The Viking and his Queen

Like most people Sunday is for relaxing and a nice dinner. The Viking and I enjoy taking Sunday to cook a good meal, play a few rounds of Uno and watch Game of Thrones.  This Sunday was no different, while shopping at the farmers market I found a nice rack of baby back ribs. I love to grill or even smoke my meat, when I tell my friends a lot of the time they tell me how they are not comfortable with cooking ribs on the grill. There is no reason to feel this way!  With a few tips and tricks you to can become a grill master and impress your friends and family at your next Sunday dinner.  1. Pick fresh not frozen ribs (if you can). Break them out of the packaging and pat them dry.  2. Flip the ribs over you will see a membrane cut the membrane with a knife to help tendering the ribs.  3. I like a dry rub, everyone is different, but do what you like and season to taste. This recipe was a combination of paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked seasoning, ginger and brow...

If I say Sushi, what would you say? YES! Is the only correct answer.  I had the pleasure of eating at the newest Sushi place in Doraville this week, called  Kula  it is an international brand, with 400 restaurants in Japan and this is the 13th revolving sushi bar in the US. They have places in California, Texas, and now Georgia.  Hosted by Davo Eda, the Public Relations Manager, he was so kind to invite me in to see the new place. He even let me bring a friend, so of course I brought my favorite lady Callie, to help me eat and take pictures.  We were introduced to Mr. Fresh, it is the plate holder for the conveyor belt, "he" holds the green plates of food and treats. There was a tutorial of how to grab the food from the belt, as well as how to order from the menu and dispose of your plates. Mr. Fresh keeps the food germ free, has a chip in it for timing and every 2 hours he lets a specialists know it is time to throw the food out. This ...

I am so excited for this write up today! My love for meat, spice, and a good patio is know to most of you. If you don't know this about me, then please read previous posts.  Jimmy's Mexican Steakhouse  is the newest of many restaurants opening in the area, and as a gringo from the area I say THANK YOU! I have been saying for a while that I would love a place with a good atmosphere, TV's for sports, good if not great food, and drink specials. Well, that is exactly what Jimmy's is.   It is named after owner, Jimmy, a retired Dekalb county police officer, he has been in the business of night clubs and restaurants for over a decade. Jimmy's is his 4th opening, but, first with this feel to it.  When you first enter the restaurant, you know what you are getting in to. From the authentic art on the walls and decor, you can see the details and love put in to this place. The bar is raised above the setting area and is amazing. Tall bar stools, d...

Exciting news in Brookhaven, for all of us that have been traveling in to Midtown for brunch for years, things are changing. As you drive around in the BuHi area you will see a resurgence of new restaurants and businesses. The newest one to join us is HobNob, a tavern food and craft beer restaurant, located in Town Brookhaven, you will enjoy the wrap patio and use of garage doors. Seating for 180 guests inside and 75 on the patio, the blend of inside and out will allow you to enjoy all the sunny days here in Georgia. If you have been to the location in Midtown, you will still have the same feeling of the original. The owners of the now restaurant chain have made yet another wonderful place to relax and have a good time with your friends and family. They plan on having live music, brunch specials, and a rotating draft selection, just like the original location. And don't forget about the boardgames, it is the best way to spend time and get to know your loved ones a little bett...