Love this Soup

Soup season is upon us and this one at Harry and Sons was a little discovered gem.  Harry and Sons is located in Virginia Highland and has Thai and Japanese (they have sushi!) food.  My friend who move here from LA said "Why is this so cheap?"  My answer is "Shhhhh!"  Try the Spicy Seafood Soup for $6.50:  Fresh squid, mussels, shrimp, scallions, and fresh ginger in a spicy broth.  So yummy.

Oyster Happy Hours In Atlanta

                                   

Oysters are best in the "er" months so September, October, November and December are prime time oyster eating season.  This usually means they are bigger and more "juicy".  Some places like The Kimball House and One Eared Stag do not have saltines to go with them and prefer mignette sauce.  I guess saltines are passe' but I still find it much easier to load up my cocktail sauce and horseradish.   I am always a fan of a good deal so why not hit up an oyster happy hour around town.  Some of my favorites:

• One Eared Stag $1 oysters Monday-Friday 5-7 pm 
• The Pig and The Pearl $1 oysters 4-6 pm everyday!
• Steamhouse Lounge $7 for a dozen Wednesdays
• Fontaine's Oyster House $7 for a dozen on Tuesdays

Can you think of any others that we missed?  Let me know and I will add them!

What to order at Sweet Auburn BBQ in VA HI /Poncey Hi

This off shoot of Sweet Auburn Curb Market is located on Highland Avenue in the Virginia Highlands area.  I highly recommend their "Award Winning" wings.  We split the naked smoked wings as well as the buffalo and they were amazing.  I also like that they have bbq tacos on the menu. Great little bar.  Unfortunately parking is hard to find and hopefully that will be solved now that Cafe 640 has closed.  Would be nice for them to be able to use their old lot right there.

More info:  http://sweetauburnbbq.com/

Tacos Special at El Taco in Virginia Highland

This is on my "list"!:

Treat Yourself to Tacos: Highland Restaurant Week  

El Taco | October 17-25

While La Tavola is busy with Abbondanza, El Taco will be rocking down the street during Highland Restaurant Week. Enjoy a 3-course, shared meal for two for only $30. Fill your table with our salsa, guacamole, and queso trio, 5 tacos, rice, beans, and churros. Throw in some margaritas to have the ultimate date night or evening out with friends. 

Here to Serve is Closing Shop

Restaurants owned by the Here to Serve group have suddenly ceased operations.  All of these include:   Coast Seafood and Raw Bar, Noche, Prime, Shucks, Smash, Strip, and Twist. The company previously closed Shout, Goldfish, and Aja in the last year.  This is apparently related to rental disputes with Phipps and Lenox.  Unfortunately hundreds are without jobs suddenly.  Restaurants around Atlanta are opening their doors to potential employees from Here to Serve. Many jobs are being posted on Twitter with the hashtag #H2S2WORK.

*Update 10/9/15 Former employees file lawsuit and get partial paycheck

Best Dirty Martini in a while

The Bookhouse Pub.  That martini.  It was shaken so that there were tiny ice shards in the glass.  Yummy.  Their veggie burger, salad and vegetable plate are all amazing.  Very dark and lodge like.  It's usually crowded and seems to attract a lot of Hollywood types.  After living in LA I can spot the film crew a mile away.