Lately, the definition of the word “Winning” has been…pretty loose. To clear up any confusion, let me use the word in context… here are some recent WINNERS around town:
1. Aviation Sorbet at H. Harper Station… WINNING!
You know how much the Q+DD loves a good ol’ Aviation – so when I saw this on the menu, I couldn’t resist asking for a bite. (even though the sorbet accompanies the lemon twinkie and we had selected a chocolate dessert…) It was delish! Light and refreshing as a sorbet should be, but with that pine-y tartness of an Aviation. Brilliant!
H. Harper Station (678) 732-0415 904 Memorial Drive Atlanta, GA 30316 www.hharperstation.com
2. Frozen Jack and Cokes at Victory Sandwich Bar …. WINNING!
Yep. Jack and Coke slushies. Served in an adorable little mason jar. For a mere $4.
Look how happy they made us! Win!
We went post-dinner, but the menu looked pretty dang spectacular. I can’t wait to go back and chow down on a sandwich while I sip my frozen J&C sometime very soon…
Victory Sandwich Bar (770) 676-7287 280 Elizabeth Street Atlanta, GA 30307
3. Peanut Bacon Brittle at Sauced … WINNING!
I’d have to employ the old Pro-Con-Pro to tell you about my experience at Sauced, but I’d definitely anchor that P-C-P with the peanut bacon brittle – what a win! The presentation was so cute and kitschy in it’s little paper carnival bag and while the brittle could have used some more bacon in my opinion (can you ever have enough?) – it was delicious nonetheless.
Sauced (404) 688-6554 753 Edgewood Ave Atlanta, GA 30307 www.saucedatlanta.com
4. Phatty Cakes at Cakes and Ale… WINNING!
Ginger cookies. Vanilla mascarpone filling. The end. Phatty Cakes for the WIN!
Cakes & Ale (404) 377-7994 254 W Ponce De Leon Ave Decatur, GA 30030 www.cakesandalerestaurant.com
5. Maple Crème Caramel with Brown Sugar Bacon Cookie at Abattoir… WINNING!
We celebrated G’s birthday at Abattoir and it was spectacular, as usual. (Seriously underrated burger. Seriously.) We ended the night with the Maple Crème Caramel with Brown Sugar Bacon Cookie and it rocked my face off. It was DELICIOUS and just a really amazing flavor combination. Winner with a capital W. And and exclamation point. !
Cutie
Abattoir (404) 892-3335 1170 Howell Mill Rd Atlanta, GA 30318 www.starprovisions.com
6. Black Swan/White Swan Cookies by Jessica Hayden … WINNING!
My amazing friend Jessica made homemade Black & White Cookies for Meredith’s annual Oscar party this year.
Jessica with another delicious Oscar-related confection
Which was SO appropriate since both Meredith and I chose to go as Natalie Portman for the party. (Also a WINNER.)
(Me, as Natalie proper and Mer as her Black Swan alter-ego Nina)
I was SO impressed. They were delicious and cake-y and perfect. If you want to make them yourself – you can view the recipe HERE. (Thank you, Paula!) I LOVE a Black and White cookie. They’re so Zen. As Seinfeld says, “look to the cookie!” Win!
Now that we’ve discussed the proper use of the word “Winning,” Let’s discuss it’s antonym:
xx, L
