Adventurous Tastes

Taste of the Highlands Was a Great Success!

2013-05-20T22:40:00.003-04:00

Mother nature must like children, too, because on Saturday, the rain held off, allowing Taste of the Highlands to come off without a hitch. I was a judge, so I jumped at the chance had to try everything on offer at the event. Alas, even though I moved from table to table at warp speed, some popular stands were out of their dishes before I got to them. Tough break, DBA, I couldn't vote for your

Kitchen Nightmares Epic Meltdown

2013-05-16T20:44:00.003-04:00

By now you might have heard about the epic meltdown the owners of Amy's Baking Company in Scottsdale, AZ, had on both Kitchen Nightmares and Facebook this past week. If you haven't you can get the full detail on Gawker and watch the show below. If you haven't, you are in for a treat! Don't have time to watch? Here's the gist. This totally delusional couple runs a restaurant in an

Atlanta Food News: May 13, 2013

2013-05-13T08:40:00.003-04:00

We're taking a little break this week, but first, here's the scoop on what's new in food... Kevin Gillespie's much anticipated Gunshow opened last week. Get some scoop on their unique anti-menu and ordering process here. I need a babysitter stat so I can check it out! According to Urban Daddy, Ford Fry's much anticipated King + Duke opens today in Buckhead, but the restaurant's website still just

Taste of the Highlands - Saturday May 18

2013-05-11T13:09:00.000-04:00

There are so many food events in town that one can quickly get foodie fatigue. But there are some factors that make an event worth going to. Number one of course is participation of top notch restaurants. Second, a great location and/or great weather. And third, a great cause. The upcoming Taste of the Highlands from 2 - 5 p.m on Saturday, May 18 has all of those covered! The Eats The

Atlanta Mother's Day Dining

2013-05-07T18:09:00.003-04:00

Not me for the record! This Sunday is my first Mother's Day as a mom. Since I share a birthday with my husband, I'm pretty psyched to have a day all to myself. I may have put some serious pressure on the Mr. to come up with something special, but hey, is it too much to ask for one single day a year that's all about me? Granted I've only got 6 weeks of mothering under my belt, but I feel

Atlanta's Upcoming Dining Events for May 2013

2013-04-30T21:25:00.000-04:00

With Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day right around the corner, it's easy to overlook the zillions of other food events going on in town in May. Here's a sampling of what you can look forward to from Atlanta's top restaurants. Join Us for a Sweet Treat at The Spence! Acclaimed pastry chef Andrea Litvin will be offering up her favorite flavors of spring in a coursed dessert tasting on Monday, May

Atlanta Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

2013-04-29T15:19:00.002-04:00

So where are you going to get your fiesta on this year? I'll be skipping out on the fun this year, unless you count breastfeeding and changing diapers as a celebration, so be sure to drink a margarita for me! El Taco El Taco will celebrate all weekend from open to close with $4 pineapple-infused tequila shots, $12 buckets of Dos Equis, and $12 El Jimador margaritas and $7 Dos Equis Lager

Updated: Atlanta's Ongoing Dining Events

2013-04-29T14:49:00.001-04:00

I have been remiss...I realized I hadn't updated my ongoing dining events page, found here, in ages. So I've tidied things up and made sure everything is up to date. Now you can get your pig roast or fried chicken on every single week if you like! PR folks, if you have other weekly events you want me to include, be sure to let me know!

Recipe: Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

2013-04-24T16:23:00.000-04:00

I'm a sucker for Quaker Oats chocolate peanut butter granola bars, but I realize they're neither very natural nor very healthy. So I decided to make some of my own. I found a recipe on Orangette that was derived from Smitten Kitchen which was in turn based on one from King Arthur flour. I will caution you that this recipe does get a lot of things dirty (food processor, multiple bowls, etc

Your Opportunity To Help Staplehouse & The Giving Kitchen Become a Reality

2013-04-21T17:23:00.000-04:00

As I shared last week, Empire State South's Ryan Smith is joining the Hidinger's in opening Staplehouse. Turns out it will be a fully purpose driven business. Here's the scoop on their unique funding and business model: The outpouring of love and support during Ryan Hidinger's battle with cancer has led them to update their dream for Staplehouse. With help of friends, they have started a

A Mint Green Animal Themed Nursery

2013-04-20T17:10:00.000-04:00

OK, so this has nothing to do with food, but Gemma's nursery does have an animal theme, so that's adventurous, right? Mostly, it's too cute not to share, and this is my best platform for doing so. If you hate adorable baby decor, you can skip this post! We wanted something that wasn't too cutesy, and we wanted a wall color and furniture that were gender neutral so we can reuse the room

Restaurant Review: BurgerFi

2013-04-18T21:13:00.000-04:00

Just when you think Atlanta couldn't possibly sustain another burger place, another one crops up. This time in the form of BurgerFi, a franchised chain out of Florida. Usually the word chain is an immediate turn-off to me, but when I hear things like "all-natural, grass-fed beef" and "environmentally sustainable" stores, my ears perk up. You see, BurgerFi isn't your run-of-the-mill burger

Recipe: In-N-Out Animal Style Cheeseburger

2013-04-15T15:01:00.001-04:00

Now that warm weather is finally here, it's time to flee the kitchen for the comforts of outdoor dining. And what's better to eat on your patio than a juicy burger? We at Adventurous Tastes love a good burger and have tried a variety of recipes over the years (the ultimate cookout menu, lamb & beef burger, grind-your-own brisket burgers). But I think we might retire other recipes because

Announcing the Winner of Neighborfood Tickets

2013-04-14T16:09:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to @jae_vinson. You're the winner of a free ticket to Dishcrawl's Decatur Neighborfood event! You can contact me at lindsey at adventuroustastes dot com or private message me through twitter to get the details on how to claim your ticket. Enjoy! Thanks to everyone who entered!

Empire State South Chef Ryan Smith Joining StapleHouse Team

2013-04-14T15:22:00.000-04:00

Atlanta Magazine reports that Empire State South Executive Chef Ryan Smith is leaving to join the Staplehouse team. You may remember that Staplehouse is the brainchild of Chef Ryan Hidinger and his wife Jen, and Ryan is currently battling stage IV gall bladder cancer. The Hidinger's were just about to make their dream of opening Staplehouse a reality when Ryan received his diagnosis. When I heard

Adventurous Tastes Giveaway: Win a Ticket to Dishcrawl's Neighborfood Event in Decatur

2013-04-08T18:59:00.001-04:00

Did my post about Dishcrawl's Neighborfood event on April 27 pique your interest? I'm giving away a ticket, so you can enjoy the tasty treats at all eight Decatur restaurants. You can win in one of two ways: Follow @advtastes on twitter and tweet about the event with the hashtag #neighborfood and be sure to cc @advtastes! Follow http://pinterest.com/lzuckerm/adventurous-tastes/ on pinterest

Neighborfood: Decatur Restaurant Crawl on April 27

2013-04-04T14:53:00.001-04:00

Decatur is one of the hottest dining destinations in Atlanta. Have you explored it all? I've got my usual haunts such as 246 and Leon's, but there's so much there that I haven't even tried yet. Now you can hit eight Decatur restaurants in one fell swoop. The folks behind Dishcrawl (think a progressive dinner around one neighborhood), are bringing the part to Decatur on Saturday, April 27

Atlanta Food Event: The Mother Clucker at Rosebud

2013-04-01T20:50:00.001-04:00

I love me some fried chicken. In fact, during my pregnancy, it was one of the top things I craved. You can now sate your own crispy poultry hankering at the annual Mother Clucker festival. Saturday, April 13 from 2-5 in a tented lot next to Rosebud in Morningside enjoy fried chicken dishes from the likes of event host Ron Eyester (Rosebud and The Family Dog), Eddie Hernandez (Taqueria del Sol);

Introducing the Newest Member of the Adventurous Tastes Family!

2013-04-01T20:36:00.000-04:00

Introducing the latest member of the Adventurous Tastes family...Gemma Gray Viscomi! For the last 12 days, I've been knee deep in baby cuddles, 3 am feedings and generally getting the hang of this whole parenting thing, so forgive me if my writing is a little lax for the time being. As I get into the swing of things, I'll endeavor to post more often!

Passover: Atlanta Dining Options and Menu Ideas

2013-03-19T18:46:00.002-04:00

I doubt I'll have much of a Passover this year since I'll have a 5 day old baby, but most years, it's one of my favorite Jewish holidays. Who doesn't love an excuse to have a giant dinner party? If you're in the market for something fun to do this year, here are some options: Atlanta restaurant and catering options Passover at Ecco This year, Ecco is doing a Passover themed dinner. It's not a

Restaurant Review: Gilbert's and 10th & Piedmont

2013-03-18T17:13:00.002-04:00

Communitas Hospitality owns three Atlanta restaurants - Hobnob, Gilbert's and the new 10th & Piedmont. Recently, we were invited to try Gilbert's and 10th & Piedmont, which are in fact connected and are located in the heart of Midtown at, you guessed it, the corner of 10th and Piedmont. 10th & Piedmont is more chic and trendy feeling than Gilbert's. Think lots of white with pops of bright

Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Events 2013

2013-03-15T18:24:00.004-04:00

St. Patrick's Day is this weekend, so dig out your green clothes and get ready for some food coloring laced beer. I'll be at home enjoying my last pre-baby moments, so drink one for me. Sláinte! SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Catch Atlanta's 131st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Get the deets here. A Social Mess's 4th Annual LEPRE*CON A Social Mess presents the 4th annual LEPRE*CON 2013! Last year

Our Greatest Adventure Yet

2013-03-12T20:22:00.002-04:00

Dear little one, We haven't met formally yet, but you've certainly heard my voice and kicked me to remind me you're there more than a few times. Your father and I are so terrified excited for your arrival next week, so I thought I'd write you a little note to let you know what's on my mind in these last days before you enter the world. Bogota, Colombia Up until now, your father and I

Upcoming Atlanta Wine & Cocktail Events

2013-03-11T19:56:00.000-04:00

Feeling thirsty? There are beaucoup booze events coming up. Drink up! Miller Union’s Peay Vineyards Wine Dinner - March 19 Throughout the evening, chef Steven Satterfield will showcase the flavors of the spring harvest in his multi-course menu with expertly selected wine pairings from Andy Peay of Peay Vineyards on the West Sonoma Coast. Menu blue crab johnny cakes, fennel slaw Cep Rose

Adventurous Tastes Seeks Guest Bloggers

2013-03-11T18:53:00.002-04:00

If you've been paying attention, you know I'm having a baby in less than 2 weeks! So I'd love to feature some other bloggers while I'm busy bonding with little Baby V. If you are interested in guest blogging over the course of the next month, shoot me an email this week at lindsey at adventuroustastes dot com and let me know when you'd like to write and any topic ideas. Anything related to