2 years

We can't believe it's been 2 years since we started Zucchero&Butter. I created the blog when I was senior in college and asked allison to join me. Sorry we haven't been posting on the blog the past few months. allison and I have full-time and part-time jobs so we're always busy working. But we promise to be better this year! Below are a few pictures of what we did this year. We did a lot of eating, cooking/baking, inventing ice creams, shopping at farmers markets, and traveling {to New York}.

click here: October 27,2012

f e a s t

bakery basket + quiche + chilled soup + yogurt parfait

Feast {East Village, Manhattan} is a great place to have brunch or dinner with a group of friends. They have a prix fixe menu. Back in June I went to Feast for dinner. For dinner you get to pick either their Farmer's Market Feast, Shellfeast, or Pork Feast. Each feast is a nine course meal. My friends and I ate the Pork Feast....D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! When allison and I were figuring out the places we want to eat for her birthday weekend, Feast was on the list for brunch. For brunch you choose a free drink, some starters to share, and a plate.

 

 "beery mary" + bellini

 blackened sea scallops

 lemon soufflé pancake

omelette w/ goat cheese stuffed zucchini blossoms

olmsted

bloody mary & white peach bellini



On our last day in Atlanta, Gerogia {back in Feburary} we ate at Olmstead {Midtown, Atlanta} for brunch. The meal was delicious. allison loves shrimp & grits so that was a must-have dish. I'm usually not a huge fan of shrimp & grits but this is probably the best I ever tasted. I loved the sweet corn in the grits.

lobster brisque

{caramelized shallot, chervil creme graiche, caviar}

eggs savannah

{poached eggs, toasted english muffin, french blue crab & wild georgia shrimp cakes, sauteed pinached, creole sauce sharon}



yet another shrimp & grits

{wild georgia shrimp, sweet corn & white cheddar grits, tasso & scaollion gravy, shellfish reduction}



the lawrence

The Lawrence {Midtown} was another Atlanta stop. Our brunch was delicious and made with quality ingredients. Atlanta also has amazing service.  Servers who are excited about the menu and can give a good recommendation are the best. Our own server gave us a brunch discount and held the door for us as we left.

latte

lady lawrence

cream of cauliflower soup

cold smoked scallop + sunchoke chips +fried kale

steak & eggs

hangar + poached eggs + potatoes + salsa verde

bacon benedict

bacon + english muffin + sriracha hollandaise

well hello there atlanta!

Our first stop in Atlanta ever...Ria's Bluebird! {recommended by my favorite Atlantan} And ohmygoodness our meal was amazing.  We ordered the buttermilk pancakes a.k.a. "the world's best pancakes" --N.Y. Times with toasted pecans & caramelized bananas.  Miss this place already.   

today's soup : pear & parsnip with a really yummy biscuit

And this is the bluebird burrito {2 eggs scrambled, skillet potatoes, white cheddar, pinto or black beans, topped with salsa verde} with sausage links. The best breakfast burrito we've ever tasted.

le cartet

Our first meal in Montreal, Quebec!  We did a lot of research, and Le Cartet was a popular choice among Montreal foodies.  We stopped in for breakfast but Le Cartet also offers brunch, lunch, and à la cart for people on the go.  A little secret....we had a late breakfast so that we can hang back for lunch to order the soup of the day in the mini orange "Le Creuset".  Our meal was simple but thoughtfully prepared and very flavorful. 

 café mocha

 brunch santé
{ginger organic granola with cashew nuts, yogurt, and blueberries + poached eggs on mesclun salad and whole wheat toasts + cheddar sticks with fig}

 le brunch sucré
{crepes with fruit sauce & citrus fruit zest + french toast with honey, hazelnut, and raisins served with blueberries, apple butter + ginger organic granola with cashew nuts, yogurt and blueberries}

 brunch des cantons
{scrambled eggs with country style ham + sausage + bacon + roasted potatoes in duck fat + baked beans}

 crème de carotte

montreal day no.1

Here is a glimpse of day 1 in Montreal, Quebec! {detail post to come}

2 sparrows date

Back again at 2 Sparrows {Lincoln Park, Chicago}!  We were back for their seasonal summer menu...and so glad we tried their homemade poptarts and sodas.  There are plenty of dishes we had yet to try, but of course we could not resist getting the maple bacon doughnut again. 

 strawberry, basil, balsamic / / cucumber, mint, lime

 gnocchi, asparagus, tesa, poached eggs, hollandaise

fresh goat cheese, gruyere, irish cheddar + a sunnyside up egg + tater tots