Ron Swanson’s Food Pyramid of Greatness [Laugh of the Day]

                                                                                                                                       via NYT That infograph above is Park’s and Recreation’s Ron Swanson’s conceptualization of the ideal food pyramid.  While the real food pyramid was actually replaced this year by the MyPlate movement, it’s no surprise to see a man as great as Mr. Swanson sticking to the old school pyramid shape as he navigates this …

Takorea Korean Tacos: Things That Make You Go Hmmm

For the past few years, Atlanta’s Korean taco market has been dominated by Tomas Lee’s Hankook Taqueria and their hand in the cookie jar food truck spin-off Yumbii.  Recently, Lee expanded into Midtown Atlanta with the opening of Takorea, a near carbon copy of his concept from the backwoods of Westside. Once you strip away …

Just Put The Fucking Turkey In The Oven

How to cook a Turkey Thanksgiving posts are lame.  Seriously … has there been any major breakthrough in Turkey Day technology whereby last year’s “So awesome you’ll never need another turkey recipe” is somehow out of date by today’s “So awesome you’ll never need another turkey recipe” standards?  Didn’t think so. So it takes a …

Just Some Cupcakes … That Look Like Muppets

Witness, a dozen of the best Muppet cupcakes I’ve seen.  One can only wonder if these taste as delicious as they look.  Sadly, the Swedish Chef is nowhere to be found!  Still, these rock: In case you’re wondering – here’s the list of characters: Row 1: Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great, Statler and Waldorf Row …

Ringside Franks & Shakes: Neighborhood Hot Dogs In Sandy Springs

The tiny little building at 4441 Roswell Rd on the edge of Sandy Springs and Buckhead has gone through a few changes in the past year+.  What was first a Wolf Camera and then a little yogurt shop is now Ringside Franks & Shakes.  With a simple personality and a linear menu of traditional hot …

Octopus Bar: A Disappointing Second Take

After a strong first encounter with Octopus Bar, the late night East Atlanta eatery in So Ba’s porch, I returned last night eager to enjoy a repeat appearance.  I was stunningly disappointed.  Nearly all of the goodwill Angus Brown and Nhan Le had garnered crashed in a blaze of “unglory.”  This meal was such a …

Visit A Moustache Party, Win A Cheese Party: Movember and Cheese 101 with Tim Gaddis

Tim Gaddis is the best known cheesemonger in Atlanta … bar none.  In case you don’t know, he runs the cheese shop at Star Provisions in Westside.  On any given day, you’ll find him roaming his little cheese shop handing out deliciousness.  Well, right now – Gaddis, and a few other of Atlanta’s finest dudes, …

A Guide To Ordering Tuna Sushi

It’s a safe bet that next time you sit down to a sushi dinner, tuna consumption will be imminent.  Soon you will have to navigate words and phrases like toro, chu-toro, o-toro, maguro, akami, and more.  On top of that, if you happen to find yourself in an upscale sushi restaurant, words like shiromaguro, honmaguro, …

Andrew Zimmern’s Appetite For Life Hits Atlanta

A few months ago, TV personality Andrew Zimmern was spotted in both Atlanta and Athens filming segments for a season 3 episode of Appetite For Life.  A4L is an online “TV” show that focuses on Southern food and culture.  After a few months editing, the Atlanta episode is now available online. The episode includes lots …