Lately I’ve been working on refining my recipe for thịt heo nướng (Vietnamese grilled lemongrass pork), so when my friend Beth (@foodgodtess, NakedwithCooking.com) came by for Sunday dinner a few weeks ago, I decided that rather than just eat the stuff straight off the chaunr grill like I had been doing, we should class it [...]

I’m not sure who had more fun at the first Si Fang Cai (Secret Supper) – me or the guests. The menu was based (mostly) on Asian hawker food – or “street” food.

The weather cooperated, allowing for drinks and cooking outdoors, before moving inside for an intimate dinner peppered with great conversation.

Here we go again! It’s been 4+ months since the last time we got together, braving pre-Xmas traffic and raging thunderstorms – far too long. We had a great time and good food, plus I think we all came out feeling pretty positive about what we do.
Atlanta area food bloggers (actually, it doesn’t matter where [...]

A couple of things have stopped me from visiting Crawfish Shack until now. I spotted it pretty early on, even before they opened, but by the time they did open it was off my “route” along Buford Highway. Then the levee broke (no pun intended – really, I didn’t catch that until way after I [...]

Com Ga Thailan
In chasing ethnic food along Buford Highway (or anywhere for that matter), one thing that I have difficulty with is that restaurant owners are often afraid to break the boundaries of what they think people expect.

Viet Tofu may offer some of the best deals in Vietnamese food on Buford Highway. Tucked in the back of shopping center that is also home to Hoa Binh (market) and Penang, most food is pre-prepared – this is take out only (no seating). Don’t let the name fool you – while there is a [...]

It’s hard to believe, but I don’t post everything I do or eat. But here’s a few things that didn’t get posted that helped me through August (and no – there are no more donuts in here)….
Roasters

Plantains

Casa Vieja

Bandeja Paisa
Delicious Kabob

Sliced fish in chili oil

Dry fried eggplant
Plaza Fiesta

Nam Phuong

Spring Roll

Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky

Tofu

Eggplant

Mixed Seafood
Intelligentsia

New Paradise

Sichuan [...]

Korean Drummer

Vegitarian

Fruit Carving

Thai

Japanese

Bau Ga-Prow (Bangkok Cabin)

Dough Figures (Taiwan)

Steamed Banana Leaves

Shaolin sifu giving marching orders…

If you’re already a fan, then you already know – Vietnamese coffee is some of the best in the world. If you aren’t familiar with Vietnamese coffee (cà phê) and you love coffee, this is something you must try.

There are a couple of problems, however. Vietnamese coffee is typically only offered in, well, [...]

Gà xào xả ớt
A nasty, rainy day in Atlanta, and nothing seemed to be working out right. In a feeble attempt to lift my mood, I headed to Asian Square for lunch, intent on bahn mi at Quốc Hương. From the way my day was proceeding, I should have known in advance that it would [...]