If life takes you down south (aka Atlanta — one of the BEST cities in the U.S.), you MUST make a rezzy at one of my FAV restaurants: The Optimist. The food isn’t the only fresh thing at this seafood meets southern charm food hall; the scene, crowd and vibe are too…
Until you can make it there in person, take a virtual trip: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/get-out-of-town/atlanta/atlanta-x-the-optimist/
Want the best cheese plate you’ve ever tasted? You won’t find that here. But you CAN buy some awesome wine and cheese to go or grab some fairly good apps in a pretty setting…
Full dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/santa-monica/esters/
We finally made it to Andrew Kirschner’s (Tar & Roses) new jaunt SMYC (Santa Monica Yacht Club) and we’re honestly still trying to figure out how we feel about the place. So many ups and downs in one meal. Read about our night and decide for yourself whether you want to give it a shot.
Just because the Summer is ending doesn’t mean your trips to the beach should. The next time you find yourself in Play Del Rey, do us all a favor and check out The Tripel. Weather it’s brunch, dinner, snacks or just drinks you’re craving, they’re guaranteed to have everything to fit your heart’s desires at a taste even Jonathan Gold approves of.
Full dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/the-tripel/
Sunday supper should be practiced and preached. Whether your “family” nearby is blood or chosen, Sunday is the perfect time to reflect on the week behind and look forward to week ahead…and what better way to do that than with a CLAMBAKE.
Full dish on BPO (on both Sundays and every other day) here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/weho/blue-plate-oysterette/
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