Little Italy

In 1977 Provino’s opened their doors to the people of Atlanta, Georgia. Their delicious Old World style food gained them popularity and acceptance. The atmosphere of the restaurant is homely and comfortable for any customer. First, Provino’s serves a family salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, beets, onion, freshly shredded cheese, and their signature house dressing. Next, the popular garlic rolls are served. These Bad Boys are the icing on the cake. For the entrée, I chose the Seafood Trio. It consists of juicy shrimp, scallops, and clams sautéed with herbs in a rosatella sauce over angel hair pasta. Every time I order this dish, I feel like the little kid in the candy store. It’s exciting, yummy, and worth the trip. 

FYI: Provino's Italian Restaurant

FOOD TIP: After cooking noodles, you should rinse the starch off of them.

Spice Things Up

Sometimes a meal with spice sets the night off. This taste of heaven is paella with jumbo shrimp, chunks of chicken, red onion, red pepper, yellow rice, spices, and a tomato based sauce. Chives are sprinkled on the top as a colorful confetti, and a breadstick is plated to complete the dish. The flavors are outstanding, and the spices really wake up your taste buds. Thumbs up!


FYI: Houlihan's

FOOD TIP: Tomatoes are considered fruit.

BOMB Chop

A Southern classic is a dish cooked from the soul. When you take the first bite, it makes you feel like you’re at home. Plated is a deep fried pork chop with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a cheesy breadstick. The creamy thickness of the potatoes and the crunch of the chop blend together nicely. The asparagus not only adds sophistication to the dish, but it brings color to the pallet as well.  If you want to add some kick to your food, then hot sauce is not a bad choice. I can guarantee you will not have any leftovers because it’s BOMB.

FYI: Further Details...

FOOD TIP: If you eat asparagus, it will change the smell of your urine.

Chocolate Fanatic

After eating dinner, I tend to get a sweet tooth. If I had to choose something sweet to eat, then it would be a dessert with chocolate. This taste of heaven is a turtle fudge brownie with pecans and vanilla ice cream. The chocolaty brownie is loaded with fudge, drizzled with caramel, sprinkled with powdered sugar, topped with roasted pecans, and garnished with a leaf of mint. There are a couple of wild berries floating around for color as well. If you save room for this chocolaty dessert, then you will have no regrets. Overall, the flavors and presentation speak for themselves. 

FYI: Pappadeaux 

FOOD TIP: Chocolate is caffeine. 

Fully Loaded

During lunch I look forward to having a cold cut sandwich or a hot sub. This taste of heaven is a corn beef sandwich with provolone cheese, mustard, a secret sauce, pickles, and baked Lay’s chips. The corn beef is freshly cut and seasoned from the deli. Then it’s warmed and mounted on a sour dough bun. Each bite is fully loaded with the salty beef and provolone cheese. It’s a light, but filling dish that can be eaten for lunch or for a midnight snack. Anything with corn beef is a winner in my book.

FYI: Further Details...

FOOD TIP: Eating small meals throughout the day is better than eating 3 heavy meals in a day.

A Work of Art

Tuna, cream cheese, avocado, sesame seeds, and masago are combined to create these fresh sushi rolls. The bright red masago is the highlight of this dish. It adds a nice light crunch to each bite and a spicy kick as well. Some people are not big fans of fish eggs; however, the masago ties everything together. This taste of heaven is a bold and an adventurous dish that everyone should try. Please do not be discouraged by the title “Sushi” because not all sushi is raw. If you want the full experience, then I recommend eating these rolls with eel sauce. Enjoy!

FYI: Atlanta Fish Market

FOOD TIP: Fish should NEVER smell fishy.

Surprise Me

If you want a fulfilling soup for lunch, then this hardy chili is the best choice. Tender chunks of filet mignon are the surprising treat in this dish. Kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, green pepper, onion, tomato, and spices are scattered throughout this chili mixture. Then it’s topped with chives, sour cream, and shredded cheese. On the side, crackers are served for dipping and for a smooth balance. A salad can compliment this dish, if you have a big appetite. Either way you will enjoy this warm bowl of filet mignon chili.

FYI: Fox Sports Grill (dish available at selected locations)