Creations Creates!
This past fall I had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of the new Flavors Magazine cover at Creations. Creations is the teaching dining room of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Everything served at Creations is prepared by upper-level students under the supervision of expert chef instructors. The wait staff are upper-level students learning dining room management with our dining room instructor.
Having kept that information in mind, I recently decided to give Creations a try and I am so glad that I did! What the dining room lacks in ambiance it makes up for with service and absolutely delicious cuisine. (There is this unspoken passion by everyone there who want your entire experience to be fantastic and leave you wanting to come back.)
To start, the homemade Flat Bread was some of the best I’ve had. This could have easily been a meal topped with just about anything. The menu is filled with wonderful Tapas which range in price from $3-$6 each. My eyes, always bigger than my stomach, were filling up just looking at all the offerings:
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Tuille, White Anchovy-one of the best Caesar salads I’ve had!
Grilled Cubelle Pepper (Chef’s special that evening.)
This was served with a roasted something I don’t remember, Jack Cheese and Pico de gallo-LOVED THIS!
Shrimp Meatballs
Saffron Yogurt, Gingered Cucumber “Noodles”-My first Shrimp Meatballs! I’ll be back for more!!
Roasted Winter Squash Ravioli*
Truffle-Scented Honey Broth, Ricotta, Sumac Salt-Really enjoyed the Winter Squash although I wasn’t totally hip on the lite broth. To me, this dish needed more flavor.
Duck Tacos (most popular on campus!)
Mango-ChipolteMojo, Queso Fresco-I would love to see these offered with a soft shell too.
Apple Smoked Chicken Sausage
White Cheddar Grits, Carolina Tomato Jam-If you love sausage, get these!!
For my Main course!! (Love to eat), I ordered
Panko Crusted Salmon
served over Ginger Crab Fritters and Balsamic Soy vegetables-This was light, flavorful and moist.
and yes, DESSERT!!
Banana Coconut Cream “Pie”
Banana Cream, Coconut Biscuit, Candied Macadamia-served in a Martini glass, if you love banana’s, get this!
Molten Chocolate Cake
Rum Raisin Ice Cream, Spiced Cherry Sauce-rich, decadent, and sinful. I went to confession afterwards!
There is a nice selection of wines available from a $5 House Wine (which I enjoyed) on up. I’ll be back!
Hurry though as the winter quarter is over March 12th. For more information on Creations, click HERE.
