Inman Park Explorations

With bf and one half of Thandrew out of town the other half and I decided to have a girls night down in Inman Park. Plans for a girl's night almost always include going to dinner somewhere that we would not normally get to go to (distance reasons, etc). Immediately, Inman park was an easy choice... but where to?

I have always wanted to go to Sotto Sotto, but if I ate pasta for dinner, I would need to go lie down.

Then we looked at Rathbun's, but we wanted something a little lighter. That is on the "I HAVE to go there list."

Then we stumbled upon Park's Edge. Even just looking at the menu, we knew it was the right place for tonight.

The description on that website got me hooked before I even looked at the menu. "As the shadows of the park lengthen and the sun sets behind the Atlanta sky line..." uh, yes. I'm such a sucker. The restaurant was located off Highland Ave and on this interesting back alley.

Very San Fran-like hill walk up.

There was graffiti, which meant.... photo op, of course.

Nothing like an urban backdrop to really get me excited. 

Then we continued on our way to Park's Edge. 

I forgot that it was Inman Park's restaurant week, so there was a Prix Fixed menu. We just ordered some salads and appetizers.

Really good, perfectly seared scallops done asian style... notice the HUGE sprig of Rosemary on the dish.

Um... i ate it. The WHOLE thing. Total accident, but it did not taste good. 

Another cheese plate! Like I said, I could just eat meat and cheese plates. Remember I just had one at Leon's Friday night. 

This plate was very different from last night. On the plate: prosciutto, gorgonzola, bresaola, and an asiago cheese along with green tomatoes and kalamata olives. 

Then we had the salads. 

Artichoke salad

Heirloom tomato salad. When I ordered it, this is not what I pictured, but it was still good. 

This is definitely a place to try and I would order an entree next time I go. Walking back down the hill, we caught a pretty view of the ATL skyline.

Uh oh... its that an urban backdrop?! Is that GRAFFITI?!

I just can't resist. Remember that sometimes, once just aint enough! 

Oh and that wasn't it. We explored Carroll Street Cafe and then to Nino's. 

That was when I captured this gem:

For real? If Mr. Zipper asked me out on a date... well, that would never happen. For real?! Is it just me? Where does a man even find a shirt like that?

Leon, I think I love you.

I am an easy to please burger girl sometimes. I got my fix last night. Remember my Lara Bar post? I have been dreaming of a dripping with catsup (ketchup) ever since. I made it a while! Last night at Leon's, we were starved from the moment we walked in. There was a group of six of us: Thandrew, Teej, Magpie, Jordache, and myself. We were seated in this very private booth so we could hoop and holler to our hearts content. And hoop and holler we did!

Girls alway taking pictures. In between my self and 1/2 of Thandrew is Magpie. 

Jordache and I had burger dreams that were about to come true... hence the smiles.

But before the food, Absinthe (really?!). 1/2 of Thandrew, Magpie and I all shared one (and never finished it...phew.) 

Because who DOESN'T drink Absinthe before dinner? Yeah, we are Europeans. 

It was a lot milkier than I thought it would be.

While, yes, I got to eat a burger, I am a sucker for cured meats and cheeses. I should change my name to "Charcuterie." Its that bad. So I ordered the rogue smokey blue and a gouda cheese with the pine st. coppa. Mmmm....

Then, Jordache and I split the white oak pastures grass-fed burger, tillamook cheddar, catsup & mustard, bread and butter pickles. Here is my half, gleaming at me. 

They have awesome homemade sauces too. I got the homemade ketchup and bacon and tarragon mayo (I don't even like mayo, but by the end of the meal, I was dipping my fries in it.)

The table was well-hidden in the restaurant, but if you needed to get out, it was a little tricky. Teej had to hold up a napkin so that the ladies could wiggle out under the table without exposing too much. 

After a trip to Rhode Island this summer, I feel in love with the Dark 'n Stormy. I couldn't believe they had them here, so I promptly ordered on. Not nearly as good as the ones in Newport, but it did the trick. 

Recipe for Dark 'n Stormy:

dark rum (Gosling's is what makes the drink)

ginger beer

ice

and enjoy... apparently it is also Bermuda's signature drink

Interesting seating arrangements in the car had us all in stitches. The six of us were jammed in the car singing "Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk about" at the top of our lungs. Hilariously fun. 

Thanks to Leon's for a delicious dinner and the setting for a hilarious night!

What's your favorite song to sing at the top of your lungs?