Factoid: Nava, the longstanding “Southwestern” eatery from the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, is headed for the land of restaurants past. While I don’t think anyone from BLRG has officially gone on record, this has been rumored and considered by many people over the past months and years. The rumors are dead because this is now …
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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 as well as regional categories. Much like last year, Atlanta area chefs has a handful of entrants. Pano Karatassos, Scott …
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More Details On Chefs Vs City Atlanta
Yesterday, I mentioned that Food Network’s Chefs Vs City was philandering around Atlanta (in the foodie sense of the term). Turns out, their trip to Holeman + Finch was just one in a series of stops. As luck of the draw would have it, we caught CvC setting up shop in the Sweet Auburn Curb …
Las Vegas And New York City Dominate Top Grossing Restaurants List; Atlanta Hides In The Back
Restaurants & Institutions (R&I) is one of those boutique mags that you’d go your entire life and never know existed. Still, it’s got a well known following amongst industry folk. Further to the point, they put out a handful of useful articles and reports in most every issue. One such report is their yearly review …
Bistro Niko Restaurant Review – Buckhead, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
It appears that Bistro Niko, the newest venture from the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, is a place to see and be seen. Even inside of a few days, the restaurant is dotted with 40-something Buckhead Bettys, dapperly dressed 60-something business men, Francophiles, and a few other odd and end type clientele. Somewhere in this mix, …
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Paces 88 Restaurant At The St. Regis Hotel – Buckhead, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
Hot on the heels of places like BLT Steak and Craft Atlanta, while just ahead of Livingston, Paces 88 has opened at the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead. Though it will be supplanted by the new BLRG restaurant, Paces 88 currently serves as the flagship, and sole, dining option at the St. Regis. This new …
Paces 88 Scheduled To Open At The St. Regis On April 11
I’ve actually got a slew of openings to report on! Unfortunately, today is a busy day for me so I’ll focus on just one for now. The St. Regis in Buckhead has been at the center of foodie talk with regards to the upcoming Pano’s restaurant. Well, the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group isn’t the only …
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Atlanta Shows Strong For The 2009 James Beard Awards Semi-finals
So I actually have a ton of work to do right now for my 9-5 … thus, this will be brief. Maybe I’ll come back later to add some context and some links…but in the meantime check out the several Atlanta culinary establishments and personalities that are semi-finalists for the foodie equivalent of the Oscars. …
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