In search of culinary Nirvana
So for those of you that did not visit the SRBC (internal) this past weekend, here is all you need to know: Octane! I don’t drink coffee on anything close to a regular basis (maybe 5 times in the past 10 years); however, I know the goods when I see the goods… and Octane my …
Continue reading “Octane Rocks The Southeast Regional Barista Competition”
So we bantered back-and-forth all day long. Were we going to do something last night? Would we go find a place or cook in? Who was coming and who was going? Finally, by 7:30 pm I was on my way to the grocery store. I grabbed some olive oil, salt & pepper, and some Hobnob …
AtlantaCuisine.com has had a handful of problems with the aforementioned upgrade to their website. For a few days, the new layout was up and running; but, the forums were down. Now, the old layout is back up; but, the new forums are live and fully functional. I did have to request a password reset to …
So a few days ago, I mentioned that I would be starting a series entitled the Buddha Tour. Today, I published the Buddha Restaurant and Dining Tours page. Over there, you’ll find the rules and other related information. It isn’t really useful yet, but it will be a landing page for information as a I …
Continue reading “The Buddha Restaurant & Dining Tours Page Is Up”
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 …
Continue reading “Thank You: Two Months And Counting – Prize Inside!!!!”
So Varasano’s Pizzeria is starting to get some legs underneath it. I drove by a couple of days ago and it appears the interior is basically done. In addition, word is that they passed all five inspections the first time through. Staff training starts next week, so it’s getting close! JOY!!!! Will I be there …
Overall:[rating:0] It’s early AND it’s Saturday AND it’s Valentine’s Day … thus, I’ll be brief. This morning, I was in midtown, I was hungry, and the nearest thing that wasn’t fast food was J. Christopher’s … ACK!!!!! I have stopped in at one of their various locations several times over the years; my excuse for …
Continue reading “J. Christopher’s Restaurant Review – Midtown, Atlanta, GA”
Okay, so here I am … all cool and down with the latest and greatest news around Atlanta. So sure, I should be working right now…and sure … everyone knows about the James Beard Awards; but, surely … nobody would have a bead on my cool tip for the week. Well damn Cliff Bostock and …
Continue reading “Required Eating: La Pietra Cucina Next Week”
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. …
Continue reading “Atlanta Shows Strong For The 2009 James Beard Awards Semi-finals”
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!