Where am I now?

 Well, Hello there!!!! Where have you been? Where have I been? Before I continue, I can't help but notice I have a Trippie Redd Video on in the background. 

That is not a promotion nor is it relevant to my upcoming post. For those of you who don't know who trippie redd, let me explain it to you like this:

Wait, Cardi B "Up" is the next video. 

Let me stop again. Does anyone even watch videos anymore? Can you remember the last video that you have watched? I can't.

I am really out of touch and confused by a song titled "Up".  She really only says "UP"

I think I know why I am in this situation. For the most part, I tend to spend an unusual amount of time and money eating and drinking when I am bored which seems like it would be boring.

And, I am usually more often than not  both eating, drinking and bored all at the same time in the GREAT STATE OF DELAWARE.

Yes, I said Delaware. I have not seen you  in 8-10. That sounds like I was in the Pen with the Thugs.

I wasn't in the Pen and I wasn't with the Thugs.

I left Atlanta on September 6, 2017 in a Uhaul Truck with a Sticky Cup Holder at 11:37 am. Yeah, dog, I left  Chocolate City, Black Hollywood, The Dirty Dirty, Aye, TI, Young Jeezy, "Say Woo, it's cool out chere"

It is pretty much everything that a normal person would never leave and I ended up in........................

delaware. (Does the lower case italics make it sound better or worse?)

 Joe Biden claims Delaware as his home. In my last post which was literally 2012, he was the Vice President. Now, he is the 82 year old President. I am not sure if he is 82 but he is old.

Which brings me to how old I getting to be typing a blog on Google that I have not looked at for years.

It's been years since I posted anything to this blog. However, I would like to re-introduce you to the Blog that changed my life. (Not really, that shit just sounds dramatic)

It was and forever will be called "The Unofficial Foodie Review". 

Sorry, wait a second............... I heard the song before that's on my television set. Lil Durk and Coi Leray. It' actually a pretty good song.  My girlfriend just informed me that the song name is Lil Guidance. 

Actually, let me pause and listen to the rest of this song.........................................................

Got it. The real name is  "No More Parties" by Coi Leray. Ok, I digress again. I had to mute my Hip Hop Coolness but I literally can't finish my post listening to the likes of 69, Coi Leray and Pop Smoke.

Ok, I muted the music. At this point, I am sitting here on the phone with my old lady, writing this post   waiting for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It is tomorrow at 9pm.

I have to admit that normally I would likely go downstairs and visit my favorite restaurant in Delaware.

 I would go down and I say I am getting the food to go. 

Venu would say, "you hanging out"

Dario: Yeah, I am hanging out for a minute

Venu: $$$$$$$$$$$$. 4 courses or what?

Dario: Yep

This is my experience at:

CIRO Food & Drink (cirofoodanddrink.com)

However, it is closed today and the chef is not there until Thursday. But, trust me, in light of my senseless babbling, this is absolutely the best restaurant in Delaware.

Please see for yourself:

Sincerely,

The AVERAGE MAN

multiple places 2012

la tagliaetta, buckhead bottle bar & bistro, sundial, texas roadhouse,abbatoir, hawaiin bbq, red pepper, tin roof cantina,

The Place Bar & Grill (Marietta, GA)- Dive Bar, American (Traditional)

The Place Bar & Grill
Categories: Nightlife Bars Dive Bars Restaurants American (Traditional) Dive Bars, American (Traditional)
700 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 427-9060
http://www.theplacebarandgrill.com/

 I have been to this place once before with a coworker and I did not know what to think of it. Maybe that is because I had too much to drink. Possible? For me? I won't answer that question. Anyhow, I went again last night on a Partial Day Date with my lovely woman. The first thing I noticed is that it was dark. It had that Dive Bar feeling but when I thought about it further, it really had a Neighborhood bar feeling. You know? Like, a real neighborhood bar...It was a lot of locals and they had an impressionist singer reciting everything from Pretty Woman to Neil Diamond. He actually was not bad. They had this bar heckler there that made my girlfriend kind of upset because he was screaming at the guy while he was singing. Anyhow, oh yeah, the food.......The food was okay at best. The steak was pretty dry and the everything else like the bake potato and steamed vegetables was average. However, I must say that the food did not damper my spirits on this  place called The Place. Wow......That just happened!!!! Really to sum it up, there are some places where you go for food and there are some places you go to hang out, have a few drinks and shoot the shit. This is one of those places. I can see myself going back in the near future.

B- Nice Chill Neighborhood Bar

Places I have Visited in 2011

pacific sushi, zea's roittessere and grill, atlanta grill, St. Charles Tavern, Escalante (Shrimp/Steak Skillet, flour tortillas), Yardhouse (Scallops, Ahi Tuna), 360 9Wings), Pappa's World Famous Barbecue (Ribs, Macaroni & Cheese), Philip's Seafood (Lobster Bisque), PArk's Edge, Corner Cafe, The Place (New York Strip Steak), Metro Cafe Diner (Shrimp Philly), Club Ei8ght, Brixx BAr, Kung Fu Saloon, California Dreaming (Shrimp Poboy), Tin Lizzy's (Fish Tacos), Mulan (Sushi), Wing Factory (Lemon Pepper, Ranch Fries, Mild), El Nopalito Mexican Restaurant( ???), Gritty McDuff's (Beer Place with TV's), Higher Ground (Fence in DJ in Portland), The Sports Scene (Airport), Margarita's Portland Maine (Fish Tacos), Wharf (Dance SPot), Azure Cafe- FreePort, Maine (Lobster), Liberal Cup (Beer), Dimillo's (Lobster Mari, Fried Lobster Me), Pozole Restaurant (????), Roxx (???), Taverna Plaka, Blackstone (Good Ahi Tuna), Ryan's, Shout, Stats, Hole in the Wall (Gian, India, DMari), Vortex Bar & Grill (Cheeks, Micah, Gian), Dish on Hayne (Myles Dinner), Republic, Firehouse Subs, Outback (Dmari Date), American Deli (wings, okay), JAck's Pizza and Wings(Horrible pizza), New Orleans Original Daiquiri's, 8-18-2011 Gumbeax's Cajun Cafe (Baked Oysters, Boiled Potatoes, Buffalo Shrimp, Gumbo, French Quarter Shrimp, Swamp & Holy Water), Tofu Village Korean BBQ (8-17-2011- Pork, Beef, Bohae Plum Wine), Three Dollar Cafe (8-20-2011 - Beer List)

multiple places

Lil dizzy's, landry's, metro, tavern at vets, pat o' briens, tropical isle, cajun seafood, sassafras, cafe du monde, basil, front page news midtown, deckard's American tavern, mckinnons louisiane, eco cafe, doc's spirit and food, jade palace mongolian grill, famous door, Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles, BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse, Flavors The Buffet (Harrah's),FoxSports, AppleBee's on Cascade, El Cholo Cantina, Steak & Shake, McDonald's, mosaic, nan's thai fine dining, cafe du sol, legal seafood rasberry lime rickey bad, los reyes (other los reyes), paschal's again, landon's brunch, rosa mexicano, the daiquiri factory, northside tavern, Shug's Smokehouse & Grill (Hartsville, South Carolina), Olde Smith's House, Mingles, Fandangles(Sheraton), Red Sky Tapas Lounge, Delkwood Grill,le giverny, toscano's and sons, jersey mike subs, cheeseburger bobby's, ormsby's, Mellow Mushroom, Nikolai's Roof,anis cafe & bistro, apres diem, tap, rosebud, market, midtown tavern, jimmy john's, 4th and Swift, panda express, fuji hana & thai peppers,the independent, kayson's bar and grille,pizza hut, ruth's chris, longhorn steakhouse,

Commander's Palace (New Orleans, La.)

1403 Washington Avenue

Turtle Soup, garlic bread, shrimp.........roasted gulf fish and lobster..........great shrrimp appetizer......overall, it was okay. It was real expensive. It did not disappoint but it did not set my world on fire either.

Ted's Montana Grill( Kennesaw, Georgia) -

Ted's Montana Grill
Category: Restaurants

2500 Cobb Place Ln, Ste 210
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 581-7890
http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/

November 11, 2010 - Dinner- Average Man & The Foodie

Kitchen Sink
Grilled ham, mushrooms, grilled onions, fried egg*, bacon & choice of cheese ................................13......................16

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA Jose Cuervo Especial tequila, Cointreau & strawberry-infused sour mix

BIG SKY LEMONADE Jim Beam bourbon, Cointreau
& freshly squeezed lemonade

SUN RIVER SANGRIA Red or white wine, Cointreau, pineapple & cranberry juice with a hint of mango

MOUNTAIN BREEZE Finlandia Grapefruit vodka, freshly squeezed lime & orange juice with a splash of cranberry

Bahama Breeze (Kennesaw, Georgia) - Caribbean

Bahama Breeze
Category:Caribbean 

755 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 354-7777
http://www.bahamabreeze.com/

Friday, November 12,2010 - Lunch with Micah

Calypso Shrimp
Tender shrimp in every bite…sautéed with garlic, scallions, tomatoes, Creole spice and a touch of cream.
 
IBC Root Beer

2nd Visit: Friday, November 12,2010 - Hang Out with The Foodie

NEW The Tropical Storm
A unique twist on a Caribbean classic, Hpnotiq, Malibu Rum and pineapple juice.

Ray's New York Pizza (Kennesaw, Georgia) - Pizza

Ray's New York Pizza
600 Chastain Road Northwest
Kennesaw, GA 30144-3004
(770) 424-9000

www.raysnewyorkpizza.com

Thursday, November 11, 2010 - LUNCH

Special:
 
$6.99 Salad and Slice of Specialty Pizza
 
Ray's Meat

A carnivore's delight with pepperoni, sausage, ham, and meatballs.

Pearl's Saltwater Grille ( Savannah, Georgia) - Seafood, Steakhouses

Pearl's Saltwater Grille
Categories:  Seafood, Steakhouses 

7000 LaRoche Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 352-8221
http://www.pearlssaltwatergrille.com/

 
Hush Puppies Appetizer with Honey Butter (Best Hush Puppies in The World)



Jumbo Grilled Caribbean Shrimp
Served with Citrus Butter Sauce and Angel Hair Pasta with crushed tomatoes and Garlic
 
Cashew Crusted Mahi Mahi
Topped with Apricot Chutney served iver Yukon Gold Mash Potatoes with Asparagus

Macelwee's Seafood Restaurant (Tybee Island, Georgia) - Seafood Restaurants

Macelwee's
Category:  Restaurants 

101 Lovell Ave
Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 786-4259


Fried Center Cut Pork Chop, Salad, Fried Okra, Cole Slaw, Red Rice

Shrimp Creole

The Rockhouse (Tybee Island, Georgia) - Bar

Rockhouse
1518 Butler Avenue
Tybee Island, Georgia, 31328
912-786-7176


Long Island Tea and Rage Against the Machine Cover Band (ALMOST KING)

The Crab Shack (Tybee Island, Georgia) - Seafood

The Crab Shack
Category: Seafood

40 Estill Hammock Rd # A
Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 786-9857


Friday, November 5, 2010

Boiled Shrimp, Sausage and Corn

Wind Rose Cafe (Tybee Island, Georgia) - Restaurants

Wind Rose Cafe
Category:  Restaurants 

19 16th St
Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 786-6593


Friday November 6, 2010:

Seagram's 7 on the Rocks listening to System of a Down and Skindreads

Tilted Kilt (Kennesaw, Georgia) - Irish, American (Traditional), Sports Bars

Tilted Kilt
Categories: Irish, American (Traditional), Sports Bars

780 Cobb Place Blvd
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 213-5458
kennesaw.tiltedkilt.com/

1st Visit Sunday October 24, 2010 Sunday Night Football Minnesota v.s Green Bay with Roberto:


BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

Guinness® BBQ Sauce, Diced Chicken
and shaved Red Onions.

Purple Haze
This one's a Pub favorite. A refreshing and fruity mixture, made with Three Olives Grape Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curacao, sweet and sour, sprite and cranberry juice

Celtic Crush
Made with Three Olives Orange Vodka, Peach Schnapps,Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour and Orange Juice


Long Island Tea

Park Tavern (Atlanta, Georgia) - Venues & Event Spaces, Sushi,American(Traditional)

Park Tavern
Categories:  Venues & Event Spaces, American (Tradtional), Sushi
500 10th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 249-0001
parktavern.com



2nd Visit Thursday,October 29 8:00

Surf and Turf Roll

Tempura Shrimp Basket Crunchy Wild American Shrimp tossed in a
creamy, spicy remoulade and served with choice of side 11.99


Seared Kobe Cast iron seared rare Kobe 100% Wagyu beef with

avocado, Yukon gold truffle frites and Japanese mustard sauce 15.99


SANGRIA A rich blend of red wine, Cointreau, blackberry

brandy and fruit juice.

BACARDI PEACH TEA Bacardi Peach Red and Sweet Tea, a

Southern Favorite.

THE YELLOWTAIL Absolut Vodka or Bombay Sapphire Gin, freshsqueezed
cucumber, lemon and lime juices, white cranberry juice, and
simple syrup with an organic cucumber liqueur

Toscano & Sons Italian Market(Atlanta, Georgia) - Ethnic Food Grocery

Toscano & Sons Italian Market
Category- Ethnic Food, Grocery1000 Marietta St NW # 106
Atlanta, GA 30318-0524
(404) 815-8383

www.ToscanoandSons.com

Imagine what it would be like to eat the same exact sandwich two to three times a week...for more than a year. Most people would begin to loathe that sandwich and dread having to eat it again. This isn't the case for me.

I go to Toscano & Sons at least twice a week for lunch to have the market's delicious Porchetta panini (with seasoned roast pork and fontina cheese). Because I've been getting the same sandwich for so long, the owners know me by name and know what I'll order before I say anything.

Why have I not grown sick and tired of this sandwich? Because it's amazing. And on the rare occasion that I try one of Toscano & Son's other paninis, I find I love them too (just not as much as the Porchetta).

And the paninis are all under $5, which is a bargain lunch for what you get.

I give my favorite sandwich shop an "A" for great food, reasonable prices and awesome owners.

The Foodie

Kurt's and Vreny's Restaurant and Biergarten (Duluth,GA) - German, Pubs

Kurt's and Vreny's Restaurant and Biergarten
Categories: German, Pubs
4225 River Green Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 623-4128
http://www.kurtsrestaurant.com/


Have you ever had a potato pancake with cream cheese and apple sauce? What about Spätzle? What about Schnitzel? Those are the type of traditional German Dishes you can find at Kurt's and Vreny's. Honestly, I have had German Cuisine twice now and it does not knock me off my feet.

However, at least now, I can do a decent comparison of certain dishes. For example, I enjoyed the Kaese Spätzle much more at Kurt's and Vreny's. That was an appetizer The Foodie ordered. Spätzle is an egg noodle of soft texture. Kaese Spätzle is just those egg noodles blended with cream and emmenthaler cheese. Emmentaler cheese is a yellow, medium hard cheese that is from Switzerland. It has holes in it similar to Swiss Cheese and is sometimes called the Swiss Cheese of North America. Here is a picture of Kaese Spätzle:

Ok, ok, it's macaroni and cheese with a fancy name but it was good.  Also, I had a Sausage Bratwurst Appetizer and a the 5-6oz Fried Twin Maine Lobster Tails for my entree. I enjoyed my appetizer and my entree was different but very good. They actually fried the lobster tails. Anyhow, I have always wondered what Bratwurst tasted like and now I finally know.Well, I don't know because I can't explain what it tastes like but................ yeah, I don't really have anything else to say about it. Anyhow, the meal was decent and we ended up only paying about 50 bucks including the tip because we took advantage of another Open Table Spotlight deal. Those deals are starting to be nice. Still, I hate to present the coupon at restaurants for some reason. Maybe I don't want to look like the serial coupon guy.

Weird or Not? It is kind of weird but whatever....... Lastly, the wait staff was pretty awesome. I don't usually say awesome but I could not think of another nerdy word. They were extremely nice and our waiter actually got into a German conversation with "The Foodie". That was kind of cool except for the fact that I did not understand a damn thing they were saying. I would go back to Kurt's and Vreny's if I am craving macaroni and cheese and Italian sausage. lol!!!!

(B) - Decent Food With a  Very Nice Staff

Happy Eating,
Dario "The Average Man" Mobley

Five Guys Burgers and Fries (Kennesaw, GA - Scottsdale, Arizona) - Burgers

Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Category: Burgers
http://www.fiveguys.com/


7014-590 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 945-1928

600 Chastain Rd ,Ste 410
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 581-9828

American Junkie (Scottsdale, Arizona) - Bars, American

American Junkie
Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)
4363 N 75th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 990-3000
http://www.americanjunkieaz.com/