Hot Dish Review

Haven….Does it Live up to the Hype?

Serina Patrick — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:55:50 +0000

This place has great buzz. Over the years I have perused Haven’s menu online, salivating over a pork dish here, a salad there, and many of the small plates. So, it seemed the perfect place for PG and I to dine during her visit from LA. We both like to sample several [...]

TCBY….The Original Frozen Yogurt

Serina Patrick — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:12:25 +0000

TCBY does it the old-fashioned way, full of preservatives and sugar! Although the new breed of frozen yogurt stores claim to have live active cultures, implying that other brands do not, TCBY does, in fact, contain seven active probiotics in their product. Yoreka only lists two types of live cultures in their yogurt. The [...]

Surin’s Spicy Beef Salad….as Good as Ever!

Serina Patrick — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:05:22 +0000

Change is good, but it’s good to know some things never change. Often, when restaurants “improve” a recipe, they ruin its integrity. Surin’s beef salad is an old favorite. BH and I used to get it to go while at work, taking a break from the rigors of designing. Last week [...]

Bad Company and Good Food….Pre-Concert Dinner at Meehan’s

Serina Patrick — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:24:33 +0000

When the limo arrived B and I were still rushing around getting ready for the concert. It didn’t surprise me that LC was in it. Crap, no champagne. We took a few beers for the road and proceeded to the Cooper compound, chatting and laughing all the way! A quick stroll around the [...]

Let Them Eat Hideous Cake!

Serina Patrick — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:11:09 +0000

Yesterday I was shopping at the Ansley Kroger when I walked by the bakery department and was subjected to this garish display….yellow cake and cupcakes decorated with day-glo frosting. What is the flavor of yellow cake? Yellow is not a flavor. The flavor of red velvet cake is red, I suppose. [...]

SunO Brings Asian Desserts to Atlanta!

Serina Patrick — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:33:34 +0000

How many white chicks would get excited about red beans and jelly candies? Not many. But when I read about the new Asian dessert place called SunO Dessert in the Sunday Paper, I was practically giddy! Ten minutes later, I was there. Shaved ice, in original, strawberry, chocolate, or mango flavor, is the [...]

Deliciousness at MigueLocos in Cabo!

Serina Patrick — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:14:27 +0000

You might think I would be sick of guacamole and margaritas by our fourth day in Cabo, but you would be wrong. Even now, back in the states, I am craving a decent taco, looking forward to exploring some authentic tacquerias on Buford Highway! After our appetizer tacos at O Mole Mio, B and I [...]

Making Guacamole in Cabo!

Serina Patrick — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:18:17 +0000

Aha! Now I have confirmation that my guacamole recipe is authentic! Before B and I arrived at Capella Pedregal, I emailed my grocery list to the personal assistant of the residences. In addition to groceries, guests could also request snacks to be made by the assistant in their residence, including guacamole. Naturally, I was [...]

O Mole Mio….More Tacos in Cabo

Serina Patrick — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:25:48 +0000

Each time B and I ventured out from the resort we passed by O Mole Mio. Ranked #43 in Cabo on tripadvisor.com, there were some good reviews on their tacos. Plus, the place was decked out in Mexican art like ornate silver crosses, colorful pottery, and most prominently, Catrinas, skeleton figurines in a [...]

Tapas in Cabo at Don Manuel’s

Serina Patrick — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:01:33 +0000

Located on the gorgeous Capella Pedregal resort, Don Manuel’s is the centrally located restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. B and I tried all three meals during our stay. With a candlit view of the infinity pool and ocean beyond it, the tranquil atmosphere set the stage for a relaxing dinner. Again, we [...]