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good old southern food

I spent the past few days in North Carolina on a buying trip with work. While on these trips we always try and find some good eats, sometime it is easy, and sometimes it is not. This trip proved to be a bit more of a challenge. In the end we did end up with some good eats, and southern staples.

Day One

A completely new eatery to me, Biscuitville is just as it says. They serve biscuits with different items on them and that is about it. Open from 5am to 2pm, it is really for the early birds. We ate here twice, really there were not a lot of options. My highlight was the warm syrup dispenser right next to the iced teas at the beverage counter.

Day Two

The Waffle House, yet another new experience for me. For years I have heard friends from the south speak fondly of the Waffle House and how wonderful it is. I am not quite sure where they were as opposed to where I was. Let’s just say that I can say that I have been there and never need to go back. In all reality it was fine, just not something that I need to repeat.

Day Three

Again, Biscuitville… During this trip I noticed that there are no vegetables on the menu. It was then pointed out to me that on the club sandwich lies a lonely tomato, and small bit of lettuce. Other than that, none, no where, nothing. How is this possible?

Day Four

On the way home we stopped in Greensboro, North Carolina for some Barbecue. I tried some chicken, and chopped pork with sides of coleslaw, and baked beans. The highlights were the hush puppies, and the iced tea. Not only was it the best tea that I had while I was traveling but it was served with crushed ice, could it be any better?

Now that I am home I am eating as many salads and vegetables as a person can in a day.

April 26, 2012 biscuitville, breakfast, the south, waffle house

Blacksauce Kitchen Brunch

If you want to do one thing for yourself each month you should go to the brunch at the Creative Alliance that Blacksauce Kitchen puts on.

Mr. Flick and I went for the first time a few weeks ago and ordered almost the entire menu. Next time we plan on bringing a larger crowd so there are more plates to share around.

fresh, hot fluffy biscuit | apricot preserves

grit fritters | local micro greens | roasted tomoatoes

sweet potato beignets with a citrus drizzle

pan fried pork chop | micro greens | corn bread pudding | vanilla and pear parfait

I also need to mention that Mr. Flick got ox tail with fried kale, and polenta. I did not get a good photo of the dish because he was to anxious to dig in. Oh and smoked Bloody Mary’s to die for!

You can find Blacksauce Kitchen at the 32nd Street Farmer’s Market in Baltimore every Saturday. They serve up glorious biscuit sandwiches, generally a meat and vegetarian option. In the winter there is also a gravy option ranging from mushroom, to smoked shrimp.

Do you have a favorite Saturday morning spot?

February 27, 2012 biscuit, blacksauce kitchen, brunch, farmers market

nyc food wrap up

One of the many things that I love about my job is going to New York to the International Gift Shows, and the National Stationery Show. Not only do I spend a few days looking at, and buying amazing products and designs, but I eat some supper yummy food as well. While most people that attend these shows are busy doing product wrap up’s I am doing food one! {I find it a bit hard to place orders and manage to snap photos of everything. It is something that I plan to work on.}

Sunday, I had phenomenal dinner at Blue Hill with my boss, Carmen, one of the owners of Trohv. A tiny asparagus burger greeted us as our amuse-bouche. Perfectly seasoned with vinaigrette, it accomplished it’s goal of waking up my palate and making me excited for the upcoming meal. {Sorry about the picture. I only had my phone, and it was rather dark in the restaurant. Not really the type of place that I wanted to expose to the iphone flash – it’s so bright.}

Monday morning started as most days in New York do for me with an Ess-a-Bagel. My personal favorite is a seeded bagel with salmon cream cheese, onions, and capers. You can order with Ess-a-Bagel and they will ship directly to you. I always think about doing this for holidays, but never seem to get around to it.

Monday night ended with a very early dinner at ABC Kitchen. The meal started with some still warm house made fresh mozzarella with olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. If I only had to eat that for the rest of my life it would be ok. We then moved onto the fresh ricotta, crispy pancetta, and date whole wheat pizza. When I was in the city in January we had this and I have been thinking about it ever since. The same goes for my entrée. I did feel badly getting the same entrée that I had last time, but it is just really so good, and who is not a sucker for good friend chicken? Unlike most American fried chickens ABC’s is done in a asian style, closer to a chicken katsu. Organic, and served with baby bok choy, a small dollop of creamy potatoes, and a spicy gravy, it is absolutely the perfect meal. Sadly, I was not able to take a photo because I was to busy eating it, but here is an amazing display of all the fresh ingredients that they were using that night.

May 19, 2011