a little slice of fried heaven… I started the blog with the intention that it would be fun to tell people about things I love old and new. I wouldn’t call this one oldie but it’s a goodie. Hattie’s in Bishop Arts district still rocks my happy little food+interior loving world. The mouth watering food, the gorgeous space, the relaxed atmosphere…Southern. Comfort. Deliciousness. I think most people frequent Hattie’s for dinner and drinks — Fried green tomatoes or the the tomato bisque with mini grilled cheese but friends, let me tell you about the brunch. I haven’t been there for brunch in several years but I went this Sunday and people, …run, do not walk, to devour the chicken and waffles with red pepper maple glazed syrup. Oh yes, It’s as delightful as it sounds.

**side note + follow up to Hope for Haiti: THRILLED to tell you that Amos Ivey and several other Haitian adoptions were sped up as a result of the tragedy. Amos was brought to the US this Saturday and is now permanently with his family in Austin!! Wonderful news!!

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Bishop Arts reminds me of a great little neighborhood in Seattle called Old Ballard. So charming.

The first time I stepped into Hattie’s I fell in love with the gorgeous interior, designed by one of my local favs Julio Quinones. I think this was the first time I saw Julio’s work and have admired him ever since. The color palette (or lack there of) is crisp clean hues of white and the furnishings are a mixture of old and new. The overall feel is very Brooklyn to me. I actually ate a restaurant in Brooklyn when I was in NYC last month with Grace and Julia.

I’m obsessing over these wingback chairs…black leather with a black woven ratan maybe? Not sure but the juxtaposition of the two fabrics is genius.

I want that top row of beautiful white ceramic dishes at the top of this huge cabinet.

This handsome little beverage is the Grasshopper: Creme de Menthe, White Godiva Chocolate and something else yummy…

Bloody Mary anyone? or coffee? mostly cream….

Oh. Yes ma’am. Delish. You won’t be sorry.