Giant Octopus Cake: 200LBs Of Edible Art [Molluscs]

So in my spare time, I like to browse the internet.  Shocking, I Know.  Well, during a little R&D, I came across this this monstrosity on flickr!  That’s right folks, it’s 200lbs of edible octopus.  As shocked as I was to see it, I was more surprised when I realized that it comes courtesy of …

Thirsty South: Your Guide To Style … Drinking Style [Websites]

A new website/blog is on the scene and it goes by the name of ThirstySouth.com.  While I’m going to bet most of y’all have a knack for the obvious … in case you don’t: Thirsty South is dedicated to all things drink.  They have an excellent photographer on staff and have already hit up Perrine’s …

MF Omakase Room at MF Buckhead [Splurges]

Patrons of all sorts debate the value of a meal at MF Buckhead, Atlanta’s most shi-shi sushi spot.  Together with MF Sushi Bar and MF Omakase Room, Chris Kinjo’s restaurants are the easiest way to have sushi burn a hole in your pocket.  Though indulgent excess is on the decline, and Atlanta’s high-end dining scene …

Watermelon Face Rhymes With Amazing Race [Video]

Pow, right in the kisser!  No I don’t watch CBS’ Amazing Race, but I did catch wind of this half-amazing, half-scary, half-gut busting video.  [Math is my favorite!].  Anyway, y’all ever see those “don’t try this at home messages?” Well, this is one of those.  Here’s what happens when you take one watermelon, a sling …

The William Concept Stove [Awesomeness]

Truth be told, I really just wanted to use the word awesome in consecutive post titles.  Pictured above is the William stove-top.  Before you get all hot and bothered, this is just a concept and not an actual production product.  Nonetheless, this gives us home cooks & chefs something else to drool over!  Witness: [via …

The Battle Of The Burgers: Eat Meat, Save Appendages! [Festivals]

A: The Battle of the Burgers Q: What is the meat slapping, gut busting, massive attack set to take place at John Howell Park in Virginia-Highland on Saturday, October 2nd (from 12-4p)? To elaborate: some might say we’re in a burger renaissance.  I might say we’re in a burger infestation.  Regardless of your perspective, it …

Wan Lai Says Goodbye [Dead Pool]

Sorry folks, I’ve been absolutely swamped with work and such.  Alas, my blogging has been essentially non-existent.  However, I promise to get back on the hobby horse momentarily.  While you were sleeping, I’ve been out and about and taken a couple of trips to Hugh Acheson’s Empire State South.  While y’all wait on that … …

Top Chef DC: Covert Cuisine – What Was That Ingredient? [Buddhacation]

As we collectively suffer through one of the worst seasons of Top Chef, I find myself about a week behind on “What Was That Ingredient?”  While you might be expecting a recap of tonight’s show, I’m actually going to write that in a bit … so check back tomorrow.  Truth be told, my writing time …

How To Eat Ramen And Not Get Your Hair Did [Laugh Of The Day]

No, I haven’t fallen in or anything.  While I’ve still been eating out the past couple of weeks, most of my writing time has been devoted to … gasp … COOKING!!! Mmmm … So sit tight, I’ll be back soon and in the meantime, enjoy this little number!  I have no idea where to buy …