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Ethnic.City: Super Pan

blissfulglutton — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:03:22 +0000

The unmistakable boom of chef Hector Santiago’s voice calling out sandwich orders to his staff trickles out to the slanted sidewalk leading toward Poncey-Highland’s Super Pan Latino Sandwich Shop (1057 Blue Ridge Ave., 404-477-0379, www.superpanlatinosandwichshop.com). The sounds and smells emanating from the tiny open kitchen cause the same excited anticipation you feel when hearing your beloved mother or grandmother banging about in the kitchen. You know you are in for something good.

After a brief stint on “Top Chef,” Santiago quietly resumed his rounds at his famed pan-Latin restaurant, Pura Vida. Fans, who were enraged Santiago’s cooking wasn’t more appreciated on the popular Bravo show, waited in quiet anticipation to see what the talented chef would do next. Changes happened gradually at Pura Vida, with the addition of an insanely delicious and refined chicken burrito to the menu. Then, out of nowhere, Santiago appeared at the successful Atlanta Urban Picnic, organized by the Atlanta Street Food Coalition at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, slinging his burritos to a mob of his enthusiastic supporters.

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Nom of the week: The veggie sandwich at Alon’s

blissfulglutton — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:54:37 +0000

You know that feeling of desperation when you’ve waited too long to eat lunch? You’re starving and just want something good–and fast. Fast food isn’t an option and the thought of sitting down for lunch gives you a bad case of the lazies. I find myself in this situation at least one a week. And, when I do, I always end up at Lottafrutta or Alon’s for a veggie sandwich. Alon’s is made with loads of homemade pesto, roasted eggplant, roasted red peppers, tomato, and thick slices of fresh mozzarella on your choice of bread–I opted for wholegrain on this visit. The sandwich never lasts long in my lap. I eat half in my car and the other half when I get home.

So satisfying.

Food Finds: Alon’s house-ground burger patties

blissfulglutton — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:35:33 +0000

It’s no secret that fat is the key to a tasty and juicy hamburger. However, getting the right mix of fat using store-bought pre-ground meats isn’t easy. Grinding at home is a solution, but ultimately messy. Alon’s Bakery and Market (1394 N. Highland Ave., 404-872-6000; 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, 678-397-1782, www.alons.com) has the answer: a house-ground burger sold in packs of two for $5.

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(Photo by Jennifer Zyman)

Who likes Macarons?

blissfulglutton — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:13:00 +0000

(image borrowed from Alon’s website)

Alon’s is making them for the holidays. They are offering the macarons in pistachio, caramel or raspberry (a box of seven/$7.99). They are also making these, which I adore:

(picture borrowed from Google images)

Sufganiyot or Jewish doughnuts that are commonly eaten on Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of the oil burning for eight days even though there was just enough for one day. I just like that I have an excuse to eat jelly doughnuts and latkes. I am a terrible Jew.

You can buy both the macarons and Sufganiyot in-store, but I like to pre-order and pick up the next day through Alon’s handy online ordering system. I use it often when I’m in need of last minute catering. The sandwiches by the stick (the tuna version in particular) are divine.

Food find: Alon’s grissini

blissfulglutton — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:59:00 +0000

I am a breadstick gal. Put a breadbasket in front of me with all sorts of baked goodies and I will always go for the breadsticks. Don’t even try to grab the last one–I will fight you for it. I assume my stick lust comes from the same place as my cracker fetish. But that is for me to figure out in therapy. And by the way, Alon’s makes some sick breadsticks/grissini with either sesame seed or poppy seeds. We always have them around because they are so damn good and a great way to throw some “bread” on the table when you don’t have time to hit the bakery.

Food find: Poilâne bread at Belly General Store

blissfulglutton — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:55:00 +0000

No you are not misreading the title of this post. Belly General Store in Virginia Highlands is importing the bread from the famed boulangerie in Paris’ Latin Quarter. The loaves are fully cooked in the wood-fired ovens in Paris and arrive each Thursday at Belly. I ordered one for this Thursday. Bread is notoriously tempremental when it travels. So, I doubt this will be as good as the real thing I’ve enjoyed so many times in Paris. But it is still a great treat to have it locally. Lionel Poilâne passed away some years ago, but his daughter, Apollonia, has taken over the reigns of the Pain Poilâne empire. If you aren’t familiar with Poilâne’s legacy, check out this short video interview with Poilâne before he passed away.

Food Find: Pissaladiere at Alon’s

blissfulglutton — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:00:00 +0000

I have been eating these things for a while now. I always get a couple after my Saturday (they are only available on Saturday and run out quickly) morning jaunts to Morningside. The crust is impossibly crispy and flaky. The tomatoes are tangy and sweet even though they are not in season. I suggest you heat them up for about 5 minutes at 300 degrees or just until they are crisp. They also offer onion and potato versions but the tomato is still my fave.

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Address: 1394 N. Highland Ave.
Phone: (404) 872-6000
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Morningside Farmer’s Market

blissfulglutton — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:20:00 +0000

One of my favorite things to do when I was living in SF was visiting the various farmer’s market in the area. The Ferry Building was my favorite. I have gotten out of that routine since moving here. I did get to Morningside yesterday morning and found what I needed despite the small amount of vendors. I bought a bunch of veggies and a dozen duck eggs (those eggs are sooo good). If you have never been…go. You can pick some bread up at Alon’s afterward. You can get most of what you need for dinner between the two. I can’t wait until Spring and Summer since more vendors will be there. Support our local farmers!
Morningside Market