Inaugural Wine Dinner at the Colonnade
Yes you read the title correctly. The Colonnade hosted a wine dinner and they did it with style. As soon as I saw this event come through my inbox, I jumped at a chance to see their kitchen swing into full scale gourmet action. Chef Ryan Cobb often sticks to the tried and true favorites that have been drawing folks to the restaurant for decades but he also offers specials that showcase his culinary skill on a regular basis. This dinner was a chance for him to pull out all the stops. As I entered the back dining room, a favorite regular waitress handed me a glass of champagne and showed me to my seat. The tables were graced with white linens and fresh flowers (yes this is the Colonnade, it was surreal). I enjoyed my drink and introduced myself to others at the table. Mostly regulars also looking to see what they were up to. They have promised that this will become a more regular thing at the restaurant and also mentioned they are ramping up the cocktail and craft beer selection at the restaurant. We were in for a treat!
Duck Salad with Oranges
Champagne Sorbet
Tenderloin with Truffle Potatoes
Apple Panna Cotta
Enjoying Empire State South
I have to admit this one will be a treat for me as well! If you have not experienced one of the ACFB cooking classes, you should give them a try. They are typically hosted by Cooks Warehouse as a part of their quarterly schedule of classes. They showcase some of Atlanta's best chefs, prizes, enough food to call it dinner, and wine tastings. As an added bonus the proceeds go to the food bank itself. What a fun way to give back!
Although he has turned over the reigns of Executive Chef to Ryan Smith, Chef Acheson's strong influence is present in the tasty menu. After his recent James Beard wins, the dinning room was again packed with guests. We were looking forward to all of the great takes on traditional southern flavors.
To start, we chose the In Jars an amazing selection of tasty spreads presented in miniature mason jars. The choices included pimento cheese with bacon marmalade, smoked trout, boiled peanut hummus, ricotta with sauteed mushrooms, and a selection of house made pickles. The waiter laughed as we picked up the jars to scrape out every last bite saying, "that is how we know people like them."
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| In Jars |
For our next course we tried several of the Beginnings, a mixed green salad with duck bacon and a house made cheese puff, a warm vegetable salad with goat cheese, a fried shrimp salad with foraged greens and the farm egg served almost like bi bim bab over rice. The flavors were rich, but not over powering. These were imaginative takes on salads with a southern spin.
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| Fried Shrimp Salad |
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| Mixed Greens |
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| Warm Vegetable Salad |
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| Farm Egg |
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| Trout |
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| The Duck |
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| Pork Loin |
Sneak Peek Dinner at The Lawrence
Just after Christmas, we drove home 4 hours from Asheville, NC and rushed to pack for our 7 am flight to Los Angeles all to be ready to experience a sneak peek of The Lawrence. Now in a soft opening phase and hosting seated dinners to build the buzz, over the holidays Scoutmob and The Lawrence hosted a series of four dinners to expose Atlanta to their concept.
The Lawrence is housed at 905 Juniper in the old Beleza/ Cuerno spot once owned by Richard Ullio. Upon entering the space had been white washed, the bar was still unstained, and there were only candles to light the evening in the dining room, but the kitchen was hustling.
This new concept comes to Midtown in an interesting collaboration between Patrick La Bouff of Dinner Party Atlanta, Darren Carr and chef Shane Devereux partners with La Bouff from Top Flr (Midtown) and Sound Table (O4W) , the chef de cuisine will be George Brooks (formerly at Rathbun's). Behind the bar as beverage directors The Lawrence features the amazing and friendly Eric Simpkins (DrinkShop/Trois) and T. Fable Jeon. Also according to Liza Dunning of LuxeCrush Atlanta, the King of Pops brothers are investors in this property.
So what do you get from such an interesting mash-up of young Atlanta culinary talent? A great night out, fabulous creative cocktails, thoughtful food, and a warm welcome from the whole team.
As we were seated, we were presented with our agenda for the night showcasing several of Simkin's cocktails and great wines along with small plates from throughout the menu.
The Lawrence is housed at 905 Juniper in the old Beleza/ Cuerno spot once owned by Richard Ullio. Upon entering the space had been white washed, the bar was still unstained, and there were only candles to light the evening in the dining room, but the kitchen was hustling.
This new concept comes to Midtown in an interesting collaboration between Patrick La Bouff of Dinner Party Atlanta, Darren Carr and chef Shane Devereux partners with La Bouff from Top Flr (Midtown) and Sound Table (O4W) , the chef de cuisine will be George Brooks (formerly at Rathbun's). Behind the bar as beverage directors The Lawrence features the amazing and friendly Eric Simpkins (DrinkShop/Trois) and T. Fable Jeon. Also according to Liza Dunning of LuxeCrush Atlanta, the King of Pops brothers are investors in this property.
So what do you get from such an interesting mash-up of young Atlanta culinary talent? A great night out, fabulous creative cocktails, thoughtful food, and a warm welcome from the whole team.
As we were seated, we were presented with our agenda for the night showcasing several of Simkin's cocktails and great wines along with small plates from throughout the menu.
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| The menu |
We eagerly sampled two cocktails along with some bar bites which came out of the kitchen in a self-serve style. The group encouraged guests to mingle in the space, ask questions of the busy chefs, and to get a feel for the concept. Our first cocktail featured Rye, brown sugar, maple, coffee and creme and was an excellent way to warm up on a very cold night. The second cocktail was my highlight of the night. It was a bright blend of Gin infused with jasmine tea (yes handmade) and paired with homemade cranberry jam, lime and sparkling rose. Who knew bartenders made their own jam?
Our drinks were complemented by the small plates of pickled eggs, crispy hogs ears (yes they were good), house made beef jerky and a shot of creamy mushroom soup.
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| Pickled Eggs |
As we moved into the next courses, we were offered a sampling of some unique yet approachable wines ranging from a modern riesling to a rich Monastrell. The small plates started with a beet salad, followed by house made fish sticks served with chick pea frites and stewed tomatoes, as Chef Devereaux explained this dish, he called it comfort food from his childhood dressed up. The entree samples included a potato gnocchi with chicharrones, the flavors were rich and the textures a great contrast. The final entree was rabbit schnitzel, this was delicious with charred tomato and fennel salad.
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| Beet Salad |
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| Fancy Fish Sticks |
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| Gnocchi |
As we ate dinner, I had a chance to talk to La Bouff about the name. He said he was happy to have been able to select it and be supported by his partners. The Lawrence refers to St. Lawrence who as I guess good Catholics know was basically grilled to death. The tiny symbol on the menu is a little grill and St. Lawrence is known as the patron saint of chefs and cooks. A fitting name I would say with this collaboration. As La Bouff and Carr made their way around the room it was evident they are excited about this place. The took the time to explain their concept and welcomed us as return visitors with a swag bag for each guest including discounts for the year of 2012 and a gift certificate.
For dessert, we enjoyed a slightly Asian flavor of rice pudding with coconut milk and cilantro. For someone who always prefers savory to super sweet this dessert hit the spot and cleared my palate for the final drink of the night, a chai buttered rum. For this Simkins made his own compound butter filled with brown sugar and slowly melted it into each drink. Talk about a hand crafted cocktail. I was glad the post holiday diet didn't start until the 1st! The evening ended with many leaving and some of us having time to talk with Simkins and get a chance to revisit our favorite drinks of the night. The headache on the 7am flight was well worth it.
I am looking forward to their full opening and to returning soon to The Lawrence!
Miller Union
Lured by meeting Chef Satterfield at my cooking class this week, I finally made it over to Miller Union! This westside restaurant has been popular for a year bringing in rave reviews as well as big names looking for a great meal. I met friends for a drink on the patio after a long day and was determined to stay for dinner.
The drink menu was well developed featuring a number of house specialty cocktails in the now popular old school/classic cocktail style. I tried the Artichoke Spaceship. I am not really sure about the name, but I am sure about recommending this drink. If you have been reading recently you will know by now I have been on a bourbon kick the past few months. Assuming I may need to move on to more refreshing drinks soon, I settled into what I thought would be one of my last rich drinks of the season. The Artichoke Spaceship was surprisingly light, and crisp. The bourbon was offset by bitters and lemon juice. It was served up and garnished with what I think was lemon or orange peel. Delicious. The wine list and other available spirits is enviable. I am looking forward to working my way through the drink list.
As an appetizer we tried the feta snack. We were not sure what we were getting and were pleasantly surprised. This mixture of feta cheese, buttermilk, olive oil, course salt, and fresh pepper made a fantastic dip for carrots, and red a black radishes.
I convinced a friend to stay for dinner. Moving inside, we were lead to a cozy two top. While the restaurant does have many tables, it is divided into several rooms making it much easier to have a conversation. The decor is stylized and classic. For dinner we started with the butter lettuce salad topped with green goddess dressing. The dressing was flavorful and creamy, the greens were fresh and included fennel a favorite of mine, but overall the salad was a little less inventive and layered than I had expected.
The entrees were perfect. My friend gave the house made sausage a try. It came out over pureed rutabagas and we added a side of the best brussels sprouts I have ever eaten. The sausage was spicy and rich.
The drink menu was well developed featuring a number of house specialty cocktails in the now popular old school/classic cocktail style. I tried the Artichoke Spaceship. I am not really sure about the name, but I am sure about recommending this drink. If you have been reading recently you will know by now I have been on a bourbon kick the past few months. Assuming I may need to move on to more refreshing drinks soon, I settled into what I thought would be one of my last rich drinks of the season. The Artichoke Spaceship was surprisingly light, and crisp. The bourbon was offset by bitters and lemon juice. It was served up and garnished with what I think was lemon or orange peel. Delicious. The wine list and other available spirits is enviable. I am looking forward to working my way through the drink list.
As an appetizer we tried the feta snack. We were not sure what we were getting and were pleasantly surprised. This mixture of feta cheese, buttermilk, olive oil, course salt, and fresh pepper made a fantastic dip for carrots, and red a black radishes.
I convinced a friend to stay for dinner. Moving inside, we were lead to a cozy two top. While the restaurant does have many tables, it is divided into several rooms making it much easier to have a conversation. The decor is stylized and classic. For dinner we started with the butter lettuce salad topped with green goddess dressing. The dressing was flavorful and creamy, the greens were fresh and included fennel a favorite of mine, but overall the salad was a little less inventive and layered than I had expected.
The entrees were perfect. My friend gave the house made sausage a try. It came out over pureed rutabagas and we added a side of the best brussels sprouts I have ever eaten. The sausage was spicy and rich.
My entree was the duck. I guess along with bourbon, duck has been a winter staple for me (lucky me!) The duck was seasoned perfectly, served medium over a bed of farro with apples and pecans and along side a celery root puree. The sweetness of the apples played well off the flavor of the duck and the celery root puree lighted what could be a heavy dish. I will be back for this one before the menu changes to spring!
Miller Union is the perfect place to dive into Atlanta's growing batch of farm to table restaurants. Chef Satterfield is doing it right. The food is amazing and the prices are reasonable. I would recommend taking a trip over to this Westside gem.
Upcoming Foodie Fest
By Popular Demand: Merideth's Favorite Spots in Atlanta
Favorite All Time Restaurant: Sotto Sotto. I choose this little Italian restaurant every time I can for dates, birthdays and special occasions.
Favorite Italian: Sotto Sotto
Second Place: Almalfi (OTP) located off Atlanta Rd. near Roswell Square, this family style Italian place is a hidden out of the way gem.
Favorite Mexican: Nuevo Laredo Cantina- I don't think you can graduate from Georgia Tech and not learn to love this place. Their salsa is perfect, the brisket is amazing, and they have a delicious mole sauce.
Second Place: Mi Barrio- Located on Memorial Dr. near Oakland Cemetery this small hole in the wall wins points for authenticity. I have been told it is one of the few places inside the perimeter to get good tamales.
Favorite Buford Hwy ethnic: Panahar Bangladeshi Cuisine- they are always friendly and the food has a rich combination of herbs and spices that stand out differently from Indian cuisine.
Second Place: Hae Woo Dae- this no longer secret Korean BBQ hole in the wall has an amazing selection of meats for grilling and other traditional Korean rice dishes.
Favorite Breakfast/ Brunch: Babette's Cafe I can't pass up the tenderloin Benedict on fresh bread with amazing Hollandaise sauce, or the french toast which is to die for.
Second Place: Flying Biscuit Some may argue they are not as good since they went chain, but I still love some love cakes, and you cant beat the biscuits at the Candler Park location.
Favorite Southern Food: The Farmhouse at Serenbe Making a small trip south of Atlanta is well worth it for authentic and flavorful southern food in a picturesque setting.
Second Place: Horseradish Grill or Murphys These Atlanta staples still hold a place in my heart for my favorite southern food done well and with a gourmet twist. The BBQ appetizer and fried okra at HRG and the pork shank and meatloaf at Murphys take my vote, and you can't beat either for their amazing desserts.
Favorite Sandwiches: Toscano and Sons The perfect little out of the way Italian sandwich shop and market of Marietta Street. They know how to do a panini with only fresh Italian cured meats and cheese on authentic bread.
Second Place: Cafe Lily (grilled cheese, lunch menu only) Bar none, the best grilled cheese in Atlanta. Perfect in Fall with the tomato basil soup!
Favorite Romantic Date: Atmosphere Bistro This special little place is tiny, cozy and has a fabulous French menu. Cuddling up at the fire on the outside patio also makes for a nice night.
Second Place: Amuse- Again French food, but this one swings south toward Provence. Amuse is another tiny house with a great menu and cozy charm.
Favorite Casual Date Night: Young Augustines This is my new favorite hang out on Memorial Drive. They have amazing gourmet pub style food with an inventive beer menu as well as bocce ball courts!
Second Place: Iberian Pig If you haven't tried this place on Decatur Square yet, you need to. This Spanish style restaurant is the only place in Atlanta to serve Iberico pork. Their menu is a mix of tapas, flatbreads, and main entrees. They also have a great wine and cocktail list.
Favorite First Date: Rathbuns Consistently one of my favorite places to eat in Atlanta. Kevin Rathbun and friends know how to cook! The atmosphere is nice, and the food delicious. Be sure to try to ask for one of the booths along the wall. They are great fro cuddling and for people watching, plus the main floor tends to be noisy.
Second Place: Shauns Out of the way but not off the map in Inman Park Shaun's has clean southern style cuisine. With an emphasis on the ingredient, you can't beat the hanger steak with duck fat fries, or their shrimp and grits served in what looks like a fish bowl! They also have played host to my family's Easter brunch for the past 3 years, amazing.
Favorite Steak: Kevin Rathbun Steak This place knows how to do steak, and you pay for it! Its pricey, but mouthwatering good. The atmosphere is a modern masculine with dark woods and mood lighting. The food is out of this world. For a girl who loves steak and has eaten at some of the best places in Manhattan, this is still my favorite place to indulge in red meat!
Second Place: Bones The Atlanta boys club standard. I first went here in high school and was impressed with the professional waiters with crumbers! This place is an institution. They know how to cook steaks and cater to the business crowd.
Favorite Cocktail: Holman and Finch I followed Greg Best from his days as bartender (mixologist) at Restaurant Eugene to H&F. This more laid back restaurant lets his interest in experimental food and meats shine. They are famous for the cocktail list and the burger!
Second Place: Ecco (elderflower gin martini) and Leon's Ecco is known for its wine list and its great food, but I swoon for the Elderflower Martini. It actually won an award from Bombay Gin for best cocktail. Ask the bartender to see the bedazzled gin bottle trophy! Leons is a great laid back hang out in Decatur. They have a fun menu, bocce ball, a great patio and some tasty hand made cocktails.
Favorite Burger: Abittoir I have written this one up in the past. I keep going back and bypassing the whole wonderful menu for this burger! Made of pork, it is the perfect blend of flavor and juiciness.
Second Place: Highland Tap In the dark basement bar of Highland Tap lives one of Atlanta's best burgers. Sirloin burger made old school with your choice of toppings and some killer onion rings to boot.
Favorite Tacos: Matador Cantina With two locations one in Oakhurst and one within walking distance from my house in Glennwood Park, Matador holds its own in the quest for tacos. I love the Texas and the Carnita the most!
Second Place: Taquiera del Sol If you are willing to wait in line, then you can experience some of the most creative taco flavors in Atlanta. They may not be traditional but they are good. A margarita or two helps to pass the time in line.
Favorite Pizza Antico Pizza Nepolitano With their ingredients, chef, and even the ovens imported from Naples Italy you can't beet Antico for authentic Italian style pizza. Take your own wine and eat in the kitchen where you can watch the chefs in action. Save room for the cannoli.
Second Place: Fritti- A sister to Sotto Sotto Fritti offers an authentic thin crust selection of pizzas with one of the best Italian wine lists in Atlanta.
Favorite BBQ: Fox Brothers Located on Dekalb Ave. this BBQ establishment was a newcomer to Atlanta and is holding their own against some stiff competition. I recommend the pork, and the Tomminator tater tots covered in Brunswick stew covered in cheese. The fried pickles are also addictive.
Second Place: Harolds BBQ- So old school they don't have a website. They are located at
171 McDonough Blvd SE Atlanta. Best Brunswick Stew in Atlanta. If you want to eat lunch with the guys from the Capitol pull up a seat here. They are in a bad location, with an old interior and little parking, yet always full. I think this speaks volumes about their food!
Favorite Thai: Surin of Thailand- A long time favorite of mine, seems to be less crowded these days which is fine with me. My favorite here is the Pad Prik King.
Second Place Northlake Thai- A sister to Eurasia Bistro in Decatur, this one is out of the way and located in a Kroger shopping center, but its worth the drive and a try. They have Panang Curry nailed!
By Neighborhood
Midtown: Ecco, Top Flr, Tierra, Noon
Decatur: Iberian Pig, Watershed, Cafe Lily
Inman Park: Sotto Sotto, Parish, Rathbuns, Shauns
East Atlanta/ Grant Park/ Cabbagetown: Six Feet Under, Agave, Young Augustines, The Earl
Buckhead: Horseradish Grill, Grand China
Let the Restaurant Weeks Begin
I love this time of year. We are about to kick off the festival and restaurant week season. Next week, March 8-14, is Inman Park Restaurant Week and Buckhead Restaurant Week. Great places like Sotto Sotto and Shaun's are offering $25 pp tasting menus. This is a great chance to experience some of Atlanta's top restaurants without totally breaking the bank.
Also this weekend, if you are interested in wine take time to check out the Midtown International Wine Crawl. Five Midtown restaurants are offering discounted wine and food pairings. You simply register at Livingston Restaurant in the Georgian Terrace Hotel, then make your way between the locations. The registration fee benefits Haitian relief funds. I did this last year on a perfect March Saturday with friends. It was a great way to kick off the spring and sample some some great wine.
Also this weekend, if you are interested in wine take time to check out the Midtown International Wine Crawl. Five Midtown restaurants are offering discounted wine and food pairings. You simply register at Livingston Restaurant in the Georgian Terrace Hotel, then make your way between the locations. The registration fee benefits Haitian relief funds. I did this last year on a perfect March Saturday with friends. It was a great way to kick off the spring and sample some some great wine.
An amazing meal at Abattoir
From the website Abattoir (meaning slaughterhouse in French) is the latest dining venture by chef-owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison with partner and executive Chef Joshua Hopkins opened on May 21st 2009. Abattoir utilizes locally-raised proteins to produce high-quality, affordable food.
I had the pleasure of first trying this restaurant as a guest of a birthday party for a friend. We ate appetizer style on the back patio. I was impressed with the decor and the staff. Everyone from the front entrance to those clearing plates were helpful and friendly.
At this party, I first tasted the menu item that had me coming back for more, the burger. As my friend described it, the first time she ate it she cried. I would say the same. This is no regular burger. Don't expect the greatness of the ghetto burger, or the Vortex this is something altogether different. The meat is a perfect blend of pork and beef. The patty is thick cut leaving it juicy. The taste is a burger, but distinctively pork. Served on a soft bun and accompanied by homemade pickles and fries, this is worth coming for any day of the week.
For my most recent dinner, I was focused on finding other dishes to offset the richness of the burger (which I knew I had to have). We started with an amazing fennel, watermelon, and ginger salad. The small cubes of ripe watermelon were dressed in shaved fennel and grated ginger. I love salads that do sweet and savory well. This one was delicious. Go quickly before watermelon is out of season. In the fall I plan to head back to try the figs.
We also tried the Lardo. Having had this before I was not surprised to get three crisp bread slices slathered with, yes you guessed it whipped pork fat! This taste is rich and creamy. The chef here off sets some of the richness with pickled onions a perfect combination.
For the second entree we chose the shrimp. I know I was wondering why order shrimp at a place named for a slaughterhouse, but we were not disappointed. The shrimp was served in a lemongrass flavored broth with Napa cabbage, red pepper, and mushrooms. The shrimp were large and tender and the broth made a delicious soup and was great for dipping our fresh bread.
The idea of Abattoir was intimidating at first, a Star Provisions restaurant, right behind Bacchanalia ( which I love) but you will find the prices and the menu much more approachable. The amazing burger only cost $12! As for the rest of the menu, you can meander through several interesting entrees, test your metal on some offal, and snack on a selection of new twists on traditional French, American, and Italian snack foods like roasted chickpeas, pickled cabbage or even homemade beef jerky.
Abattoir has become a new favorite in my book.
http://www.starprovisions.com/
1170 Howell Mill Rd NW # 100Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 892-3335
I had the pleasure of first trying this restaurant as a guest of a birthday party for a friend. We ate appetizer style on the back patio. I was impressed with the decor and the staff. Everyone from the front entrance to those clearing plates were helpful and friendly.
At this party, I first tasted the menu item that had me coming back for more, the burger. As my friend described it, the first time she ate it she cried. I would say the same. This is no regular burger. Don't expect the greatness of the ghetto burger, or the Vortex this is something altogether different. The meat is a perfect blend of pork and beef. The patty is thick cut leaving it juicy. The taste is a burger, but distinctively pork. Served on a soft bun and accompanied by homemade pickles and fries, this is worth coming for any day of the week.
For my most recent dinner, I was focused on finding other dishes to offset the richness of the burger (which I knew I had to have). We started with an amazing fennel, watermelon, and ginger salad. The small cubes of ripe watermelon were dressed in shaved fennel and grated ginger. I love salads that do sweet and savory well. This one was delicious. Go quickly before watermelon is out of season. In the fall I plan to head back to try the figs.
We also tried the Lardo. Having had this before I was not surprised to get three crisp bread slices slathered with, yes you guessed it whipped pork fat! This taste is rich and creamy. The chef here off sets some of the richness with pickled onions a perfect combination.
For the second entree we chose the shrimp. I know I was wondering why order shrimp at a place named for a slaughterhouse, but we were not disappointed. The shrimp was served in a lemongrass flavored broth with Napa cabbage, red pepper, and mushrooms. The shrimp were large and tender and the broth made a delicious soup and was great for dipping our fresh bread.
The idea of Abattoir was intimidating at first, a Star Provisions restaurant, right behind Bacchanalia ( which I love) but you will find the prices and the menu much more approachable. The amazing burger only cost $12! As for the rest of the menu, you can meander through several interesting entrees, test your metal on some offal, and snack on a selection of new twists on traditional French, American, and Italian snack foods like roasted chickpeas, pickled cabbage or even homemade beef jerky.
Abattoir has become a new favorite in my book.
http://www.starprovisions.com/
1170 Howell Mill Rd NW # 100Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 892-3335
Las Palmeras- A Tiny Cuban Treat!
I must say that I was saddened by the closing of Kool Korners Groceries on 14th. As a former Tech student, I was initated into the system of waiting in the line for great Cuban sandwiches while studying the random assortment of grocery items over 10 years ago.
I had been craving those sandwiches and continually dissappointed by other attempts, until I recently made a move to Midtown and discovered a gem right up the street from my house!
Hidden among the bungalows on 5th street Las Palmeras is a tiny storefront with alot to offer. This quirky Cuban spot is a true find. The staff are friendly and welcome you to thier small dining room or great patio. They are closed Sunday-Tuesday, but offer lunch and dinner the rest of the week. The menu features the traditional Cuban favorites, empanadas, vaca frita, great chicken, and of course the cuban sandwiches.
These sandwiches are fresh, the pork and ham have very little fat compared to other local sandwiches I have tried. The bread is authentic, and they come with pickles, mustard, cheese, and a hint of sauce. Delicious!
Lunch combos are reasonably priced to offer smaller portions that wont have you crawling under your desk for a nap. Pick up a half a Cuban with rice and beans, my favorite lunch treat.
I had been craving those sandwiches and continually dissappointed by other attempts, until I recently made a move to Midtown and discovered a gem right up the street from my house!
Hidden among the bungalows on 5th street Las Palmeras is a tiny storefront with alot to offer. This quirky Cuban spot is a true find. The staff are friendly and welcome you to thier small dining room or great patio. They are closed Sunday-Tuesday, but offer lunch and dinner the rest of the week. The menu features the traditional Cuban favorites, empanadas, vaca frita, great chicken, and of course the cuban sandwiches.
These sandwiches are fresh, the pork and ham have very little fat compared to other local sandwiches I have tried. The bread is authentic, and they come with pickles, mustard, cheese, and a hint of sauce. Delicious!
Lunch combos are reasonably priced to offer smaller portions that wont have you crawling under your desk for a nap. Pick up a half a Cuban with rice and beans, my favorite lunch treat.
Recently I made my way over for dinner. With the warm weather the porch was perfect. I ordered the pork with rice and beans. It was delicious with a tangy lemon and onion topping. To finish off the meal, I chose the mango cream pie, yes mango! This was similar to a key lime pie, but much more creamy and very sweet. Overall a great summer meal!
This is one spot worth leaving the office for, or making your way to from a Saturday afternoon in the park!
Las Palmeras
368 5th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 872-0846