say.
Frightened Geisha - It frightened my bowels and it committed seppuku.
Green Lawn - Can I smoke it instead of ingesting it? ...Everything's so gween!
With these prices, you would think Ashton Kutcher could afford more than trucker hats from a baitshack. But the grub sure tastes like it came from one.
Japan just called... they want their Memoirs back.
Sho'nuff!
1380 Atlantic Dr
Atlanta, GA 30363
(404) 872-3903
Am I the prettiest?
Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town?
Well who am I?
Well, it ain't this hizzy... b/c it looks like they got the decor from the set of the The Last Dragon. I don't know what's cheesier... the Ocean Dragon or the Cowboy roll... they should merge it and call it Broke Back Dragon. The menu is full of "creamy" this and "creamy" that. How much jizz whizz is in the back? Those crappy rolls on the menu ain't gonna touch these Geisha Lips.
Call "911" Spicy Tuna - You got that right sista... call the price patrol, there's a robbery in progress.
Pink Lady- For that price, give me a Pink Taco instead.
Premium California Roll - That is the best oxymoron if I ever saw one. BTW- ask the server if they are in season and see what they say.
Frightened Geisha - It frightened my bowels and it committed seppuku.
Green Lawn - Can I smoke it instead of ingesting it? ...Everything's so gween!
With these prices, you would think Ashton Kutcher could afford more than trucker hats from a baitshack. But the grub sure tastes like it came from one.
Japan just called... they want their Memoirs back.
Sho'nuff!
1380 Atlantic Dr
Atlanta, GA 30363
(404) 872-3903
Sushi House Hayakawa
Instead of dealing with all the malarkey, tomfoolery and rigmarole on the night of July 4th. I headed up El Norte on Buford Highway with my foxy foodie gal pal... destination: to nosh on some incredible sooshee by "Art" Hayakawa.
I started giggling like a school gurl when I pulled into this wacky stwip mall at the sight of the Korean Brazilian joint with a bunch of ex-pats doing the Asian squat on the curb and eyeing who comes in and out. This new stwip mall is clean but has that creepy vibe to it... most of the store fronts have tinted windows. "What do I get for $10" came to mind. Cuckoo cuckoo! But hell, I was there to grub on some tasty raw fish and no Grudge was gonna stop me.
Once inside, you pretty much focus on the delicacies that is available that night. The decor is plain and simple. It took about 3 seconds to know what I wanted on the menu... omakase. At $65 for the "upgraded" version, it was a steal compared to other joints. The sake menu on the other hand took a bit more time, about 15 seconds... but in the end an awesome tasting one was had for $50/ bot.
The omakase is different every night but the chef's selection was spot on. Everything was fresh and top quality grade. The otoro was like butta. The sweet shrimp tasted like it was just swimming a minute ago. The sashimi/ nigiri of tuna, salmon, snapper, octopus, etc. were all exceptional. The special shoyu (soy sauce) that was poured oh-so sparingly was refined and brought out the flavor of the fish even more. The tempura was tasty, after all it's tempura... extra filla for da belly. The tuna roll was something I didn't expect on a omakase... hmmmm. The only thing that woulda made this a 5 star review (I rarely ever give 5) if only he had swagged some uni and monkfish liver on my plate. I think we missed the rest of the live scallop... by that much (Get Smart style).
If you have any questions throughout the course, don't ask Art... ask Tiger! He speaks not one rick of Engrish... which makes it even more amusing. He throws your prates rike ninja stars, so be arert! And the most important thing to remember... eat your sushi rice or get the 1000 yard stare from the man aka 'Sushi Rice Nazi'. "Why you no eat wice? Sooshe wice expensive!". I love how he comes out from behind and starts snapping photogs of everyone... thanks pal, could you keep that stereotype alive anymore? Hell, take all the pics you want, just keep that sooshee coming!
Domo arigato, Mr. Art Hayakawa.
Domo...Domo.
GEPPU!
5979 Buford Hwy
International Plaza, #A-10
Atlanta, GA 30340 (770) 986-0010
I started giggling like a school gurl when I pulled into this wacky stwip mall at the sight of the Korean Brazilian joint with a bunch of ex-pats doing the Asian squat on the curb and eyeing who comes in and out. This new stwip mall is clean but has that creepy vibe to it... most of the store fronts have tinted windows. "What do I get for $10" came to mind. Cuckoo cuckoo! But hell, I was there to grub on some tasty raw fish and no Grudge was gonna stop me.
Once inside, you pretty much focus on the delicacies that is available that night. The decor is plain and simple. It took about 3 seconds to know what I wanted on the menu... omakase. At $65 for the "upgraded" version, it was a steal compared to other joints. The sake menu on the other hand took a bit more time, about 15 seconds... but in the end an awesome tasting one was had for $50/ bot.
The omakase is different every night but the chef's selection was spot on. Everything was fresh and top quality grade. The otoro was like butta. The sweet shrimp tasted like it was just swimming a minute ago. The sashimi/ nigiri of tuna, salmon, snapper, octopus, etc. were all exceptional. The special shoyu (soy sauce) that was poured oh-so sparingly was refined and brought out the flavor of the fish even more. The tempura was tasty, after all it's tempura... extra filla for da belly. The tuna roll was something I didn't expect on a omakase... hmmmm. The only thing that woulda made this a 5 star review (I rarely ever give 5) if only he had swagged some uni and monkfish liver on my plate. I think we missed the rest of the live scallop... by that much (Get Smart style).
If you have any questions throughout the course, don't ask Art... ask Tiger! He speaks not one rick of Engrish... which makes it even more amusing. He throws your prates rike ninja stars, so be arert! And the most important thing to remember... eat your sushi rice or get the 1000 yard stare from the man aka 'Sushi Rice Nazi'. "Why you no eat wice? Sooshe wice expensive!". I love how he comes out from behind and starts snapping photogs of everyone... thanks pal, could you keep that stereotype alive anymore? Hell, take all the pics you want, just keep that sooshee coming!
Domo arigato, Mr. Art Hayakawa.
Domo...Domo.
GEPPU!
5979 Buford Hwy
International Plaza, #A-10
Atlanta, GA 30340 (770) 986-0010
Cuerno
When the Matador's away, the B.S. will play...
Speaking of bull, that piece of scrap metal could quite possibly trump Aria's cross-dressing Diamond Dog in brummagem. Just watch your junk when you walk out... those cuernos are deadlier than Bowie's silicone hump and ten inch stump. Oh wait, it was Pride weekend after all!
Screw all the glam... the grub was what I was here for, especially the paellas. A well read menu was a good start. An all Spanish wine list backed up the menu. All good signs... except that shrimp was out and R.U. wasn't around to keep things in check.
Croquetas de Jamon - Ham croquettes reminded me of fwied mozza sticks. I was looking for the marinara sauce... but none were to be had.
Fabada Asturiana - Chorizo, morcilla, chistorra, "judeon gigante" beans... ok, whatever that means but I swear I didn't see huevos on the list. It tasted like a half omelette and half quiche. I think there's a rogue line cook in there that night.
Ensalada Caliente de Pulpo - Warm octopus, potato, sweet paprika. Sounds tasty except that it was cold rubbery octopussy, garbanzo beanz and cherry tomatoes.
Paella Valenciana - Saffron-laced rice with shrimp, mussels, clams, cuttlefish, chicken, rabbit, and seasonal vegetables. Shrimp was out for the night but it still looked weak. Rice was undercooked, burnt on the bottom vs. caramelized, chicken was dry and hard, rabbit ditto, 3 mussels, 3 clams, cuttlefish or was it hermit crabs, no veggies witnessed... it was a large portion of rice for two but the scarce seafood/meat "Valenciana" part was pronounced more like "Vacant". It coulda been a lot better.
The bot of Tempranillo was supposed to be 2003 but they switched it to 2004. It was tasty but for an establishment such as this, I expect the menu/ wine list be up to date. If I was at Applebee's... I wouldn't care if my Miller Lite born on date was June 2008 or July 2008.
I haven't seen such scalawagging in the kitchen since Jack Tripper's Bistro went belly up in 1984. The quality was not bad, the execution was. The 2 foot long wooden spoon for the paella was uncalled for... do I really need an OAR to eat rice with? It looked as if the entire menu was one big substitution. If I wanted to mix and match... I would brought my Deal-A-Meal cards.
It might had been a bad night for them since it was the 4th of July weekend... so I haven't written them off yet. But they seriously need to get on the cojones.
Mas o Menos.
Asi Asi.
905 Juniper St
Atlanta, GA 30309
678-904-4584
Speaking of bull, that piece of scrap metal could quite possibly trump Aria's cross-dressing Diamond Dog in brummagem. Just watch your junk when you walk out... those cuernos are deadlier than Bowie's silicone hump and ten inch stump. Oh wait, it was Pride weekend after all!
Screw all the glam... the grub was what I was here for, especially the paellas. A well read menu was a good start. An all Spanish wine list backed up the menu. All good signs... except that shrimp was out and R.U. wasn't around to keep things in check.
Croquetas de Jamon - Ham croquettes reminded me of fwied mozza sticks. I was looking for the marinara sauce... but none were to be had.
Fabada Asturiana - Chorizo, morcilla, chistorra, "judeon gigante" beans... ok, whatever that means but I swear I didn't see huevos on the list. It tasted like a half omelette and half quiche. I think there's a rogue line cook in there that night.
Ensalada Caliente de Pulpo - Warm octopus, potato, sweet paprika. Sounds tasty except that it was cold rubbery octopussy, garbanzo beanz and cherry tomatoes.
Paella Valenciana - Saffron-laced rice with shrimp, mussels, clams, cuttlefish, chicken, rabbit, and seasonal vegetables. Shrimp was out for the night but it still looked weak. Rice was undercooked, burnt on the bottom vs. caramelized, chicken was dry and hard, rabbit ditto, 3 mussels, 3 clams, cuttlefish or was it hermit crabs, no veggies witnessed... it was a large portion of rice for two but the scarce seafood/meat "Valenciana" part was pronounced more like "Vacant". It coulda been a lot better.
The bot of Tempranillo was supposed to be 2003 but they switched it to 2004. It was tasty but for an establishment such as this, I expect the menu/ wine list be up to date. If I was at Applebee's... I wouldn't care if my Miller Lite born on date was June 2008 or July 2008.
I haven't seen such scalawagging in the kitchen since Jack Tripper's Bistro went belly up in 1984. The quality was not bad, the execution was. The 2 foot long wooden spoon for the paella was uncalled for... do I really need an OAR to eat rice with? It looked as if the entire menu was one big substitution. If I wanted to mix and match... I would brought my Deal-A-Meal cards.
It might had been a bad night for them since it was the 4th of July weekend... so I haven't written them off yet. But they seriously need to get on the cojones.
Mas o Menos.
Asi Asi.
905 Juniper St
Atlanta, GA 30309
678-904-4584
Mojito's Cuban-American Bistro
Yeah, yeah... it's Norcross. How good can anything be up here? From lukewarm Thai curry crud to Hello Kiddies making NYC style 'ZA... there just isn't any vote of confidence for decent vittles with all the franchises up here. Why should there be in the land of mini vans and oblivious soccer moms? These yentas couldn't tell you the difference between live stock and the stock market.
So, I passed by this place not too long ago and then reviews started to pop up on Yelp. Gastro had to do it and he was pleasantly surprised! The resto had that gweat neighborhood mom & pop feel... the only thing left to try was the grub. I had to try the house specialty of course.
Sandwich Cubano - Roast pork, ham, swiss, pickles and mustard on "authentic" Cuban bwead. The inside was very tastee, a bit heavy on the mustard b/c it was oozing out everywhere. The bwead was good, pressed nice and flat... the only thing they coulda done better was keep it in the pwess a little longer and really heat that baby up!
Yuca Fwies - Very crispy on the outside, nice and tender on the inside. Side of guacamole salsa was not too shabby. Me likey!
Empanadas - Filling of beef and potatoes were tastee. The dough tasted like spring roll skins. But overall pretty good and they look huge with the dough wings flapping around. What's cheesy about it was the side of Frank's hot sauce.
While I still have yet to try the other items on the menu... everything seems promising. Is it authentic? No... but they do claim it's a Cuban-American bistro. Go to Palomilla's a few miles away for more authentic Cuban dishes and the kick ass Cubano sammie. If you're in the square area of "Historic Norcross", it is not a bad bet.
Che!!!
35 S Peachtree St. NW
Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 441-2599
So, I passed by this place not too long ago and then reviews started to pop up on Yelp. Gastro had to do it and he was pleasantly surprised! The resto had that gweat neighborhood mom & pop feel... the only thing left to try was the grub. I had to try the house specialty of course.
Sandwich Cubano - Roast pork, ham, swiss, pickles and mustard on "authentic" Cuban bwead. The inside was very tastee, a bit heavy on the mustard b/c it was oozing out everywhere. The bwead was good, pressed nice and flat... the only thing they coulda done better was keep it in the pwess a little longer and really heat that baby up!
Yuca Fwies - Very crispy on the outside, nice and tender on the inside. Side of guacamole salsa was not too shabby. Me likey!
Empanadas - Filling of beef and potatoes were tastee. The dough tasted like spring roll skins. But overall pretty good and they look huge with the dough wings flapping around. What's cheesy about it was the side of Frank's hot sauce.
While I still have yet to try the other items on the menu... everything seems promising. Is it authentic? No... but they do claim it's a Cuban-American bistro. Go to Palomilla's a few miles away for more authentic Cuban dishes and the kick ass Cubano sammie. If you're in the square area of "Historic Norcross", it is not a bad bet.
Che!!!
35 S Peachtree St. NW
Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 441-2599
Stella
"I never met a dame yet that didn't know if she was good-looking or not without being told, and there's some of them that give themselves credit for more than they've got." - Stanley Kowalski
Stella... you think you're pretty and you boast Eye-talian fare but yet I was pleasantly surprised. I had never been a fan of Doc Chey's with their faux Asian grub. So when they opened this joint, I was pretty much in stitches from laughter. I heard Stellaaaa at first, then Adriannnn in the background... it was a real knee slapper. How authentic could it be? Is it old school Italian grub? No... but it'll do for the urban pioneers in this area. I'll give HomeGrown this much... it's affordable chow.
Mussels "bianco" - The PEI mussels were plump and fwesh but the white wine and garlic bwoth tasted like "binaca". It was just too watery and kinda bland. The foccacia bwead seemed like it came from the Last Supper... hard, old and dusty.
Margherita 'ZA - With fwesh mozza ($2 extwa) was not too shabby. I don't get why restos give you the option b/t shredded or fwesh mozza. It's like... "Do you want old ass shredded cheez in a bag or fresh sliced cheez? Ah, I'll take the fromunda cheez pweez!" Besides the cheez issue, the 'organic wheat' crust was thin, crispy and nicely charred on the bottom. The slice actually folded without breaking apart. The 'organic' sauce was a bit watery and bland. The basil was added after it came outta the oven... which is wrong. It ain't NYC style or approved by the Naples Pizza Association but it was decent nonetheless.
Pork Ragu - Fwesh pappardelle was decent and al dente but it was all stuck together like a 200 yr old house with 20 layers of wallpaper. The "slow cooked" pork ragu seemed like it was from last week... I think it was Jack Link's jerky instead of Riverview Farm pork. The shaved pecorino romano cheez was ok. Overall, this dish coulda been verra good if it was prepared a bit better. I would order it again.
I can't really bitch slap this place b/c it really doesn't try too hard to be something they're not. Just a decent neighborhood pasta joint on the cheap. The service is attentive and nice. The menu is pretty simple and straight forward... just keep the execution consistent and this place could be a winner or is that wiener if we're talking about their sausages?
A good addition to this armpit of Atlanta. Just don't venture too far off Memorial or else it'll get hairy... well, there is Ria's a few doors down.
Burp.
563 Memorial Dr
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 688-4238
Stella... you think you're pretty and you boast Eye-talian fare but yet I was pleasantly surprised. I had never been a fan of Doc Chey's with their faux Asian grub. So when they opened this joint, I was pretty much in stitches from laughter. I heard Stellaaaa at first, then Adriannnn in the background... it was a real knee slapper. How authentic could it be? Is it old school Italian grub? No... but it'll do for the urban pioneers in this area. I'll give HomeGrown this much... it's affordable chow.
Mussels "bianco" - The PEI mussels were plump and fwesh but the white wine and garlic bwoth tasted like "binaca". It was just too watery and kinda bland. The foccacia bwead seemed like it came from the Last Supper... hard, old and dusty.
Margherita 'ZA - With fwesh mozza ($2 extwa) was not too shabby. I don't get why restos give you the option b/t shredded or fwesh mozza. It's like... "Do you want old ass shredded cheez in a bag or fresh sliced cheez? Ah, I'll take the fromunda cheez pweez!" Besides the cheez issue, the 'organic wheat' crust was thin, crispy and nicely charred on the bottom. The slice actually folded without breaking apart. The 'organic' sauce was a bit watery and bland. The basil was added after it came outta the oven... which is wrong. It ain't NYC style or approved by the Naples Pizza Association but it was decent nonetheless.
Pork Ragu - Fwesh pappardelle was decent and al dente but it was all stuck together like a 200 yr old house with 20 layers of wallpaper. The "slow cooked" pork ragu seemed like it was from last week... I think it was Jack Link's jerky instead of Riverview Farm pork. The shaved pecorino romano cheez was ok. Overall, this dish coulda been verra good if it was prepared a bit better. I would order it again.
I can't really bitch slap this place b/c it really doesn't try too hard to be something they're not. Just a decent neighborhood pasta joint on the cheap. The service is attentive and nice. The menu is pretty simple and straight forward... just keep the execution consistent and this place could be a winner or is that wiener if we're talking about their sausages?
A good addition to this armpit of Atlanta. Just don't venture too far off Memorial or else it'll get hairy... well, there is Ria's a few doors down.
Burp.
563 Memorial Dr
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 688-4238
Mi Barrio Mexican Restaurant
Mexican cuisine is pretty much based on a dare... kinda like their hairstyle. You know someone lost a bet if they're sporting a Mulletino.
After guzzling down a few tequilas and cervezas... there's not much you won't say no to with a gallon of liquid courage in your system. Mystery meats, poisonous plants, toxic insects, offal organs, chile peppers that can burn through metal... Sure! Bring it on! I ain't no Cowardly Lion... he's a pussy!
Well, you don't have to dare Gastro to eat at this shack again... I'll go in willingly with eyes and mouth wide opened. This is my kinda Mexi-grub joint... a family run shack with bars on the windows and padlocks on the door. The inside decor is a pure Latin love lounge with wood paneling, rope lights, stuffed deer head, bar made from cheap shelving over an aquarium (gives drinking like a fish a whole new meaning), Chinese lanterns, projection TV the size of the mens room... and it all can be had from your local Dollar Tree!
The grub is standard Mexi-fare... nothing to outlandish but outstanding. Tacos, burritos, tamals, tortas, nachos, horchata, quesadilluhs, fajitas, coctel, etc. But the one thing that stands out is the homemade tortillas... mmm, this makes everything tastes better. They were thin but not too delicate. Chips were passable and salsa was good but a bit watery. The cactus 'salsa' is one of those things you have a taste for or not. I liked it.
Taco w/ beef tongue - I could French kiss this beast all day and night. This tongue was tastier than most of my ex-gf's... and without the nagging or empty wallet.
Tamal w/ pork - Stuffed with nice shredded pork but the masa was a bit dry. Crumbled a little too easily but it was pretty tasty. Wrap it with bacon and I would pray to it like a Virgin Mary Mexi-candle.
Chile Relleno - It was like a Ove Glove filled with Mexi-queso, battered and deep fwied. It was good but it woulda been even better if I got right after coming out of the fryer, it sat for a few minzies so it was a bit on the flaccid side. A side dish of watermelon coulda fixed that!
Refried beans and rice - Wasn't too shabby for what it was... filler. But the rice was nice and plump with decent flavor. Sad to say the refried beanz tasted fwesh from a can. You just can't expect much from this stuff.
I did sample the horchata, tostada and fajita which were all tasty tidbits. I need to go back on the weekend for their special of pozole on Saturday and menudo on Sunday. The Shwimp Cocktail looks similar to the ones at Rincon Latino in size and girth... and that's the small order!
Nuevo Laredo has become tiresome, over-rated and over-priced to me.... why wait over an hour just to get peaton comidas?
Hastaaa luego Viejo Laredo... Holaaaa Mi Barrio!
ERUCTO!
571 Memorial Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 223-9279
After guzzling down a few tequilas and cervezas... there's not much you won't say no to with a gallon of liquid courage in your system. Mystery meats, poisonous plants, toxic insects, offal organs, chile peppers that can burn through metal... Sure! Bring it on! I ain't no Cowardly Lion... he's a pussy!
Well, you don't have to dare Gastro to eat at this shack again... I'll go in willingly with eyes and mouth wide opened. This is my kinda Mexi-grub joint... a family run shack with bars on the windows and padlocks on the door. The inside decor is a pure Latin love lounge with wood paneling, rope lights, stuffed deer head, bar made from cheap shelving over an aquarium (gives drinking like a fish a whole new meaning), Chinese lanterns, projection TV the size of the mens room... and it all can be had from your local Dollar Tree!
The grub is standard Mexi-fare... nothing to outlandish but outstanding. Tacos, burritos, tamals, tortas, nachos, horchata, quesadilluhs, fajitas, coctel, etc. But the one thing that stands out is the homemade tortillas... mmm, this makes everything tastes better. They were thin but not too delicate. Chips were passable and salsa was good but a bit watery. The cactus 'salsa' is one of those things you have a taste for or not. I liked it.
Taco w/ beef tongue - I could French kiss this beast all day and night. This tongue was tastier than most of my ex-gf's... and without the nagging or empty wallet.
Tamal w/ pork - Stuffed with nice shredded pork but the masa was a bit dry. Crumbled a little too easily but it was pretty tasty. Wrap it with bacon and I would pray to it like a Virgin Mary Mexi-candle.
Chile Relleno - It was like a Ove Glove filled with Mexi-queso, battered and deep fwied. It was good but it woulda been even better if I got right after coming out of the fryer, it sat for a few minzies so it was a bit on the flaccid side. A side dish of watermelon coulda fixed that!
Refried beans and rice - Wasn't too shabby for what it was... filler. But the rice was nice and plump with decent flavor. Sad to say the refried beanz tasted fwesh from a can. You just can't expect much from this stuff.
I did sample the horchata, tostada and fajita which were all tasty tidbits. I need to go back on the weekend for their special of pozole on Saturday and menudo on Sunday. The Shwimp Cocktail looks similar to the ones at Rincon Latino in size and girth... and that's the small order!
Nuevo Laredo has become tiresome, over-rated and over-priced to me.... why wait over an hour just to get peaton comidas?
Hastaaa luego Viejo Laredo... Holaaaa Mi Barrio!
ERUCTO!
571 Memorial Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 223-9279
Morelli's Ice Cream
I ain't gonna fall for Axel Foley's Banana in the tailpipe twick ... but I'll fall for Morelli's Banana Pistachio in my piehole twick!
Morelli's churns out some really tastee gourmet ice cweam. A lot of great combinations and daily specials that would take a year to sample all of them without becoming a behemoth. They have sorbets and crepes as well... that will make you say "Feed me, feed me, feeed me!". Teeth are not required to indulge in this little piece of frozen velvety heaven.
The East Indian Kulfi and Coconut Jalapeno flavors are standouts for me but with so many other flavors, who can pick a favorite? Whether you're a Beverly Hills cop or an art gallery assistant, Morelli's will please everyone. The only flavor missing is Serge's Espresso with lemon twist.
The only drawback to this stand is the outdoor seating... you're stuck in a predicament with either eating it fast and risk a brain freeze or savoring it and having it melt all over you hand. Just don't let anyone smell or lick your fingaz... Pweez do that in the privacy of your own home!
Burp!
749 Moreland Ave SE
Ste B-102
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 622-0210
Morelli's churns out some really tastee gourmet ice cweam. A lot of great combinations and daily specials that would take a year to sample all of them without becoming a behemoth. They have sorbets and crepes as well... that will make you say "Feed me, feed me, feeed me!". Teeth are not required to indulge in this little piece of frozen velvety heaven.
The East Indian Kulfi and Coconut Jalapeno flavors are standouts for me but with so many other flavors, who can pick a favorite? Whether you're a Beverly Hills cop or an art gallery assistant, Morelli's will please everyone. The only flavor missing is Serge's Espresso with lemon twist.
The only drawback to this stand is the outdoor seating... you're stuck in a predicament with either eating it fast and risk a brain freeze or savoring it and having it melt all over you hand. Just don't let anyone smell or lick your fingaz... Pweez do that in the privacy of your own home!
Burp!
749 Moreland Ave SE
Ste B-102
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 622-0210
La Churreria
Good bakeries are hard to find, especially ethnic ones... luckily, this Colombian bakery provides Gastro a pouch full of goodies during that time of the month.
Inside this mostly Latin strip mall, La Churreria is small but filled with a large variety of breads, baked goods, desserts, arepas, empanadas, pasteles, tamales and so on... Man, half of the stuff I have never heard of but they all looked so delicious. Stay calm Gastro... control, control, control yourself. Put your hands in your pockets and don't make any sudden movements... go ahead and play some pocket pool while you drool.
Restraining myself from licking my lips sans Chapstick because they hurt real bad, I headed up to the front counter where all the hot little vittles are. I knew what I wanted from the get go... their golden fwied empanadas stuffed with meat and potatoes. I'll buy that for a dollar! Well, they are... so how can you just eat one? Being the ruminant that I am... I loaded my pouch with four of these mini Nerf footballs, one for each of my stomachs. Delish... Mooo!
Once I start, you can't stop me... plus, I was the only customer there so no one could hold me back. I spied these flaky triangle puffy goodness and asked what it was filled with. The chica said cheeken and beefee. I'll take both, gracias. These pastel de carne y pollo were so delicate and airy, they just flake apart on every bite. You know you just want to get into the middle before this thing falls apart like a house of cards. Both were wonderful. Yum... Cluck cluck!
Be like Gastro and venture to the Guadalajara Supermarket three doors down and get some top notch tacos made in house for a $1.50 each... this is the way to The Better Life! If you feel the need to explore more... check out Natarica for their gwilled chicken and ginormous sammies for pesos on the dollar.
Btw- They hardly speak Spanglish... pointing is key here, so if you don't have hands, you're shit outta luck pal.
Burp... x 4!!!
5730 Buford Hwy NE
Norcross, GA 30071 (678) 646-0421
Inside this mostly Latin strip mall, La Churreria is small but filled with a large variety of breads, baked goods, desserts, arepas, empanadas, pasteles, tamales and so on... Man, half of the stuff I have never heard of but they all looked so delicious. Stay calm Gastro... control, control, control yourself. Put your hands in your pockets and don't make any sudden movements... go ahead and play some pocket pool while you drool.
Restraining myself from licking my lips sans Chapstick because they hurt real bad, I headed up to the front counter where all the hot little vittles are. I knew what I wanted from the get go... their golden fwied empanadas stuffed with meat and potatoes. I'll buy that for a dollar! Well, they are... so how can you just eat one? Being the ruminant that I am... I loaded my pouch with four of these mini Nerf footballs, one for each of my stomachs. Delish... Mooo!
Once I start, you can't stop me... plus, I was the only customer there so no one could hold me back. I spied these flaky triangle puffy goodness and asked what it was filled with. The chica said cheeken and beefee. I'll take both, gracias. These pastel de carne y pollo were so delicate and airy, they just flake apart on every bite. You know you just want to get into the middle before this thing falls apart like a house of cards. Both were wonderful. Yum... Cluck cluck!
Be like Gastro and venture to the Guadalajara Supermarket three doors down and get some top notch tacos made in house for a $1.50 each... this is the way to The Better Life! If you feel the need to explore more... check out Natarica for their gwilled chicken and ginormous sammies for pesos on the dollar.
Btw- They hardly speak Spanglish... pointing is key here, so if you don't have hands, you're shit outta luck pal.
Burp... x 4!!!
5730 Buford Hwy NE
Norcross, GA 30071 (678) 646-0421
Jagger's Pizza
After many months of rumors that Jagger's was coming back to Atlanta, I had to see what all the fuss was about on this thing called... "Atlanta-style Pizza". Since Robert M. said it was my turn to be the guinea pig... I took the plunge(r).
Menu: Square pan pizza (rut roh!), wingz and saladz... you got 3 items, can it be that bad?
Can you say Spongecrust Squarepizza? There is no way I will compare this to NYC style 'ZA, cuz it ain't even in the same league. It's more like, shall we say... Grady High School's finest. Mebbe since I'm from NYC, I just don't get pan pizzas. It was a greezy slop of cheez and ketchup on a slice of white bwead... I think they cooked this thing in their car's oil pan with a quart of Castro still in it. This gave a whole new meaning to lubing Gastro's chassis. This was worst than Galla's "Buffalo-style pizza".
"Very Hot" Wingz - Ok, this wasn't half bad... the sauce was more like "Very Tepid" but the wings were tasty. Nice medium size, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. You get your standard issue celery and blue cheez/ranch... but it also comes with a tiny portion of potato salad. Fun! Woohoo! Who cares...
I must say the people there are very nice... yet very confused. They get flustered quite easily if there is more than one phone call. The joint is set up for counter service but the space is quite large in the back. What's going on in the back room is anyone's guess. It could involve chicks, cards, chips or even cocks... cock fightin' that is, geez! Because there is no way they are paying da rent with that grub.
Meh is about right but all that gweeze can't be good for your innertubes...
Splash.
1799 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 31136 (404) 876-8880
Menu: Square pan pizza (rut roh!), wingz and saladz... you got 3 items, can it be that bad?
Can you say Spongecrust Squarepizza? There is no way I will compare this to NYC style 'ZA, cuz it ain't even in the same league. It's more like, shall we say... Grady High School's finest. Mebbe since I'm from NYC, I just don't get pan pizzas. It was a greezy slop of cheez and ketchup on a slice of white bwead... I think they cooked this thing in their car's oil pan with a quart of Castro still in it. This gave a whole new meaning to lubing Gastro's chassis. This was worst than Galla's "Buffalo-style pizza".
"Very Hot" Wingz - Ok, this wasn't half bad... the sauce was more like "Very Tepid" but the wings were tasty. Nice medium size, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. You get your standard issue celery and blue cheez/ranch... but it also comes with a tiny portion of potato salad. Fun! Woohoo! Who cares...
I must say the people there are very nice... yet very confused. They get flustered quite easily if there is more than one phone call. The joint is set up for counter service but the space is quite large in the back. What's going on in the back room is anyone's guess. It could involve chicks, cards, chips or even cocks... cock fightin' that is, geez! Because there is no way they are paying da rent with that grub.
Meh is about right but all that gweeze can't be good for your innertubes...
Splash.
1799 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 31136 (404) 876-8880
Sydney's Buffet International Seafood and Grill
After reading about the Super Grand Buffet at 1630 Pleasant Hill Rd. scoring a 15 out of 100 on a health inspection. I had the hankering for some AYCE* sneezed on, poked at, and snot on gwub. Hey, it's a dirty job but someone's gotta do it... don't people have any Faith No More? Sydney does!
This joint looked like Grand Central Station with all those private rooms labeled with different towns/counties. Where am I? Oh yeah, I had a dweam of vast amounts of gut busting tasty filler with 4 stars reviews from my own kinsmen... but instead, I got bamboozled, hood winked, swindled and run amucked. Who am I kidding... it's a friggin buffet. Give me the blue pill... STAT!
Be like a pedestrian and take a walk around. You got your sushi and noodle bar on one side, salad crap in the middle, and heat lamp vittles on the other side. Given that it was during lunch, everything was pretty much bland and my guess is that the dinner selection can't be much better. I thought I was on Candid Camera when I saw tilapia pretending to be red snapper. The only way that tilapia was fwesh is when they opened the vacuum pack. Close your eyes, every piece of sushi will taste the same... "International Seafood", sure pal sure.
The hot side was predictable and depwessing... I even resorted to poking at articles of distressed looking stuff on the line like a redneck poking at roadkill with a stick. Some of that stuff was mystifying.... like SPAM.
Couple of trips to each side and a couple of trips to the head. I think I left lighter than coming in. I think I just found the miracle diet. Sorry comrades, I will have to disagree with y'all on this one.
*All You Can Eat.
Flush.
2131 Pleasant Hill Rd
Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 813-8138
This joint looked like Grand Central Station with all those private rooms labeled with different towns/counties. Where am I? Oh yeah, I had a dweam of vast amounts of gut busting tasty filler with 4 stars reviews from my own kinsmen... but instead, I got bamboozled, hood winked, swindled and run amucked. Who am I kidding... it's a friggin buffet. Give me the blue pill... STAT!
Be like a pedestrian and take a walk around. You got your sushi and noodle bar on one side, salad crap in the middle, and heat lamp vittles on the other side. Given that it was during lunch, everything was pretty much bland and my guess is that the dinner selection can't be much better. I thought I was on Candid Camera when I saw tilapia pretending to be red snapper. The only way that tilapia was fwesh is when they opened the vacuum pack. Close your eyes, every piece of sushi will taste the same... "International Seafood", sure pal sure.
The hot side was predictable and depwessing... I even resorted to poking at articles of distressed looking stuff on the line like a redneck poking at roadkill with a stick. Some of that stuff was mystifying.... like SPAM.
Couple of trips to each side and a couple of trips to the head. I think I left lighter than coming in. I think I just found the miracle diet. Sorry comrades, I will have to disagree with y'all on this one.
*All You Can Eat.
Flush.
2131 Pleasant Hill Rd
Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 813-8138
El Myr
Stepping foot into this shack-o is like stepping into Bizarr-o World... everything is the opposite.
The only burrito joint that does not employ a single Mexican-o... only Angl-o's.
The only staff with bodies full of ink-o and piercings in every nook and cranny that promotes a whole wheat, organic and healthy diet.
The only grub-o that is served is not even Mexican, it's more like Mexican't... but its tastier than Cheeri-o's.
The only cook available is the doppleganger of Lazl-o from Real Genius and he doesn't even speak a lick of Spanglish.
The only service that is like a grab bag-o, you never know who or how many servers you'll get... hence "Service At Our Discretion" as prescribed on the bottom of the menu. "Spalding! You'll get nothing and like it!"
The only rest-o that is named after a forger... how bizarr-o!
This outhouse is the shiznit, yo!
I love you Elmyr!!! But why?
How bizarre...
Burp-o!
1091 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 588-0250
The only burrito joint that does not employ a single Mexican-o... only Angl-o's.
The only staff with bodies full of ink-o and piercings in every nook and cranny that promotes a whole wheat, organic and healthy diet.
The only grub-o that is served is not even Mexican, it's more like Mexican't... but its tastier than Cheeri-o's.
The only cook available is the doppleganger of Lazl-o from Real Genius and he doesn't even speak a lick of Spanglish.
The only service that is like a grab bag-o, you never know who or how many servers you'll get... hence "Service At Our Discretion" as prescribed on the bottom of the menu. "Spalding! You'll get nothing and like it!"
The only rest-o that is named after a forger... how bizarr-o!
This outhouse is the shiznit, yo!
I love you Elmyr!!! But why?
How bizarre...
Burp-o!
1091 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 588-0250
Nathan's Hot Dogs & Bruster's Ice Cream
Thank the tube steak gods for opening the one and only Nathan's inside this Bruster's shack in Atlanta. The staff is as smart as the buns and the screaming kids running around are as useful as a bucket of hamster vomit but that's the price you'll pay for the best dogs and fwies in town.
Now, I can continue my training for the coveted Mustard Belt next year. Joey Chestnut better change his last name to Chinnuts when he kneels before Gastro!
Squirt.
3857 Peachtree Rd NE
Cherokee Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 231-1195
Now, I can continue my training for the coveted Mustard Belt next year. Joey Chestnut better change his last name to Chinnuts when he kneels before Gastro!
Squirt.
3857 Peachtree Rd NE
Cherokee Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 231-1195
Pho #1
"Where the pho am I???"... as I descend upon the area known as Cham-bodia. You can't help but noticed this run down shack with a faded blue roof with the words Pho #1. I love the names to these places on Buford Highway. You got your Pho #1, Pho #96, Pho #69... if the area gets too sketchy further up, y'all can get the Pho Bac into town!
The best pho in town here? I wouldn't bet on it but it was tasty and satisfying. Cheap? Yes, but pho is supposed to be cheap. It's street grub... this is kinda like the Asian fast food. But unlike American fast food, you won't become a heffer eating these vittles.
Crispy spring rolls- Tasty but seemed like it sat out for a bit, like someone return my order from another table. Yum.
Pho #1 - Yup, y'all know I had to do it... the garbage plate of pho, with everything. Every piece of mystery meat dumped into my bowl of beef broth. Add the bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos, lime juice, hoisin, nuoc mam, sriracha and you got yourself a meal made for a real man... from the Middle Ages. I got the small bowl and still couldn't finish all of the broth... ok, I'll take off the skirt next time, just stop busting my ovaries.
Mango bubble tea w/ tapioca - I like this crap in cup. The colorful assortment of tapioca was like Skittles, I tasted the rainbow. I don't care if you get the durian one, just don't sit near me or else I'll purge involuntary.
What you see is what you get at this joint... it ain't the Ritz and it ain't a dump. You can use as much nuoc mam as you want...
Just don't knock my mom.
4051 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 633-0776
The best pho in town here? I wouldn't bet on it but it was tasty and satisfying. Cheap? Yes, but pho is supposed to be cheap. It's street grub... this is kinda like the Asian fast food. But unlike American fast food, you won't become a heffer eating these vittles.
Crispy spring rolls- Tasty but seemed like it sat out for a bit, like someone return my order from another table. Yum.
Pho #1 - Yup, y'all know I had to do it... the garbage plate of pho, with everything. Every piece of mystery meat dumped into my bowl of beef broth. Add the bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos, lime juice, hoisin, nuoc mam, sriracha and you got yourself a meal made for a real man... from the Middle Ages. I got the small bowl and still couldn't finish all of the broth... ok, I'll take off the skirt next time, just stop busting my ovaries.
Mango bubble tea w/ tapioca - I like this crap in cup. The colorful assortment of tapioca was like Skittles, I tasted the rainbow. I don't care if you get the durian one, just don't sit near me or else I'll purge involuntary.
What you see is what you get at this joint... it ain't the Ritz and it ain't a dump. You can use as much nuoc mam as you want...
Just don't knock my mom.
4051 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 633-0776
Steamhouse Lounge
I woulda given it 3 stars if it wasn't for their pathetic attempt at the Lobster Roll and Bisque. Hell, I wished Blais left some liquid nitrogen in the kitchen... it woulda prolly tasted better if it was frozen. Give me some Tabasco dipping dots to go with my garbage of the sea roll and cup of Campbell's finest pweez.
Robster Roll- I did get robbed, at almost $13, you would expect more than a plastic basket with a poppyseed hotdog bun that is sprinkled with minced claw meat... I couldn't tell if it was lobster or crawfish. The rest of the "looster" musta high "tailed" it outta there... but they did leave me a tiny cup of "drawn butter". This clarified butter tasted like lobster urine. The meat was dry and naked with zero dressing on it... at least put a Jimmy Hat on it so it can't procreate. Pweez leave the real lobster roll to the Yankees!
Robster Bisque- I substituted the side of fwies or whatever filler they had for this "Two Claws and a Cup" of ocean cock-a-roach vomit for an extra $2 fiddy... whadda mistake, like my ex-girlfriends! This bisque was too watery, not enuff cream, seasonings, mirepoix and /or sherry. It's so pedestrian... that Trader Joe's lobster bisque could be a contender.
Oysters on da Half- Not bad oysters but it always scares me when you can't see them shuck 'em fresh. It's like a nightmare with all those opened oysters dangling off the shell at a low rent Chino buffet. You're just asking for a weekend getaway at the dialysis clinic. But since I'm still alive and complaining, I can safely say they are edible at the SteamHo.
0 stars for the service, I had to go up to the server station to get silverware for the table.
1 star for the $5/dozen oysters on Wednesdays, would be better shucked in front of you vs. from the kitchen.
1 star for the $1 bottles of Imperial on Tuesdays, I'd buy that for a dolla that will make me holla!
This House seems to lose Steam with every restaurant that has been here before... It's a nice space and location, just keep it fwesh and simple with the seafood menu and do more weekly booze specials or suffer the same fate as the rest. And get rid of the lobster roll because it mocks the modern free world of this northern delicacy. It's like claiming southern fwied yardbird can be had in Maine.
Awww...
Shucks!
1051 W Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 233-7980
Robster Roll- I did get robbed, at almost $13, you would expect more than a plastic basket with a poppyseed hotdog bun that is sprinkled with minced claw meat... I couldn't tell if it was lobster or crawfish. The rest of the "looster" musta high "tailed" it outta there... but they did leave me a tiny cup of "drawn butter". This clarified butter tasted like lobster urine. The meat was dry and naked with zero dressing on it... at least put a Jimmy Hat on it so it can't procreate. Pweez leave the real lobster roll to the Yankees!
Robster Bisque- I substituted the side of fwies or whatever filler they had for this "Two Claws and a Cup" of ocean cock-a-roach vomit for an extra $2 fiddy... whadda mistake, like my ex-girlfriends! This bisque was too watery, not enuff cream, seasonings, mirepoix and /or sherry. It's so pedestrian... that Trader Joe's lobster bisque could be a contender.
Oysters on da Half- Not bad oysters but it always scares me when you can't see them shuck 'em fresh. It's like a nightmare with all those opened oysters dangling off the shell at a low rent Chino buffet. You're just asking for a weekend getaway at the dialysis clinic. But since I'm still alive and complaining, I can safely say they are edible at the SteamHo.
0 stars for the service, I had to go up to the server station to get silverware for the table.
1 star for the $5/dozen oysters on Wednesdays, would be better shucked in front of you vs. from the kitchen.
1 star for the $1 bottles of Imperial on Tuesdays, I'd buy that for a dolla that will make me holla!
This House seems to lose Steam with every restaurant that has been here before... It's a nice space and location, just keep it fwesh and simple with the seafood menu and do more weekly booze specials or suffer the same fate as the rest. And get rid of the lobster roll because it mocks the modern free world of this northern delicacy. It's like claiming southern fwied yardbird can be had in Maine.
Awww...
Shucks!
1051 W Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 233-7980
Roy's Cheesesteaks
I was skeptical about finding a good Philthy Cheezsteak after being disappointed at so many places claiming to have "Authentic Philities". So I took a ride on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to Roy's and see what all the fuss was about.
Located in the corner of a no frills gas station strip mall, I found myself the only one in the whole joint. Did I care? No. I liked it because I knew my phility would be made properly. There were a lot of stuff on the menu but I was there for one thing and one thing only.
Regular philthy "wit" onions and provolone on a real Amoroso roll... make sure you ask for provolone or else they give you that low rent white American fromunda cheez. Believe me, it makes all the difference in the world with the melt. This thing was great, really tasty... chopped steak piled high and seasoned nicely, sweated onions, proper melt of the cheez and a nice fwesh Philthy roll.
Finish it all off with a TastyKake and Barq's root beer... baby Jesus, is this how it feels to be in heaven? "Pretty damn close" he sez.
Amen.
Burp.
2900 Highlands Pkwy SE
Smyrna, GA 30082 (404) 799-7939
Located in the corner of a no frills gas station strip mall, I found myself the only one in the whole joint. Did I care? No. I liked it because I knew my phility would be made properly. There were a lot of stuff on the menu but I was there for one thing and one thing only.
Regular philthy "wit" onions and provolone on a real Amoroso roll... make sure you ask for provolone or else they give you that low rent white American fromunda cheez. Believe me, it makes all the difference in the world with the melt. This thing was great, really tasty... chopped steak piled high and seasoned nicely, sweated onions, proper melt of the cheez and a nice fwesh Philthy roll.
Finish it all off with a TastyKake and Barq's root beer... baby Jesus, is this how it feels to be in heaven? "Pretty damn close" he sez.
Amen.
Burp.
2900 Highlands Pkwy SE
Smyrna, GA 30082 (404) 799-7939
The Bleu House Cafe
It's kinda creepy to eat at a joint on a road named Cemetery Street. I don't want some re-animated demon spawn hacking away with a scalpel at my Achilles tendon while I nosh on some muffalata. Once you get inside it's anything but a horror movie. The decor is totally kitschy. It's like the Romper Room of nosheries or some cute gwub shack on a tropical island.
The menu is pretty simple... sammies, wraps, salads, soups and quiches. It's all made fwesh daily and pretty tasty. The house specialty is the chicken salad which is made with almonds, grapes and apples on a croissant. The bweads are nice, you can't go wrong with the boule, hoagie, croissant, focaccia or multigrain. The soup du jour one day was a gumbo... eh, it was more like a greezbo, it had more oil than the Exxon Valdez. The quiche sitting out looked kinda dried out and tired... but I'm sure it was good when it came out fwesh.
Cute place to grab a bite at and the service was spot on. With so many generic sammy shops everywhere, I rather give my money to a mom & pop shop. It's better to have Bleu house than blue balls from some bland corporate monster that left me unsatisfied. It's kinda hard to find this place in the woods of Norcross but if you're in the area I would recommend it.
Chomp.
108 Cemetery St.
Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 209-0016
The menu is pretty simple... sammies, wraps, salads, soups and quiches. It's all made fwesh daily and pretty tasty. The house specialty is the chicken salad which is made with almonds, grapes and apples on a croissant. The bweads are nice, you can't go wrong with the boule, hoagie, croissant, focaccia or multigrain. The soup du jour one day was a gumbo... eh, it was more like a greezbo, it had more oil than the Exxon Valdez. The quiche sitting out looked kinda dried out and tired... but I'm sure it was good when it came out fwesh.
Cute place to grab a bite at and the service was spot on. With so many generic sammy shops everywhere, I rather give my money to a mom & pop shop. It's better to have Bleu house than blue balls from some bland corporate monster that left me unsatisfied. It's kinda hard to find this place in the woods of Norcross but if you're in the area I would recommend it.
Chomp.
108 Cemetery St.
Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 209-0016
Big Easy Grille
I have been here one other time to try the po'boys that I heard was good... but by the time I got there around 9pm, they said the kitchen was closed. WTF? It's 9 friggin PM, did I get bamboozled? Now I know how those two chodes at The Tavern at Phipps feel. I'm calling Ken Nugent... one call, that's all. I need a big pay day as well.
Big Easy is right... because the service was at ease. The server had the personality of a billy goat. Some items on the menu had the flavor of saw dust. The entire joint moved at a snail's pace with all your typical townies swilling their problems and welfare checks away at the bar instead of buying a pacifier to shut up their baby's piehole.
Po'boy - Combo of half oysters and shrimp was not too shabby, medium sized and crispy. The bwead wasn't bad at all, just a tad too big for a proper po-po. The filler was just about right... on the light side.
Jambalaya- When did jambalaya become just overcooked, dried up,sticky, clumpy rice with sausage and chicken bits in it? I think it was Kibbles 'n Bits. This thing had no trinity, no stock, no seasonings, no flava, no creole soul... an absolute abomination. I had better from a box.
Gumbo- This was the total opposite of the jambalaya... it was wetter than a baby's diaper that had one too many bottles of apple juice. It woulda helped if they added some jambalaya as a thickener. No roux, no file powder, no trinity, bits of mystery meat pieces and a few okra floating around. Sad, so sad that this recipe didn't get swept away with Katrina.
Oysters on the half- How could it be warm if it's sitting on ice? These things have been pre-shucked and lost all the briny juices and flavors. These pearl tongues barely passed inspection. The cocktail sauce was straight from a FMV ketchup bottle... terrible, just terrible.
Stick with the po'boys if you really have a hankering for them but everything else is for-gutta-ble. Adding an "E" at the end of Grill doesn't make the grub taste any better. I suggest you buy another Chefe.... "john s."
My levee just bwoke.
Squirt.
1193 Collier Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 352-2777
Big Easy is right... because the service was at ease. The server had the personality of a billy goat. Some items on the menu had the flavor of saw dust. The entire joint moved at a snail's pace with all your typical townies swilling their problems and welfare checks away at the bar instead of buying a pacifier to shut up their baby's piehole.
Po'boy - Combo of half oysters and shrimp was not too shabby, medium sized and crispy. The bwead wasn't bad at all, just a tad too big for a proper po-po. The filler was just about right... on the light side.
Jambalaya- When did jambalaya become just overcooked, dried up,sticky, clumpy rice with sausage and chicken bits in it? I think it was Kibbles 'n Bits. This thing had no trinity, no stock, no seasonings, no flava, no creole soul... an absolute abomination. I had better from a box.
Gumbo- This was the total opposite of the jambalaya... it was wetter than a baby's diaper that had one too many bottles of apple juice. It woulda helped if they added some jambalaya as a thickener. No roux, no file powder, no trinity, bits of mystery meat pieces and a few okra floating around. Sad, so sad that this recipe didn't get swept away with Katrina.
Oysters on the half- How could it be warm if it's sitting on ice? These things have been pre-shucked and lost all the briny juices and flavors. These pearl tongues barely passed inspection. The cocktail sauce was straight from a FMV ketchup bottle... terrible, just terrible.
Stick with the po'boys if you really have a hankering for them but everything else is for-gutta-ble. Adding an "E" at the end of Grill doesn't make the grub taste any better. I suggest you buy another Chefe.... "john s."
My levee just bwoke.
Squirt.
1193 Collier Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 352-2777
Noni's Italian Deli and Bar
So... I took the omniscient advice of "john s." from the Big Easy Gwille and decided that my "bitter, fat ass" should stop "bitching about everything" and "get a life"! And what gweat advice it was...
As we parked in front, I looked over my snarky gal pal and made sure we didn't look too Elitist or an AJC food critic in this chicken neck of da the woods... a hoodie woulda been handy right about now. I didn't know what living was until I walked into this awesome joint in the middle of South Central ATL and the Good Times vibe filled the air from the jukebox.
The joint was spacious, warm and inviting. The huge bar was impressive... the menu even more! The homemade Tagliatelle with Lemon Anchovy sauce was flavorful and delicate but yet al dente. The Cold Noni hit the spot with super fresh ingredients and a kick ass Orzo Pasta Salad. Everything on the menu looked so tasty, I might as well change my name to Bookman.
I swore I heard this playing in the background...
Any time you meet a payment. - Good Times.
Any time you need a friend. - Good Times.
Any time you're out from under.
Not getting hassled, not getting hustled.
Keepin' your head above water,
Making a wave when you can.
Temporary lay offs. - Good Times.
Easy credit rip offs. - Good Times.
Scratchin' and surviving. - Good Times.
Hangin in a chow line - Good Times.
Ain't we lucky we got 'em - Noni Times.
Someone musta knew I was there because they left me a box of Popeyes next to my car on the way out.
Buffalo Butt...
Burp!
357 Edgewood Ave
Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 343-1808
As we parked in front, I looked over my snarky gal pal and made sure we didn't look too Elitist or an AJC food critic in this chicken neck of da the woods... a hoodie woulda been handy right about now. I didn't know what living was until I walked into this awesome joint in the middle of South Central ATL and the Good Times vibe filled the air from the jukebox.
The joint was spacious, warm and inviting. The huge bar was impressive... the menu even more! The homemade Tagliatelle with Lemon Anchovy sauce was flavorful and delicate but yet al dente. The Cold Noni hit the spot with super fresh ingredients and a kick ass Orzo Pasta Salad. Everything on the menu looked so tasty, I might as well change my name to Bookman.
I swore I heard this playing in the background...
Any time you meet a payment. - Good Times.
Any time you need a friend. - Good Times.
Any time you're out from under.
Not getting hassled, not getting hustled.
Keepin' your head above water,
Making a wave when you can.
Temporary lay offs. - Good Times.
Easy credit rip offs. - Good Times.
Scratchin' and surviving. - Good Times.
Hangin in a chow line - Good Times.
Ain't we lucky we got 'em - Noni Times.
Someone musta knew I was there because they left me a box of Popeyes next to my car on the way out.
Buffalo Butt...
Burp!
357 Edgewood Ave
Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 343-1808
Baraonda Italian Restaurant
I don't get by this cucina Italiana much these days because all the tourist donkeys around the Fox theater creates such a friggin traffic nightmare... but you won't find any kitchen nightmares at Baraonda.
I always thought the grub was good not great but my visit this weekend made me kick myself for not eating here more often. Where's Gordon Ramsay to call me a stupid donkey when I need him?
Calamari Fritti - Your standard issue fwied ring of tubes... but pales in comparison to Chinese style salt & pepper squid. Calamari rings always seem so pre-fab to me.
Carpaccio di Manzo - Tasty, light and refreshing with the arugula... but the quality of the cut could be better. Not a bad appetizer though.
Pizze - A killer woodfire oven that has been aged makes all the difference in the world. Their pizza is verra verra good with it's thin crust, sauce, cheese and foldability factor. I love my NYC style 'ZA's but this comes close. The char was spot on and gave it that hint of bitterness that is oh so important in a great 'ZA. No matter what you put on it, it comes out verra tastee... and quick like a true pizze should, no more than 2 1/2 minzies at that high temp.
Shrimp Risotto - Seems like it's a nightly special, so why not just put it on the menu? It's so darn tasty, I want that dish to be available on a regular basis. Tons of shwimpz, flavorful, seasoned well and not super creamy or as heavy as you might think. Since they charged me $1.90 for this risotto... I think they should keep it as a special. Oops, did I let the cat outta da bag? I'm such a douchebag.
Service was not bad at all... just a couple bumps here and there. This joint ain't a fake full of piss and wind. It's back on my radar. Totally worth it... value to quality. Run, don't walk you donkeys!
Hee Haw.
RUTTO!
710 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 879-9962
www.baraondaatlanta.com
I always thought the grub was good not great but my visit this weekend made me kick myself for not eating here more often. Where's Gordon Ramsay to call me a stupid donkey when I need him?
Calamari Fritti - Your standard issue fwied ring of tubes... but pales in comparison to Chinese style salt & pepper squid. Calamari rings always seem so pre-fab to me.
Carpaccio di Manzo - Tasty, light and refreshing with the arugula... but the quality of the cut could be better. Not a bad appetizer though.
Pizze - A killer woodfire oven that has been aged makes all the difference in the world. Their pizza is verra verra good with it's thin crust, sauce, cheese and foldability factor. I love my NYC style 'ZA's but this comes close. The char was spot on and gave it that hint of bitterness that is oh so important in a great 'ZA. No matter what you put on it, it comes out verra tastee... and quick like a true pizze should, no more than 2 1/2 minzies at that high temp.
Shrimp Risotto - Seems like it's a nightly special, so why not just put it on the menu? It's so darn tasty, I want that dish to be available on a regular basis. Tons of shwimpz, flavorful, seasoned well and not super creamy or as heavy as you might think. Since they charged me $1.90 for this risotto... I think they should keep it as a special. Oops, did I let the cat outta da bag? I'm such a douchebag.
Service was not bad at all... just a couple bumps here and there. This joint ain't a fake full of piss and wind. It's back on my radar. Totally worth it... value to quality. Run, don't walk you donkeys!
Hee Haw.
RUTTO!
710 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 879-9962
www.baraondaatlanta.com
French American Brasserie
When I feel like a FOB, I go nosh somewhere on Buford Highway... But when I feel like a SNOB, I go grub downtown to FAB.
I hit this joint on that DT Resto Week shindig to see what all the fuss was about. Could French cuisine really exist in Atlanta, the land of chains, stwip malls and soccer moms? Here's the skinny... only if I was afterwards. Hmmmm...
First Course:
* Creamy Onion Soup - Not too oniony, nice flavor, Gastro's tummy likey.
* White Bean Soup with Truffle Oil - Just very pleasant, good consistency and purdy good tasting to this country mouse.
Second Course:
* Sauteed Skate Wing with Spinach, Roasted Potatoes, Pantellerian Capers and Brown Butter Sauce - It was prepared well, not salty like most have stated. It was moist and tender inside but yet had that little crispiness on the outside... ooh, take me under your wing anytime.
* 8 oz. Marinated Creekstone Skirt Steak, Organic Watercress, Garlic Frites, Bistro Butter - For a thin piece of meat, it was cooked well. Medium rare and tender. Seasoned a bit too salty but tasty still. Frites were crispy and hot... kinda like me poolside.
Third Course:
* Meyer Lemon Crepe, Pomegranate Syrup, Tapioca Pearls, Pine Nuts - It was alright, nothing to write the boys overseas about some tiny nuts on a thin pancake. But Ricky Bobby would prolly find them tasty.
* Apple Tart - Besides all the skanks in gaudy mini skirts upstairs on the patio, this tart wasn't half bad. It gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling those tramps never could.
After tasting a nice sampling of their vittles, I must say I would go back and try out the rest of the menu. It might not be true French in the vernacular sense but for Atlanta... it's not too shabby. At least the mini skirt mafia were clean shaven.
ROTER!
30 Ivan Allen Junior Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 266-1440
www.fabatlanta.com
I hit this joint on that DT Resto Week shindig to see what all the fuss was about. Could French cuisine really exist in Atlanta, the land of chains, stwip malls and soccer moms? Here's the skinny... only if I was afterwards. Hmmmm...
First Course:
* Creamy Onion Soup - Not too oniony, nice flavor, Gastro's tummy likey.
* White Bean Soup with Truffle Oil - Just very pleasant, good consistency and purdy good tasting to this country mouse.
Second Course:
* Sauteed Skate Wing with Spinach, Roasted Potatoes, Pantellerian Capers and Brown Butter Sauce - It was prepared well, not salty like most have stated. It was moist and tender inside but yet had that little crispiness on the outside... ooh, take me under your wing anytime.
* 8 oz. Marinated Creekstone Skirt Steak, Organic Watercress, Garlic Frites, Bistro Butter - For a thin piece of meat, it was cooked well. Medium rare and tender. Seasoned a bit too salty but tasty still. Frites were crispy and hot... kinda like me poolside.
Third Course:
* Meyer Lemon Crepe, Pomegranate Syrup, Tapioca Pearls, Pine Nuts - It was alright, nothing to write the boys overseas about some tiny nuts on a thin pancake. But Ricky Bobby would prolly find them tasty.
* Apple Tart - Besides all the skanks in gaudy mini skirts upstairs on the patio, this tart wasn't half bad. It gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling those tramps never could.
After tasting a nice sampling of their vittles, I must say I would go back and try out the rest of the menu. It might not be true French in the vernacular sense but for Atlanta... it's not too shabby. At least the mini skirt mafia were clean shaven.
ROTER!
30 Ivan Allen Junior Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 266-1440
www.fabatlanta.com
King & I
Who are they kidding? They should just rename it to the "Queen & I"...
This dark and dingy corner of Ansley is full of some colorful people... yeah, y'all know what I'm a saying, Taste the Rainbow! I can't believe there is a vet clinic in this dirty strip mall filled with rowdy bars... talk about animal trauma.
The joint's owner, "Tom", is like the third Czech Brother... he's a Wild and Crazy Guy! I don't know what this guy is on but I want some! It must be all that Thai chili powder he's been sniffing for 27 years here... cause he's bouncing off da walls! But what a sweet guy... very funny, soft and cuddly... kinda like a Monchhichi or Mogwai.
Ok B.D. Wong, enough of the theatrics, just bring me a Singha and something Thai Hot to gwub on pweez...
Spring Roll - The fried rice wrapper threw me off a little but after a couple bites, it grew on me... the filling of chicken bits, bean thread, veggies and crunch was not too shabby. Peanut sauce was eh.
Papaya Salad - Like a giddy little school girl, Tom, asks if I wanted it Thai Hot... ah, is there any other way? "Ok, I bwing you hot from like Thailand!" Y'all know what, it wasn't half bad, it actually made me sweat a drop or two... like in the jungles of upstate GA.
Pad Thai - Since this national Thai dish isn't really spicy, I only ask for it medium hot. I have yet to have a Pad Thai that blew me away but this wasn't bad either. The ingredients were fresh tasting and a squirt of the lime gave it that refreshing taste and smell to it. Decent filler.
Penang Duck (Thai Hot) - Aww, how cute... served in a brass pot on top of a little sterno stove. Only problem was, it kept cooking that damn duck. WTF? A little tea light woulda worked better. It looked like a witch's brew with that massive blue flame. Shit was bubbling and squirting curry juice into my eyeballs... that's one way to make me cry asking for Thai Hot. Once the flame went out, it wasn't bad at all... curry was rich and flavorful. It wasn't Thai Hot but it had decent heat to it. The duck a was bit chewy but I kinda figure it would sitting on that torch. Not a bad dish.
This is a funny joint in a funny place in a funny area... but I like it! It makes you kinda wanna hit Oscar's, Felix's and Burkhart's after getting all Thai Hot and bothered.
Haaay!
1510 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 892-7743
This dark and dingy corner of Ansley is full of some colorful people... yeah, y'all know what I'm a saying, Taste the Rainbow! I can't believe there is a vet clinic in this dirty strip mall filled with rowdy bars... talk about animal trauma.
The joint's owner, "Tom", is like the third Czech Brother... he's a Wild and Crazy Guy! I don't know what this guy is on but I want some! It must be all that Thai chili powder he's been sniffing for 27 years here... cause he's bouncing off da walls! But what a sweet guy... very funny, soft and cuddly... kinda like a Monchhichi or Mogwai.
Ok B.D. Wong, enough of the theatrics, just bring me a Singha and something Thai Hot to gwub on pweez...
Spring Roll - The fried rice wrapper threw me off a little but after a couple bites, it grew on me... the filling of chicken bits, bean thread, veggies and crunch was not too shabby. Peanut sauce was eh.
Papaya Salad - Like a giddy little school girl, Tom, asks if I wanted it Thai Hot... ah, is there any other way? "Ok, I bwing you hot from like Thailand!" Y'all know what, it wasn't half bad, it actually made me sweat a drop or two... like in the jungles of upstate GA.
Pad Thai - Since this national Thai dish isn't really spicy, I only ask for it medium hot. I have yet to have a Pad Thai that blew me away but this wasn't bad either. The ingredients were fresh tasting and a squirt of the lime gave it that refreshing taste and smell to it. Decent filler.
Penang Duck (Thai Hot) - Aww, how cute... served in a brass pot on top of a little sterno stove. Only problem was, it kept cooking that damn duck. WTF? A little tea light woulda worked better. It looked like a witch's brew with that massive blue flame. Shit was bubbling and squirting curry juice into my eyeballs... that's one way to make me cry asking for Thai Hot. Once the flame went out, it wasn't bad at all... curry was rich and flavorful. It wasn't Thai Hot but it had decent heat to it. The duck a was bit chewy but I kinda figure it would sitting on that torch. Not a bad dish.
This is a funny joint in a funny place in a funny area... but I like it! It makes you kinda wanna hit Oscar's, Felix's and Burkhart's after getting all Thai Hot and bothered.
Haaay!
1510 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 892-7743
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