So there’s this ex-wrestler. He’s a big hulking African man and he’s here to serve us some Deep South style barbecue ribs. Though he’s a Canadian ex-pat, this fact alone seems representative of the man’s upbringing during a time when stereotypes were more freely exchanged. While he’s at it, he might as well throw in …
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Around The Dirty – Trips To Daddy D’s Barbecue, Flip Burger Boutique, La Pietra Cucina, & Varasano’s Pizzeria [Quick Hits]
Hope ya’ll had a pleasant weekend. I know I did. As you might expect, the past few days have left me worn down and fried. So, rather than pen a full review, first impression, or the like, I have decided to hit ya’ll up with some quick notes about some recent goings-on in the ATL.
5 Seasons Brewing Company Opens In Midtown; Fries My Grits And Screws Up Epically [First Impressions]
Check the right hand side … that’s a little eye candy for all you ladies. Sorry girls, that’s @holtlyda and he is indeed, off the market. Meanwhile, a conversation at 5 Seasons Brewing Company: Oliver Twist: Please sir, I want some more. Mr. Bumble: [thinking he must not have heard right] What? Oliver Twist: Please …
Star Provisions In Midtown: Atlanta Sub & Sandwich Tour #10
Oh Atlanta S&S Tour, how I have missed you! Travel, temporary sandwich burn out, and life in general caused me to miss a few weeks. What better way to get back in the saddle than with a trip to Star Provisions. In the realm of high-end gourmet shops, SP seems to garner a near godlike …
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The Week Upcoming
It’s Monday morning, we haven’t even hit the witching hour, and already I fell swamped with work. So it might be late this evening before I get my first “good” post up for today. That said, I wanted to give ya’ll a little sneak peek of what to expect… As soon as I hit publish …
Hop City Beer And Wine Opens In The Brickworks … Free Drinks Tomorrow!!!!
Hot on the tails of the newest 5 Seasons location, Hop City Beer is opening in the Brickworks, that new complex over on the West End of the city. Though I’m not a beer fan by any stretch of the imagination (the other day, I had my first one in 5 years), I can’t wait …
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Five Seasons Brewing Company In Midtown Atlanta Scheduled For April 1st Opening Date
5 Seasons Brewing Co., the multi-location Atlanta pub, is expanding. The new spot, dubbed 5 Seasons Westside, is slated to open April 1st at the corner of Marietta St and Howell Mill. This will be the third location for the company and the three-flight space looks pretty nice (it was nice enough that movie folk …
Hitting The Town With Your Peeps? Good Restaurants In Atlanta For Groups
A friend of mine was asking me for advice on where to go for her birthday. I realized by the time we were done … that was good fodder for a post. This is by no means an attempt to offer up a “definitive” list of party grub in the Dirty. Rather, here are just …
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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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Southeast Regional Barista Competition This Weekend At King Plow / Stop In At Octane Coffee
Though you wouldn’t know it from their website, the Southeast Regional Barista Competition (SRBC) is this weekend. Amongst all the blurb about this – one factor reigns supreme: IT’S FREE! So for all of you coffee fiends looking for last minute V-day plans – this could be it. Details after the jump!