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Polaris | Atlanta, Georgia USA

On June 5, 2014 - 2014, Canon 5DM3 // Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM, Georgia, USA

Polaris Cakes

Gazpacho Flight – Strawberry, Yellow Tomato, Cucumber

Spotted Trotter Duck Pate, Red Wine Braised Shallots, Basil Crisp Cup

Good Lady Sandy Creek Goat Cheese, Tasso Ham, Micro Radish, Fresh Plums

Red Porgy, Pickled Vegetable, Finger Lime Caviar

H&F Benton’s Bacon Popcorn

Steak Oscar, Crab, Asparagus, Hollandaise, Tarragon

Rabbit Crepinette, Wild Leeks, Morel Risotto

Chocolate Pecan Praline Torte, Cocoa Nib Flourless Chocolate Cake, Georgia Pecan Praline

Strawberry Rhubarb, Mascarpone Crème, Almond Sponge Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Images are of the hor d’oeuvres passed out at the Polaris Preview media event; went on behalf of Eater Atlanta. On opening day, Polaris will serve the same dishes, just in larger portions. Special thanks to the folks at The Reynolds Group for the invite!

Polaris (information gathered 6/2014)
265 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404.577.1234

Hours
TBD

Parking
Valet Parking; Validated by Polaris

Please be advised, all edible and non edible subjects have been shot in its natural habitat/lighting with some post processing. All content is copyrighted and may not be used without permission. Got questions? Email me: mweats <dot> info <at> gmail <dot> com

Totto Ramen | New York City, New York USA

On April 21, 2014 - 2014, Canon 5DM3 // Canon 35mm f/1.4L USM, Japanese, New York, USA

Outside waiting. Make sure to sign your name on the clip board; Totto Ramen’s system to determine who is next to be seated.

Finishing touch (torch?) to the pork belly

Totto Miso Ramen. Chicken based broth. Per Totto’s website, “The finest Koji Miso and ground pork in a scoop atop slightly wavy noodles in original Paitan soup. Topped with a seasoned hardboiled egg, scallion, bean sprouts, onion and char siu pork. “

Gone.

Making the final bowls of ramen for the day.

Totto.

Totto Ramen (information gathered 4/2014)
366 W 52nd Street (Bet. 8th & 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10019
212.582.0052

Hours
Mon – Sat
Lunch:
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Dinner:
5:30 pm – 12:00 am
Sun
Dinner:
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Parking
Walked from Pier 94. Side street possible.

References
MW Eats twitter | instagram
Totto Ramen website

Bean Sprouts, Char siu, egg, Ground Pork, Japanese, Koji, Koji Miso, miso, Miso Ramen, New York, Paitan Soup, Pork, ramen, scallion, Totto Miso Ramen, Totto Ramen, 鳥人味噌ラーメン

Yakitori Taisho | New York City, New York USA

On April 15, 2014 - 2014, Canon 5DM3 // Canon 35mm f/1.4L USM, Japanese, New York, Street Food, USA

Outside Yakitori Taisho (one of those ‘All parties must be present before seating’ kind of place)

Getting ready…

Salmon Carpaccio

Okonomiyaki

Yakitori Combo A: Chicken, Chicken Skin, Chicken Gizzard, Pork Belly, and Chicken Meatballs.

Takoyaki

Gyoza

Yakitori Chefs

Yakitori Taisho (information gathered 04/2014)
5 Saint Marks Pl Frnt 1
New York, New York 10003
212.228.5086

Hours
Mon – Wed 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thu – Sat 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sun 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Parking
Walked from MTA’s Astor station. Good luck with parking.

References:
MW Eats twitter | instagram
Yakitori Taisho

chicken, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken meatballs, Chicken Skin, Gyoza, New York, New York City, Okonomiyaki, Pork Belly, Salmon, Salmon Carpaccio, St. Marks, Takoyaki, Yakitoi Taisho, yakitori

Miller Union – Brunch | Atlanta, Georgia USA

On March 23, 2014 - 2014, Burger, Canon 5DM3 // Canon 35mm f/1.4L USM, Georgia, USA

Miller Union’s bloody mary

Grass-Fed Beef Burger, sharp cheddar, all the trimmings & fries

Miller Union (information gathered 03/2014)
999 Brady Avenue NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
678.733.8550

Hours
Lunch
Tue – Sat 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner
Mon – Thurs 5:00 pm – 10:00pm
Fri – Sat 5:00 – 11:00pm

Parking
Street parking is plentiful with an additional option of valet parking.

References:
MW Eats twitter | instagram
Miller Union website | facebook | twitter

2014, bloody mary, brunch, fries, grass fed, Miller Union, trimmings

Better Half | Atlanta, Georgia USA

On January 24, 2014 - 2014, Canon 5DM3 // Canon 35mm f/1.4L USM, Georgia, USA

Chef Zach Meloy portioning out an ingredient for the night

Chef Zach Meloy portioning out a component for the pork shoulder dish.

Chef Jonathan Miller finishing up the Yellowfin crudo.

Chef Jonathan Miller meticulously finishing up dishes of the Yellowfin crudo.

My observation of Chef Zach and Chef Jonathan... they were always intensely focused except at the end of service saying thanks for coming and sharing a beer by Sweetwater/Ryan Hidinger - Second Helping IPA.

Chef Zach and Jonathan were always intensely focused on making sure every plate went out right. Highly recommend a dinner at the bar to see how the two work; it’s an impressive sight.

Crispy gnocchi, shaved Spanish chorizo, brussel sprouts, guajillo sauce

Yellowfin Crudo, beets, compressed turnip, horseradish

Silk Handkerchief pasta, wild mushroom confit, tomato marmalade, porcini cream

Blood orange tart, honey ice cream, spiced pecan praline

Cajetas De Coco (aka Coconut Truffles) to end the experience.

These were just a few of my favorite things… come hungry, leave happy, and as Better Half puts it, “Get Fed.” Images of the exterior and interior can be found at my images posted on Eater Atlanta .

Better Half (information gathered 01/2014)
349 14th St. Bldg. C
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.695.4547

Hours
Tues – Thurs 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Fri – Sat 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Sun – Mon Closed

Parking
Side street parking; also behind back there are also a few spots.

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