It’s amazing what treats one finds when searching the internet at all hours of the night! Witness Leninade: Not kidding folks, this is a real product. I’ve got 12 bottles on the way with a full report to follow soon! [via flickr]
Author Archives: Foodie Buddha
Thinking, Learning, & Loving Food
The farther down this road I go, the more and more I realize how important the education process is. As such, I’ve added a new page. It’s called Lessons In Food. It’s ridiculously thin right now, but I promise it will get some serious love moving forward. I’m not entirely sure where the format will …
No. 246 Restaurant Review – Decatur, GA [First Impressions]
“Luck is the residue of opportunity and design. – Branch Rickey” If it isn’t already, No. 246 (say it like it’s an area code) seems poised to be the next “it restaurant” in Atlanta and Decatur. While co-owner and executive chef Drew Belline mans the kitchen and his partner Ford Fry does the business stuff, …
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DaVinci’s Pizzeria Delivery – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [Quick Hits]
The Setting: My Home The Meal: DaVinci’s, a Midtown pizzeria that delivers. Important Note: These pictures are of well-done pizza as we requested that time. Unless you’re a person in your late teens or early 20s, delivery probably isn’t a staple of your life. For those of us not knee deep in Maruchan ramen or “couch …
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Bagels, Spreads & Football: A September Tradition [Seriously]
Mark this one down in the “You have got to be kidding me” category. So apparently, the NCAA had to issue proposal 2011-78. 2011-78 permits an institution “to provide bagel spreads (e.g., butter, peanut butter, jelly, cream cheese) with bagels it may provide to a student-athlete at any time.” Apparently, bagels were already legit … …
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Food Is Awesome
In June of 2008, Neil Pasricha launched his 1000 Awesome Things website. I, along with much of the internet addicted world, was turned onto his site soon thereafter. The backstory and premise is this: Neil was reeling in the after effects of some serious emotional gut punches. Rather than wallow in his sorrow any more …
Cibo e Beve Restaurant Review – Sandy Springs, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
Hot on the heels of Double Zero, Cibo e Beve has landed in Sandy Springs. Yet another take on Italian food, Cibo and D0 give Sandy Springs not one, but two Italian restaurants attempting to appeal to the more food conscious and palate sensitive diner. The restaurant is headed by executive chef Linda Harrell and …
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Watermelon Juice [Drink This Now]
Alcohol optional in this bad boy. Freshly squeezed watermelon juice comes courtesy of Guy Wong’s Miso Izakaya. And while I have your attention, check out this article on The Kitchn about watermelon cocktails. Miso Izakaya Restaurant Address & Information 619 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30312 // 678.701.0128 // website // tw
Cafe Agora’s Not Really Secret Menu Secret [Quick Hits]
While it’s far from the most expensive thing in town and there are certainly more elevated restaurants in the city, Buckhead’s Café Agora always finds its way onto my list of favorite/best/suggested eats in Atlanta. Not much has changed with the food since I used Agora as an early guinea pig in my writing career. …
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Searching For The Barbecue Man of Fort Street
View Larger Map The intersection of Fort St and Irwin Street may not be the most welcoming intersection in Atlanta. However, it has become a point of interest for yours truly. You see, I drive on Fort St. quite a bit as it serves as an access road to I-75/I-85 thru Downtown. Much to my …
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