Appetizing Aperture: Smokebelly's BBQ Quinoa Bowl

BBQ bowling in Buckhead? Refusing to confine their chef-crafted ‘cue to buns and plates, Smokebelly BBQ calls on quinoa, that powerful chameleon of grains, to make a strong foundation for their mouthwatering smoked meats. The quinoa bowl begins with chilled quinoa salad packing julienne carrots, crisp celery, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, mint and honey citrus vinaigrette ($7.50). For a few more bucks, add sliced smoked turkey (+$5), chopped pulled pork (+$5), thick-chopped beef brisket (+$6), chilled smoked salmon filet (+$7.50) or sweet corn-edamame succotash (+$1.50). Right up our alley.

Appetizing Aperture

Crisp, cool salads are always on the menu at Marlow’s Tavern. Fork into the flavors of summer with the new watermelon and buffalo mozzarella salad joining vine-ripe watermelon and creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese with Euro cucumber, radish and fresh mint drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Wake Up Call: 10th & Piedmont and G’s Midtown Turn the Tables on Tuesdays, Serve Breakfast for Dinner

10th & Piedmont and G’s Midtown wake up Tuesday nights by offering Breakfast for Dinner -- especially nice for those who are flat out overcommitted on weekends. From 5-10 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, the entire brunch menu and $6 sangria are on at these two Midtown gathering spots. That means the Southwestern sunrise burrito, vegetable panini, Southern-style steak Benedict, 10P Salad, 10P signature chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, garden omelet, Morningside burger, the Feel Good Plate and the rest of the brunch bonanza is all “fare” game. For the record, the dinner menu is not an option during the Breakfast for Dinner special. Pajamas and fuzzy slippers? Wouldn’t go that far...but that’s your call. Information: 404-602-5510.

Appetizing Aperture: Citrus Cobb Salad at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

Substantial salads that overflow with crisp veggies and fortifying proteins that fill you up without inducing a nap. The Citrus Cobb salad on the dinner menu at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill epitomizes said salad. Shrimp chill alongside fresh crab, beached atop crunchy romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, diced eggs, crumbled bacon and Meyer lemon vinaigrette. Gluten-free and one hearty entrée for $13.95.

What's New on Pinterest: Beachy Bites

Make this Memorial Day one to remember with flavorful foods that will leave everyone feeling stress-free and satisfied.  Celebrate those who have served while serving up summer-style foods from our Beachy Bites Pinterest board. Watermelon krispie treats, margarita cookies and tomato salad will keep everyone refreshingly full while kicking off vacation season!

Take Your Next Lunch Break to Try the New Menu at No. 246

By: Jaimie Goss

One of the perks of working in Decatur is the abundance of terrific lunch options at nearby restaurants. The new menu at No. 246 was designed for all the office workers out there who want to take a break from tacos or a footlong sub, enjoy a midday meal and still have time to make it back to their desk on time. 

Most of the new menu items are around $10, so no need to break out the company credit card. Get the meal started with fried calamari with lemon, garlic knots or some crispy cheese for the table ($5-$9). Sandwiches include the eggplant or chicken Parm, sausage and peppers (pictured above), porchetta and the No. 246 burger ($8-$11). And while you aren't running a race, you are climbing the corporate ladder, so fuel up with pasta selections like the spaghetti and shrimp, wood-baked ziti and meatballs, agnolotti, carbonara and manicotti ($9-$14). To show your co-workers you're a team player, order pizzas like the salami, mushroom, Margherita or fattoria-style to share ($10-$16). Chopped, flatbread or house salads can be made for meat lovers as well ($9-$12). Finally, don't forget to add side dishes, like ceci peas, roasted beets, fries, Brussels sprouts, braised greens, fried polenta and crispy onions. Happy lunching! 

The Pinewood Tippling Room in Decatur has Lunchtime Covered for Everyone

 

  

Before you settle for that dreaded energy bar or can of soup tomorrow, The Pinewood Tippling Room in Decatur will serve you a lunch whether you're on a deadline at work or have time to sit down and mellow out on your break. Call in your lunch order or place it at the counter, then grab it and go or eat it there. Menu items range in price from $6 to $9.50 and include options such as the "Beaucoup Country Chicken Sandwich" made bánh mì style with buttermilk fried chicken, pickled vegetables, cilantro, soy mayonnaise on a buttered French roll, and "The Caveman" salad with mixed baby greens, local apples, Pinewood pecans, Belgian endive and smart dressing. Eat in or, well, you did put a "reserved" sign on the courthouse square bench, didn't you?

Chop Chop! Head to Aqua blue for Chop Month

Pork chops and lamb chops are title cuts, still, chop-lickin' salads, chicken and signature drink specials are more headliners when Chop Month begins tonight at Aqua blue in Roswell!  The Chop Month menu will complement Aqua blue's award-winning á la carte and Blue Ribbon sushi menus through Monday, November 7.  


Look for the Aqua blue "Chop" salad on the starter list with hearts of palm, basil, Gorgonzola, croutons and lemonette on a bed of mixed greens and romaine ($9), and a St. Louis-style hoisin rib chop with jicama and apple slaw ($12).  


Entrée features include bone-in spicy Guinness-marinated chicken ($19); Caribbean-spiced pork chop with Maker's Mark glaze, black currants and pineapple ($26); and Australian lamb chop with pistachio, horseradish crust, Madeira demi and mint ($30).  All entrées are served with a "loaded" crispy potato cake, sautéed spinach and jumbo asparagus. Chop Month sippers include the AB Classic Martini with Gorgonzola-stuffed olives ($8); the AB Manhattan Chop made with High West Double Rye Whiskey, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, orange flower water and orange bitters ($10); 2008 Benziger Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay ($8.50) and 2008 Trapiche Broquel Malbec ($10).