A Tale of Two Cheesesteaks

The Mad Italian vs. Slack’s Restaurant & Bar Nearly every longstanding dish from here to Ouagadougou is subjected to hotly contested disputes regarding everything from its traditionalism to its overall quality.  Be it American classics like burgers, Italian staples like Neapolitan pizza, or even steaming bowls of the Vietnamese comfort food phở, these are the …

Noche Tapas Coming To Brookhaven In March [Openings]

It’s not news that Noche, the tapas arm of Here To Serve Restaurants, is set to expand.  But it looks like there is a tentative date in place for their third location.  According to David Abes’ twitter feed, construction starts in October with a targeted opening of March 2011.  Abes serves as the director of …

The Cook’s Warehouse Hits Ansley Mall In Midtown [Openings]

The Cook’s Warehouse, that one stop shop for the home cook in you, is headed to Ansley Mall.  Taking over the space formerly occupied by Piccadilly Cafeteria, the store is in its final stages.  This is the new location for their Midtown location, which was located on Amsterdam Ave.  Don’t fret if you can’t get …

The White House Restaurant Review – Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Overall:[rating:2.5] Few Atlanta institutions are as unheralded as the White House Restaurant.  While it may not have the following of the Colonnade or the name recognition of the Varsity, the White House holds up just fine in a comparative analysis.  Part Greek diner and part meat and three Southern eatery, this Buckhead breakfast/lunch spot has …

Verde Taqueria Restaurant Review – Brookhaven, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

So last Tuesday (yes – el Cinco De Mayo), a friend whose culinary prowess dwarfs my own, decided to join me for lunch.  She was in the mood for some margaritas; and, Verde Taqueria, the newly opened Brookhaven taqueria, got the call. While the delay in getting this up could be attributed to a busy …

Verde Taqueria To Open Soon In Brookhaven

According to their website, Verde Taqueria and Cantina is scheduled to open by the end of April.  No word on a firm date; however, I drove by today and noticed that the restaurant looks like it’s ready to rock.  The installation is over at the Village Place shopping center in Brookhaven.  Their website is fully …