Month: October 2017

Have a Healthy Hawaiian Meal at Poké City

Hawaiian-style bowl meals are very popular right now, and you can enjoy your very own with a trip to Atlanta's Poke City. Typically made with yellowfin tuna and lots of veggies, these tasty meals provide a substantial nutritional punch.

Order yours with a base of either rice or greens (or you can mix the two, if you prefer), and then choose which protein you want on top. Tuna is the traditional choice, but you can also select octopus, shrimp, scallops, chicken, or tofu, if you prefer. At this point, start piling on whatever toppings float your boat. How about cucumber, carrots, and edamame for an Asian-style bowl? Or maybe cilantro, kale, and sweet onion for a California-style bowl? Finish up with your choice of sauce (regulars recommend the ginger shoyu as well as the sweet chili sauce) and you've got a tasty, healthy, and filling meal.

Have a Real Southern Breakfast at Holler & Dash Biscuit House

Next time you find yourself craving some good old-fashioned southern food, consider heading over to Holler & Dash Biscuit House. This popular Atlanta eatery specializes in serving up local favorites like fried chicken with tater tops and pickled veggies, cheddar grits with shrimp and bacon, and andouille sausage with scallions and gravy served over a flakey buttermilk biscuit.

Everything on the menu is made in-house (in fact, the kitchen promises that if it touches your table, it's been made by hand), which regulars say makes it feel like you're eating in the comfort of your own home. The dining room's atmosphere matches the kitchen's down-home food, too, thanks to colorful woodcut prints that decorate the walls, handmade signs announcing daily specials, and big wooden farmhouse-style tables throughout the room. Bring your whole family for a weeknight dinner out, or head over for a leisurely weekend brunch.

Find Something Truly Inventive for Dinner at Viiza

Regulars at Viiza say that this place somehow manages to feel cozy and modern at the same time, thanks to its combination of comfort foods and innovative serving styles. You see, while you'll recognize just about everything on the menu, you may not immediately recognize what arrives at your table.

For example, if you order a pizza, it will come out in the shape of an ice cream cone. That's right — the pizzas served at Viiza have cone-shaped crusts that are stuffed to the brim with tomato sauce, cheese, and your choice of "toppings" (veggies and pepperoni, but also things like lobster, duck, and peanuts). You simply pick up your pizza cone, and eat your way through it, from top to bottom. Similarly, if you order a drink to accompany your meal, it'll arrive at the table in a hollowed-out light bulb turned upside down. In short, food doesn't get more innovative than this, so if you're looking for something a little outside the ordinary, consider heading down to Viiza.

Sip Strong Espresso While Noshing on Pastries at Spiller Park Coffee

Spiller Park Coffee is a locally-owned Atlanta coffee shop that serves up plenty of espresso, tea, and pastries, and guests are always welcome to settle into one of the comfy chairs for a couple of hours to enjoy the free Wi-Fi. However, once you visit, you'll find that this place offers a few unique perks that set it apart from the rest of the local coffee houses.

First, there's the eclectic food menu: this place offers plenty of the morning pastries you'll find at other shops, but it also serves a full toast menu. Order yourself a classic slice with butter, or go for something a bit more adventurous, like toast with fig jam and honey, or even avocado toast topped with a fried egg. If you're in a real hurry but still need to power up for the day, you'll be glad to know that this place also has a grab-and-go menu, featuring treats like granola-topped yogurt cups and seasonal fresh fruit. So whether you're just looking for a steaming hot cup of joe, or need to pick up a quick bite to eat as well, Spiller Park Coffee has you covered.