Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails

Last night we tried a new restaurant in the historic district of Crabapple, which is the cutest, quaintest little part of town. We'd gotten the recommendation for Milton's from AmEx; since they haven't steered us wrong yet, we decided it was worth a shot.  We drove out there and arrived at this adorable old farmhouse that had been converted into this restaurant. 

Inside was a rustic, "home-y" feel, which makes sense because it was originally a farmhome. The 150-year old house has been preserved, and even the original fireplaces still exist, warming each room.

 

The people were friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in the door, and even the valet people were incredibly nice, helping high-heeled women navigate the graveled entrance that led to the cobblestone walkway... Neither terrain is ideal for teetering around on heels, and they were more than happy to help everyone through it.  Everyone had personality, seemed happy to see us, and made us feel right at home.

 

 



Much of their produce from their on-site acre-large garden just out back, so it was truly "farm to table" dining. The website advised us that "Milton's features contemporary New Southern Cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients to create regionally inspired comfort food with bold flavors that are artistically presented in a relaxed and friendly environment."

They weren't kiddin'. The food was southern, but with a few modern twists that made it flavorable and unique. I headed straight for the Shrimp & Grits, while Raja went for their most-ordered dish, the Sesame Crusted Mountain Trout. Both dishes were bold but balanced, and plated prettily, too!

Shrimp and Grits
red and yellow bell peppers, smoked bacon, mushrooms, scallions,
tomatoes, lemon butter sauce, cheddar stone-ground grits

 



 Sesame Crusted Mountain Trout
                    buttermilk mashed potatoes, asparagus, sweet potato shrimp fritters, red chile syrup

 

We both were incredibly happy with our meals, the service, and the entire experience. It's now risen to the top of Raja's favorite ATL restaurant list, and for good reason. Totally worth the 30-minute drive, and a place to which we will happily return. :)

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." -Walt Disney

A lot has changed in our lives since my last post... Excuse the gap in coverage here. :)  Since late November, we've done no less than the following:

-Accepted a new position for Raja. In Atlanta.
-Went on a vacation to Mexico
-Rented out our NYC apartment
-Bought a car
-Worked out a two-week notice
-Drove down to Atlanta
-Looked at houses, and picked our new home
-Bought said new home
-Moved into new home
-Began working remotely (well, I did anyway). Rjaa
-No less than four business trips between the two of us
-Hired a general contractor for a major home renovation process
-Hired an interior designer when we realized how clueless we were in home decor

Sooo... you can imagine that things have been hectic and crazy, but we are excited to be back in the South, loving being closer to family and friends, and grateful for the people that have helped us along the way during this crazy journey. :)

Right now, our lives are consumed by work and home projects.  We come home from work (well, I back away from my desk... Raja comes home, at least) and immediately tackle the craziness that is light fixture selection, hardwood replacement, ceiling fan research (it's going to be HOT down here!), re-acquainting ourselves with this crazy thing called carpet, and selecting paint colors that hopefully end up flowing beautifully together. 

It's madness right now, but we are looking forward to making our home. :)  Until we are done, feel free to enjoy the madness with us. :)