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Monday Bloody Mary Monday at 7 Lamps

Lying flat on the floor, I vowed to be better. It was the final shavasana of my Monday morning hot yoga class, a 90-minute detox that left me horizontal in a puddle of sweat where I earnestly vowed to live purely and healthfully from then on. That intention lasted until lunchtime; almost two whole hours. That was when I met the Kimchee Mary at  Seven Lamps, and now I have seen the light. Who knew a concoction of tyku soju, kimchee, korean chili flake, sweet soy and a few other... Read More

Fire in My Belly

Today’s post combines two of Full DISHclosure’s ATL faves: the promise of new tastes from adventurous Top Chef Kevin Gillespie, and the perspective of LuxeCrush Editor Nancy Staab. She takes a First Look at Gillespie’s Fire in My Belly, a “highly idiosyncratic if not wonderfully schizophrenic cookbook that thinks nothing of offering up Coca-Cola braised pot roast using real Mexican Coca-Cola and chicken pot pie.” And we’re glad to just take her... Read More

Starlight Dining at Caliza

It may be on the Florida Panhandle, but the Antiguan-style architecture at Caliza Pool transports diners to far away places. And that’s what a destination restaurant should do. The award-winning setting of this small pool-side eatery in Alys Beach is so transformative it could overpower the food. But it doesn’t. Our group of six was busy enjoying highly allocated wines along with cool breezes and moon light through palm trees when Chef Kevin Korman stopped by for... Read More

Paula’s Can’t be Beet Hummus

After a sunny morning harvesting bright beets in Gaia Gardens, we were inspired to whip up our favorite make-ahead hummus. Wyoming Chef Paula Currie introduced us to this vibrant appetizer that’s a crowd pleaser anywhere, anytime. The Recipe: 1 large (8-ounce) beet, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas; from 15 1/2-ounce can) 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for chips 1/4 cup slivered almonds 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 1/2... Read More

Destinations Travel Magazine – Beaches of South Walton

Destinations Travel Magazine –  If the idea of a family vacation in Florida conjures images of mouse ears and crowds, think again. Known as the Emerald Coast, or the Forgotten Coast, a 26-mile stretch of turquoise shoreline in South Walton County is worth remembering. Branching off Highway 98, County Road 30-A dips through white quartz sand, rare coastal dune lakes, and century-old live oaks that long ago made the area a best-kept secret for regional vacationers. But with... Read More

Briefly at Bocado

Sometimes the simplest things make the strongest impression. Like the combination of bok choy and sesame in a wintery salad of crisp radishes and bold Bing cherries that we happened upon at Bocado last night. We’d just ducked in for a couple of cocktails to escape the dreary fog that seemed to smother the whole city, and were pleased to see other discerning Atlanta diners, like Chocolate Maker Kristen Hard, had the same idea. Our smokey concoction of Fidencio Mezcal with... Read More

Nibble at Cardamom Hill

Since the night I sat down on Asha Gomez’s spotless living room floor and enjoyed a lively Sadya dinner knee-to-knee with other Spice Route Supper Club goers, I’ve longed for another taste of Asha’s expertly prepared Southern Indian fare. So, when her new restaurant, Cardamom Hill, opened last night in Atlanta’s Berkley Heights, I was among the first to the table. I admit, I missed the fun of kicking off shoes, the intimacy of sitting on pillows, and the sensual indulgence... Read More

Graveyard Shift: Supper at Oakland Cemetery

A chilly October mist settles over us the minute we step into the graveyard, making us a little unsure about having agreed to dine with the dead, but Esther Andrew and Chef Evan Cordes are about to shift our way of thinking. Photos by Kitty Ray Swain. In the three years since Andrew founded For Foods Sake supper club she’s treated invitation-only members to culinary experiences at secret locations from rooftops to farms; private homes to hidden gardens. But her October destination... Read More

Healthy Jicama Slaw

Steel drums, a rosy sunset and seasonal dragonflies marked an end-of-summer gathering at Alys Beach, where Chef Kevin Korman’s  jicama slaw was a surprise sensation. Korman is Chef de Cusine of Caliza Restaurant. He shares his is crowd-pleasing, vegan, raw and refreshing recipe: 1   Jicama, shredded (like pasta) on mandolin 1  Green Mango 1+ Jalapeno Pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons Honey (or substitute agave nectar) Juice of three fresh Limes Cilantro, salt and pepper to... Read More

Cleaner Laundry

 When friends extended an invitation to join them at The French Laundry, that hallowed ground of gastronomic excess, I was so thrilled I nearly did handsprings. Sure, visions of tripe and other offal danced in my head, but I’d never let a little thing like revulsion stop me from an opportunity to experience Thomas Keller’s realization of the American dream; the rags to riches restaurant now considered one of the best in the world. To do so would be like visiting... Read More