Posted by Foodie Buddha
on August 30, 2011
Atlanta’s outskirts, particularly around Buford Highway, are covered by Mexican grocery markets that double as quick hit taquerias. I’ve visited a number of them and little excites me as much as a walk through an instantaneous culture shock. Supermercado Chicago, known to us gringos as Chicago Supermarket, is one such window into Mexican culture and to date is one of my more trustworthy spots for that type of experience.
A bit larger than some of the other Mexican grocery stores in town, Chicago has always struck me as the “CVS” of these shopping sites. With piñatas hanging from the ceiling and a handful of knickknacks scattered throughout the isles, I would not be surprised if Chicago had supplanted Richard’s Five & Dime in my childhood databanks had my parents been of Mexican lineage. Still, I’ve never walked out of Chicago with anything more than what I arrived with. No, the true reason for every single visit to CS is the little taco counter in the back and I don’t leave scraps!
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Posted by Foodie Buddha
on October 07, 2009
Now this is a dagger to my culinary heart. As reported by the venerable Cliff Bostock via his twitter and on Omnivore, Elisa Gambino is shutting down Via Elisa, her Westside pasta shop, in a couple of weeks. She penned a long and detailed response, so you should head over and read that post.
Via Elisa has long been my, and my families, go-to stop for pasta. It is without a doubt the premier pasta producer in and around the city of Atlanta. This totally sucks balls! Not all is lost as Gambino will continue to produce her sauces, many of which are available at your local Whole Foods.
I’m pissed … very very pissed. I actually have a draft in progress on this place … i don’t know what I’ll do with it now! That is the least of my concerns. Best of luck to Gambino – she’s friendly, talented, super awesome, and just AWESOME. For those of you who have never been over to Via Elisa, GET THERE POST HASTE!!!
Via Elisa Pasta Shop Address & Information
1750 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 // 404.605.0668 // Via Elisa website
Posted by Foodie Buddha
on December 17, 2008
I am a huge fan of tea. Anyone who knows me knows it is my beverage of choice. Unfortunately, I rarely make it at home (though I have boxes of tea bags lying around). I always end up buying the mass-marketed, sugar infused junk (Raspberry Arizona anyone?). I guess I am a bit lazy! However, I have always had a secret admiration for the healthier alternatives. My favorite of all “herbal/organic/healthy” teas is called Rooibos (pronounced ROY-boss).
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