Savannah, Georgia

It’s been a while since I took the time to write, it’s good to be back!

I turned 30 in April, wooo! For my birthday, I visited Savannah, GA. I wanted to go somewhere I had never visited, and I heard amazing things about the food scene. I was not the slightest bit disappointed. The people and the hospitality were amazing! It really reminded me that there are kind people in the world! Here’s the list of restaurants I visited and that I highly recommend checking out!

FishBar

I made some adjustments in my reservation schedule just to eat a this place. From my understanding, it’s a newer resteraunt and is really blowing up! The restaurant focuses around their seasonal menu which I love. I wanted to come here soley for the for the full red snapper. It did not disappoint me, eyeballs and all. The menu is made up of small plates that are perfect for sharing. My mother and I shared the tartare and scallop as appetizer. They were both unbelievable. The scallop featured a callabrian chili oil that provided the right amount of heat. The surpising standout of the meal was the cabbage that was grilled. Who knew cabbage could taste so good! The staff treated us so well and even had a hand-written birthday card for me! I looked at their current menu and I am already planning my trip back!

Treyler Park

We would not have stopped here if it were not for our amazing Uber driver. She mentioned these peanut butter & jelly chicken wings, and I was intrigued. My mom is not the biggest chicken wing fan, but she is always down to find a good wing. Thank goodness we did! These wings are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The peanut sauce is not overly sweet and has more of an umami taste. The wings are paired with this peach jelly, OH MY GOD. We also had this collared green dip. This was a must-have. It was cheesy and savory, everything you want in a dip. We paired it with the Treylor Park spritzes and people-watching outside; it was the perfect afternoon!

Stone & Webster

I love nothing more than a big steak on my birthday. Webster & Stone is your classic steakhouse. The service was immaculate. By the time we left, I felt like I really bonded with our server. It was my birthday, so we went all out. We started with the oysters and moved on to the foie gras. Every bite was heaven. My steak was cooked perfectly, I could not have asked for better. I highly recommend getting the creamed spinach, oh my god, I could have eaten a whole pot. Our server surprised me with a little birthday cake. The whole dinner had such a special touch that you are looking for in an evening out.

Savannah Square Pops

Another recommendation from our amazing Uber driver. This shop makes gourmet popsicles. Their menu was pretty extensive, but I went with classic lemonade, and my mother went with a banana cream pie, which came with a Nilla cookie! The staff at the shop was so friendly, and the popsicles were refreshing and delicious. It’s the perfect afternoon stop!

Vic’s On the River

Had a late reservation at Vic’s and was seated a little early. We were informed by locals that we had to have the fried green tomatoes. OMG, thank goodness we listened. The tomatoes were fried perfectly (not soggy) and served on top of this pimento cheesy risotto situation. I wanted to lick the plate clean. I also had a delicious cup of crab soup with a crisp sauvy B. It was a perfect evening meal. Would go back solely for the tomatoes.

I will absolutely be returning to Savannah! The people were so friendly, and there were so many restaurants I did not get to try. What are some of your favorite Savannah restaurants?

With Love,

Hannah

Akron Eats: Alexander Pierce

I haven’t done a restaurant review in a while, which makes me sad because trying out new places is one of my favorite hobbies, if you could call it that. I had seen Alexander Pierce on Yelp for quite some time, but it looked like a fancy place and I felt that I needed a special occasion to go. I decided that my birthday at the beginning of April was the perfect time to go. I made reservations weeks in advance, I would recommend this big time!

When I tell you this place is nice, whoooa it’s nice! Private lounge, live singer, you can even get a membership there. The restaurant entrance is located at the back of the building. When you pull up you don’t even realize it’s a restaurant. Then you see the big iron gate with ‘Alexander’ written on it and the beautiful entrance. We were seated quickly and the server was incredibly nice.

When you come to a restaurant like this you have to go all out and that’s what we did.

The pretzel-crusted fried pepper jack was a special at the time, but if it is on the menu when you go ORDER IT. It’s salty, it’s spicy, and it’s the ultimate savory bite. Do not get me started on this meatball. It’s stuffed with gooey cheese, served with a delicious sauce and toasted bread. It could be a meal itself. I recall saying about 10 times ‘this is the best meatball I’ve ever eaten’. And that’s not hyperbole, I truly believe that it was. Onto the main entree, the ribeye. OH MY GOD. I am a med-rare girl, but at some places you go, that means medium or well. That’s not what I want, no no. Alexander Pierce did this ribeye so right, I can’t even do it justice. I added the peppercorn demi-glace, it did not even need that. The steak was so perfectly done that its juices were the only sauce I needed, that’s how you know a steak is done right.

If you are looking for a fancy night out, friends get together, date night, or whatever it is, please check this place out. I think it should be a staple in Akron dining. You could pick this restaurant up and put it in any big city and it would stand out, but I am happy that it is standing out here in Akron, OH.

Eaten with Love,

Hannah

BIBIBOP

Something really amazing happened last week & I thought this was the perfect place to share! BIBIBOP reached out to me regarding the new location that was opening up in Fairview Park, OH. They asked me to come see their brand-new store opening and try out their food, how could I say no?!

I was so happy to attend and all of the staff at the new location was so warm and inviting. They were eager to tell you all about BIBIBOP’s story and their ingredients. BIBIBOP was founded in Columbus, OH in 2013 focusing on South Korean cuisine and making it balanced and healthy. The four main components to wellbeing that the company focuses on is physical, mental, social and spiritual. BIBIBOP is all about wellbeing, they want to promote healthy food and not mess around with the ingredients too much. This really showcases the food’s original flavor, like their fresh pineapple salsa or kale salad (which are all made in house BTW).

I made the most delicious bowl that included their purple rice, steak, kale salad, carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, and bean sprouts! The ingredients are always so fresh and if you don’t eat it all in one sitting it makes a perfect next day lunch! So if you have a BIBIBOP around you and are looking for a new place to try, this is a must eat!

Always Hungry,

Hannah

Le Petit Triangle Review

I love eating out and that has one of the saddest parts of COVID; all of the restaurants that are having to close and not being able to try out new cuisine. Now with some protocols in place I have been able to go back to one of my favorite restaurants in Ohio City, Le Petit Triangle.

This french cafe, is situated in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland. I had been there one other time and absolutely adored it. It is a great place to stop and meet a friend, grab some coffee (or hot chocolate), or sit and enjoy a delicious meal. Their menu offers some great french classics like chocolate croissants, crepes, and escargot. The escargot is on the ‘HAVE to get list’. It is perfectly buttery with the right amount of garlic, paired with a crunchy baguette, 6 just does not seem enough.

Le Petit also offers brunch, lunch, and dinner menu’s. While eating with a friend, we split the sandwiches that were offered. I had the Bacalao “Benedict” which features the salt cod potato cakes, their house-made biscuits, fried eggs, and roasted potatoes. The salt cod potato cakes were a bit too salty for me, but that’s what trying new food is all about! We also had the Biscuit & Andouille Gravy which also featured the house-made biscuits and the most delicious gravy on top. If you do not like french food, please go solely for the biscuits and potatoes.

Give this perfect cafe a try and trust me you’ll be going back for more croissants. Due to COVID, Le Petit also offers take out, so if you are currently in the Cleveland area and unable to go in person, try them out from the comfort of your home!

Always Hungry,

Hannah

Michaelangelo’s Winery

This year has been different, we spend more time part, socially distanced. We try to do some of the same things still, eating out at restaurants but it is a little different. A few friends and I decided it was time to have a socially distanced lunch outside at Michaelangelo’s Winery in Richfield, Ohio.

OMG the food is outstanding, you feel like all of a sudden that you have been whisked away to Italy instead of being stuck in Ohio. The food is served family style so please bring a lot of people!

Here is what our table ordered and I would recommend it to everyone! Though we did not try the pizza’s I have heard amazing things about them.

  • The Arancini– OMG I mean fried rice balls with cheese, it’s not hard to mess up. I would highly recommend these! It is a crowd pleaser that everyone would love.
  • Calamari – This fried calamari comes with a lovely sauce that is drizzled across. Top it off with a fresh lemon squeeze, it’s *Chef kiss* perfecto
  • The Charcuterie Plate – Cheese, crackers, and a bit of dried meat. That’s really all I need to be happy so that’s all you should need too!
  • Short Rib Pappardelle – This pasta is amazing, the thick noodles are to die for, and they are house made! The pasta is topped with fresh peas that add this perfect snap in every bite. Along with bacon, parmesan, and of course melt in your mouth short ribs.

We tried a variety of wine as well that were all delicious. The wines seem to change based on the Season which I love, that way you are getting the best ingredients and flavors.

If you get the chance and want to spend a Saturday or Sunday enjoying great flavors and atmosphere, I would recommend stopping by Michaelangelo’s. They also have an amazing bakery section that I did not get to check out and am still regretting it.

Always Hungry,

Hannah