Oak and Embers Tavern

We stopped by on Saturday and they told us the wait to order food would be over an hour because they were very crowded. We asked a couple what they thought of the place and they raved about it so we made it a point to come back the next day.

The Next Day...
Jessica took care of us... and she is awesome. We explained that it was our first time visiting to she ran down the list of favorites, the items that she served the most and when she didn't know an answer to our questions, she didn't hesitate to go get the correct answer. I am a sucker for good customer service and Jessica was off to a good start.

We started with some appetizers, the crab cakes and the BLT Deviled Eggs.  The Crab Cakes were amazing and what really set it off was that corn salsa that came with it.  Now if you like deviled eggs then you ain't really had no devil eggs until you've tried these. Man and that dayum spicy bourbon bacon jam.... GOOD LAWD!

For our food, we had the Smoked Salmon Wraps, 1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs and Burnt Ends.

I didn't taste the Smoked Salmon so I can't honestly speak on that but the baby back ribs were on point. BUT DEM DERE  BURNT ENDS.... LAWD HAB MERCY!!!!! They were indescribable and they have to nerve to toss them bad boys in Bourbon BBQ Sauce. I wanted to lick that skillet so badly.

You all should certainly check them out and If you do, tell'em Drew sent ya!
Y'all be Easy!
Drew

Nacho Daddy

My girlfriend and I had been hearing about this place so we decided to stop in and grab a bite to eat. You know we went to my favorite spot in any establishment and that's the bar. There we met Victoria AWESOME doesn't even describe the service she provided.

When we sat down the area where we were seated was pretty dirty as I assume a patron had just gotten up. Victoria apologized and immediately started cleaning and making us feel welcomed. We told Victoria it was our first time visiting and she recommended a few items. My girlfriend started out with a White Peach Margarita and I got the Daddy's Margarita.

The White Peach Margarita is awesome but it tastes better with a shot of Hennessy. For our meals, my girlfriend got an enchilada with rice and beans. I went with the Supreme Tostada Nacho.

The enchilada was good but that Supreme Nacho will make you slap yo momma! If you like spice then go with the Supreme Nachos. I was also told that they have a scorpion shot so I will be back to try that for my birthday since that's my zodiac sign. Overall, this place is excellent. The staff was friendly. A great atmosphere and the food was excellent. You all should certainly stop by and see them. Ask for Victoria if you sit and the bar. And of course tell them Drew Sent ya! Y'all be Easy! Drew

Urban Farmer

Had to travel to Cleveland for some family business and due to some frustrations and other issues we did not eat dinner the night before.  Add to that we were extremely tired so Urban Farmer was perfect because it is attached to the Westin Hotel which is where we are staying...(I may review that later...) and I certainly did not feel like driving!

The establishment is very nice and has a large open atmosphere. The staff was nice and very friendly. But I will admit I wasn't as talkative as I usually am due to the lack of rest and my "HANGRY" attitude!

There is a two team approach to the seating and service which is very nice. The waitress sat us down and took our drink orders and the waiter took our food order. The good thing about the two team approach was it sped up things especially when it was time to order another drink. The waitress kept the table clean and ensured we had enough drink refills and libations which was then brought out by the waiter.... a very nice touch !  I know I'm not the only person who was served by one person that is working multiple tables so not only do you have to wait for the waiter/waitress to take the order then the return to bring the food.

Now on to the food.....

We got the "Build your own Bloody Mary Bar," "Bubbly Bar," "Farm Eggs Any Style" and "Grilled Flat Iron Steak & Eggs!"  

Don't judge me but yes I tried everything and I was being greedy because I was hungry. EVERYTHING was excellent, YES EVERYTHING!  Don't think just because I'm was hungry that I'm not critical of my food. Being a son of a chef makes me very critical when it comes to food and I always speak my mind. But I'm the case of Urban Farmer, the service and food was excellent so compliments to the chef!

The Build your own Bloody Mary Bar was amazing. I'm sorry I don't have a picture of the final product of the Bloody Mary because I was so excited about the bar that I forgot to take picture before I indulged. The bubbly bar is amazing as well. In either case...the waiter brings your alcohol of choice in a small carafe and you make the drink yourself. This is awesome because you can make the drink as strong as you like.

The Farm Eggs were great but they serve this "Breakfast Sausage that you can choose as your protein and OH MY GOODNESS!!! This sausage will make you slap yo momma!  

The Flat Iron Steak was truly something else!  It was cooked medium, seasoned like you wouldn't believe and very tender. Not all chefs can get the temperature of a steak perfectly but this one was ON POINT!  Add to that the food came out very quickly, was hot and certainly enjoyable.

If you are ever in Cleveland I highly encourage you to patronize Urban Farmer!!! YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!

If you do stop by... tell em Drew sent ya!
Y'all be Easy!

Chipper's Club

My mini me and I came across this place one night and decided to stop by and show them some love. When we walked in, it wasn't too crowded, and we were greeted immediately by the staff. They made us feel at home and offered us any seat in the house. We chose to sit near the back as there was live music being played in the front of the restaurant. Nicole took care of us once we were seated. Now Nicole and I had this love hate relationship. Why you ask... because she proceeds to tell us that she did not like sports, but she was a newfound New Orleans "AINTS" fan! I immediately asked to be moved to another section. I kid..I kid... It was all in good fun as Atlanta and New Orleans are big rivals.

Despite Nicole being a fan of that other team... she took very good care of us. She recommended the Southern Egg Rolls, The Swiss Bacon Mushroom Burger and the Shrimp and Grits. While I hate to give anybody, who roots for that team any credit... Nicole was spot on. The food was phenomenal.

The egg rolls where certainly something I had never had before... They had apple wood smoked pork as the meat with BBQ sauce and slaw on the side.

The burger while cooked to perfection and seasoned well... it didn't have anything on that Shrimp & Grits dish! Let me tell you... I'm a Fat A$$ and I love food and I will admit this without hesitation. This Shrimp & Grits was the best I've had so far. This DISH gave me LIFE. All the flavors were perfect and the HEAT (Spices that is) was on point. I certainly will go back to have this dish again. Compliments to the chef!

On my next visit I will also try the Rib Eye... that was my mom's favorite cut of meat and now its mines. I was eyeballing the Rib Eye on another plate.

I highly encourage you all to pay them a visit. If you are a Falcon's Fan... avoid Nicole's section! I'm just kidding. You all won't be disappointed in this establishment.

If you stop by... tell'em Drew sent ya!

Y'all Be Easy!

Drew

Arena Tavern

This was my first time here so to be honest I didnt have an expectation other than to get some food because my girlfriend and  were starving. We went a little early so the place wasn’t crowded at all. We picked our favorite spot... the bar and engaged with the bartenders as we reviewed the menu for drinks, appetizers and our meal. The selection is pretty good especially for a sports bar. We started off with the Smoked and Fried Ribs... yes you read correctly Fried Ribs. I’ve never had fried ribs so that was a must a must have for me. Surprisingly they were OUTSTANDING! 

For the main meals we had Shrimp Tacos and the Cleveland Chubb Burger. I went with that because my girlfriend is from Cleveland not really but it sounded good. The bartender said it was a local favorite so I went with it. 

The shrimp tacos were great but the Chubb Burger (I’m assuming names after a popular Bulldog) was off the dayum.m chain! Not only is it huge the mixture of beef and corn beef was a perfect combination.  I highly recommend it. 

I will certainly be back to enjoy live music and now that football season is about to start I will certainly be there to root on my Falcons. Speaking of.... my only “side eye” to this place is they they don’t have a Falcons flag flying. They say ya falcons fans don’t represent enough for them to fly a flag but the have a Bears and a Steelers Flag flying. My goal is to change that. NOT IN MY TOWN!  

City Tap

Exterior

I was in Nashville on business and by the time we were done, I was starving. I asked the hotel staff members for a suggestion and all of them mentioned City Tap. With that many recommendations, I could not go wrong. The greatest thing about the recommendation was City Tap was right across the street.

The restaurant has a fantastic ambiance as it is very spacious, open and has a welcoming feeling. I was greeted by the bar tender and she was extremely friendly (Sorry I don’t remember her name). I asked for a food recommendation becuase it was my first time eating at City Tap and she rattled off several options.

The bar tender walked me to the bar, told me to grab a seat and handed me a menu to finish looking over the food options including the dishes she recommended. While I was reviewing the menu, she asked if I wanted some water or something else to drink. My tradition is to always try the local beer if there is a local brewery and the bar tender recommended Hap and Harry’s so that’s what I went with Larger… GOOD GOODNESS WHAT A BEER!

So after downing one beer and starting on my second beer, I decided to go with the SHORT RIB & KIMCHI BURGER GOOD LAWD! This burger was “ALL THAT” and more! I added avocado, egg and bacon. Now don’t get me wrong… the burger was awesome without the additions but I love egg, avocado and bacon so I add it to almost every burger I get if its an option. The short rib was so tender and seasoned very well. The mix of kimchi and BBQ aioli sauce made my palate crave for more.

I also had a side salad but it does not compare to the burger so I will say it was good but its a salad. If you are ever in Nashville, I highly recommend you stop by and give them a try. I promise you will not be disappointed. If you do stop by, tell them Drew sent ya!

Iron Hill Brewery

List of Different Beer

My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of visiting “Iron Hill Brewery” in Greenville, South Carolina. It certainly was a fantastic experience. Of course if you’ve read any of my blogs or reviews you know the bar is my favorite spot in any restaurant, bar, grill, pub… you name it. If there is a seat at the bar, I’m there! Especially if the bar tender is friendly and can work the bar area having multiple conversations with all of the patrons, drawing us all together as if we’ve known each other for years. Well this time was no different… when we walked in, we met “Jacquelyn” (Sorry if I am spelling it incorrectly.) She was very polite and immediately asked what she could get for us.

Reindeers Revenge and Basil and Tonic (don’t forget the shot of St. Germain

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Since it was our first time here, we were clueless and especially since this was a brewery, I was overwhelmed by the choices of beer. Jacquelyn walked me through the different selections and I was sold on the Reindeers Revenge (American Tirpel). Now this beer was a little different but certainly refreshing. It had a hint of grapefruit, banana as and was filled with hops. Thats no surprise since it had an ABV (Alcohol by Volume) of 9%. I used to hate “hoppy” beer but as I get older, I can really appreciate the different and various amounts of hops as it defines the “character” of the beer of choice. I digress… my girlfriend had a “Basil and Tonic” with a shot of St. Germaine. I had a sip and it was certainly good but it was killing my vibe for the beer I selected so a sip is all I needed.

Of course when you partake in adult beverages, you also get hungry so we ordered appetizers… Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Salmon Spring Rolls,

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Hand-Cut Belgian Style Fries (I know its a lot of food… don’t judge me ;-) … If I had to choose my favorite appetizer, the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls by far was my favorite. Don’t get me wrong… all of them were good but I’ll certainly order the Philly before I order anything else. YES!!!! They were that good.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Now as far as the atmosphere, the bar was full of locals and/or regulars who did not waste any time speaking and being friendly. The conversation was so lively around the bar that one gentlemen (never got his name) purchased a round of drinks for everybody at the bar. What a way to start the

Year! Everybody we met that day was extremely nice. Im not sure if people were excited about the new year or that just a testament of how friendly people are in Greenville.

Salmon Spring Rolls

Any-who, I certainly will be back trying another beer, ordering my Philly Cheesesteak and enjoying the ambiance.

Hand-Cut Belgian Style Fries

I think you should stop by and see them. When you do, tell’em Drew sent ya! Ya’ll be easy!

Drew

View of dining area

Noona Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

The total experience of enjoying food comes with enjoying the atmosphere, the food, the staff and customer service. I was here for a birthday dinner and while we didn’t make reservations, the staff was happy to accommodate us @noona.... so things started out promising and looking up for the night.  We were seated very quickly and our server came over as soon as we sat down to fill our water glasses and asked what other drinks we wanted while we waited. This is where things got a little shaky. We ordered drinks and when they came somehow one spilled and got into my wife’s eye. So after about 20 minutes of eye drops and visits to the restroom her eye finally stopped burning.  Now with that being said, the staff was very accommodating, apologizing and offered to comp the drink but I was more concerned with my wife’s eye rather than a free drink. 

We finally got a chance to order our food so we started with Lobster Bisque then we ordered Oysters, Scallops, Octopus and Lamb Chops. Since it was my actual birthday we were given Tiramisu for dessert. 

The Lobster Bisque was descent but could have been a little thicker in consistency.  Maybe that’s the Korean way but overall it was tasty. 

The Octopus was tasty but was a little over cooked and burned at the end of the tentacle so that was a bummer but I ate it. 

The Oysters were very good but pricey. The Scallops and Lamb Chops were my two favorites of the night. 

Now that I have that out of way, here is why I’m torn with the rating. 

The food took forever to come out. We had to ask for our food several times and while the staff was very apologetic when it did come one of the dishes was burned and the overall meal experience was not really representative of the prices.  When the final bill came, the promise of a complimentary drink was certainly not reflected on the bill.  We asked about it and reminded them of the spill and they immediately adjusted the bill. 

While they suggest a reservation, the restaurant never seemed that busy and the food was very slow to come out. 

I’m certainly thinking about giving them another try but I’m not sure if I want to pay the high prices for the quality of the food. The jury is still out on that! However, it could have just been a bad night for the staff so go check them out and see what you think. It certainly has potential. Y’all be easy! 

Drew

Famous Toastery

So... I was out location scouting for a photoshoot, when the place I was headed too was shut down due to a gas leak. As I pondered over fighting traffic or having an early lunch, my mind was quickly made up for me when I stumbled across this place, "Famous Toastery.". Now that being said, I knew absolutely nothing about this restaurant except for the GINORMOUS entry and signage so I took a shot! 

When I entered, the establishment was extremely packed so I figured I had "DONE GOOD" on my selection for a location to eat. However, to my surprise I was immediately disappointed when I sat at the bar and the representative stated that it would be a minute due to staffing issues. I was upset but relieved at the same time becuase she was honest about the situation and considering how busy the restaurant was, she took time to acknowledge me sitting at the bar.

After about 20 minutes, I just could not delay any longer due to a previous commitment and it appeared that my order was not going to be taken anytime soon. The representative "Deborah" apologized 1000 times and she looked overwhelmed with the more than 15 credit cards in her hand. I told her that it was okay and to relax but she said the group of 35 that came in was unexpected. So I decided to give up but I did promise I would be back. Now in most cases, I would have probably never returned but Deborah did something to me that day. If you have read any of my other reviews, the ONE thing that turns me off about an establishment is LACK of CUSTOMER SERVICE. If I am there to spend my money, please acknowledge my presence and be honest when you have a service failure. I can handle that even if the food is spectacular, its the entire experience that matters.

I promised Deborah that I would be back!

Fast Forward Two Weeks..... 

As promised, I returned to give Famous Toastery another shot. I did not want to penalize them due to an unexpected large crowd. Even then they were handling the situation for all of the patron who were already seated but since I arrived after the large group I had to wait....

So this time the experience was COMPLETELY different. I approached the bar and happen to get my same seat, and the representative immediately asked me how I was doing and what would I like to drink. I asked for some water and immediately joked about the difference between my first visit and the subsequent visit. The representative asked me what happened and I explained a she said, "OH NO IM SORRY YOU HAD TO EXPERIENCE THAT!" I was handed a menu and about five minutes later the owner appeared. The owner went on to further apologize and was grateful that I returned.

Since it was my first time actually getting a chance to order something, I asked her what did she recommend. Of course she defaulted to a dish she created called the Georgia Bowl. It was created when she was stuck here in Atlanta during the snow storm and the ingredients were from the only items she had in house at the time.

Now on to this here "Georgia Bowl!" When it first arrived, I was skeptical becuase it looked like just a bunch of stuff put in a bowl with some sauce added to it! However!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was so good I ate the entire bowl... (The employees said that most people could not eat the entire bowl).  Being a southern boy, this dish was right up my alley....

Breakfast potatoes, onion, peppers, topped with pepper jack cheese, smothered with sausage gravy, two eggs (cooked the way you like... mines were over medium) and chorizo. 

It was so delicious that I almost ordered a to-go plate but thought that would be over the top. There are several other dishes that I will certainly try in the future but I highly recommend you visit Famous Toastery. They have been open only since the beginning of the year but certainly can hold their own against some well known established restaurants. 

Go by and visit them and when you do, tell'em Drew sent ya!

Ya'll be Easy now!

Drew

Stockyard Burgers and Bones

Boy this Atlanta traffic will have you pulling your hair out. But instead of getting frustrated and aggravated, I decided to stop in at Stockyard Burgers and Bones. It was kind of early right before happy hour. The bartender “April” looked like she needed some company so I headed to the bar! Being that this was my first time visit the establishment I asked April what did she recommend.

However, I interrupted her because I needed and Adult beverage due to the traffic and trying to find this establishment as well. CAN YOU GET A BIGGER SIGN SHEEESH!!!!!

Add to that when I walked in the signage said Taqueria Tsunami and I’m like, WHAT THE WHAT???!!!???Apparently this is a co-owned or jointly located establishment but it was certainly confusing for a first timer to say the least. So with that being said April poured me the stronger beer they had and after about 4 seconds of drinking all of it and asking for another one, I was ready to listen to what April had to say. April mentioned several items in the menu but being a NATIVE of Atlanta I ordered the “Dirty South” burger with an order of Brussel Sprouts. I love me some Brussel Sprouts.Any who, the burger has an awesome tasting Mac and Cheese on top and Sprouts has BACON in them.

The burger was fantastic and so were the Sprouts. More importantly, April kept me entertained as she worked with the other patrons and like a excellent bar tender, she had several conversations going on a the same time. 

If I’m on Roswell road again, I certainly will be stopping by. Thanks for the awesome experience.  You all should stop by and if you do, tell’em Drew sent ya!

Y’all Be Easy!

Drew✌🏾

Jay’s Kitchen + Bar

I finally took the time and stopped in to pay Jay’s Kitchen and Bar a visit. I will admit that I have purposely avoided this place because every establishment before this one was terrible, hence the reason they are no longer there.

I went in for happy hour and the moment I walked in I was greeted with a smile and offered a seat. However since I was dining alone, I chose to sit at the bar. When I sat down, Javon (bartender) let me know he would be with me as soon as he could as

he was in the process of making a drink for a patron before me.  What I loved about this was he acknowledged me and came over as soon as he was done. We talked for a few seconds and he recommended what he thought was best.

I went with the buffalo chicken rolls and the steak. I ordered vegetables rather than the items that came with the steak. But the meals were very good. The sauce with the buffalo chicken wraps was on point and the steak was seasoned so well no steak sauce was even needed.

Later that evening, they had “Jazz at Jay’s!” Live music and dancing if you are so inclined. Overall, I really enjoyed myself, loved the atmosphere and I certainly will pay them a visit again.  If you are ever on that side of town and looking for something good to eat, drink and want to hear good music .. stop by Jays Kitchen and Bar. When you do... tell’ em Drew sent ya! Be Easy!

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Molly B's

I had the opportunity to attend a Molly B's membership dinner at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Full disclosure here... I had my Sony A6300 in my pocket because I wanted to take some simple pictures of the stadium and of the food but when I arrived the event was certainly more than I expected so I apologize for the stability issues and the shaking as I had no rig with me and everything was hand held.

The music you hear is from the Lauren Morrow and The Whiskey Gentry Band of Nashville/Atlanta. Special thanks to Mercedes Benz Stadium, Molly B's,  Concentrics Restaurant Group, Four Roses Bourbon, Comfort Farms, and New Realm Brewing, 

The evening started out fighting the Atlanta traffic downtown, but certainly turned into a relaxing evening with the hospitality from the staff hosting the event. I was greeted by the Molly B's staff; specifically Lauren Litwack (she's waving in the video) who was very pleasant and inviting. She insisted that I put all of the stress behind me and to focus on enjoying the evening.  Walking into the Mercedes Benz stadium, the Whiskey Gentry Band was certainly providing a calming atmosphere. While I had never heard of them before, I throughly enjoyed their music and I will be on the lookout for them in the future. 

Once the evening got started, we were wined and dined, with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. The drinks were made special by Four Roses Bourbon and New Realm Brewing... Two companies that I will certainly add to my list of adult beverages. 

Once dinner was served, I felt somewhat embarrassed as it appeared as if I had not eaten in days. The food was fantastic and I just couldn't get enough. The chef started the evening with Grilled Escarole. 

Followed by a Low Country Boil, Paella, Pork and Tres Leches Cake with Coffee Cream. The drinks were Ward 8, Cherry Julep, Peach Mule, Hoplandia IPA and a Southern Broque Irish Stout.

The highlight of my night was when I heard the chef said that some of his food came from Comfort Farms. If you don't know about comfort farms, you certainly should look them up. They are a non profit organization that helps veterans who are suffering with PTSD and other issues using a holistic approach to helping veterans transition back to a normal life within society. (Courtesy of Comfort Farms) ~TAG VETS INC created the nations first Acute Veterans Crisis Agriculture center named (Comfort Farms) named in Honor of Army Ranger Captain Kyle A. Comfort, (KIA, May 8, 2010). 

Our premier location currently prepares veterans and students for careers in sustainable food production that integrates economic profitability, environmental stewardship, and healing through the use of Agri-therapy and time-tested natural approaches. 

The facility will also serve veterans in acute situations where time and help are of the essence. Featuring a short-term stay lodge that can provide rooms for up to two veterans or one family Comfort Farms is building the resources to offer shelter and therapy that allows veterans to regain strength and re-boot for everyday life and a fulfilling future. 
 

Through a rapid deployment system, Comfort Farms provided crisis services for 20 veterans within the first 11-months of operations. As a Training Campus, Comfort Farms also educated and assisted well over 500* veterans within the first 9-months of operations.

After hearing that, I will certainly patronize the Concentric Restaurant Group as they truly are supportive of those who are in need. Thank you Molly B's for your dedication to your members and for being loyal to our veterans!

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Noble Fin

I was truly blown away by the place. The ambiance is amazing and the staff was great. I made reservations for two because of a special occasion and before I realized it the reservations were almost two hours later than I actually planned.I called in a panic and the hostess told me not to worry and that she would make sure we were taken care of and boy let me tell you we were!

When we walked through the front door the hostess, (I really wish I could remember name) called me by my name and said we’ve been waiting on you and immediately escorted us to our seats. What was very surprising is that the place was packed on a Tuesday night, people were waiting and we walked right in and took a seat. I actually felt important... having reservations ROCK! If you all have read my reviews before, you know I’m a HUGE fan of customer service and this first impression certainly created a memorable moment for me!

Now on to the food!!! Our waiter was Micheal (he told me to let you all know he’s the good looking Micheal since there are two of them working there) and he was OUTSTANDING! Nothing like a wait staff that knows the menu like the back of his hand, how the meals are prepared and able to share what’s popular on the menu.

                                                                      With that being said we had Scallops, Octopus, Brussels sprouts, Oysters and crab cakes (I know we were being greedy huh!) The food was simply amazing but those Scallops and Brussels Sprouts ... GOOD GOOGLY MOOGLY!!! I could eat that all day long.

Without even asking, Micheal brought dessert for the special occasion which convinced us to get a dessert to go!

I will certainly be back to patronize this establishment again. One of the best experiences for me in a very long time! KUDOS to this team! You all should certainly stop by and give them a try and when you do, tell ’em Drew sent ya!

Y’all be Easy!

Drew✌🏾

Samantha’s Tap Room and Wood Grill

Oh my goodness!!!! This place is beyond AWESOME!The atmosphere is so inviting whether you want to sit inside, outside or at the bar. The staff was simply amazing and if you’ve read my reviews before you know I’m HUGE on customer service!

I sat down at the bar and like 3 bar tenders attacked me asking me what I wanted to drink and providing a menu. I really “FELT THE LOVE!”  Since I had not dined here before, the bar tender took time to go over the menu and make his personal suggestions. I got an opportunity to sample a few types of beer and then made my selection. 

Let me tell you, when an establishment is willing to make suggestions to ensure they get it right for you and to make sure you are satisfied, I will always return and won’t hesitate to spend my money here again!

Now on to my meal!!!!

Good Googly Moogly!!!!!!

I had the rib eye (my favorite cut of meat) with braised collards and and sautéed sugar snap peas! The collards were out of site and the snap peas while different I enjoyed them too.  Oh and I had the  grilled artichokes for an appetizer. I know I know ... I’m greedy!!! 🤷🏽‍♂️

Now let’s get to this here rib eye.

The chef... while I didn’t get to meet him/her I am making a personal trip back to this place to meet the person who’s hands prepared this dish (well I hope they will meet me). But my mom was a chef and I have always been biased to my moms ability to prepare, notice I didn’t say cook... a steak. It was like she was married  to the meat, handling it with care, cutting the extra fat off that the butcher may have left on, just showing the meat some love ... well the chef at Samantha’s made me tear up because this one Rib Eye on this day reminded me so much of my moms style.

If you don’t have to add anything to a steak because it’s natural juices bring out the flavor, then that steak is the perfect steak to me. The seasons used on this steak sent my palate into overdrive. My mouth was like the finale of a fireworks on the Fourth of July. With every bite I didn’t know what to expect next. It took me so long to eat that steak because I didn’t want it to end and I was too embarrassed to order another one.

I will most certainly be back! This place is now my all time favorite. Way to go!

If you are ever in Little Rock and you are ready to eat lunch, dinner or just want to have drinks.... I’m telling you... STOP BY AND HAVE A MEAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Oh and when you do, tell em Drew sent ya! @samstap

Be Easy!

Drew✌🏾

Slow’s BBQ

Soooo I just happened to be in Detroit and I kept hearing people talk about Slow’s BBQ so I said, “why not!?!” Plus I heard they were on a food show as well and got great reviews. 

Trying to find the front door was just as embarrassing as me trying to find a parking spot (turned down a one way street but going the wrong way!) However, the locals quickly pointed me in the correct direction. When I entered I could hear the giggling and the comment, “He must not be from around here!”  I was actually glad to hear that because that means they must frequent often which means that the food must be pretty good. 

As I entered the establishment I was intrigued by the open area and of course the bar!

I was just after the lunch crowd so that made it more pleasurable as there was not a wait. I was seated immediately and the waitress came right over to see what I was interested in. Since it was my first time, I asked her what the most popular dish and she offered a three meat combo. While it wasn’t the most popular, it did give me an opportunity to sample chicken, brisket and pork. 

The food came relatively quick which was good. Good because I was hungry and my stomach was eating on my backbone!!!  

I ordered Mac and Cheese along with baked beans to accompany my three meat combo.  I must admit it was pretty darn tasty but my favorite was the chicken.

 I’m a big fan of not putting any type of sauces on meat because I truly believe that if a cut of meat is seasoned correctly then no condiment will do it any justice. With that being said, the strong temptation of sampling the sauces in the table got the best of me! 

Of all of the sauces, sweet was my favorite. Judging by the picture I can say that I’m not alone! 

The brisket was tender, the pork was scrumptious but that CHICKEN was my favorite.  

I truly enjoyed myself and I certainly will be back. If you are ever in Detroit and feel the need to have some QUE!!!! Stop by Slow’s and if you do, tell’em Drew sent ya!  @slowsbarbq

Yall Be Easy Now!  

Drew✌🏾 

White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails

I stopped in this place because I was hungry and tired of walking all over downtown on some business related ventures. When I walked in I thought I was a bit underdressed but the staff seated me with no problems and they were extremely pleasant.  I sat down next to the window looking out at downtown Atlanta and had no clue on what I wanted to eat. As the waitress approached me I told her that I would love a nice beer but I have the slightest idea on what to order. She make an excellent choice for me regarding the beer and I was going to live on the wild side for food.

When she came back with my Adult beverage, I ordered the Octopus... YES! I said octopus and sautéed mushrooms.  The food was fantastic and since this was my first time having octopus, I’m certainly glad I was here to have to because it was phenomenal. I wanted to order the entire meal all over again but as my mother used to say, “Don’t let your eye be bigger than your stomach! So I chose another adult beverage to wash it all down!

The staff was truly amazing. One of the things that I enjoyed was that the staff didn’t care what area of the restaurant you sit in because they all attack the table to keep it clean, ensure you are okay and to keep your drinks topped off should you need. I know I’m not the only one but I can’t stand when I need something and the waiter/waitress can’t be found! Not a problem at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails. They certainly know how to treat you!

If you ever get a chance to hang out in Atlanta, you need to stop by and pay them a visit and when you do tell’em Drew sent ya!

Y’all be easy now!

Drew✌🏾