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It’s Atlanta, it’s July, and it’s tomato season. That can only mean one thing: it’s time for the annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival. This highly seasonal food festival put on by the fine folks at Georgia Organics returns to the Westside Urban Market and neighboring Westside Provisions District on Sunday, July 17th. From …
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Early this morning, I got one of those unsolicited communiqués that seems to come at me all the freaking time. With a hush and a whisper, I was told that two Atlanta chefs are about to be nominated for Food & Wine Magazine’s 2012 Best New Chef Southeast award. Every year, F&W tries to identify …
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Nestled away in a quaint shotgun styled house just outside of Downtown Athens is one hell of a culinary adventure. Comprised of Damien, Randolph, Patrick, Eddie, Matt, and Nancy, the collective known as The Four Coursemen have taken their game from impromptu kitchen slinging to the precipice of national fame. The abbreviated version of their …
One of the strange little developments of these here internets is the propensity for print content to show up online before it shows up in the stores. Next month’s issue of Food & Wine Magazine is no exception. It features a little ditty on boutique outfits that pump out good grub. Two Atlantans are featured, …
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Kevin Gillespie is easily one of the most talked about culinarians in Atlanta. His showing on Top Chef is a big reason why droves of people now lineup at Woodfire Grill to sample his cuisine. Meanwhile, his delicious grub keeps people coming back for more. He’s so popular that I get a near daily report …
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Georgia has long been unofficially known as the Empire State of the South. Now, it looks like we’re finally ready to make that official (at least in the restaurant world). Empire State South is set to be the first foray into the Atlanta dining scene for the accomplished Hugh Acheson. Sporting a progressive take on …
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Congratulations to Linton Hopkins of Atlanta’s Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch! Food & Wine magazine has just named Linton one of America’s best new chefs. A handful of other Atlanta chefs have won the award. Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison won for their work at Bacchanalia and Sotohiro Kosugi won during his time in …
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Hi Everyone – so yesterday, FoodieBuddha.com hit two months! I know, it’s still early in our relationship; and, we don’t know if we’re ready to take this to the next level or not. Celebrating two months is a little strange if you ask me, but I really do just want to say thanks! We like …
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