A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
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When you really really really want to be best frie When you really really really want to be best friends. 💛
When a stressful week with deadlines ends with Nat When a stressful week with deadlines ends with National Cheese Lovers Day, how could I not partake? Tbh, I wasn’t especially hungry, and the appetizers are always the best section of any menu, so the queso blanco from El Mejicano in town wasn’t too hard a choice. It’s smoky and cheesy and I could have licked the bowl clean, but a girl’s gotta have some boundaries. Happy weekend, friends! ✨
A friend saw this placard and said it reminded her A friend saw this placard and said it reminded her of me and dropped it off in our mailbox, which really touched me. 💛 Life is too freaking short not to make conscious decisions to do more of what makes you happy, and to cut out the things that don’t. Rainbow Rowell said it best, “So, what if, instead of thinking about solving you whole life, you just think about adding additional good things. One at a time. Just let your pile of good things grow.”
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Review: Two Urban Licks, Atlanta, GA

June 16, 2011 · Narrative

One of the great things about being a blogger is that I can land in virtually any city and easily find a dining parter.  Such was the case when I arrived in Atlanta on Sunday night, with a free evening ahead of me.  I e-mailed Chris from Melecotte and asked if she was free for dinner.  Luckily, she was, otherwise I might never have discovered Two Urban Licks in Atlanta.

Chris and I have worked together online over the years, but this was our first time meeting in person.  As she took me to a very non-descript industrial section of town, replete with rows and rows of warehouses, I briefly wondered what I had gotten myself into.  Pulling into the parking lot, you never would have guessed that a restaurant waited behind those huge garage bay doors.

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Inside, the restaurant has such a cool vibe.  Darkly lit.  Red lights.  Urban.  As soon as we walked through the threshold, it instantly smelled like smoke and fire.  Which is a very good thing.

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The wait staff is engaging, attentive and super friendly.  We didn’t want for anything.  Our waitress walked that perfect balance between meeting our needs and not being overbearing  Since Chris had been there before, I went with her recommendations when ordering. We started with the Smoked Salmon Chips, which turned out to be my favorite food item during my Atlanta trip, bar none. Love the presentation. Fried chip. Short smoked salmon with chipotle cream cheese. Capers. Red onions. Chives. A-ma-zing.  I mean, really, just look at that picture.

Two - Smoked Salmon Chips

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A little Googling turned up the recipe.  I could swear the smoked salmon was served on wonton chips, but from the looks of the recipe, it appears not.  I’ll definitely be making it, but I am going to try the fried wonton chip route first.  The Smoked Salmon Chips are such a popular recipe item that the restaurant has a dedicated kitchen staffer just for making them.

The restaurant features an open kitchen, which I adore, and the food could not have come out quicker.
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The windows below? Those are huge garage bay-style doors that open up to allow for outdoor dining. We were there when they opened them, and they allowed for beautiful sunset dining for those sitting on the patio.
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The menu items are reasonably priced, and there is a good variety of meat and fish items.  My main course (sorry, no decent picture) was, again, recommended by Chris, and was the lemon sole, served with cous cous and roasted tomatoes.  Not a speck leftover when I was done with it.  The fish was perfectly cooked and the deliciously lemon butter sauce was the perfect thing to put on the warm bread that was delivered to the table.

Is it weird to take a picture of the bathroom? I don’t care. As soon as you closed the bathroom door, this beautiful pink light came on. Love a gorgeous bathroom, and the restaurant’s vibe certainly continued into it.
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I’m totally jealous that Chris lives close enough to frequent Two Urban Licks. If you happen to be in or around the Atlanta area, do check it out. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. It seems to be a well-kept secret though. On my flight back, my seat partner was actually local to Atlanta and had never heard of it, so do tell your friends.  Oprah’s BFF, Gayle King, and actor Tyler Perry have both been to Two Urban Licks, so you’ll be in good company.

Reservations recommended.

Two Urban Licks
820 Ralph McGill Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30306
Telephone: 404-522-4622

June 16, 2011 – Bonus Photos
Farnoosh in Da House
Farnoosh Torabi came to my home today to film a segment for Yahoo! Finance on cutting your energy costs during the hot summer months. You know, she of Psych Yourself Rich fame, and the go-to financial expert for many media outlets.

Passed Out
This is how Madeline spent half of the shoot. Asleep on the floor underneath the coffee table. Amidst a camera crew of four and Farnoosh. I told Madeline she could earn five dollars this afternoon if she was quiet, behaved and stayed out of their way. After a two hour nap, I’m surprised she didn’t negotiate for a higher wage. A financial celebrity in her midst and she’s sleeping underneath the coffee table.

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: Atlanta restaurants, Farnoosh Torabi, Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, Two Urban Licks, Tyler Perry

Comments

  1. Sarah Caron says

    June 16, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    Where’s the requisite photo of you and Chris dining?!? Wow, that restaurant looks amazing. And the pic of Madeline? Adorable!

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    June 17, 2011 at 5:24 am

    Definitely one of my favorite parts of blogging is being able to find someone anywhere to at least get coffee with! This restaurant looks fabulous and the hot pink bathroom…yeah you so needed to take a picture!

    Reply
  3. Patsy says

    June 17, 2011 at 8:16 am

    Wow! I wish we had a restaurant like that near us! Of course, I wouldn’t be able to resist going there regularly with those salmon chips calling my name (as I am certain they would!). Can’t wait to hear if the recipe you found does the original justice.

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    June 17, 2011 at 11:17 am

    She must have been tired. I was surprised that she was interested in the going ons of the shoot.

    Reply
  5. Stacy says

    June 17, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I went to Two Urban Licks a couple of years ago with a group of girlfriends. We shared dishes and I remember thinking that the food was so good, I wish I had my own! And the drinks were pretty extrordinary as well. Definitely a fun place, I agree completely!

    Reply
  6. Chris says

    June 17, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    It was so great hanging out with you! :) And, I am thrilled you enjoyed 2UL. :) It has been a favorite of mine for years!

    Can’t wait until we hang out again!

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    Great backstory Cate! Love that Ms Madeline cooperated!

    Reply

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