Branching Out

With so many of our favorite places in close proximity to Green Olive Media Atlanta's office (Taqueria del Sol anyone?), we sometimes forget that there are new / different places that we need to check out so we don't get too far into a rut. I made an attempt last week to have lunch at places I've never been to before. The results:

Monday - Roy's Cheesesteaks
I'd heard a lot about this place having 'authentic Amoroso rolls imported from Philly,' Tastykakes, and of course, Cheez Whiz. While my only experience with a cheeseteak in Philadelphia was in the airport there last week (not recommended), I'd guess that this one was pretty authentic.

Tuesday - Hankook Taqueria
With the popularity of Kogi, it was only a matter of time before the Korean/Mexican trend hit Atlanta. I was thoroughly impressed with Hankook...even the tofu taco was good.

Wednesday - Key West Seafood Market
I assume this place on Howell Mill Rd. is new; at least I'd never noticed it before until I spotted the boat sitting in the parking lot. Shrimp sandwich:
Thursday - Silver Skillet
I cheated a bit on this one, as I've had more breakfasts here than I can count, but had never been for lunch. They have your basic meat-and-three type of menu, but I've always wondered if they could make a good burger. They can:
Friday - Taqueria del Sol
No, I couldn't make it for an entire week without a meal at Taqueria del Sol. Sue me. Fried chicken and fish tacos:

Why I Love Hagi Izakaya

Along with the usual suspects at Hagi (squid legs, octopus balls, fried eel), felt we had to order the spaghetti with ketchup, bacon, onion and green pepper. The kicker was the can of Kraft Parmesan that came with it. Only in Japan.

The Lobster Place - New York, NY

This place seems to have more on offer every time I visit...not only is there a sushi bar now, but there's even a window in the back where you can get lobster rolls:

Madangsui - New York, NY

A shot of the beautiful beef at Korean BBQ spot Madangsui just before we threw 'em on the tabletop grill:

Milk !

We got a full day's worth of milk on Saturday - first, a bottle from Milk Thistle Farm in the Hudson Valley:


Next stop was the Ronnybrook Milk Bar in the Chelsea Market - check out the old milk crates lining the walls:

Finally, a stop at Momofuku Milk Bar for a bottle of cereal milk (Corn Flake flavor):

Green Olive Food Photography At Atlanta Airport

Next time you're on the train at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson Airport, take a look at our food photography and design for Sojourner's and Juke Joint:

Fat Mo's Burgers - Nashville, TN

Thanks once again to George Motz for the tip on this one - there are several of these stands around Nashville, but I'd never made it to one before. The burger tasted just like the ones I used to get at the Middle Eastern delis while in college in Knoxville, TN (i.e. there's some weird spice mix in there that I can't quite place).

My burger:

The sign for the 27-oz 'Supper Deluxe:'

Dai Due Sausage - Austin, TX

Thanks to Ben & Eliza for turning us on to this sausage from Austin...maybe the best breakfast sausage ever? We cooked up some biscuits and a breakfast casserole at the office this morning...

Butter Burgers At Steak & Shake

Steak & Shake just keeps getting better...spotted their version of the butter burger on the menu today. These guys can do no wrong.

Mobile Post - Ralph's BBQ, Henderson, KY

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Shake Shack Expansion

A new Shake Shack in Midtown Manhattan? We're there...

Web Design - Holeman & Finch

Check out our design of the Holeman & Finch website...it's burger time!

Web Design - H&F Bread Co.

We've just designed the website for H&F Bread Co. in Atlanta - take a look.

Chicken & Dumplings

Yet another post about Carver's Country Kitchen...today was the first time I've tried the chicken and dumplings. You could almost call it chicken and stuffing...either way, it was top-notch, as usual...

The Pecan Log Roll

From the Stuckey's in Winchester, TN - these are not quite as good as I remembered them being, but it seems that the package hasn't changed since I last ate one about 30 years ago - check out that lettering!

Tacos Mariscos Lopez Truck - Nashville, TN

I believe this truck is related to the brick-and mortar Lopez Taqueria location on Nolensville Road in Nashville...my car involuntarily pulls itself over here when I see the guy out front manning the grill loaded up with chickens...

Mobile Post - Central Park, Chattanooga, TN

The burger took a little longer than usual - the girl taking orders
told me she also has to cook today because chef called in from
jail...got a bonus candy cane for my trouble...

Grouper Throats

You have to love a market that's selling every part of the fish - I've never cooked a grouper throat, but these look pretty meaty, and at $1.50 a pound, I'd say it's worth a shot. Spotted at 13 Mile Seafood Market, Apalachicola, Florida.

That's A Pun!

Spotted in Apalachicola, FL.