Yes, I am the worst at consistently blogging. Perhaps, because I am consistently eating? Maybe.
Anyway! My new obsession is Krog Street Market. Mostly because it has one of my favorite newer restaurants, Craft Izakaya, but the rest of it isn't too shabby, either. Many of you are aware that Gu's Bistro, Atlanta's favorite Szechuan joint has closed its' Buford Highway doors...But! They opened a stand called Gu's Dumplings at the new market. And, I've always really enjoyed the ice cream from Jeni's!
Let's start with Gu's Dumplings. I tried the Zhong-style dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, and crispy beef. The dumplings and noodles are still as good as ever (crack sauce, I'm sure of it), and yum-and-yes-please-more to the crispy beef, which I'd never tried at the original restaurant. I am hoping the new location for the full restaurant opens soon, since the stand, naturally, has a limited menu, and some of my favorite dishes -- that spicy boiled fish!!! -- are missing. I'd say the dishes are smaller and more expensive, but with the change in location, it's to be expected. I'll be back!
They've started a lunch service, which we noticed last time we were there to get Gu's. It looks like a pretty standard bento box, from the menu we peeked at, but knowing this place, it's got to be something pretty special. OH hey, did I mention they have alcoholic boba drinks? This is the place to be, people.
I'll have to try out some of the other stands -- The Little Tart Bake Shop, Hop City (beer with my dumplings? Sounds like a terrific idea), Spotted Trotter Charcuterie (chicken liver pate, I'm coming for ya) -- but from most sources, I hear everything's pretty darn tasty.
So that's that. I love this place. So much that I'll go up against the limited parking. Valet is my friend.
Also, don't forget, Buckhead Restaurant Week starts up this week! There are tons of options and menus, but personally I think the Capital Grille is the best deal. Get in your reservations while you can!
In case any sweet-tooths have been left out of the loop, Georgetown Cupcake opened. Yes, they're pretty freaking good. No, they have not stolen my stomach from Sprinkles -- my personal motto is why pick when you can have both? But so, the big Buckhead cupcake battle begins...who's got your vote?
And lastly -- all my fellow Korean drama fans -- guess what's back!
Let's Eat 2! I'm ready for the Korean food cravings. I've only watched two episodes, and already I want oyster feasts, raw squid, clam noodle soup....