for my final birthday 2013 celebration, blakey & i enjoyed a fabulous brunch at empire state south. empire is hugh acheson's atlanta restaurant. you might know hugh as the chef with the unibrow. he was on top chef masters & is now a judge, is a james beard award winner, & was named a best chef by food & wine magazine. so pretty much, he's a big deal.
the restaurant is super hip & comfortable & fun. i would love to sit out on their patio in midtown & play a game of bocce ball in the summer. maybe i should start planning a summer atlanta trip now...
empire serves the great counter culture coffee, so i was quite happy to start my meal with a delicious cup.
even after a gigantic & insanely good meal the evening before, this food was absolutely divine. blakey enjoyed the english muffin with chicken & pork sausage, pepper jelly, swiss chard, candied bacon {candied bacon?? yes, please!}, & a fried egg.
my amazing brunch was hanger steak with the most delicious greens i have ever eaten, creamy oats, & housemade hot sauce.
& to complete our meal was a delightful orange & chocolate chip scone. yummmm.
happy birthday to me & happy eating to us!! birthday 2013 was a huge success.
love love,
kjp.
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