The trio of Bouchon restaurants carry a lofty reputation and this is no doubt a testament to the work of the captain of the ship, chef Thomas Keller. The Los Angeles, or more specifically Beverly Hills, location of Bouchon serves as chef Keller’s single foray into one of the more prestigious dining cities in this …
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Deadwood Saloon Opens In Old Twisted Taco Space [Openings]
With the opening of Deadwood Saloon at 66 12th St NE, the Crescent Ave restaurant strip just got a little more crowded (again). Deadwood has moved into the space that formerly housed Twisted Taco and opened with an attempt to bring something “unique” to Atlanta. Strip away the cow-covered chairs, Captain Morgan statue, and kitschy …
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Thirsty Dog Tavern Set To Open In Peachtree Hills [Openings]
The Thirsty Dog Tavern is set to open on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 in the Peachtree Hills/Brookwood Hills area. Located at 2110 Peachtree Rd, the Thirsty Dog is taking over the old Mick’s space (via the defunct VITA). If that doesn’t help you place TDT, maybe this will: It’s essentially in the same strip center …
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Chef Vs City Hits Atlanta: Holeman And Finch Public House A Destination
Later today, Atlanta’s best bar meets restaurant (a.k.a. Holeman + Finch) is set to be a location for an upcoming episode of the Food Network’s Chefs Vs City. The premise of the show centers around a challenge from the show’s hosts (one part Aarón Sánchez and one part Chris Cosentino). They find two local foodies …
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Ormsby’s Westside Is Primed For Fun [Openings]
While stumbling around the Westside on Saturday night, Noodles, Dallas, and I stuck our heads in over at Ormsby’s. This place seems ripe for success. We all know that the Westside has exploded over the past 12-months. However, with the army of new establishments that have show up, not a single one of them went …
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The Albert Bar & Restaurant – Inman Park, Atlanta, GA [Quick Hits]
The north end of Inman Park is packed with small businesses, a few markets, and a number of restaurants. Amongst them, the Albert has been a long standing member of the community and the area’s requisite watering hole. While it might not seem worthy of a foodie review, I can assure you it is. The …
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Cypress Street Pint & Plate Restaurant Review – Midtown, Atlanta, GA
Overall:[rating:1.5] Part gastro pub, more neighborhood hangout, Cypress Street Pint & Plate has become a popular chill out zone in Midtown, Atlanta. As the term gastro pub has become completely overused, Cypress Street is really just a bar with a slightly elevated menu. In that thinking, some come for the food, some come for the …
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Ri Ra Irish Pub Restaurant Review: Get Your Jig On – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
The 1080 block of Peachtree is bustling with new life. In the past few months, we’ve seen Noon Midtown start to serve up gourmet sandwiches and RA slice up some “progressive” sushi. Now, the latest entry to the Crescent Avenue strip is Rí Rá Irish Pub. Armed with all the fixins of what everyone expects …
Around The Dirty – Trips To Daddy D’s Barbecue, Flip Burger Boutique, La Pietra Cucina, & Varasano’s Pizzeria [Quick Hits]
Hope ya’ll had a pleasant weekend. I know I did. As you might expect, the past few days have left me worn down and fried. So, rather than pen a full review, first impression, or the like, I have decided to hit ya’ll up with some quick notes about some recent goings-on in the ATL.
Get Drunk While You Breathe
As I sit here at Taco Mac in Midtown, I can’t think of a better way to get a little tipsy than to enjoy a sweet tea vodka. Well, that was until I stumbled upon this jewel. Apparently, a bar in the UK is releasing alcoholic mist into the air. Apparently, if you stand around …