Here are a couple of the things that I tried that I can remember (I was there eating for 4 hours straight, can't expect me to remember them all can you?!) Click on the link and it will bring you to their website. Go try them this week!
Gladys Knights Chicken & Waffles- Okay, so no explanation there! The waffles were light and the chicken was hot! Oh so yummy!
Wildfire- Steaks, chops, and seafood, but surprisingly their Lobster Bisque is TO DIE FOR. When you visit definitely snack on a cup of that while waiting for your food.
Sambuca- I have actually visited Sambuca and you will enjoy the ambience and live jazz along with the BBQ ribs with pickled watermelon salsa. The ribs fell off the bone and the mix of smoky BBQ sauce and refreshing watermelon definitely set you in the mood for a nice glass of red wine and a sax player...
Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft- Oh Tuk Tuk, how I fell in love with your beef and pork skewers! Tender and moist and travel friendly (it is on a stick...) Plus its an awesome date night spot with a skyline view from their rooftop deck.
Legal Seafood- Freshest seafood on the block. Cam chowder was rich and creamy and the swordfish was light and in my husband Brian's words "Tasted like pure Salmon". You fish lovers can try the swordfish for yourselves and tell me what you think!
Mediterranean Grill- Delicious and authentic. The gyro (not the mall version wrapped in pita bread) I had was awesome. The lamb was juicy and flavorful and was paired with lemon zest yellow rice. The cucumber yogurt was a palate cleanser, especially if you had the spicy salsa! My cousin Robbie can vouch on that one!
Cafe 458- I had never heard of this restaurant before but when I heard they were serving shrimp (and not the little baby ones) I was waving my tickets for a taste. The shrimp was seasoned to perfection, but my grits were a little grainy, but I heard that that is how some people like it. Not necessarily my cup of tea.
Grind House Killer Burgers- You may or may not know, but Atlanta is going through a burger boom. Lots of new places have been popping up all over the city to claim the best burger in Atlanta title. Grind House is no exception, with its different "burger style" menu. They are def good so try them all!
The Pound Cake Company- You know that grandmother of aunt that was just known for making the best pound cake during the holidays? Yeah... it's better than that. Don't believe me, drop in for a sample and apologize for doubting them. It's that serious.
Highland Bakery- Have the cutest, moist little cupcakes in Atlanta. Plus they are not stingy on the frosting and had more than enough down to the last bite.
Crepe Revolution- No its not within the city limits but if you are even close to 75 North end of the perimeter it would behoove you to stop in and indulge in a crepe made any and every way you can imagine! You might find yourself going just because...
Other than stuffing my face, there were some great (and tasty) demonstrations. Matt Moore, author of Have Her Over For Dinner, demonstrated the awesomeness of the Big Green Egg Smoker & Grill by making Skirt Steak Fajitas. Ugh, I can't even talk about it without my mouth watering. By the book fellas... and then cook from it! Ladies love a man in the kitchen! I'll put the recipe up within the week hopefully :)
All in all it was a great experience! I stuffed my face, spent time with the family, enjoyed the beautiful weather, and won a frying pan (which i had to carry home on MARTA, and if you know MARTA you would know that no one looked twice at me). Please go and try these restaurants and come back and let me know what you thought of them. I know I will be visiting all of them in the near future and reporting back my opinion. Until then eat, drink, and be merry Atlanta! Can't wait for TOA 2011!!!!
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