Posts in Category: USA

Better Half | Atlanta, Georgia USA

Chef Zach Meloy portioning out an ingredient for the night

Chef Zach Meloy portioning out a component for the pork shoulder dish.

Chef Jonathan Miller finishing up the Yellowfin crudo.

Chef Jonathan Miller meticulously finishing up dishes of the Yellowfin crudo.

My observation of Chef Zach and Chef Jonathan... they were always intensely focused except at the end of service saying thanks for coming and sharing a beer by Sweetwater/Ryan Hidinger - Second Helping IPA.

Chef Zach and Jonathan were always intensely focused on making sure every plate went out right. Highly recommend a dinner at the bar to see how the two work; it’s an impressive sight.

Crispy gnocchi, shaved Spanish chorizo, brussel sprouts, guajillo sauce

Crispy gnocchi, shaved Spanish chorizo, brussel sprouts, guajillo sauce

Yellowfin Crudo, beets, compressed turnip, horseradish

Yellowfin Crudo, beets, compressed turnip, horseradish

Silk Handkerchief pasta, wild mushroom confit, tomato marmalade, porcini cream

Silk Handkerchief pasta, wild mushroom confit, tomato marmalade, porcini cream

Blood orange tart, honey ice cream, spiced pecan praline

Blood orange tart, honey ice cream, spiced pecan praline

Cajetas De Coco to end the experience.

Cajetas De Coco (aka Coconut Truffles) to end the experience.

These were just a few of my favorite things… come hungry, leave happy, and as Better Half puts it, “Get Fed.” Images of the exterior and interior can be found at my images posted on Eater Atlanta .

Better Half (information gathered 01/2014)
349 14th St. Bldg. C
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.695.4547

Hours
Tues – Thurs 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Fri – Sat 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Sun – Mon Closed

Parking
Side street parking; also behind back there are also a few spots.

Please be advised, all edible and non edible subjects have been shot in its natural habitat/lighting with some post processing. All content is copyrighted and may not be used without permission. Got questions? Email me: mweats <dot> info <at> gmail <dot> com

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Gourmet Dumpling House | Boston, Massachusetts USA

House Sliced fish Szechuan style

Sliced fish Szechuan style

Xiao Long Bao aka soup dumplings

Xiao Long Bao aka soup dumplings

Sautéed julienne beef with Longhorn peppers

Sautéed julienne beef with Longhorn peppers


Gourmet Dumpling House
(information gathered 01/2014)
52 Beach St
Boston, MA 02111
617.338.6223

Hours
Mon – Sun 11:00am – 01:00am

Parking
Side street parking. Limited.

Please be advised, all edible and non edible subjects have been shot in its natural habitat/lighting with some post processing. All content is copyrighted and may not be used without permission. Got questions? Email me: mweats <dot> info <at> gmail <dot> com

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Woodfire Grill | Atlanta, Georgia USA

Outside Woodfire Grill

Outside Woodfire Grill

Inside Woodfire Grill

Inside Woodfire Grill

amuse bouche

amuse bouche

Pan seared georges bank scallop - lentils de puy, braised bacon, aromatics, tomato jus

Pan seared georges bank scallop – lentils de puy, braised bacon, aromatics, tomato jus

Carnaroli risotto - beurre fondue poached sweet onion, crispy onion, chive, mascarpone aged sherry vinegar

Carnaroli risotto – beurre fondue poached sweet onion, crispy onion, chive, mascarpone aged sherry vinegar

Local Lettuce - pickled sour cherries, toasted walnuts, naval orange, honey-champagne vinaigrette

Local Lettuce – pickled sour cherries, toasted walnuts, naval orange, honey-champagne vinaigrette

Wood grilled Berkshire pork belly - white navy beans, pork belly lardons, balsamic, milk stout-honey mustard

Wood grilled Berkshire pork belly – white navy beans, pork belly lardons, balsamic, milk stout-honey mustard

Wood grilled Berkshire pork loin - cranberry beans and black eyed peas, pine street coppa, salt baked baby carrots, pork glace

Wood grilled Berkshire pork loin – cranberry beans and black eyed peas, pine street coppa, salt baked baby carrots, pork glace

Wood grilled natural angus beef striploin - sweet potato puree, saunteed spinach, roasted black radish, pickled red onion

Wood grilled natural angus beef striploin – sweet potato puree, saunteed spinach, roasted black radish, pickled red onion

Wood grilled Hudson valley duck breast - wood oven brussel sprouts, golden quinoa, meyer lemon, ginger glace, green chile, cumin

Wood grilled Hudson valley duck breast – wood oven brussel sprouts, golden quinoa, meyer lemon, ginger glace, green chile, cumin

Pan roasted Washington state halibut - local baby parsnips, celery root pesto, wilted arugula, olio nuovo

Pan roasted Washington state halibut – local baby parsnips, celery root pesto, wilted arugula, olio nuovo

 

Woodfire Grill (information gathered 12/2013)
1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30005
404.347.9055

Hours
Tue – Thurs 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Fri – Sat 5:30pm – 11:00pm

Parking
Valet

Please be advised, all edible and non edible subjects have been shot in its natural habitat/lighting with some post processing. All content is copyrighted and may not be used without permission. Got questions? Email me: mweats <dot> info <at> gmail <dot> com

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Tender Greens | Santa Monica, California USA

Menu

Menu

Inside Tender Greens

Inside Tender Greens

Grilled Octopus - Wild arugula, roasted fingerling potatoes, shaved fennel, marinated chickpeas, olives, grilled lemon vinaigrette

Grilled Octopus – Wild arugula, roasted fingerling potatoes, shaved fennel, marinated chickpeas, olives, grilled lemon vinaigrette

Carrot cake

Carrot cake

Cookies!! White chocolate and cowboy chocolate chip.

Cookies!! Cowboy chocolate chip was delicious!!

 

Scoops (information gathered 12/2013)
201 Arizona Avenu
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.587.2777

Hours
Mon – Sun 11:00am – 10:00pm

Parking
Parking deck parking

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Scoops (Westside) | Los Angeles, California USA

 

It's just so beautiful!! :)

It’s just so beautiful!! 🙂

The choices...

The choices…

Taro Burnt Sugar (in the back), Cherry Vanilla (in the front)

Taro Burnt Sugar (in the back), Cherry Vanilla (in the front)

 

Scoops (information gathered 10/2013)
3400 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
323.405.7055

Hours
Mon – Sat 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Parking
Side street parking.

Please be advised, all edible and non edible subjects have been shot in its natural habitat/lighting with some post processing. All content is copyrighted and may not be used without permission. Got questions? Email me: mweats <dot> info <at> gmail <dot> com

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Gram and Papa’s | Los Angeles, California USA

 

Inside Gram and Papa's

Inside Gram and Papa’s

Chalked menu board

Chalked menu board, updated regularly.

Front sign

Front sign

Chopped Chicken Salad Iceberg Salad

Iceberg Chopped Chicken Salad

Chopped Chicken Salad Sandwich

Chopped Chicken Salad Sandwich

Gram and Papa’s  (information gathered 10/2013)
227 E 9th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213.624.7272

Hours
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 3:00pm

Parking
Side street parking.

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