tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107Fri, 24 May 2013 23:25:45 +0000ItalianCummingGravyHealthyBouchonWatkinsvilleMiscThoughtsAppleJamie OliverBBQad hoc at homeMarinadeMushroomMexicanAtlantaZapp'sCupcakesT5WVegetablesPieBritishRisottoIndianGordon RamsayMariettaRiceSandwichJoy BauersSushiGrillFishPastryBaconLemonChickenMeatTomatoFrenchTurkeysweetsFruitPumpkinCrabCurryVenisonVegetarianCookiesTastyNew OrleansAthensWoodstockDuluthCheeseBeefMeezReviewPotatoChineseThanksgivingBreakfastMuffinsShrimpColumbusTofuBeanssnacksHamiltonIndexSauceDessertFennelStewFoodNorcrossCool StuffSteakEthiopianSaladWinnerSpicesPorkJapaneseHealthKoreanBreadChocolateDrinkSoupPizzaLes HallesPo-Boy2010AboutPastaEggsHerbsSeafoodAsianJacksonvilleKimchiDestinGarlicDinner ForCakeGiveawayTop ChefCandynoms.http://www.takethoufood.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sean)Blogger290125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-8356449450378846737Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:10:00 +00002012-11-18T15:13:06.831-05:00 Butternut Squash Risotto I've been visiting Taverna in San Marco a lot after work and on weekends. It reminds me a lot of Decatur, GA which is a place I used to love visiting when I used to live back in Atlanta. I really like the elegant, rustic, yet casual feel of the restaurant and the service is generally pretty solid as well. The food is very good overall -- not phenomenal but it's http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/11/taverna-jacksonville-fl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-1056455712448054104Thu, 04 Oct 2012 03:49:00 +00002012-10-03T23:49:43.626-04:00ReviewJacksonville Hightide Burrito on Hendricks is a frequent lunch stop whenever I have to make trips down to the main hospital. While their burritos and tacos are delicious,  the main thing that brings me back to this place over and over again are Hightide's fantastic chips. These chips are perfect for nachos because they can hold the weight of salsa, queso, and toppings without breaking apart. Chicken, http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/10/hightide-burrito-jacksonville-fl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-4186677341590164747Tue, 25 Sep 2012 02:42:00 +00002012-09-24T22:42:25.992-04:00Sarah recently sent me a pretty awesome infographic regarding the consumption and harms of high fructose corn syrup. I thought it was pretty neat so I thought I'd share it with everyone on the blog. Enjoy! Created by: www.OnlineNursingPrograms.comhttp://www.takethoufood.com/2012/09/harms-of-hfcs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-2681851280140861758Tue, 25 Sep 2012 02:40:00 +00002012-10-03T23:49:28.925-04:00ReviewJacksonville Hello food world! After a long hiatus, I'm now posting from Jacksonville, FL. There's a local chain called Mojo BBQ off University Blvd. that my coworkers and I visit on a weekly basis. There's always advanced planning involved when we plan to eat at Mojos because it gets really busy once it hits lunch time. The one thing I always get at Mojos is their North Carolina pork http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/09/mojo-bbq-jacksonville-ga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-7321997943210643489Fri, 18 May 2012 16:10:00 +00002012-05-18T12:11:44.823-04:00 Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Jenna who will be serving as a guest blogger! Jenna is a college student studying journalism trying to expand on her online writing portfolio.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Top 3 Brunch Spots In San Diego Sometimes I think that there are two types of people in the world: those who love brunch and those who can't understand it. The http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/05/my-top-3-brunch-spots-in-san-diege.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-3378510654251299021Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:48:00 +00002012-04-24T16:48:59.580-04:00Athens I attended the Athens Foodcart Festival some weekends ago with one of my best friends after hearing about it from my Athens sources. Gorgeous Saturday weather, perfect for a outdoor event. We only got to try one thing -- the media noches from Yolis Streetfood -- as the line for every single truck except for the gelato and empanada had a 30 minute wait -- minimum.  Here's the http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/04/athens-foodcart-festival-athens-ga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-313391299669251916Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:27:00 +00002012-04-11T21:27:52.588-04:00ReviewNew Orleans The last meal I had before leaving New Orleans was lunch at Green Goddess. A small, whimsical restaurant reminiscent of something I'd find in Athens, GA. As you may be able to infer from the picture below, this place has an extensive drink menu and connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages will most certainly have a fun time trying out the different beverages Green Goddess has to offer. http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/04/green-goddess-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-1283275758472899232Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:12:00 +00002012-04-02T22:13:17.717-04:00ReviewNew Orleans I've always wanted to check out Acme after hearing great things from fellow Atlanta bloggers on Twitter and seeing it so much on TV. The downside to any restaurant shown so much on TV? The lines are absolutely ridiculous. Even with the rain and soul chilling temperatures outside, the line for Acme wrapped around the block. The Canadian in me won't allow me to pass up poutine of any http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/04/acme-oyster-house-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-767915469081602486Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:58:00 +00002012-03-11T17:58:16.356-04:00ReviewNew Orleans One of our most memorable meals in New Orleans was at Mother's Restaurant. There's usually a lengthy line outside the door during dinner time but waiting your turn to get in with your fellow dining compatriots just adds to the experience. The crawfish etouffée comes with your choice of two sides and I highly recommend getting the red beans as one of them. Mother's had one of the http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/03/mothers-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-9088094582995153967Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +00002012-02-29T13:45:02.482-05:00Zapp'sReviewNew Orleans Have you had these chips? You may see them here and there around Atlanta but these chips are everywhere in New Orleans and, I imagine, the surround areas. Zapp's are kettle chips with some kickin Louisiana flavors that you just can't find in typical grocery stores in Georgia. We had a bag (or two) of these a day during our stay at New Orleans, trying out each flavor and experimenting http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/02/zapps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-2947176475891673435Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-02-27T08:00:10.675-05:00ReviewNew Orleans (shrimp po boy) On the first floor of the Astor Crowne is where my favorite shrimp po boy in New Orleans is located - Bourbon House. I had a lot of shrimp po boys while I was in New Orleans but the po boy at Bourbon House was, in my opinion, the best. Here's why - they use bigger shrimp compared to some of the other places in town I visited and the shrimp were fried to a juicy, http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/02/bourbon-house-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-4435778124875446369Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:18:00 +00002012-02-26T20:18:23.629-05:00ReviewNew Orleans Gumbos were the perfect remedies throughout our stay in New Orleans because it was cold, rainy, windy, and downright freezing most of the time. One of the most memorable gumbos we had was at the Gumbo Shop located off Saint Peter Street. (left - seafood, right - chicken andouille) We tried both of the gumbos: the seafood and the chicken andouille. Both were really tasty but the http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/02/gumbo-shop-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-1485356114458839586Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:09:00 +00002012-01-31T19:09:31.080-05:00ReviewNew Orleans   (above - cubano) $8 for a generic sandwich at the conference center? Psh, keep your sandwich and shove it back into your breadhole because a couple of blocks away is Cochon Butcher serving up some kick-ass sandwiches worth every penny. Cochon Butcher was my favorite place to grab lunch in New Orleans throughout my stay. The hot sandwiches filled with Cochon's killer, house cured meatshttp://www.takethoufood.com/2012/01/cochon-butcher-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-3258933114418705826Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:26:00 +00002012-01-31T00:16:48.970-05:00ReviewNew Orleans We had a lot of Café Du Monde while we were in New Orleans. To the point where just the thought of café au lait was nauseating. But again and again we went to grab our daily beignets and hot drinks. There's not much more to say about this New Orleans institution other than to recommend visiting and visiting frequently. The hot beignets are crispy, soft on the inside and delicious http://www.takethoufood.com/2012/01/cafe-du-monde-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-4823482663321945890Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:47:00 +00002011-12-17T21:47:48.203-05:00ReviewNew Orleans One thing that I didn't do before my trip to New Orleans was food research. Fellow Atlanta food bloggers like Foodie Buddha and Eat It Atlanta map out where they're going to go eat, on what day and in what order -- real calculated and organized. But because your boy was procrastinating too busy preparing for interviews I didn't do any research. Lesson here boys and girls -- do your research http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/12/brennans-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-1895106148314776278Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +00002011-12-13T21:42:27.025-05:00SandwichNew OrleansPo-Boy Hungry, weary and not in the greatest of mood after my bag came in late, I stumbled into Johnny's Po-Boys to rejuvenate my weary body and soul. The hotel bellboy tipped me off to this local favorite where the lines were out the door even at 4pm -- always a good sign. There's a plethora of po-boys you can choose from as well as breakfast items and big easy cookin'. I opted for the typical http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/12/johnnys-po-boys-new-orleans-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-4864913413327839482Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:13:00 +00002011-12-13T21:13:57.786-05:00New OrleansMisc Pharmacists, pharmacy students, vendors and drug reps all around the nation gathered last week in the city of New Orleans, LA for ASHP Midyear. Between the seminars and job interviews I got to experience the city, eat (a lot) and drink more cafe au lait than I've ever had in my entire life. My next several posts will be regarding New Orleans. Almost all about the food but ending with http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/12/new-orleans-posts-incoming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-1279456504621786161Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:39:00 +00002011-12-13T20:15:25.438-05:00Giveaway **Edit ** -- via the power of random.org the random number generated number 3. Congrats Em on your new 8x10 canvas! Have you ever taken a photo and said to yourself, "Wow, this shot is amazing. It should be hanging on a wall at the museum or something". Well, it probably won't get placed in a museum but thanks to EasyCanvasPrints.com, now it can hang on your wall somewhere at home. One (http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/12/easy-canvas-print-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-4010402270342157855Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:22:00 +00002011-12-13T20:19:40.781-05:00KoreanReview Mandoo is the Korean equivalent to dumplings and there happens to be an excellent place OTP of Atlanta where you can buy them. Enter, the Mandoo Ahjussi (Ahjussi = old man, ergo The Dumpling Man). Located inside the Suwanee H-Mart food court, this place is well known among the Korean community for its delicious mandoo. A lot of your favorite Korean restaurants around town buy mandoo from http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/11/mandoo-ahjussi-suwanee-ga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-7308005547607755546Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:17:00 +00002011-11-28T16:17:49.118-05:00ReviewAtlantaEthiopian (breakfast combo) I celebrated my 23rd with an awesome dinner at Desta Ethiopian Kitchen. It's something different, fun to eat and not too stuffy yet it provides just enough ambiance to make it special. I'm no specialist on Ethiopian cuisine so I don't know much about the food but I can tell you that, taste wise, I enjoyed all of the foods we had that night. We ordered the breakfast http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/11/desta-atlanta-ga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-5415890153689195021Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:40:00 +00002011-11-26T18:40:05.515-05:00ReviewItalianWoodstockPizza (Regina) Did you know? There's a great Italian joint in downtown Woodstock called Vingenzo's. They have one of my favorite pizzas in town and other stellar dishes as well. Getting here can be somewhat of a challenge due to traffic and traffic laws but trust me when I say it's so worth it. As soon as you enter the door, you are welcomed by the delightful smell of smoke burning from the http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/11/vingenzos-woodstock-ga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-399347778727152474Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:32:00 +00002011-11-22T19:32:51.214-05:00CurrySoupVegetables I'm back in the kitchen after a long hiatus due to my clinical duties. So look forward to more of these cooking posts in the month of December... Georgia's weather has been more unpredictable than which NY Giants team decides to show up on Sundays and I made this soup when it was freezing outside. I've always roasted cauliflower florets in the oven with curry powder so making this soup http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/11/curried-cauliflower-and-wilted-spinach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-4912381211983629320Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:37:00 +00002011-11-18T15:37:53.454-05:00ReviewCumming Hungry and weary on our way to Blue Ridge for the weekend, we stopped by Fagan's Biscuit Barn before making another 1.5 hour drive up north Georgia. While we could've easily picked up some spicy chicken biscuits or those delicious, little Chick-n-Minis from a Chick-Fil-A close by, we opted out for Fagan's. Holla at your boy for supporting the independents. True to its name...it does http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/11/fagans-biscuit-barn-cumming-ga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-3434038021373689033Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:08:00 +00002011-11-13T13:09:13.981-05:00AtlantaMisc ...in pictures. Because pictures are awesome. "Go pig or stay home."  No. 246 meatball - real tasty Chef Lorenzo Boni's demo Shout out to the awesome girls at Edelman (Courtney and Katie) for the Barilla bag and the opportunity to meet and see Chef Lorenzo cook. Lastly, a big thank you to my sponsor for letting me http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/11/taste-of-atlanta-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635052518114905107.post-8151693139685275081Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:41:00 +00002011-10-05T08:41:14.270-04:00Misc ...the food might suck but it's what you make out of the experience that makes it worthwhile. http://www.takethoufood.com/2011/10/wordless-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sean)0