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Atlanta Street Food Festival #ASFF14

The third annual Atlanta Street Food Festival seemed like a huge success this past weekend as the lines just got longer with the afternoon hours. A row of over 40 Atlanta food trucks gathered in Piedmont Park for a day of food, music and fun. The whole experience reminded me of a modern tapas while dining al fresco...  Only it felt we were melting at about 100 degrees, and had to get hydrated upon arrival. "Vodka with Lemonade Chaser" as they say, this is a dangerously delicious drink in the heat. (I could have ordered a gallon, easy.) Proceeds from the event were donated to The Giving Kitchen, a non-profit Atlanta charity that supports restaurant community workers in times of need. Get more information here: The TGK Story Chicken Teriyaki Rice @ Bento Bus Mixed Brown/White Rice, Lettuce, Green Onions, Protein, Signature Sauce, Tempura Bits & Nori My first experience at this truck was excellent. Loved being able to choose a protein to go with

Murphy's Meatless Monday Dinner

I was recently invited by the Atlanta Food Bloggers' Society to experience Chef Ian Winslade's meatless creations and wine pairings from Murphy's Restaurant wine experts. At the heart of Virginia Highlands neighborhood, Murphy's has been a regular on my brunch rotation so I was excited to try dinner for a change. Meatless Monday has been something I've incorporated for a few years now as part of a healthy lifestyle. In general it's better for our bodies and the environment to go meat-free at least one day a week, and if more people made this change I believe it could have a profound impact on our lives. Read on to get the details on this deliciousness. Now, on to the wining and dining! The Wine Shop Before being seated we stepped into Murphy's Wine Shop, a quaint corner of the restaurant stocked with wines from around the world. Michael Kunz, our Wine Consultant for the evening, greeted us and poured a few glasses of Ca' Furlan Pr