Hot Dish Review

Burgers Made With Beef….Yippeee!

Serina Patrick — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:10:16 +0000

In honor of Labor Day, I wanted to post something helpful for all you grillers. I’ve discovered Sommers Organic Extra Lean Burgers in the frozen meat department at Publix (or was it Kroger?), and they rock! Each package contains four 1/4 lb burgers, individually wrapped for convenience. The cattle aren’t shot full of hormones [...]

Paolo’s Gelato Italiano

Serina Patrick — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:29:17 +0000

With lines out the door every Summer, one might think the gelato at Paolo’s in the Virginia Highlands is an authentic taste of Italy. Paolo Dalla Zorza has indeed captured the atmosphere of so many tiny gelato shops in Europe, but I have often been disappointed with his product. Having visited Europe on numerous [...]

Breakfast at Pacci

Serina Patrick — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:58:34 +0000

How do hotel restaurants do it? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service…..they constantly crank it out. Getting it done and doing it right, however, are two different things. It is rare that I get the opportunity to have breakfast at a hotel in Atlanta. More often than not, hotel breakfasts find me in a [...]

Late Night Visit to Goin’ Coastal

Serina Patrick — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:24:02 +0000

Having already had entirely too many margaritas at a wedding party, LC and I ended up at Goin’ Coastal, lured back by their addictive watermelon jalapeno margaritas. This time we sat at the bar for drinks and a snack. My first impressions of Goin’ Coastal were mixed at best. Neither of our favorite dishes, [...]

Kroger Cinnamon Raisin Mini Bagels

Serina Patrick — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:10:06 +0000

As a follow-up to my post of Thomas’ sorry excuse for mini wheat bagels, I purchased a bag of Kroger’s mini cinnamon raisin bagels, one of the brands that I passed up the first time. These bagels felt like bagels, promising the dense texture one expects. Plus, I love a hot toasted cinnamon [...]

Mom’s Canned Green Beans

Serina Patrick — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:56:43 +0000

Farm to table is the hottest trend in dining. It’s funny because that’s how I grew up, eating vegetables right out of our garden. We would pick squash, beans, okra, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, and whatever else was ripe, and cook it for dinner that day. Now that’s sustainable, organic, and local! Of course, [...]

A Summer Visit to Miller Union

Serina Patrick — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:25:21 +0000

When anyone asks my opinion on the best new restaurant in Atlanta, I invariably say Miller Union. Not only for its cool yet comfortable atmosphere but for its fresher than fresh local produce and chef Satterfield’s creative takes on simple Southern dishes. I fell in love with Miller Union on my first visit with B, [...]

Tequila Lunch at Uncle Julio’s

Serina Patrick — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:19:28 +0000

The storms had passed, the sun was out….put me in the mood for a shot of tequila and some Mexican food! LC and I met at Uncle Julio’s for a late lunch. We started with shots of Herradura Silver, shaken, with lime and salt. It’s my standard. Two margaritas to chase, [...]

Cheers! Celebrating at Abattoir

Serina Patrick — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:24:26 +0000

Friday was my first TV appearance for Hot Dish Review! Having just celebrated a year of blogging, I was thrilled to be asked to do a segment on CBS Atlanta’s 4:00 news hour about inexpensive girls’ night out ideas. Still in my studio make-up, B met me at Abattoir for a toast to my on-air [...]

Chicks on the Cheap! My CBS Atlanta News Segment

Serina Patrick — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:45:34 +0000

Ladies! Save the big bucks for Botox! Atlanta offers a variety of fun and inexpensive activities, here are a few of my favorites coming up: Foodies & Fashionistas on Wednesday August 25th at Market at the W Hotel in Buckhead features some of Atlanta’s best boutiques showcasing the hottest Fall fashion trends while guests [...]