We can all agree if you live in Atlanta that this summer has been pretty fantastic for weather. So to enjoy the summer nights as best I could I headed over to Buckhead and decided I would try a new place.
So here I am driving through a parking lot and off to the right tucked behind the storefronts was a little patio with covered tables. I pulled in and walk up to the front desk. Asked the girl if we could sit outside and off we went.
You have a choice between family style tables or little metal cafe tables. There are a few chairs you can sit in and have a cocktail or glass of wine.
We sat at the table and immediately had water brought over. I ordered a Rose' and my date a beer. I think it was called Naked Pig. He loved it!
The chef serves a pickled plate instead of bread. All done in house and soooo tasty. The menu is innovative. Local farm to table meals. The menu changes daily based on what is available. I was told the produce was sold by Farmer Dan...you can't make this stuff up. He apparently is famous among the restaurants here in Atlanta. 
The menu is 'taste' size this means dishes can be served in half size or full. And is perfect for sharing.
We started with meatballs and house sausage. The meatballs are moist and flavorful. And the homemade sausage was great just enough salt and spice. And of course when you can you should order an oyster! Cold and raw with a little homemade hot sauce.
I then ordered the heirloom tomatoe salad. It changed my foodie life! Aged balsamic vinegar warmed the tomatoes on the plate like a first kiss. And had a brushing of olive oil that felt like a hug. Then fresh peaches and a cream fresh topped the whole salad off like you would put on your favorite lip gloss after your first dates kiss! The combination changed the way I look at the little tamtoe. Never again will I take them for granted.
I also had a stuffed pasta dish w lobster and chiles. That was so good I would have told you my grandmother made them. If she was a world class chef and had the idea to make this combination happen...alas the heat of the chiles was perfect with the cream sauce. 
I love to find new places around town and only living in Atlanta a short time I can tell you this happens a lot for me. But even if you lived her for 10 years you could find a new place every night. So get out in the city and support a local chef and their dream! I promise you all your foodie dreams will come true!
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