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Destination: Delicious

February 19, 2010 in Food & Recipes by Gina Christman | 1 comment

Lucky me to have dined with my fave girlfriends last week at Fish Out of Water at WaterColor in Seaside, Florida. Getting to meet Chef de Cuisine Philip Krajeck (who was just nominated for a James Beard Award) was an unexpected highlight. We were impressed to find cheeses from hometown Sweet Grass Dairy, a phenomenal wine list, and the simplest of simple small starter dishes: a plate of Roasted Beets with Greek Yogurt, Tupelo Honey and Pistachios, and my ultimate favorite of all, Shaved Brussels Sprouts lightly tossed with fresh lemon juice, EVOO and shaved Parmesan. A craving the next night brought us back for more off the Brussels Sprouts which we agreed paired perfectly with Martinis.

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Lucky Number 8

January 29, 2010 in Food & Recipes by Gina Christman | No comments

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Having attended the 8th anniversary celebration last night for Kyma restaurant, it makes me grateful for mainstay restaurants in this fast-evolving, ever-growing foodie town. All of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s fabulous restaurants are, to me, the “anchors” in Atlanta, and I occupy a seat in one of them three or four times a week. Last night’s gathering of hundreds of loyal Kyma fans made me realize that I am not the only one who feels this way. Hors d’oeuvres were passed all night…dishes I love from the same menu offered the very first time I stepped in the place eight years ago. Building a menu that people love and sticking with it for the most part (other Atlanta restaurants, take note) is called building regular customers. I know exactly what I want and exactly what I’m going to get. Every time.

New “Top Shelf” Restaurant Discovered!

October 18, 2007 in Restaurants by Gina Christman | No comments

I’m having cravings already from a scrumptious dinner last night at VIII Fifty (850) on Holcomb Bridge in Roswell. It’s a toss-up as to whether is was the amazing food, the best server ever, or the infectious enthusiasm of the owners that make me want to become a regular. Managing Partner Geoff Kokoszka greeted me at the door, beginning one of the most memorable dining experiences I have had in a long time. Chef Daniel Massie (CIA) is a force in the kitchen, with original small plates like Lobster Corn Salad with Vanilla Bean Aioli, topped off with a chubby lobster claw; Roasted Figs with Maytag Bleu Cheese and Prosciutto; Pistachio-Crusted Scallops on a bed of perfectly cooked baby zucchini. Entrees are classic presentations, each with a unique twist. I had the Triple Tail Grouper over Smoked Gouda, Leek and Fennel au gratin (oh my!) and a dessert of Pomegranate Panna Cotta with fresh berries. Everything was over-the-top delicious. The restaurant is open for dinner only, and I highly recommend it. If the weather is nice, sit on the back deck that feels like South Beach. Ask for Mark. www.850atlanta.com; 678-206-0850.

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Young Designers Competition Winners

October 5, 2007 in Designing by Gina Christman | 1 comment

Who will be named the Young Designer of the Year? On Tuesday, October 9th, the awards will be announced at the ASID Annual Meeting, hosted by Home Identity (the city’s COOLEST new store on Chattahoochee Avenue) and sponsored by Archstone Smith, Chris Little Photography and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. Meet AH&L’s editor Danny Flanders, along with honored guests Charles Gandy, FASID, Rita Carson Guest, FASID, Jackie Naylor, ASID and Teresa Sword, ASID—past presidents. Wines from Stephen Vincent will be featured along with an unforgettable “Shanghai” cocktail, developed just for this event. www.homeidentity-atl.com.

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