Springer Mountain Farms Grill Dome
Octane Coffee and coffee cake from The General Muir
Lee Bros with Chris Coleman, Matthew Krenz, Phil McGrath
At the Guy Gunter Home showroom with a lovely row of farm tables for 50 chefs
Trio of bites, Springer Mountain Chicken Confit Rillettes, oat cracker, spring pea puree, chili + orange blossom meringue, almond, white choc powder; Boiled Peanut stuffed Dates
grilled with Benton’s ham + lime; Rabbit Terrine
Ambrosia a la Matt + Ted, orange, grapefruit caviar, cucumber, celery, avocado-lime marshmallows, coconut meringue, buttermilk dressing
Plating the Hoppin’ John
Hoppin’ John, pig’s head + Sea Island red pea stew, Anson Mills rice grits, house fermented cabbage
Springer Mountain Chicken Liver Ice Cream, bacon, celery, apple, blue cheese puree
Lil’ bits from Pastry Chef Jossie Perlmutter
Guy Gunter Home (information gathered 3/2015)
1610 Southland Cir NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Parking
Parking lot available
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References
MW Eats twitter | Instagram
Chef Chris Coleman instagram
Springer Mountain Farms websiteOctane Coffee website | twitter | instagram
The General Muir website | twitter | instagram
Chef Drew Van Leuvan’s James Beard menu. Thanks to Seven Lamps / Chef Drew Van Leuvan / Springer Mountain Farms for inviting me along.
Sold out!
The canapes. Description for each below.
Sicilian Pistachio Macaroons, Mortadella Mousse
Potato Zeppole, Whipped Yogurt, UGA Caviar, Green Onions
Edible Cocktail, Pimms Cup, Maldon Salt
Butcher’s Pate, Foie Gras and Pork Terrine, Prunes Marinated in Armagnac, Toasted Brioche
We did not partake in the pairing, but should have.
Winter Squash Salad, Pumpkin Seed Butter, Calabrian Chili, Country Ham, Marinated Mushrooms, Bufala Mozzarella
Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Confit, Chestnut Tortellini, Honey Crisp Apple Cider, Vandouvan Curry
Scallops & Octopus, Pommes Maccaire, Gochujang, Cucumber, Dilled Green Tomato, Cured Yolk
Braised Veal Cheeks, Sea Island Red Peas, Red Russian Mustard Greens, Lemon, Benne
Milk Chocolate, Passion Fruit Caramel, Butter Crisp Pop-Rocks, Orange Confit
Drew Van Leuvan’s James Beard House pre-event dinner
Seven Lamps (information gathered 2/2015)
3400 Lenox Rd. #217
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.467.8950
Hours
LUNCH:
Mon – Fri 11:00am – 3:00pm
Sat – Sun 12:00pm – 3:00pm
DINNER:
Mon – Thurs 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Fri – Sat 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Sun 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Parking
Parking lot available
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References
MW Eats twitter | Instagram
Seven Lamps website
Exploring Truly Living Well with chef, Asha Gomez of Spice to Table / The Third Space.
Truly Living Well (information gathered 01/2015)
75 Hilliard St NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Hours
Wheat Street Location
Fri 2:00 pm – Dusk
Parking
Parking lot
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References
MW Eats twitter | Instagram
Truly Living Well website | twitter
Asha Gomez twitter | instagram
The Third Space website | twitter | instagram
Spice To Table twitter
Makan’s overnight chicken and duck broth with sun noodles; topped with duck breast, 6 min egg, black garlic.
Kimball House’s Hokkaido Ramen
Mibo Ramen’s cheese, butter and corn ramen
Alma cocina’s beef cheek machaca ramen – Guajillo chile broth, green onions, tortilla crusted poached egg
Apologies. Image is just an excuse to tag JCVD (Jean Claude Van Damme)
The Lawrence’s Shoyu ramen w/ lamb belly; duck, chicken and lamb stock
Victory’s Tonkotsu Ramen w/ lamb belly, hon shimeji, shiitake, scallion
St Cecilia’s ramen italiano; roasted black trumpet, shaved guancialie, sun dried tomato, scallion, 7 min egg in a guanciale broth
Chai Pani’s Sambar ramen
At least dual servings of each type.
Atlanta Ramen Festival (information gathered 10/2014)
130 Clairemont Ave. Suite 100
Decatur, GA 30030
404.996.6504
Hours
October 20th 5:00 – 10:00pm
Parking
Marriott Courtyard parking deck; validate parking ticket for free parking.
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References
MW Eats twitter | Instagram
Makan website | twitter | Instagram
Chai Pani website | twitter
Mibo Ramen website | twitter
St. Cecilia website | twitter
Victory/Paper Plane website | twitter
Sun Noodles website | twitter
Kimball House website | twitter
The Lawrence website | twitter
Alma Cocina website | twitter
Bryan Petroff in blue shades chatting with the folks of ATL.
Big Gay Ice Cream, via their Southern Tour 2014, visited Atlanta Oct 20 & 21.
Douglas Quint and Bryan Petroff
Douglas Quint making my delicious vanilla cone (this was my second)
Some dear Big Gay Ice Cream companions
Bryan handing out cones
Inception Fuji Instax photo
Duality of Big Gay Ice Cream. Salty Pimp on the left, plain vanilla on right.
Big Gay Ice Cream @ Bantam and Biddy (information gathered 10/2014)
1544 Piedmont Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Hours
Mon Oct 20, 2014 (4:00pm – 10:00pm)
Tues Oct 21, 2014 (2:00pm – 8:00pm)
Parking
Ansley Mall parking lot
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References
MW Eats twitter | Instagram
Big Gay Ice Cream twitter | website
Bantam and Biddy twitter | website
Makan’s New Menu – Fall 2014!
Menu Inside
Chef George Yu educating staff on new dishes
Roasted Quail – kale, ginger, garlic, Shao Xing Wine
Lobster Salad – Lobster, wood ear mushroom, celtuse, black sesame seeds, chives
Duck breast – squash, apple, celery, kimchi mostarda, rice cakes
Makan Charcuterie – daily selection of cured, smoked or prepared meats, pickles and vegetables
Chicken Roulade – thai basil, soy sauce, sesame oil
Kalbi Butchered Steak – roasted mushroom, charred onions, sesame seeds, Ssamjang sauce
Kimchi Stew – Pork, kimchi, ginger, tofu
Braised Pork Belly – Mustard greens, veg, cilantro gremolata
Braised fish – market fish, turnips, radish, peppers
Crew digging in.
Makan (information gathered 10/2014)
130 Clairemont Ave. Suite 100
Decatur, GA 30030
404.996.6504
Hours
Tues – Thurs: 11:00am – 2:30pm, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Fri: 11:00am – 2:30pm, 5:00pm 11:00pm
Sat: 11:00am – 2:30pm, 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm – 2:30pm, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Parking
Marriott Courtyard parking deck; validate parking ticket for free parking.
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References
MW Eats twitter | Instagram
Makan website | twitter | Instagram