Don't quite no what to say or how to say it....I was hungry, driving down Cobb Parkway and happened to notice a little restaurant that was just opening...I was just looking for a bite to eat as I was starving, thought I'd try'em out.
I was a bit nervous when I entered as I was clearly not sophisticated enough (in present form) for the surroundings. Instantly and in the most kind hearted and genuine way a wonderful man named Abdul together with Chef Harold made me feel an easy comfort and I began to just absorb the ambiance....meticulously clean, with a real feel for a romantic evening out, nice jazz filling the air and clearing my head...( I am definitely bringing my wife next time).
As I was made to feel very welcome, I settled in and just soaked up the calm peacefulness of the the place. Still not quite sure what to expect next I ordered and waited. While my food was being prepared. I was served a sweet tea of the likes I've never tasted before, subtle, just the right amount of sweet and a hint of cinnamon...it made me smile it was so good...a salad was brought and placed before me...it was then that I knew I was about to enjoy a very special meal...just the presentation of the salad alone was enough and then the first bite....just phenomenal..you literally could just feel and taste the love....just from the salad...a salmon stew was placed before me....I dipped the bread, had a taste and just closed my eyes and smiled...just wonderful, wonderful, wonderful...every now and then you eat something that's so beautiful it just wants to make you cry...I was in another place, completely removed from the hurried rush just to cram some food down my neck and get home after a hard days work.
My crab croquette arrived with my greens and a sophisticated but in no way pretentious mac and cheese...I savored every bite....I could taste the love and care and experience that went into the meal...So overwhelmed by the experience, I insisted on giving Chef Harold a hug before I left, shook Abdul's hand and thanked them both for the experience.
I still have a bit of a buzz from it as I type these words....Thank you Abdul, Thank you Harold, just wonderful.
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