Hot Dish Review

Troll Tavern….Helen, GA

Serina Patrick — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:59 +0000

Another local favorite in Helen is the

Old Bavaria Inn….Helen, GA

Serina Patrick — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:45:28 +0000

This restaurant is an old standby in Helen. I’ve eaten there dozens of times….with my Mom, with friends, take-out. Only today did I realize it is not Old Bavarian Inn, but rather Old Bavaria Inn. Robert, the latest owner, has maintained the highest standards of food quality. I think it’s the [...]

Pure Taqueria

Serina Patrick — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:04:51 +0000

Birthdays and tequila go together like PBR and tattoos. So I recommended we try a new taqueria down the street called Pure on ST’s birthday. Located in Inman Park across from Fritti in The Grape’s old space, the vibe is cool and casual, trendy. The building has been renovated to look like a renovated [...]

How to Eat Hot Boiled Peanuts While Driving

Serina Patrick — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:06:52 +0000

Once again, the signs for hot boiled peanuts on the way to Helen proved to be too tempting to pass by. ST and I stopped at my favorite stand on the way Saturday. Dale has lots of signs. Coming from both directions, headed to or from GA400, it is hard to miss [...]

Woodfire Grill Revisited

Serina Patrick — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:44:25 +0000

My birthday dinner at Woodfire Grill was Thursday night, rescheduled from last week since B was out of town. Sexy Argentinian artist MS and his partner S joined us. (Sensitive readers beware, this post will be full of cursewords and italics!) This was my first visit to the restaurant since the interior re-do. We didn’t [...]

Trader Joe’s Tarte d’Alsace

Serina Patrick — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:12:57 +0000

This pizza-like tarte has developed a cult following among Trader Joe’s customers. It rocks! Imagine a crispy French pastry topped with ham, sweet caramelized onions, and gruyere cheese. Despite the thinness of the crust, it is fatty at 600 calories for the whole deal. Split it with your lover with some salad for [...]

Baconfest…..Hell Yeah!

Serina Patrick — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:11:27 +0000

JUST IN FROM CAREN WEST PR: DAD’S GARAGE THEATRE PRESENTS THE 10TH ANNUAL BACONFEST ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010 Annual Fundraiser Will Feature Local Bands: Futureshock, Mike LaSage and the Stumbling Troubadours, The Jaguars, Nine Inch Neils, Baron Saturday of Judi Chicago DJ Set, and Performances by Dad’s Garage House Bands, The Fingering Brothers and Bases Loaded Tickets [...]

Saskatoon….Eat Your Animals!

Serina Patrick — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:54:30 +0000

At the close of the Winter Olympics in Canada, what could be more appropriate than dining at Saskatoon, a new restaurant specializing in wild game from the Northwest. I sorta expected the staff to say “ay?” at the end of every question…”having wild boar tonight, ay?” LG and I arrived hungry for some meat! [...]

My Valentine’s Addiction (2 weeks late!)

Serina Patrick — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:23:38 +0000

Every year, without fail, I must have chocolate covered strawberries from Mary of Puddin’ Hill. This tradition began about 15 years ago when a box of them arrived at my office, when I was working for BH. My then boyfriend, SS, had ordered them. He was always the best at gift-giving! [...]

Street Food in Rio

Serina Patrick — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:43:28 +0000

Hours after arriving in Rio, AD and I were at a sidewalk cafe on the corner called Churrasco Vila Rica. Neither of us speak any Portugese so even requesting a menu was a task! She had her phrase book which came in handy but it was Deborah, seated at the table next to [...]