[EAT] Heirloom Market BBQ // Atlanta, GA.

Heirloom Market BBQ
2243 Akers Mill Rd, Ste 110
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 612-2502

When I was visiting Atlanta, I made sure to have some real good and legit bbq.  After researching, I decided to go to Heirloom Market BBQ.  Wow, this place was packed, which only meant I made the right choice!  I ordered the “must have” (according to the lady at the register) – Korean BBQ Pork Sandwich and that was REALLY good!  It was spicy, the cole slaw was made with kimchi sauce, but it went well with the mac-n-cheese.  Wish I can go back for lunch today!

image source: by Bonnie Tsang

[EAT] West Egg Cafe // Atlanta, GA

West Egg Cafe
1100 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 872-3973

My friend Paula and her cute daughter Ellie took time out to take me around town when I was visiting Atlanta late last year.  First stop was West Egg Cafe.  I’m always drawn to places such as this – good food, cool people, with an easy going vibe…  My Southern style brunch was perfect!

[EAT] Parker-Lusseau Pastries // Monterey, CA.

Parker-Lusseau Pastries
731 Munras Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 643-0300

Parker-Lusseau Pastries, one of the best pastry places I’ve been!

*All images by Bonnie Tsang

We’re Back from New York!

Phew, that was pretty cold.  Luckily, we still got to eat lots and saw some friends.  Can’t wait to share photos with you!

*image by Bonnie Tsang

[EAT] Breakfast at Deetjens // Big Sur, CA.

Deetjens
48865 California 1
Big Sur, CA 93920-9512
(831) 667-2377

Went to Deetjens with my parents and Miss V on a chilly morning for some country style breakfast.  Perhaps it was the friendly atmosphere or maybe the smell of food, we felt like we were visiting a friend’s home and we were all in such good mood.  My parents ordered some egg dishes, Miss V loved her buttermilk pancakes (very fluffy!) and I had the turkey dip; everything was delicious!  Before we left, we ordered some warmed banana bread for the road – best thing ever!

*All images by Bonnie Tsang

[EAT] Toast // Carmel Valley, CA.

Toast
3 Del Fino Pl
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 659-8500

Toast is one of those friendly neighborhood restaurants where customers all know each other.  Their food is fresh using seasonal ingredients.  Miss V had Brioche French Toast with Bananas and Cream (I couldn’t stop stealing from her, it was SO good).  I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and that was pretty good.

*All images by Bonnie Tsang

[TRAVEL] Carmel, CA. // Sunrise

One of the things I enjoy doing while traveling is getting up at dawn and explore places until sunrise.  It is the most peaceful and magical time.

I normally travel for work by myself, but this time I took my parents and Miss V with me and it was one of the best trips I’ve had this year!  My father, who’s also a photographer, went with me on this sunrise tour.  We drove from Monterey, CA. to Carmel, CA., then drove back on a different route.  Whenever we saw an interesting spot we’d stop on the side of the road and snap a few photos, that was a lot of fun.  Looking at the photos again makes me miss that morning…

Stay tuned for tomorrow, I’ll let you know a good breakfast spot in Carmel, CA.

*All images by Bonnie Tsang

[EAT] Broder // Portland, OR

Broder
2508 Southeast Clinton Street
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 736-3333

Ever since my first visit to Broder, an introduction by Chelsea and Sally,  I’ve declared it to be one of my all-time favorite breakfast places.  My “must have” dishes are Danish Pancakes, Baked Eggs and Potato Pancakes.  I’d move to Portland just for this!