wine to my door

I am placing my order for free wine from my wines direct and am giddy! I sent a case of wine as a birthday present and received a thank-you gift card from the company with free shipping included. I instinctively "liked it" ala facebook when I opened the envelope.

patio season

Let patio season begin! Whenever I think of moving from the south, patio dining pulls me back. Dining al fresco is a treat, even during the other season in the south-pollen season. I love that Open Table now has a listing for outdoor dining.

Onto my patio. After the arduous task of removing the chartreuse pollen from my space, it is ready for plants, twinkling lights and friends. Cheers to patio season!

Farm to Table event at JCT Kitchen

Don't procrastinate finishing your taxes! James Beard finalist Hugh Acheson will be the guest chef at JCT Kitchen on Thursday, April 15th. The menu looks incredible. We already know how fabulous the chef is with regional cuisine and the entire portion of the proceeds goes to Georgia Organics. It's a win-win-win situation. The ambiance of Ford Fry's JCT Kitchen, the innovative comfort food of Hugh Acheson and money going towards sustainability and locally grown foods. I've already booked my table.

Scoutmob

I have been scoutmobbing all over town. This is one of my favorite new Apps. The deals are so good that I feel guilty using the codes in restaurants. Most of the deals I have acquired have been from spots I would visit regardless of coupons or deals. No keeping up with coupons, no wasted paper. Click here to get the app. Remember to tip your server on the pre-deal amount.

sommelier led wine pairings

Love the owner of tasteatlanta. Talked with Brad in depth about wine parings recently. I have not attended one of his wine tastings before, but I am going to set one up for a fun gathering of friends. His passion for pairing lights up his eyes when he speaks. We talked of terroir, rocks, earth, leather, pepper, chalk with delight while my table mate rolled his eyes. He chose a wine that I would love based on my palate and it's lack of love for vanillay wine. His choice? Spot on.

martini

Up, Dry, a lil dirty, two olives please. Who has the best martini in Atlanta?

Palomitapapa addiction

When the description says it "defies expectations," it does. I have an unhealthy addiction to Sahagun's Palomitapapa pieces with exploded corn. Dark, rich, handmade chocolate with pieces of exploded corn, ground chile japones and a dusting of O Prado Fino sea salt. Elizabeth Montes gets the japones from her father's garden.

I love The Meadow for trying new chocolates or different varieties of salt but mostly I love the site for these. Try one just once, I dare you.