Omnivore Atlanta

Besha Rodell is trying to get me fat. I don’t think Besha fully understands the extent of my fried dough addiction because she sent me to Sublime Doughnuts, a new independent bakery near Georgia Tech (535 Tenth Street, 404-897-1801). And I went on a doughnut buying spree as expected. Owner Kamal Grant, who is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, is making some pretty delicious—and cute—doughnuts. Get the full scoop in my “Cheap Eats” column on 11/26.

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ZESTO DRIVE-IN: Shake lovers worth their syrup are well-acquainted with this iconic silver-and-neon-clad building on Ponce. Each decadent milk shake, malt and float is made with real soft-serve ice cream instead of the ice milk you find at some of the competition. Notable offerings are the strawberry milk shake — that actually tastes like strawberries instead of artificial flavoring — and the dreamy chocolate malt. 544 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-607-1118 (and other locations). www.zestoatlanta.com.

Read about Morelli’s Ice Cream and Chapman Drug Co. here.

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Star Provisions To Go: A long-standing item on an ever-evolving seasonal menu, this posh po’boy is a favorite lunchtime item among regulars. The kitchen starts with a soft bun that’s slathered in a remoulade brightened by fresh chives and lemon juice. Large Georgia white shrimp covered in a buttermilk, flour and cornstarch mixture are fried in peanut oil then tucked into the bread along with bright green butter lettuce, sliced local tomatoes and dill pickles for added tang. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 100. 404-365-0410. www.starprovisions.com.

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I stopped by H&F Bread Co. today to load up on some goodies and check out the new digs after grabbing a delicious ham, gruyere, butter and cornichon sandwich at Savor’s massive new location. H&F Bread Co. is such a cute little bakeshop; I can see myself and every other baked goods fiend getting very addicted. Stay tuned for more in my “Cheap Eats” column in a couple of weeks. H&F Bread Co., 2255 Peachtree Road, 30309 (in the same strip as Holeman & Finch Public House). (404) 350-8877. http://hfbreadco.com/.

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I just got back into town and where was the first place I went to eat?

Click HERE to see some photos of my first meal at Frank Ma South.

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My cupcake addiction knows no bounds. While Little Cake Bakery remains my favorite because of its range of flavors and quality ingredients (like the strawberry wawa and orange dream, pictured), these little beauties are a nice option when I just don’t feel like driving to Buckhead. Moist cake, the right amount of frosting and cutesy “cupcake flags” if you are gifting or serving at a party.
Sweet Pockets Cupcakes, 660 Irwin Street, 30312 (inside the Irwin Street Market), 404-584-2826, www.sweet-pockets.com.

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Greg Best helping out at the stand.

Even though H & F Bread Co. has not opened its doors, I am already crazy about the bread thanks to the bread assortment at Holeman & Finch Public House and the H&F stand at the Peachtree Road Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings. Everything I have tried has been stellar. I was at Holeman on Thursday night (getting the burger, of course) and asked the barkeeps when they were going to be open. Mr. Best said Wednesday if all goes well with the city. Lets hope so. I am dying to see the store and grab more of their scrumptious baked goods.

My haul: flat bread, baby challah (hidden), croissants, a wheat sandwich loaf and Jerusalem bagels. Yes, I do have a bit of a bread fetish.

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Studioplex will begin hosting a weekly green market starting Saturday, July 12 from 8 a.m. – noon (rain or shine). The Studioplex Green market will be held every Saturday through the fall, and will be set up across from the main entrance to Studioplex on Irwin Street near the corner of Auburn Avenue (at the water tower triangle) in the Old Fourth Ward. A portion of the profits from the market will benefit City Church-Eastside, led by Pastor Scott Armstrong, which regularly meets in the community room at Studioplex. In addition, vegetables not sold during market hours will be donated to Project Open Hand, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization.“This green market will be especially convenient for the residents of Studioplex and our neighbors in the Historic Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park and the surrounding communities,” said Dillon Baynes, principal of Studioplex LLC and one of the three partners in the in-town development. “It may even save some shopping trips!”

Tomatoes, cucumbers, corn and squash will be some of the initial produce available and will be “competitively priced,” according to Baynes.

“In following the farm-to-table concept, our goal is to efficiently bring an abundance of fresh produce from farmers in Habersham and Rabun counties in North Georgia to the heart of Atlanta. We are all eager to do our part to promote sustainability,” said Baynes.

Danneman’s Coffee in the Old Fourth Ward will have their coffee available for purchase at the Studioplex Green market.

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Epicurious.com has put out a list of the top 10 farm-to-table restaurants in the U.S. and our very own, Woodfire Grill, has made the list.
Here is what they had to say about chef Michael Tuohy’s Cheshire Bridge eatery:

Chef Michael Tuohy has long been a supporter of organic growing, and helped launch Georgia’s Organics, a nonprofit group that promotes healthy, local, sustainable food in the diet of people across the state. While he uses local produce to create dishes, his cooking shows North Californian influences, hinting at his San Francisco roots. His commitment to adapting his menu with the seasons is clear: The day’s fresh, local ingredients take center stage on the homepage. And even the decor has a local theme: Tuohy asked Atlanta-based craftsman Tracy Hartley to make some of the tables and wood paneling for the Grill. In many cases, the menu pays homage to the farms that provided the fare: There’s a Wood-Oven-Roasted Bramlett Farm Trout with Anson Mills Grits, Steel-Pan Greens, and Herb Butter; and a Chilled French White Asparagus with Sauce Gribiche (an aïoli sauce with chopped herbs, capers, lemon juice, and spices) and Ashland Farm Micro Celery.

Click HERE to view the rest of the locally-minded restaurants that made the list complete with a photo slide show.

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Beyond the iron bar windows and stark exterior of the Busy Bee Cafe (810 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 404-525-9212. www.thebusybeecafe.com), you’ll find an exceedingly warm room buzzing with a diverse mix of families, college students and dapper gents chatting up the no-nonsense staff.

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The sweet aroma of curry, upbeat island music and smiling staff greet you as you walk into the little house that is Tassa Roti Shop (224 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, 404-977-3163, www.tassarotishop.com). The eatery has made a name for itself among homesick expatriates and adventurous eaters as one of the best places to go for the uniquely spiced cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago (also known as TnT), a Caribbean republic comprised of 23 islands.

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Mounds of crumpled paper napkins, sauce-stained chins and finger licking are an entrance fee most hardcore grubbers gladly pay for good wings. If the getting’s good, people will drive miles for chicken wings, but you don’t have to go far if you know where to look. The South is littered with freestanding wing shacks offering stellar wings that rival the top-notch restaurant versions.

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On any given weekday at lunchtime, the sidewalks of downtown’s Broad Street are packed with hungry office workers, loft dwellers and university students. Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup (53 Broad St., 404-589-8889), a tiny nondescript Vietnamese newcomer, holds promise for intowners in search of quality Asian cuisine at reasonable prices, minus the costly drive to Buford Highway.

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