Wing Factory: Fight The Kids, Get Some Wings

Some people obsess about what they wear, some people obsess about the newest gadgets, and some people obsess about the latest celebrity gossip.  Me … I obsess about food (and a few other things mind you).  Under that all encompassing umbrella of thought, certain types of food have the potential to goad my inner child …

Thirsty Dog Tavern Restaurant Review – Peachtree Hills, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Fresh out of the groomer, The Thirsty Dog Tavern is now open in Peachtree Hills.  A hot mess of Olive Garden meets The Titled Kilt plus Park Tavern with a touch of Taco Mac, it’s a reworking of Vita, the previous tenant at 2100 Peachtree.  While it’s location is ideal for the nomad in you …

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 …

Coo Coo’s Nest Goes Ugh – Lake Lanier, Cumming, GA [Quick Hits]

While I have no problem hopping in the car for a 45-minute drive to check out a restaurant, I can assure you that nothing about my recent trip to the Coo Coo’s Nest in Cumming was redeemable.  The massive, two-story complex reads like many in this category.  The interior is marked by high ceilings, open …

Hudson Grille Sports Bar Opens Midtown Atlanta Location [Openings]

Hudson Grille is a high-end sports bar with three spots around the ATL.  As of this past week, they have added a 4th with their new venture in Midtown Atlanta.  Located in the former Artistry location, you’ll find them trying to be the Burger King to the McDonald’s that is Taco Mac.  That is, much …

Sayonara ESPN Zone In Buckhead [Closings]

According to an article in today’s online edition of the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the ESPN Zone in Buckhead is a thing of the past.  A notice popped up today informing potential patrons that the sports bar was now closed. With the vast number of sports bars between me and the Zone, I can’t say I …

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery Scheduled For Johns Creek In Late May

The Tilted Kilt is a Las Vegas based franchise that has been around since 2003.  They have roughly twenty locations open right now and another one is set for a May opening in Johns Creek, GA.  Like Taco Mac, they have a beer club; however, they appear to be a mix between Hooters and the …

April 2009 Atlanta Restaurant Openings [The Dirty List]

I’ve prepared the April Dirty List for everyone.  I’m still playing with the format for each of these posts; I think this one may be the answer!  As always, this is based entirely on publicly available information.  I would assume that all of these dates are subject to change.  If you are aware of an …

Mason’s Sports Grill In Canton, GA Scheduled For April Opening

Mason’s Sports Grill, a self-described family friendly sports bar, is scheduled to open April 15 in Canton.  While that date is tentative, I have taken the liberty of adding Mason’s to the April Dirty List (yet to be published.  I’ll make the list public in a few days.  The restaurant will be located at 147 …

Dantanna’s Downtown In The CNN Center Opens

Dantanna’s Downtown is fully operational.  I was at the Hawks game last night, so we hit them up for both pre and post game beverages.  There are plenty of big TVs and the decor is almost identical to that of their Buckhead location.  The upscale sports bar is still polishing their routine; however, their employees …