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Dinner at the consistently reliable @peterchang_herndon 🤤👏😋

1) crispy sesame beef w/General Tso’s sauce

2) black bean chili fish filet (Winter special)

3) stir-fried chili pepper chicken (winter special)
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Heading further south as I recap the South Texas BBQ swing. Up next: breakfast tacos at @elsanchobbq in Mission.

The Milagroso (a thick slice of brisket, beans, tomato-laced papas a la Mexicana, bacon, fried egg, and lots of gooey cheese underneath) is a miraculously hefty concoction that needs a fork and knife to eat, while the Barbacoa con Todo (smoked barbacoa, queso fresco, avocado, and cilantro) is a more balanced and a much less messy package. Both are delicious.

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Michelin says the young chef at Oaxaca’s Tika’aya brings a refined flair to indigenous Mixtecan dishes and that they wouldn’t be out of place in far ritzier settings. Mexico’s amazing cuisine leans heavily on Mixteca traditions and the Oaxaca region is the gastronomic epicentre of the country.
I’m wondering if we experienced the Michelin effect since it arrived in 2024. Five years ago, a Yelp post showed the seven course menu was $35 (US) per person. We paid $124 C per person for the same number of courses, before tip and drinks. The extremely dark, rustic room made it difficult to see what was on the plate. I needed a camera light to capture images of what we ate.
The dishes were complex, creative, and tweezered into place à la international tasting menu style, and not remotely ‘indigenous’ aside from some ingredients. Flavours blurred and courses felt repetitive. Except for the one served with a burning piece of charcoal meant to smoke the food but came right for me instead.
There was a table of six and us, otherwise pretty quiet.
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Influenced by @tacotrailofficial, I visited Dragon Casa yesterday. The birria xiao long bao are the star: dumplings filled with birria and broth! Loved the "dumpling fiesta" coated with dry rub seasoning, but wish that same seasoning had been used on the undersalted calamari pictured here. Dragon Casa keeps experimenting, so maybe they'll try that soon. Less

Vitello Tonnato, the Piedmontese dish of cold, thinly-sliced veal buried in a heartstopping meld of mayonnaise and capers, does not always spark joy; too often you’ll find graying meat that recalls either an unyielding piece of hide or a spongey, suspiciously soft flap of vaguely-animal origin.

But Vitello Tonnato can be wonderful, as this mayo-averse food writer learned a month ago, at @lamobistrodelmaresg , in the new-ish Mett Hotel, Fort Canning. Here, it’s wide, rosy ribbons of clean, delicately brined veal with the tenacity of roast beef, draped like silk under a hail of capers and a heady, espuma-light sauce. A terrific dish.

You order it, among other staples, expecting a procession of safe, crowd-pleasers in the Estiatorio Milos vein (and price). L’Amo has them all: good whole-roasted fish; formidable pizzas, notably the Tartufo, or truffle; gently brined, steamed, then flash-fried octopus that surrenders under a handsome char. It makes a case for why this concept is infinitely franchisable. And while similarities to the Dubai flagship are clear, it’s rewarding to see @chefdanielesperindio put a few dishes in his own voice.

Yes, gone are the days (for now!) where you could have Sperindio’s 32-yolk taglioni in a stock fish infusion that made your head spin. But in its place, depending on the day: lobster tagliatelle in a sauce that reconciles richly-layered shellfish broth with an Italian-American tomato gravy, brightened with orange; or a braised beef ravioli gilded with butter and sage.

L’Amo arrives at a time when restaurateurs keep reinventing the wheel, often choosing vibe over virtue. For now, and until Sperindio’s flagship opens next door, in March, we have an unmistakably Italian meal that starts with the classics and may end with a house-churned, deliriously pistachio-forward gelato that stands among the best I’ve had in recent memory.

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Review of Fat Lady Bakery in East Cobb, Marietta

Visited the humbly-located Fat Lady Bakery located on Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb, Marietta, and here’s my take on the experience.

Limited Selection, Unforgettable Flavors
We were met with a sparse selection, we were told by @nancyfatladybaker due to staffing and supply issues, but what we tried was definitely memorable. If you’re on the hunt for sourdough bread recommendations, Fat Lady Bakery is the place to go. Their sourdough is a standout and pairs perfectly with their delicious pimento cheese, which has a subtle jalapeño kick. The dark meat chicken salad, with its delightful combination of walnuts and grapes, was another treat. Fat Lady has a light hand with mayo, but I added a slather to my sourdough bread and it made a good sandwich.

Suggestions for the Busy Crowd
I couldn’t help but wish for a menu catered to the busy work crowd, perhaps with more ready-to-go sandwich options. It’s possible they offer this when fully stocked, but the current menu didn’t make it clear.

More Tastes to Explore
The ground beef enchiladas were another highlight. I suspect the flour tortillas are made in-house, adding an authentic Texas-Mex touch to the dish with cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses layered beautifully. As for the sweets, the chocolate croissants and chocolate chip cookies were good, though not exceptional.

Looking Forward
I’m eager to return when they’re fully stocked to explore more offerings. Mrs. Grub was particularly hoping to try the chicken pot pie and pretzels, which hopefully will be available next time.

Final Thoughts
Fat Lady Bakery has the potential to be a grab-and-go favorite, and I look forward to seeing how my tour of the menu evolves. If you’re in the area, give them a try for some unique flavors and local charm.

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🍳🍳EGG BOWLS AT KOKOS!

We fancied brunch recently and discovered @kokos_food_drink after a quick Google! We went to the Beaconsfield Old Town location which is tiny but perfect! The coffee was delicious and the brunch was even better....we cant wait to return!

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Looking for weekend plans in the city? You have to head to Astoria and try Jack Jones as this place has all the vibes and is a great spot to venture out to 🙌🏻 Delicious food, refreshing drinks, and good times 🍔🍺😎 Add this pub to your food bucket list and hit the bio link to learn more 👀

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