Tweet, Win, Wear: Dirty Rowdy Style

Dirty + Rowdy … it’s a bromance, it’s a style, it’s a way of life, and it’s also a wine.  This tag team endeavor comes courtesy of Hardy Wallace and Rowdy Food, two ATLiens who do it for the love, not the money. So why do I mention this here and now … well, because …

Atlanta Beverage Guide [Beer, Cocktails, & Wine]

Thanks in large part to establishments like Holeman & Finch (and by extension H&F Bottle Shop),  Leon’s Full Service, and Perrine’s Wine Shop, Atlanta’s beer community, cocktail culture, and wine enthusiasm is alive, well, and growing.  Despite spending a year of my life working for a distributor (and managing a bar in college), I must …

The Prodigal Son Returns …

So ya’ll are probably wondering where I’ve been all day.  Well, intentions to post my next diatribe were summarily squashed about 3-hours ago when a certain gentleman danced across my horizon (literally – he did a jig).  Ladies and gents, Hardy is back … but for a limited time only.  Yes, I’m sad to say …

What I’m Reading [Round Ups]

Today is a busy day for me, so I don’t have time to pen a review.  However, that doesn’t mean I’m completely disconnected from what’s going down in the 404 (or 770 … or even the 678).  Here is a snap shot of some stuff that I’m checking out. 30 Restaurants In 30 Days: Much …

ENO Restaurant Review – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [Top Chef Stop]

It’s a place that Atlanta denizens want to love.  It’s the type of place we should love.  Ultimately, I’m not sure it’s a place that we do love. ENO restaurant in Midtown Atlanta has gotten a lot of attention in recent months.  The majority of the hype has come on the heels of executive chef …

Breaking News: Murphy-Goode Picks Hardy Wallace For Wine Social Media Job

This is the saddest news I’ve ever had to break!  Sir Hardy of Wallace, known around these bits as Dirty South Wine, is leaving us (at least temporarily).  Thanks in large part to community support, Murphy-Goode Winery chose Wallace to take over their social media position that I’ve talked about many many times. The announcement …

All Dirty, All The Time: Atlanta Wine Blogger Hardy Wallace Has Dun Blowed Up

Anyone else think I’ve shoved Hardy Wallace down your throats?  Even if the answer is yes … why don’t you sip on this a bit.  Hardy can now be found on the AJC (here care of @John Kessler) and on 11 Alive (here).  But before you jettison my site on your way over to those …

Dirty South Wine Goes Top 10

Congratulations to the one, the only Hardy Wallace.  Hardy, the sommelier over at Dirty South Wine, recently entered the Murphy-Goode Winery dream job.  The competition has been fierce, and after laying the smack down on roughly 2,000 other candidates, Sir Wallace of Dirty has earned a spot in the Top 10.  Here’s to you Hardy, …

Go Go Hardy Go!!!!

In the last 24-hours, Hardy Wallace [of Dirty South Wine and Goode To Be First fame] has pulled an Inspector Gadget and surged into first place in the quest for his dream job.  Some 25 points off the lead going into last night, Hardy now sits over 30 votes ahead.  Still, anything can happen with …