James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalists

The James Beard Awards are the United States’ version of the food Oscars.  Today, the JB Foundation announced their semifinalists for this years awards. The neat thing about the awards is that have nationwide categories … Read more →

Atlanta’s Entrees Are The Most Expensive In The Country

According to a report published in Reuters, Atlanta is home to the most expensive entrées in the country (at least amongst chains). The article states: Other findings show that among chains surveyed, Atlanta boasts the … Read more →

Where I Ate This Week [Just A Nibble]

So I had a handful of meals out and about this past week.  Most of them took place in Vail … the latest took place at the Airport!  Anyway … I’ve got a lot of … Read more →

Waffle-jam 09: The New Cause Of Deplorable Atlanta Traffic!

Ah… only in the south! Q: What do you get when you take 80,000 lbs of waffles, a big rig, and and a cruel sense of humor? A: A really bad traffic jam. According to … Read more →

The Nook Opening Date Gets Moved Up

A little over a week ago, I was under the impression that The Nook was scheduled to open on the 23rd.  I drove by today on my way to the office and saw a new … Read more →

More On The Upcoming Locations Of FLIP Burger Boutique

By now, many of us have heard about the upcoming FLIP Burger Boutique locations. According to Richard Blais (internal), there has been a modification in their expansion plans.  A second Atlanta location is still on … Read more →

The Nook: Upcoming Piedmont Tavern Gets A Name And Opening Date

UPDATE 03.18.09 – Check It Out Here Thanks to some dedicated readers and a little research on my own, I have ascertained the name for the restaurant going in the old Prince of Wales spot.  … Read more →

Hitting The Town With Your Peeps? Good Restaurants In Atlanta For Groups

A friend of mine was asking me for advice on where to go for her birthday.  I realized by the time we were done … that was good fodder for a post. This is by … Read more →

Around Town Restaurant Notes: Reports From A Chef

So a former restaurateur that I recently reconnected with (via family) sent me her thoughts on some places around town.   She briefly recapped her feelings on Craft, Spice Market, Ray’s on the River, and Neo … Read more →

New Tavern Set To Open Near Piedmont Park

While I have been unable to confirm the name, a new restaurant is scheduled to open in the upcoming weeks in the space formerly occupied by the Prince of Wales.  Early reports are that the … Read more →