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First Downtown Atlanta did it, then Midtown rolled the dice. Now Inman Park is getting in on the action. Starting September 21st and running through the 27th, twelve restaurants in the Inman Park neighborhood will offer up a special prix-fixe menu. By now, there’s a good chance you know the drill. If not, here’s the …
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As I head off to the gym and then another day of glorious football, I couldn’t help but mention this little jewel. A recent twitter chat reminded me how few people realize that Mac sauce is free at McDonald’s. That’s right ladies and gentleman, you can get as many sides of Mac sauce as you …
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While I’m obviously not their target market (aka – I’m a dude), I’ve had TheQuickAndDirtyDirty.com in my reader since July. Run by a duet of ladies (one part Lauren, one part Lindsay), the majority of the content over there is geared towards the better half. However, the girls have been going a little foodie on …
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With the days winding down until the October 1 closing of The Dining Room, there is no doubt that a number of people won’t have a chance to get their fix before the Buckhead hallmark says adios. Luckily, former blogger Rowdy Food took the time to photo-document his recent trip to see Arnaud Berthelier at …
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People often say that bloggers, critics, and the like get the most pleasure from writing a scathing note. While I can’t speak for the rest of them, I’ll tell you that this guy gets the most joy out of recapping an impromptu meal that was anything but expected. It doesn’t happen often, but when …
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The picture says it all. This Sunday, Quattro in Midtown is celebrating their three-year anniversary with a little free food. From 4pm to 7pm, you can stop in at this Piedmont Park restaurant and watering hole and grab some grub. Sounds like this would be a good time for me to drop some thoughts on …
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JOËL Brasserie, that much maligned Buckhead restaurant, got some big news about an hour ago. Roughly three weeks after the restaurant lost it’s liquor license, the government gods have smiled fortuitously on chef Cyrille Holota and his team. Word from Holota is that the restaurant has gotten a shiny new liquor license and will celebrate …
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Ever opened your fridge late at night? If you’re like me, it usually makes you squint and promptly throw your forearm up in a measly attempt to ease your eyes. Well, that’s the kind of reaction I had to a recent meal at the Prickly Pear, a loud and proud taqueria located in the base …
By now, you almost certainly know that Atlanta’s own Kevin Gillespie, the chef/partner at Woodfire Grill, is kicking ass and taking name on Top Chef: Las Vegas. His latest accolade came on the heels of an impressive quickfire performance in which he prepared snail fricassee with bacon jam, parsley puree, Brussels sprouts, and mushrooms. Lucky …
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The Thumbs Up Diner, long regarded as one of the better breakfast joints in the city, is getting a spanking new location in the next coming days. Word around the campfire is that their Roswell location is set to open next week. Though not all the locations are owned by the same people, Roswell marks …
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