TRG Craves...Editorial Eats

Every restaurant has that dish, the one that is lauded in reviews, articles and features. This week, we showcase the best editorial eats on our clients’ menus. So, if you’ve not tried these dishes yet, be sure to order them the next time you dine!

4th & Swift – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s chief dining critic John Kessler features the wood-roasted venison as one of his favorite plates from 2011.  

Chuy’s – Writer Bob Townsend suggests the house-made chuychanga with a fried flour tortilla, roasted chicken, cheese, cilantro and green chiles in his “First Look” in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Mood Lounge – Writer Austin Holt recommends the Thai tomato chip cocktail with Prarie vodka, tomato water, wasabi, sriracha, lime juice, soy sauce and Thai basil in Jezebel.

eleven – The Atlantan highlights chef Olivier Gaupin’s braised pork belly BLT with pickled okra in the 2011 restaurant issue.

HD1 – Food & Wine magazine’s Kate Krader has written about HD1 for national publications including the Huffington Post and praises Richard Blais’ chicken-apple sausage hot dog.

Yumbii – As Atlanta’s first food truck, Yumbii has received national fame for their “far-out” food. Their fish tacos have been mentioned in the New York Times, Yahoo! Travel and US News & World Report.

FLIP – Maxim magazine named FLIP the best lunch in the country and spotlighted the nutella + burnt marshmallow milkshake.

Doc Chey’s – Nation’s Restaurant News recognized Doc Chey’s assortment of delicious and authentic hot teas.

Miller Union – Chef Steven Satterfield’s succotash dish was featured as one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Best Recipes of 2011” in the paper’s Food section.

Table & Main – this Rowell neighborhood restaurant’s meatloaf meatballs were selected by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s food critic John Kessler as one of the “best plates of the year” in 2011.

Serpas True Food – Creative Loafing touts this Old Fourth Ward gem for having the best pork belly in Atlanta. Chef Scott Serpas has perfected this mouthwatering main by braising the meat then placing it over a single raviolo stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese and artichokes.

Bacchanalia – the restaurant’s cranberry soufflé with pink peppercorn ice cream was named one of the top nine dishes of 2011 by Creative Loafing’s food critic Besha Rodell.

Floataway Café – one of the city’s most charming dining destinations, Floataway Café was listed as one of the most lauded and successful restaurants by Jezebel, mentioning the menu’s wood-grilled Georgia quail, braised lamb ravioli and signature wood oven-fired pizzas.

Abattoir – Jezebel highlights Abattoir’s tripe stew with bacon and egg and potted chicken liver as “unforgettable” dishes in the publication’s 2011 “100 Best Restaurants” issue.

Sotto Sotto – chef-owner Riccardo Ullio’s Italian flagship restaurant was featured in the Atlanta magazine’s August issue as 10^th best restaurant in the city, mentioning the menu’s mantecato risotto and wood-roasted whole fish as highlights.

Escorpion – this Midtown tequila bar and cantina’s Paloma de Mezcal was chosen by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s food critic John Kessler as one of the “best plates of the year” in 2011.

The Atlantan Food and Drink Guide recommends Ocean Prime’s aged Wisconsin cheddar fondue – perfect for the whole group!

Where Atlanta magazine named chef Art Smith’s Addie Mae’s chicken and dumpling soup at Southern Art one of 30 things they love about Atlanta. Come on by to have a taste for yourself!

Love the tacos at INC. Street Food? Jezebel magazine raves about the seared ahi tuna tacos with jicama, pico de gallo, crispy onions and chipotle crema.

Chef Scott Crawford shared his recipe for chèvre apricot scones with the News & Observer, which praises Herons’ stellar reputation as a premier fine dining destination.

MARKET’s steamed shrimp salad with avocado and mushroom in a champagne vinaigrette has become their signature entrée salad.   

Latitude Food and Drink’s lamb burger with freshly ground lamb & beef, gruyere cheese, rosemary aioli and arugula is a best seller.

TRG Craves...Gluten Free Dishes

Living with a gluten intolerance doesn't mean you are exempt from enjoying some of the best restaurants throughout the Southeast! Keep reading for a run down of our favorite gluten-free dishes to make sure you never feel deprived.

Ocean Prime – Chilean sea bass with glazed carrots and champagne truffle sauce

Chuy’s – veggie enchilada in a corn tortilla, boom boom sauce

The Melting Pot – each of signature creamy fondue can be made gluten free, including the Wisconsin trio cheese fondue and cookies ‘n cream marshmallow dream chocolate fondue.

Yumbii – tacos and burritos served in a corn tortilla or as a salad

Thumbs Up Diner – signature egg dishes including Portland scramble with three eggs, squash, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, black olives, banana peppers and feta cheese

FLIP burger boutique – order one of FLIP’s signature burgers in a lettuce wrap including the farmer burger with Gum Creek Farms grass fed beef patty, farm lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, white cheddar, b+b pickles and Coca-Cola ketchup

Table & Main – classic wedge salad with candied bacon, pickled onion, grape tomatoes and blue cheese buttermilk dressing and seared diver-caught scallops with sweet potato puree, caramelized leeks and bacon

Serpas True Food - cast iron-seared venison flank with local radishes, rutabaga, goat cheese, toasted pistachios and sherry-ginger vinaigrette

Southern Art – artisan hams and charcuterie

TRG Craves...French Fries

Salty and delicious, French fries are one of our favorite comfort foods, and we have rounded up some of the tastiest renditions for you to get your fry fix at some of the best restaurants throughout the Southeast.

HD1 – waffled fries with maple-oy

INC. Street Food – cactus & yucca fries, chipotle pico and Latin remoulade

eleven – BBQ pulled pork sandwich, smoked Gouda, onion rings, sweet potato fries, corn cilantro salad, apple slaw

Serpas True Food – "Big Papa’s double beef patty" with smoked cheddar, red wine dressing, smoked bacon and house fries

FLIP – French fries, smoked mayo and sweet potato fries with chocolate salt, marshmallow foam

 Village Tavern – sweet potato French fries served with honey mustard dressing

Ocean Prime – parmesan truffle French fries

Fritti – Tagliata di Manzo Harris Ranch hanger steak with French fries

MARKET Buckhead – gourmet a la carte French fries

the Macintosh - pecorino truffle frites, usually paired with the house burger but delectable enough to enjoy on their own

TRG Craves...Bacon

Not much needs to be said to explain why we are craving bacon. It is one of the simplest culinary indulgences and available at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Keep reading to get the low down on some of our favorite bacon-y dishes.

INC. Street Food – sonoran hot dog, bacon wrapped hot dog, black beans, cucumber coleslaw, queso, chili lime mayo

Macintosh - Join chef Jeremiah Bacon on weeknights at the Macintosh bar from 5 to 7 p.m. for “Bacon Happy Hour.” Partake in the week’s $5 pork small plate feature accompanied by $5 liquor drinks, $5 wines and discounted draft beers.

Bacchanalia – Georgia Rainbow trout with Hakurei turnips, Asian broccoli and apple and bacon consommé

Floataway Café – Italian sausage pizza with hunter’s loop, prosciutto, pepperoni, bacon and san marsano tomato

Abattoir – maple crème caramel and bacon cookies

Herons – roasted venison with crisp bacon, Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and cinnamon

Village Tavern – bacon-wrapped scallops with Applewood-smoked bacon and a teriyaki glaze

Ocean Prime – creamed spinach with smoked bacon

HD1 – Dr. Bacon baked beans

Thumbs Up Diner – the skillet heap with bacon, grilled potatoes, green peppers, onions, cheddar jack cheese, eggs, bacon, multi-grain biscuit

MARKET – bacon wrapped shrimp, passion fruit mustard, cilantro

Salt Factory Pub – the roswell burger, chow chow, crispy bacon, American cheese

Osteria 832 – breakfast pizza, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, eggs, parmigiano, mozzarella, bacon

Wahoo! Grill – salmon BLT with maple bacon, local tomatoes, romaine and herbed mayo on multi-grain bread

TRG Craves...Pie

It’s that time of year, folks. Everything from apples to chicken is being served up pie-style, and we aren’t complaining. Keep reading to discover where you can get a taste of this beloved baked dish.

CinéBistro - deconstructed peanut butter pie with graham cracker crust, malted chocolate sauce and roasted banana cream

Southern Art – bourbon pecan pie

Serpas True Food – fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream

Ocean Prime – chocolate peanut butter pie with peanut butter mousse and bittersweet chocolate ganache

Abattoir - buttermilk pie, honey pears, pear ice cream

Village Tavern – Key lime pie with butter-graham cracker crust

Miller Union – chocolate cream pie with caramelized bananas and hazelnut brittle