Jul
2012
Date Night Fusion
Last night was a mid-week date night. Work’s been busy and a night out was just what I needed.
A new Thai Fusion spot opened down the street and it’s been calling my name every time I walk by.
What’s your take on the whole fusion trend these days? Seems like every restaurant is calling itself “fusion.” I like the idea of blending two cuisines, but sometimes I feel like they just call themselves that to attract foodies.
Blackwood’s menu was pretty typical Thai…not sure where the fusion came in (except on their brunch menu which had Pad Thai Eggs Benedict…). All the veggies and meats, however, are organic…double yum
We ordered Pad Thai…and another peanut noodle dish that doesn’t look very appetizing in the photo so I won’t post it.
And the best part? Leftovers for tonight’s dinner!
But back to fusion…
Here are some favorites and random ideas….
Tacos with BBQ sauce
Pizza bagel (that count?)
Tempura rice noodle rolls
Tandoori pizza
But in general, I’m perfectly fine leaving my cuisines to eat by themselves…no need to fuse…..
-Are there a lot of fusion places near you too?
-If you were to “fuse” any two foods, what would they be? (I think the cookie brownies from a couple weeks ago count!)
-Restaurant preference?- Thai, Chinese, or Japanese?
Alex @ therunwithin
July 26, 2012 at 11:53 am (299 days ago)oh goodness that place looks good!
eatpraytri
July 26, 2012 at 11:53 am (299 days ago)I totally agree, I think “fusion” is becoming totally overused! that place looks really good though! I think I might get pad thai for lunch now. Hmmm…
mabye Greek Italian? That might be some interesting combos….
I think I would have to pick Thai…so many yummy things!!
flecksofgreen
July 26, 2012 at 12:59 pm (299 days ago)I love it when I am just as excited for leftovers as I was when the food was being served at the restaurant!
helennaturally
July 26, 2012 at 5:05 pm (299 days ago)I can’t say I have ever been to a fusion restaurant, hmmm??? We do not have one here where I live, I have been to places that serve sushi and steak/seafood. They only do that on certain nights, fusion is not in the name. Oh well!
I have to say my fav fusion is pizzas. Like cheeseburger pizza, bbq chicken pizza, etc.
sprint2thetable
July 26, 2012 at 6:05 pm (299 days ago)We have a TON of fusion in Atlanta. My favorite idea is the Korean Taco place.
Rebecca
July 26, 2012 at 8:25 pm (299 days ago)Yum- I haven’t had Korean tacos but that sounds really good!
Luv What You Do
July 26, 2012 at 7:03 pm (299 days ago)BBQ tacos sound incredible! We don’t really fusion very often, but I think mac n cheese pizza sounds great with some sea salt caramel brownies for dessert!
Rebecca
July 26, 2012 at 8:25 pm (299 days ago)Ooh those combos sound great! I’m surprised Mac and Cheese pizza hasn’t been on the menu anywhere yet!
healthcraved
July 26, 2012 at 7:25 pm (299 days ago)BBQ tacos sound delicious! I love fusing weird things…I think I already told you about the cottage cheese and ketchup. Another really good one is hummus and tuna fish..mmmm. I had thai for the first time last week and really enjoyed it, but I think I still prefer Japanese. I’m not a fan of Chinese
Rebecca
July 26, 2012 at 8:23 pm (299 days ago)I think Japanese is my favorite too.
Apples and Arteries
July 27, 2012 at 4:44 am (299 days ago)I haven’t had Thai in ages–in Chicago I lived behind a Thai restaurant and had the luxury of walking into the kitchen to place my order.
Enjoy the leftovers!
Rebecca
July 27, 2012 at 4:25 pm (298 days ago)Lucky! I bet it smelled really good everytime you left your apt too
IHeartVegetables
July 27, 2012 at 5:06 am (299 days ago)I love thai food! I never really know what the fusion means anyway haha. There is a taco truck that is a mexican-asian fusion… but it really just seems like it’s mexican
Jessica @ Fit Talker
July 27, 2012 at 6:20 am (298 days ago)My sig other is an amazing cook and his two favorite things to make are paella and pizza (and BBQ, but I said two). He said he wanted to open a paella/pizza place. Not so much fusion but random!
I’m a spin instructor, so we talked about opening a spinning studio with an attached pizza place. Work out for pizza!
Rebecca
July 27, 2012 at 4:24 pm (298 days ago)Ha I love that idea of a pizza place in a spinning studio! Please open one here in SF
oh and paella pizza sounds awesome!
Cait's Plate
July 27, 2012 at 6:49 am (298 days ago)Oh my gosh I could never choose. I think Chinese is my least favorite of the 3 – but I really love all of them.
Rebecca
July 27, 2012 at 4:23 pm (298 days ago)Same here!
samanthaangela
July 27, 2012 at 6:55 am (298 days ago)Chinese-Indian fusion food is pretty epic.
Rebecca
July 27, 2012 at 4:22 pm (298 days ago)Ooh I haven’t tried that- what a neat combo!
Courtney
July 27, 2012 at 7:34 am (298 days ago)Yum, that looks delicious! and chocolate-covered popcorn is my favorite “fusion” food. Sweet and salty amazingness
Rebecca
July 27, 2012 at 4:22 pm (298 days ago)I LOVE chocolate covered popcorn!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie
July 27, 2012 at 10:10 am (298 days ago)I’m obsessed with Thai and Japanese! Looks so good!