Posts in Category: USA

Polaris | Atlanta, Georgia USA

Polaris Cakes

Polaris Cakes

Gazpacho Flight - Strawberry, Yellow Tomato, Cucumber

Gazpacho Flight – Strawberry, Yellow Tomato, Cucumber

Spotted Trotter Duck Pate, Red Wine Braised Shallots, Basil Crisp Cup

Spotted Trotter Duck Pate, Red Wine Braised Shallots, Basil Crisp Cup

Good Lady Sandy Creek Goat Cheese, Tasso Ham, Micro Radish, Fresh Plums

Good Lady Sandy Creek Goat Cheese, Tasso Ham, Micro Radish, Fresh Plums

Red Porgy, Pickled Vegetable, Finger Lime Caviar

Red Porgy, Pickled Vegetable, Finger Lime Caviar

Benton's Bacon Carmel Popcorn

H&F Benton’s Bacon Popcorn

Steak Oscar, Crab, Asparagus, Hollandaise, Tarragon

Steak Oscar, Crab, Asparagus, Hollandaise, Tarragon

Rabbit Crepinette, Wild Leeks, Morel Risotto

Rabbit Crepinette, Wild Leeks, Morel Risotto

Chocolate Pecan Praline Torte, Cocoa Nib Flourless Chocolate Cake, Georgia Pecan Praline

Chocolate Pecan Praline Torte, Cocoa Nib Flourless Chocolate Cake, Georgia Pecan Praline

Strawberry Rhubarb, Mascarpone Crème, Almond Sponge Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Strawberry Rhubarb, Mascarpone Crème, Almond Sponge Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Images are of the hor d’oeuvres passed out at the Polaris Preview media event; went on behalf of Eater Atlanta. On opening day, Polaris will serve the same dishes, just in larger portions. Special thanks to the folks at The Reynolds Group for the invite!

 

Polaris (information gathered 6/2014)
265 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404.577.1234

Hours
TBD

Parking
Valet Parking; Validated by Polaris

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The Reynolds Group website | twitter | facebook
Polaris / Hyatt Regency Hotel twitter | facebook

Totto Ramen | New York City, New York USA

Outside waiting. Make sure to sign your name on the clip board; Totto Ramen's system to determine who is next to be seated.

Outside waiting. Make sure to sign your name on the clip board; Totto Ramen’s system to determine who is next to be seated.

Finishing touch (torch?) to the pork belly

Finishing touch (torch?) to the pork belly

Delicious ramen. Chicken based broth.

Totto Miso Ramen. Chicken based broth. Per Totto’s website, “The finest Koji Miso and ground pork in a scoop atop slightly wavy noodles in original Paitan soup. Topped with a seasoned hardboiled egg, scallion, bean sprouts, onion and char siu pork. “

Gone.

Gone.

Making the final bowls of ramen for the day.

Making the final bowls of ramen for the day.


Totto.

Totto.


Totto Ramen
(information gathered 4/2014)
366 W 52nd Street (Bet. 8th & 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10019
212.582.0052

Hours
Mon – Sat
Lunch:
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Dinner:
5:30 pm – 12:00 am
Sun
Dinner:
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Parking
Walked from Pier 94. Side street possible.

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Yakitori Taisho | New York City, New York USA

Outside Yakitori Taisho (one of those 'All parties must be present before seating' kind of place)

Outside Yakitori Taisho (one of those ‘All parties must be present before seating’ kind of place)

Getting ready...

Getting ready…

Salmon Carpaccio

Salmon Carpaccio

Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki

Yakitori Combo A: Chicken, Chicken Skin, Chicken Gizzard, Pork Belly, and Chicken Meatballs.

Yakitori Combo A: Chicken, Chicken Skin, Chicken Gizzard, Pork Belly, and Chicken Meatballs.

Takoyaki

Takoyaki

Gyoza

Gyoza

Yakitori Chefs

Yakitori Chefs

 

 

Yakitori Taisho (information gathered 04/2014)
5 Saint Marks Pl Frnt 1
New York, New York 10003
212.228.5086

Hours
Mon – Wed 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thu – Sat 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sun 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Parking
Walked from MTA’s Astor station. Good luck with parking.

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Miller Union – Brunch | Atlanta, Georgia USA

Miller Union's bloody mary

Miller Union’s bloody mary

Grass-Fed Beef Burger, sharp cheddar, all the trimmings & fries

Grass-Fed Beef Burger, sharp cheddar, all the trimmings & fries

 

Miller Union (information gathered 03/2014)
999 Brady Avenue NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
678.733.8550

Hours
Lunch
Tue – Sat 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner
Mon – Thurs 5:00 pm – 10:00pm
Fri – Sat 5:00 – 11:00pm

Parking
Street parking is plentiful with an additional option of valet parking.

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Spot Dessert Bar | New York, New York USA

Chocolate Green Tea Lava Cake - chocolate cake, green tea ganache, green tea ice cream, walnut soil

Chocolate Green Tea Lava Cake – chocolate cake, green tea ganache, green tea ice cream, walnut soil

Green Tearamisu - Green tea mascarpone cream, green tea soaked ladyfingers, shaved white chocolate, matcha powder dust

Green Tearamisu – Green tea mascarpone cream, green tea soaked ladyfingers, shaved white chocolate, matcha powder dust

 

Spot Dessert Bar (information gathered 02/2014)
13 St.Marks Place
New York, New York 10003
212.677.5670

Hours
Mon – Wed 12:00pm – 12:00am
Thur – Sat 12:00pm – 1:00am
Sun 12:00pm – 12:00am

Parking
Took N or R to 8th St then walked.

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Kokekokko | Los Angeles, California USA

Yakitori master Tomohiro Sakata

A closer look at Yakitori master, Tomohiro Sakata

There is definitely pride in quality of their product

There is much pride in maintaining the quality of their product

Wing

This in addition to the following menu items are referenced as shown; Wing

Gizzard

Gizzard

Wing Karayaki

Wing Karayaki

Zousui - porridge of rice chicken and vegetables

Zousui – porridge of rice chicken and vegetables

Heart

Heart

Skin

[Chicken] Skin

Decorations inside Kokekkoko

Decorations inside Kokekkoko

The aftermath of some tasty yakitori!

The aftermath of some tasty yakitori!

 

Kokekokko (information gathered 02/2014)
203 S Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.687.-0690

Hours
Mon – Thur 6:00pm – 10:30pm
Fri – Sat 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Parking
Side street meter parking.

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Kokekokko
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