So OpenTable, everyone’s favorite online reservation system for restaurants (is there a viable alternative?), is going public. According to TechCrunch, they want to raise $40 million with their IPO. I will be shocked if that happens. I looked over the finances myself and I don’t see it happening. Speaking specifically to the product: I love …
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First Impressions: Serpas True Food – Inman Park, Atlanta, GA
On Monday, Serpas True Food said "Hello World” over at Studioplex. As you have figured out by now, I make it a point to check out most new hot spots sooner than later. Last night was just such a night; I performed my civic duty and made my way down to the Old 4th Ward …
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Cookin’ With Google: Food Recipe Custom Search Engine
ResearchBuzz has created a custom search engine geared toward cooking. You can find the engine here. This is a great way to create a meal based on what is in your refrigerator. I’ve been reasonably impressed with the results. Details after the jump! If any of you are on an extendable browser, I will be …
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FLIP Burger Boutique To Open In Austin, TX
In addition to a new spot in East Atlanta and one in Washington DC, Richard Blais proclaimed Austin, Texas as the luckily winner in the FLIP burger boutique sweepstakes. As this burger bug continues to spread, we can only wish Richard the best. I myself am starting to get a little frustrated with this whole …
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Sotohiro Kosugi Rocks Madrid Fusion 2009 And My High School Spanish Teacher Rejoices
The past few months, I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time looking at the Madrid Fusion website. Well, the event has wrapped and the food scene is abuzz. Many great American chefs took part in the conference: Grant Achatz, David Chang, Harold McGee, and Jose Andres all made appearances. Of particular interest to those in …
Parker’s On Ponce Fundraiser For 5th Earl Market Employees
Event to be held Friday, January 30th from 5pm-9pm A few days ago, word spread that Parker’s on Ponce Steakhouse was gearing up for a fundraiser to help their friends over at 5th Earl Market. Last week, a fare started over at Trackside Tavern, neighbor to the 5th. That fire did some serious damage (image …
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Laugh of The Day:Cake Wrecks
If you’ve read my blog, you know I don’t care for desserts. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy reading about desserts. Enter CackWrecks! There isn’t just one post that “takes the cake” (HA! I said it … what do you have to say to that). Instead, here are just a smattering of images to wet …
First Impressions: Craft/Craftbar Restaurant – Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
Last night, I met a few buddies over at Craftbar for some drinks, a nibble of food, and a touch of stuffiness. Craftbar and Craft, the big brother that looms upstairs, are Atlanta’s versions of Chef Tom Colicchio’s New York flagship. I went with high expectations; based on our brief flirtation, I am anxious to …
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The Dirty List: February 2009 Atlanta Restaurant Openings
The Dirty List is back! New this month: Varasano’s Pizzeria, Miso Izakaya, Kozmo Gastro Pub, & Cha-cha Bongo. More will be added soon! So keep checking back! View Larger Map Technorati Tags: atlanta restaurant openings,miso izakaya,varasano’s pizzeria,kozmo gastro pub,cha-cha bongo,peachtree hills,buckhead,inman park,duluth,johns creek
Rare Soul Tapas Preparing To Reopen
Rare, the “soul tapas” restaurant in midtown, is preparing to reopen inside the next sixty-days. Though you would never know it by their website, Rare closed down in 2008 due to a fire. To be honest, this is somewhat of a surprise. While I always thought the concept was interesting, the location for this place …