L5P: The Porter, Synchronicity and betrothal

I love Little 5 Points and Candler Park. My great grandparents lived off Moreland for over 30 years, raised 10 children with one bathroom, and then my great uncle lived there until he passed away about 5 years ago. The original Flying Biscuit, Fellini's, Zesto's, and all the people watching of Little 5 is something I fondly remember from my (not too much) younger days, and now I appreciate the neighborhood for totally different reasons. I will never forget walking to Junkman's daughter with my mom at 16 years old and being offered a "dime bag" and my mom reminding them that "back in the day" it actually cost a dime....

My dear friend Veronika, who I have known since before puberty, is an amazing actress and was performing in Exit, Pursued by a Bear this past weekend at 7 Stages. Knowing that the traffic and parking were going to be outrageous I went down early and enjoyed dinner and drinks at The Porter Beer Bar. I am eating more organic and vegan these days, and was excited to eat here for my cheat day, but still not go too crazy.

I had this salad:

                                                          Prosciutto Fava Bean Salad

                                        compressed melon, parmesan, frisee, bacon vinaigrette served over proscuitto

Plus we had goat cheese fritters in local honey and beer and beer and beer. The front has a tiny communal patio, there's a loooong bar but then you keep on going into a light, airy room with a communal feel, old suitcases, beer, beer and more beer. The beer menu is a novella and the food is great. They use a lot of local ingredients and organic veggies, but aren't the least bit stuffy about it and the beignets, which I skipped this time, are to die for. Great option if you're in the 'hood.

The show was awesome. It's a 4 person cast and they were great. I laughed though most of it but it was really meaningful to me at the same time. After I was able to celebrate V's monumental 30th birthday and engagement, so it rounded out the weekend very nicely. Plus I discovered I can make it from my house to L5P on backroads in 35 minutes!