Build-your-own poké bowl doesn’t require that much cooking, but definitely some prep work. I make sushi rice in the rice cooker; cook meat or heat up leftover meat, and dice tofu.… Read More »
Join us for Charcuterie and Trays! Learn the art of creating a Charcuterie tray with guest instructor, local food writer, and culinary expert, Lauren Townsend. This event will involve learning how to setup a Charcuterie tray, and a DIY workshop to make a wood Plank Tray, Pedestal Tray, Box Tray, Lazy Susan or Round Sign/Tray. Customize your project with your choice of (non-toxic!)… Read More »
Tum Pok Pok is authentic Thai street food in a bright, fun, and casual setting on Buford Highway in Chamblee. If you are familiar with Bangkok Thyme in Sandy Springs, Tum Pok Pok has the same owner, Adidsara Weerasin. From the second you walk in, you are transformed to Thai Isan, which is the Northeastern region.… Read More »
Adorable! You just have to go to The Ginger Room. Treat yourself and your friends to an afternoon tea or lunch experience. And it is an experience; Sitting in one of Alpharetta’s oldest (and cutest) homes, with mix-n-match teacups and saucers and a tower of tea-time treats. I called and made reservations for afternoon tea, so what you see pictured is just that.… Read More »
If you can get a word out after your first bite at Karv Kitchen, it will probably be, DANG, because it is delicious. Karv Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant inspired by cuisine from “all over the Mediterranean.” At the counter, pick from 4 meat selections: rotisserie chicken, roasted pork, braised lamb shank, or braised beef short rib.… Read More »
3/30: I feel like people don’t use polenta enough as a side dish. Instant polenta takes about three minutes to cook. If you get it precooked, in the tubes, it actually takes longer but you less likely to burn yourself on bubbling molten polenta.… Read More »
Shamrocks, pinching, and getting lucky – St. Patrick’s Day is approaching quickly and Kona Grill at Avalon in Alpharetta is celebrating! Starting Monday, March 15th through Saturday, March 20th, get lucky at Kona Grill with Lil’ Corned Beef Sliders for $6 and wash them down with Green Beer, Sake, and Seltzers available for $3 during happy hour from 2 p.m… Read More »
A perfectly roasted chicken is a thing of beauty. Not only is it pure comfort food (tender meat, crunchy skin, buttery drippings) but there are so many other meals you can turn it into.… Read More »
What are Birria Tacos? I’m glad you asked because birria tacos seem to be all the rage around the nation and here in Atlanta. What you typically see around Atlanta (and in the U.S.) is actually a quesabirria taco. “The tortilla is dipped in birria broth and griddled, before being topped with meat and cheese and then folded into the now crunchy, red-tinged tortilla.”… Read More »
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
The Texans let me down, yet again, so I’m only celebrating food on Sunday. 1 lucky person is going to win a free growler of beer or seltzer from Porter BBQ & Brewery (must be 21+) and this inflatable snack stadium. You can fill it with whatever you want, but you may want to stock up on all the football comfort foods while you are picking up your growler.… Read More »
The sauce is what makes the margarita pizza from Pizza Jeans so perfect. I was worried when it was the only cheese pizza they offered because my children have refused the same pie at other places.… Read More »
