Motorboat - Review - Old Fourth Ward - Atlanta - The Infatuation
"Motorboat’s vintage water sport theme adds to the offbeat dive bar feel inside (there are photos of folks on water skis and random fish-related baubles on every wall). Get into it because it's fun to sit beneath blue-hued lights and sip strong cocktails that have shark gummies at the bottom. It’s also a great place to grab a quick bite since the O4W spot offers tasty classic sandwiches to go along with the fun drinking scene. Tear into a tasty muffaletta on a focaccia bread from Alon’s Bakery while a water skiing woman cheers you on from her retro painting. Food Rundown Speedboat A little bit fruity and a little bit bubbly, this cocktail is a refreshing burst of summer regardless of what season Atlanta is repping that day. Plus, there’s a shark gummy in the glass so go ahead and order this. The Rachel This is a solid turkey reuben. But if you don’t like sauerkraut, move along to the next item because there’s a mound of it on top of thinly sliced turkey and a tiny dash of mustard. PlayMute video credit: Juli Horsford Pastrami Skip this sandwich if you're one of those people who can't wait to say, "why would I pay for something that I can make at home?" This is the simplest sandwich on the menu with three ingredients: rye bread, pastrami, and mustard. But if you like that combo (we love it) and don't keep fridge full of fresh-sliced, butcher-grade pastrami, then go for it. Chicken Salad They go super classic with this sandwich. It’s celery, onions, and mayo-drenched chicken bits on toasted white bread. One bite proves you don’t need to mess with a good thing. Muffaletta Thin slices of capicola, mortadella, and sopressata give this must-order sandwich Flat Stanley vibes. But what it lacks in height, it makes up for in surface area with huge pieces of focaccia bread and an olive spread that give it a flavorful punch. photo credit: Juli Horsford Strawberry Cornbread We know what you’re thinking, “I just had a sandwich. I don’t want more bread for dessert.” But you’ll want this. It’s served warm. It’s sweet. And the strawberries mixed into the whipped cream add extra sweetness to the soft cornbread." - Juli Horsford
