Taste of the South - Sweet Treats from Atlanta Y'all listen up, because the South has got something to say about making amazing food.I don't miss the traffic, or the generally stressed out east coast vibe of Atlanta. But oh man. I miss the food! Kevin Sandlin and his wife, Angel, must have known that I needed a little taste of home. They were kind enough to bake some fresh, sweet Southern Baklava and ship it to Denver, Colorado.Southern Baklava is the dedicated eCommerce arm of The … [Read more...]
The Best Cookies Are From New York
Food and travel have a funny effect on a man's soul. It was a trip (and maybe an amazing cookie) to New York over a year ago that solidified my decision that it was time to step down as CEO and pass on the reigns to someone else. It was time to chase a new adventure!Andrea (my wife) and I turned a work trip to NYC into a family extravaganza that ended up taking me on my first trip to the Hamptons.While the city lights of New York City and the poshness of the Hamptons can capture your … [Read more...]
5 Restaurants You Should Visit While in Panama City Beach
I've visited the Florida Panhandle almost every year since 1989. This year, my wife and I vacationed at Panama City Beach.We ended up in Panama City Beach this year due to a last minute trip decision. Fortunately, Andrea (wife) found a beautiful corner condo on Airbnb. Since we visited during spring break season, the city was very busy and so were restaurants. Many touristy spots were packed, so we decided to explore.Cheap Airline Deals!Take up to $50◊ off with Promo Code AIR50 Book … [Read more...]
2nd Annual #ForTheFarmer Event by Kula Project
Alright Atlanta.What I'm about to present to you is an amazing excuse to go eat and drink at some of my favorite spots around Atlanta.The Kula Project First, let's start off by telling you a little bit about the Kula Project:Sarah Buchanan and James Sasson co-founded Kula Project, headquartered in Atlanta, with the goal of eliminating poverty for future generations by equipping one billion small farmers to do it. As of now, Kula Project invests in small scale farmers in Rwanda to … [Read more...]
Working on the Weekends at Roswell Tap
Over the past few months, my work load has literally doubled. Consequently, I spend some of Saturday and most of Sunday working on my computer. Fortunately, it works out really well with my wife's work schedule. Tonight, I'm working from The Roswell Tap, a local neighborhood pub that's a hop, skip, and a jump away from historic downtown Roswell. It's been on my list of places to try since I moved to the area a few months ago, and I finally get to test it out while my wife hosts a wedding shower … [Read more...]
Fall in Love with Cacao Atlanta
We at the Trot Line applaud and promote folks who are crafting and producing amazing products by hand every chance we get. Kristen Hard, owner of Cacao Atlanta Chocolate Co., has been doing just that since 2004. Cacao is known for creating amazing “bean-to-bar” chocolate and other scrumptious treats, making it a “must visit” in anticipation this year’s Valentine’s Day.Let’s be clear for one second, this is not the type of chocolate that you find in a heart box and wrapped in red cellophane. … [Read more...]
Beer, Brats, and Burgers in the Burbs – East Cobb’s Suburban Tap
Over the past few years, I have lived in downtown Decatur, in the backyard of Emory at Toco Hills, and in an extremely awesome house in Brookhaven. Around a year ago I made the move to East Cobb, a neighborhood in Marietta. At first I was worried that I might have moved into Agrestic. Lately, I keep finding myself enjoying all of the surprises that the Atlanta suburbs have to offer.One of my most recent pleasant surprises has been Suburban Tap, a true sports bar on the corner of Johnson … [Read more...]
Rico’s World Kitchen: Metro Atlanta’s Best Kept Secret
For the past two years, Rico’s World Kitchen in downtown historic Buford, GA has been my best-kept secret. Despite my best efforts, I couldn’t keep it hidden for too long. Chef and owner, Rico Cunnington, has been turning heads and turned this once four table restaurant into a shining light in the Buford and Metro Atlanta communities. Urbanspoon currently ranks Rico’s the number 11th best restaurant in all of Atlanta. That is no fluke. Rico’s World Kitchen rocks so hard I sometimes dream about … [Read more...]
Table & Main – A Southern Tavern in Historic Roswell
Every night when I drive home from work, I drive down Canton Street right through Historic Roswell. There are tons of restaurants, shops, bakeries and even art galleries in just a mile stretch of the road. Everything looks so delicious, so for my birthday dinner I let Kevin choose one of the restaurants. He went with a newer restaurant in one of the old historic houses on Canton St, called Table and Main. It has bacon jam on it baby! Bacon Jam!" I knew we were going to like Table and Main … [Read more...]
The Well is Knoxville’s Most Welcoming Watering Hole
This past weekend I stumbled upon a wonderful spot in Knoxville and I say stumbled upon because it’s practically in my neighborhood right under my nose and I’ve yet to visit until now. The Well is tucked below street level in a retail strip in Knoxville’s Bearden area, between Long’s Drugstore, an East Tennessee landmark and Obligato, an upscale boutique. My southern beau and I ended up at the Well because it served as the starting point of a charity bike ride event.Voted runner-up for best … [Read more...]