Restaurant Re-Cap

Empire State South, a new restaurant in mid-town! Hailing southern food as their staple, with decor to match, it's a great stop for any "northerner" looking for an authentic experience in Atlanta. The bar is long and spacious, with many excellent wines to choose from. The menu is ever changing, based on fresh ingredients and the weather. 

I had their catfish which was unbelievable. It was paired with cheesy grits and okra...so southern and so good! They rotate their menu so I did not get to try their mac and cheese, I have a feeling with cooler temperatures it will be back on the menu in no time. 

They also have an extensive coffee bar so a little morning jolt! I have not been yet to describe, but I have heard it's killer! 


XOXO

Events/Things you should know about and attend!

Here is a DO list for you and your friends! I am excited to report some really fun events coming up for your entertainment (effortlessly, of course)!

Wednesdays at P'cheen (Thanks to Daily Candy)

Low Country Boil at P’cheen
What: All-you-can-eat servings ($25) of the Southern staple mean stretchy-pants Wednesdays.
Why: The new version expands on tradition with Alaska snow crab, crawfish, mussels, potatoes, corn on the cob, and andouille sausage.
When: Every Wed., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 701 Highland Ave., Old Fourth Ward (404-529-8800).   

**So go get your eating on! 

Braves season is ALMOST over, so get out there before the season is over. Plus it's Bobby Cox's last season, ever. 

 Game on Sundayt 10.10.10 4:30 and Monday night...I am planning on going, come! 

OCTOBER 14th is a big day in Atlanta.. 

BIG NEWS: PINKBERRY IS OPENING another store in MARIETTA! 

 

 I. love. FRO-YO! And lucky for me, this store is near my parents home, so when I make the drive to East Cobb, I can now indulge the wonder of pinkberry! This was on of the first of many frozen yogurt places to pop up first, only in LA and then moving to NYC (where I first tried it). Now, it's come to the dirty south! I suggest you go and get some as soon as it opens.. and if you can't wait, there is another one on Aker's Mill Road (near Cumberland Mall-opened just weeks ago)

Where: 1281 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30068

Time: 6-10pm

Try to enter to win some cool prizes with Melissa Libby PR.. send email to RSVP@melissalibbypr.com

Click here for more info! 

I suggest you go get your fro-yo and then head to the next event on my list:

Best of Atlanta 2010 Party- (duh, of course you should go) 

Here is a background of what Best of Atlanta is: "Simply the best. Obvious though it might sound, that was our aim for this year's Best of Atlanta — to feature nothing but the city's most exemplary neighborhoods, bloggers, artists, galleries, bands, bars, restaurants, chefs, salons and shops, without the shackles of CL's traditional categories or our past affinity for overarching themes."

This event is the big celebrate of the big WINNERS! Please check out the best blog in town... The Quick and Dirty Dirty! 

When: Thu., Oct. 14, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Where: Ventannas (this place is amaz)
Phone: 404-ROOFTOP (766-3867)
Price: $20 in advance 

 More to come...

The Big Fish! Atlanta Fish Market

I have to report that I simply love the Atlanta Fish Market. So when Mike suggested we go there for dinner on Sunday, I immediately dropped the menu I was looking at and headed straight to the BIG FISH! They get their fish in fresh daily, which is why it's so amazing. I have never had anything but FAB food there. 

Please allow me to foodie out for a moment: Every time I get their "Hong Kong Style" fish I am in total heaven. Hong Kong Style -sherry soy, scallions, ginger, spinach & sticky rice. It's best paired with Chilean Sea Bass (my mouth is watering). Asian flavors combine with the flaky white fish and it's perfection! 

Great date place! I like the octopus light fixtures and globes! They also have a private dinning room for group dinning! 

Located
265 Pharr Rd. NE,
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-262-3165

*call to make a res! 

LOVE!