When it comes to pub food, most people do not always equate it to the word fresh. On the east side of Atlanta, the City of Decatur is well known for its great taste in food and drink. However, one pub seems to stand out from the rest when it comes to staying fresh. The Corner Pub in Decatur, just a hop away from Avondale Estates, continues to make me a fan of their food and drink over and over again. If you know this area of town well, you know that the Dekalb Farmers Market is just down … [Read more...]
Easter Decadence: JCT Kitchen’s Deviled Eggs Recipe
It truly is a Holy Week here in Georgia. Not only does the world get to see the beauty with which our state is blessed courtesy of the Masters, but this weekend is Easter. To me this means a few things; bright outfits, golf on TV and more southern cookin' than you can shake a stick at. It is our family's official celebration of the arrival of Spring and food takes center stage. We always have a spread of ham, fried chicken, biscuits, potatoes, some sort of casserole/pasta salad from my … [Read more...]
The Best Burger I’ve Ever Had
I recently traveled to New Orleans for a quick trip. I hadn’t been down since before Katrina, so I was excited to experience the city, and do some serious eating. I love Cajun food, oysters, seafood, etc, so New Orleans is the Mecca. I asked some of my better-traveled friends for recommendations on where to eat. While most were for the cuisine mentioned above, one stood out that I couldn’t resist: “Get the burger – it’s the best you’ll ever eat”. Now, upon hearing that, my antenna went up … [Read more...]
The Rosebud Review
It was about a year ago that I asked my friend if she knew any guys who could take me out to a nice dinner. She looked around her office and picked Kevin, and set me up on my first ever blind date. Kevin asked me to dinner over the phone, and suggested we try out a place called Rosebud. You see, I had just moved to Atlanta and hadn't unlocked the secrets of what great food it has. I drove down to Morningside and met my blind date outside of Rosebud. I could say that Kevin immediately … [Read more...]
Red Truck Bakery Says Goodbye to Prohibition
Though most of the contributors for The Trot Line live in Atlanta, half of us spend quite a bit of time in Virginia as well. Why we haven't written about anything in Virginia up until this point, I don't know. It's a beautiful state with it's fair share of country folk and sweet tea charm. Virginia also has a little bit of outlaw heritage to it as well, especially in the southern region. In this area of Virginia, you can find a rich history of a Southern favorite: moonshine. Back in May, … [Read more...]
R. Thomas Deluxe Grill – Organic done right!
When I was first invited to try out R. Thomas Deluxe Grill, through a few friends who are my go-to sources on the best local cuisine, I was skeptical. I’ve always (shamefully) been the type to turn my nose up at any restaurant that seems “different” or “out of the norm” and the selling point of a truly ORGANIC experience didn’t exactly have me jumping to place my order. My experience with “healthy” organic-only cooking was filled with unhappy taste buds and an empty tummy so it’s not a surprise … [Read more...]
Sandwich Heaven in a Sandy Springs Cafe
One of God's greatest gifts to mankind was the sandwich. I believe that He had me in mind when He blessed someone with the idea. When I stumble onto a sandwich place that I have never been to before, I tend to be a little over zealous about making my way over to try it. A few months ago, I was on the hunt for a sandwich place/bakery/deli (anything that puts meat and cheese between two slices of bread.) I ended up finding a bakery tucked away in a Sandy Springs shopping center named … [Read more...]
BrickTop’s in Buckhead: As American as Deviled Eggs
Despite having lived in Atlanta for a little over two years, there's one thing that I've constantly felt I've been missing; a real "taste" of Atlanta. The majority of my dining adventures consist of cooking at home, visiting the same favorite few places, some chains (shame on me) and from time to time a ritzy "splurge" in honor of a special event or celebration. One of those special events took place this past week and I was able to sink my teeth into something new, delicious, and all around … [Read more...]
Midtown Market Is a Sweet Mid-Day Treat
Picture this: It's your first week at a new job in a new part of town that you are by no means familiar with. You're eager to get your bearings so one fine, sunny Thursday afternoon during your lunch hour you wonder down the street to see if anything strikes your fancy. Suddenly you see a crowd of people milling around a patio peppered with small stands like you'd see at an art fair. Your curiosity takes you closer and soon you realize that you've just stumbled upon a mecca of fine eats, sweet … [Read more...]
Café Agora’s Authentic Medieterranean in the Heart of the South
Now I’m morally conflicted about whether or not I should even write this entry. It’s not that the material is controversial or that I’m being paid under the table for it, but when you find a neighbor gem of a restaurant, I am conflicted about telling everyone I know about how good it is with keeping it to myself. Café Agora is the kind of small hole in the wall authentic Turkish café that is beginning to get tougher and tougher to find with all the new trendy Atlanta dining. I guess I have … [Read more...]