The quickest way to a man's heart, is his stomach... Atlanta found it's way! #steemit-roadtrip
Atlanta proved to be a city of great opportunity. Everyone knows how much I talk about Texas and more specifically Houston. The truth is, Atlanta left a mark on me that is undeniable. I may not be able to fully explain it in words until this entire trip processes. They say that the quickest way to a man's heart is his stomach and that is exactly how
Atlanta found it's way to my heart.
Porter Beer Bar
Porter Beer Bar in Little Five Points is a small dive that requires you to traverse your way through a maze of entertaining panhandlers. The destination is worth the journey. I must start by saying that because the word "bar" is in the name, does not mean that it is a bar. It simply conveys the level of beer selection. They are open to all ages all the time. Their menu is just too long to describe. I ordered the Watermelon Funk Sour Ale on draft by 21st Amendment Brewery. Sour, tart, with a hint of watermelon. I was lagniapped 2 shots of whiskey as well. It's ok if you do not know what lagniappe means. In an effort to get a feel for the culinary prowess of ATL, I ordered some food. The one that stood out the most was the PORN DOG . This dish boasts a house smoked kabano sausage that exceeds 12 inches. It's topped with seasonal giardiniera that deserves is own round of applause. I accompanied my dog with a side of Belgian Fries. They were not fresh cut, therefore there's little that I care to say. All in all, this place is a must see for anyone in Atlanta.
JCT. Kitchen & Bar
This is a GRAND FINALE. JCT. Kitchen & Bar is located in Atlanta's Westside Provision's District. It appears to be an old industrial area that has been re-developed and gentrified. This stop was recommended by our photographer and I will be forever grateful. We walked in wearing all white and some of us with dirt stains from our photoshoot. We were well received and treated beyond our expectations. Dining experiences start and end with service and this place understood that concept. Someone's heart and soul is put into everything that comes out of that kitchen, including the kids dishes. I won't make you wait much longer...
We started off with
Deviled Eggs
AND
Parmesan Cheese Fries
The first bite into those benton's cured ham topped deviled eggs set the expectations which would be exceeded.
@xtdnrymompreneur had the Grilled Chicken Sandwich
CYNTHIA ZUNIGA had the fried chicken sandwich
the side of elote on the cobb made me want to drive back to Texas and slap my momma.
My dish was not the greatest because I make it often but it was still delicious.
Shrimp & Grits
The Kids Tho
Look at that GRILLED CHEESE with haricot verts.
Tell me why his garnish is popcorn?
Chick Tenders made me tear up
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Oh my goodness! I'm in Thailand and I've been eating healthy for a few years now - but that sure looks like the south I was in during the 1980's. I cannot explain the popcorn, but everything else looks just how I remember it.
My ex used to get shrimp and grits any place they had it - this was the food from his childhood. And yes, brown paper was always there to sop up what was going to fall out when you tried to get it in your mouth.
We would stop and eat somewhere in "hot-lanta" on the way to his mom's place up near Dalton. This was our little rest before facing hoards of relatives for a few days. You sure brought back my memories tonight.
Your little guy is a doll and looks so happy :)
Upvoted and tweeted this cool post.
Wow, your reminiscing sounded as though you were there with us. I spent over a decade as a vegan. When I started eating meat again, I had to chase the old feeling of eating good southern food. The popcorn is the hipster flair. I know Thailand has an interesting culinary scene.
Hipster - lol. My ex used to say everyone in Atlanta thought they were so cool! How funny.
I was mostly vegetarian until I got auto-immune disease about 15 years ago. Now I eat gelatin and organ meat and bone broth - high fat, low carb, high veggies. Such a change. I pretty much cannot eat anything in your whole essay. But is was sure fun to look :)
Here I eat market veggies and street food for the most part. BBQ "Meat on a stick" plays a big part in my life. It's cheap, delicious and doesn't make me sick. Heaven!
I'll watch out for more of this trip. I looked at a couple of your other posts and it sure looks like a fun time.
Popcorn and fried chicken was a staple on Sunday at Grandma's. I don't know why, but the two definitely went together! I just called to ask Dad, and he said it was a pretty common accompaniment for fried chicken when he was growing up in the south.
lol - this is so funny. I was just on a southern food blog from one of my Pinterest groups and yup - there was the popcorn! Somehow I missed this trend in real life but now I will be on the lookout to see if they have some in Thailand.
Who doesn't like Southern food? The elote on the cobb looks soooo delicious.
Looks like you're eating your way around America. LOL Can't think of a better way myself. What's up with the popcorn?
I don't know. They used the same grease from the fried chicken so that made them compliment everything else. Yeah we definitely eat out everywhere we go.
Thats a great way to the Heart.
Blessings to you!!
see you already know. Thanks for the blessings on this roadtrip of ours.
Wow so yummy .... I love it these types of food
You like Southern Comfort Food?
O.M.G
sounds great, bon appetite
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Thank you @angela.ghkh i hope to show you some more good eats on my way eastward.
Oh no you did not just post that! It's in the middle of the night here in my country and then I saw this post. You made me crave for that Elote! I miss Mexican food. OMG!!!
Yes it's crazy that you can find elote and Mexican anywhere these days. Just like Chinese food is everywhere. Sorry to drop that weight on you lol.
haha! it's my fault anyways. I hate looking at food porn. lol! I hope one day we get a decent Mexican dish here in the Philippines that is not too expensive and close to the real thing. The only decent Mexican food I know we have is Taco freakin' Bell. lol! Chipotle in LA is good too. Damn I miss it! Grrrr! Happy weekend man! :-D
looked yummi and delicious
thanks for sharing
looks so delicious. I would like to test it