Sir Johnny's Birthday

Last Friday, January 22nd Sir Johnny and I shared an early nice little bite at Abbatoir located in our great neighborhood in the up and coming West Buckhead...yes Buckhead!  Now that our side of the city has become the fun hip place to work; live; EAT  -  all the old money in Buckhead wants us to join in on their campaign to make Buckhead its own city.  I am okay with breaking off from all the challenges that the city of Atlanta has burden those of us that do pay taxes with but come now it is still the West Side of the city and we are proud to call it home.

If you have not been to Abbatoir make a point of putting it on your calendar. One of SJR's and my favorites is the to die for, ground to order no less, Steak Tartar. Absolute best we have had anywhere in the world. Make sure you order a Moscow Mule from the bar and feel free to sit and eat at the bar. All the bartenders; bar chefs or mixologists (not sure what they are calling themselves these days) are great and really fun to watch as they create interesting libations and serve them with a cute little flair. It was the perfect setting for the two of us to catch up and celebrate his birthday after both traveling solo for work all week.

Before we headed to our favorite local watering hole we decided to check out Ormsby's also in the new White Provisions center. SJR did not realize that I had invited several of his closest friends to meet us for a game of bocce and a few beers. To say that we were disappointed in this new addition to the West Side may be an understatement. The minute we walked in the door the place was packed, dark and loud. Getting near the bocce ball court which is artificial turf, was not going to happen and he wanted to leave. Thanks to our dear friend Aaron from the Arizona Pub for calling SJR from his bar stool upstairs as SRJ was headed for the door. We had a nice time catching up with friends but the space is just too crowded to manage a group of 15 or so. We ate the cake that I picked up from Metrotainment Bakery, a delicious Chocloate Mousse and headed on over to Mr. C's to finish up the night in a relaxed, friendly and always welcoming dive bar!

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