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

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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