O Ya
Now that’s a blowtorch!
Kin Medai – ume, japanese plum vinaigrette, shiso
Fried Kumamoto Oyster – yuzu kosho aioli, squid ink bubbles
Wagyu Tataki – warm yuzu hollandaise, tarragon, nori
Tasmanian Ocean Trout – smoked ikura, wasabi, vinaigrette
Tairagai Japanese Pen Shell Clam – smoked salt, white soy yuzu, extra virgin olive oil
Tennen Madai – white soy ginger, myoga, lemon oil
Diver Sea Scallop – Australian perigord truffle, sake sea urchin jus, chervil
Sorachi Ace
Foie Gras – miso, preserved california yuzu
Blue Fin Otoro – wasabi oil, lots of green onion
Marinade / Prep of the Next Dish
Kanpachi – jalapeno sauce, sesame, apple, myoga
Artic Char – yuzu cured, smoked sesame brittle, cumin aioli, cilantro
Plating the Tennen Madai
Warm Lobster – ponzu beurre fondue, australian perigord truffles, bonito
Plating the Onsen Egg
“Faberge” Onsen Egg – white sturgeon caviar, gold leaf, dashi sauce, green onion
Grilled Chanterelle & Shiitake Mushrooms – rosemary garlic oil, sesame froth, soy
Seared Petit Strip Loin of Wagyu
Miso Marinated Delice De Bourgogne – Hanahato Junmai Kijoshu, Aged 8 years, Hiroshima
Foie Gras Nigiri – balsamic chocolate kabayaki, claudio corallo raisin cocoa pulp
Chocolate thank you
Housed in a re-purposed old fire station in Boston, Massachusetts, O Ya is a one of a kind restaurant. The food is truly superb and the experience is one I wish I could relive over and over; reference: Groundhogs day. If you happen to be in Boston and have a free evening, you should surely try and call, but honestly this is the type of establishment one would want to reserve a few weeks in advance; this will assure you a spot in their humble / intimate 37 seated eatery. I did not follow such a plan, but luck was on my side as somehow, during my way from Western Massachusetts (a 2 hr drive), my call with the folks at O Ya proved successful and was able to snag a spot at the chef’s counter!
I ate SO well that evening. Dish after dish, I dared not pair alcohol with my food as I wanted to savor and remember every bite, at least to the best of my ability. My favorite was a tie between the Onsen Egg and the Diver Sea Scallop. Those two dishes just had so much flavor, multi-textural contrasts, and had both land & sea elements that worked well. Definitely want to go back and eat those again.
Thanks all, until next time.
-Matt
O Ya (information gathered 2/2013)
9 East St
Boston, MA 02111
617.654.9900
Hours
Sun, Mon Closed
Tues – Thu 5:00 – 9:30pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 – 10:00pm
Parking:
Just take a taxi. Parking is pretty crazy in the leather district of Boston, Mass.
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Honey Bubble
Inside Honey Bubble
Alon’s Macaron
Knows which ones to try 🙂
Macarons
Loves Lemon Macarons! 🙂
Continuing our search for places with macarons brings us to Honey Bubble. They’re actually known for their drinks but had to make the choice between eating a few macarons or try their drinks; after our dinner at Rosebud we just didn’t have the space for both. Bought a few try and the lemon was definitely the favorite.
Having looked at their menu, I really want to try is their taro with tapioca pearls, seems to be their best seller.
Honey Bubble (information gathered 3/2013)
798 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, Georgia
404.835.2009
Hours
Mon – Thu 11:00am – 10:00am
Fri – Sat 11:00am – 12:00am
Sun 11:00am – 10:00am
Parking:
Parking in front of the shop, additional spots around back.
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Rosebud
Christine w/ menu
Kobe Burger
Crab cake on sweet potato hash
Eggplant tempura fried chips
Fried chicken, green beans, mash potatoes, coleslaw
Decided it would be best to explore Virginia Highlands a bit before I start my travels again. It’s frankly a part of town I rarely seem to be drawn to despite having a solid array of restaurants and bars; a charming part of Atlanta that I do hope to check out more. Chose two places that evening: Honey Bubble for their macaroon selection and Rosebud for some dinner. The better dishes in my mind were the Kobe burger and the crab cake on sweet potato hash. Really enjoyed the Gourmet Magazine art work on the wall (posted a photo on my instagram if you’re interested).
Thanks for coming by! 🙂
Rosebud (information gathered 2/2013)
1397 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA
404.347.9747
Hours
Mon – Fri 11:30AM – 2:30PM
Sat 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Sun 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Parking:
Side street parking near and around the neighborhood.
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So had been looking at some of old posts and realized these few shots that never got posted. The top one was shot with my 5DM3, but the one on the bottom was not. I think you can tell the quality. But! The point is I need to make sure this story is told.
Last year while traveling to visit a friend (the trip was from Atlanta, Georgia to Los Angeles, California) and my friend Alan G really wanted some Sweetwater beer. It’s a locally brewed beer from Atlanta at the time of this post, is not distributed that far west. Per my Delta status and ability to check-in bags for free, I figured let’s try and check-in the box.
Toting this around at the airport definitely turned some heads but ultimately, spoke with the baggage agent at Delta and was told that sending a case of beer is considered a valid form of packaging and will be covered if damages occurs. She slapped on some Fragile / Priority stickers and like a parent sending their child to school for the first time, watched the little 12 pack that could journey into the unknown. Crossed my fingers and went on my way. Fast forward 6 hours later, the box awaited my arrival in the special baggage section and viola! Safe and sound for Alan and I to enjoy. Cold Sweetwater 420 and amazing California weather what a freaking amazing pairing!
Drink responsibly. 🙂
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Dr.Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party
Inside Dr.Bombay
Inside Dr.Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party
Coffee, black. Unnamed blend.
Yep. A very basic post. The thing I really wanted to point out was that the place was super comfortable to just come and hang out, enjoy some snacks/coffee and surf the web (yes, they have WiFi). Per it’s name, I should have gotten tea. Oh well, another excuse to go back.
Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party (information gathered 2/2013)
1645 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.474.1402
Hours
Sunday – Tuesday: 8am – 9pm
Wednesday – Saturday: 8am – 10pm
Parking:
Side street parking near and around the neighborhood.
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Dr.Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party
Gato Arigato
Chef Nicholas Stinson and Chef Allen Suh
Cha-Mushi, athens duck egg, scallion, shisito, steam
Miso Soup, chive, burdock, shiso, true dashi
Green Salad, escarole, roast shiitake, spicy lotus root pickle, umeboshi plum dressing
Okonomi Yaki, octopi, cabbage, kewpie, happy brown sauce
Vertical Radish Salad, myriad radish, purple kale, yuzu tofu dressing, matcha powder
Pork Belly Mochi, japanese mustard, scallion oil
Sashimi, real wasabi, sudachi ponsu, shiso rice crispy paper
Oxtail Beef Goyza, dumpling, natto, chive, yuzu-kosho dipping vinegar
Peppers with bonito flakes
Ramen,Tonkotsu, pork bone broth, scallion, pork belly, bamboo, corn, egg
Ramen, shiitake, shiitake broth, scallion, nori, bamboo, edamame, spinach, corn
A little bit of everything? Sure, why not.. With all the dishes being $10 or less, was able to order one of everything and paid less than $100 (that includes tax/tip) for two fairly big eaters. Went on a Tuesday and had a great time; both Chef Stinson Chef Suh was able to talk on each dish’s preparation, how fun!! One thing we didn’t take advantage of was the BYOB, available but we were so hungry that even a short hop away from the Candler Park Market to buy some sake was taxing.
Favorite eat would have to be the Pork belly mochi. What a different take on what I’ve typically had sweet. Also, the Cha-Mushi was really delicate and delicious.
Gato Arigato (information gathered 2/2013)
1660 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.371.0889
Hours
Mon, Tues 7:00 – 11:00pm
Wed – Sun Closed
Parking:
Side street parking near and around the neighborhood.
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