I always get a kick out of reading about people “outside their context.” Such is the case with a recent post over at the Original Retro Brand blog. To explain, since 1998, DistantReplays.com has been a place to grab old school sports jersey’s and such. Well-known throughout the country, I always thought it was hella …
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News That Doesn’t Shock: Restaurants Are In Trouble
At this point, this just seems like piling it on. Another day passes, another story is released lamenting the woes of said industry. Yesterday, our beloved food industry, specifically the restaurants, took the predictable shot across the chin. Summarized quite nicely by the gang over at Fast Company, the reports are troubling. The long of …
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Former Dusty’s Barbecue Spot Gets New Life
When news spread that Dusty’s Barbecue on the corner of Clifton and Briarcliff closed, many suspected it was only a matter of time before a new joint opened up. Now, nearly three months later, those suspicions seem to have been validated. A new joint creatively named Sage Hill Cafe is in the works. I say …
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Atmosphere Restaurant In Morningside: A Delicious Brunch – French Bistro Style [Quick Hits]
Yesterday, pops and I took a trip over to Atmosphere Bistro on the outskirts of the Morningside neighborhood in Atlanta. Open roughly 7-years, they have long served one of my favorite brunches here in the city. Given the price point, the atmosphere (no pun intended), and the service – I find little to complain about …
What To Do When Guy Asks You To Make Him A Sandwich [Laugh Of The Day]
The answer: Don’t ask for advice online. A woman, who goes by the handle of Anna, was stumped. Apparently, some guy asked her to make him a sandwich (and in a not so nice manner). Anna admits that she lacks the chops to make a witty comeback. So she turned to Yahoo Answers for help. …
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Oscar Mayer Sends Wienermobile On A Tactical Strike [Laugh Of The Day]
Mold, termites, chipped paint … these are some of the things homeowners need worry about. Runaway wieners? Not usually. Earlier today, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (wiki) was on the move in Racine, WI. Apparently, the driver took a wrong turn that landed her on a one-way road to nowhere. In an attempt to remedy the …
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Food Network’s Sandra Lee Is A Dirty Dirty Girl [Laugh Of The Day]
It’s late Friday and I’m actually home for once. That leaves me to my own devices with plenty of time to scour my RSS feed of unread material. Here’s one thing that turned up the past couple of days! Enjoy Ms. Sandra Lee of Food Network fame and some creative editing: Technorati Tags: funny,sandra lee,food …
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Joia Restaurant And Lounge Opens In Midtown, Atlanta: Raw And Then Some [First Impressions]
Joined by a fellow Atlanta foodie and blogger, lunch yesterday took us to the new as new can be Joia Restaurant & Lounge. Occupying the Crescent Ave corner spot that formerly housed Saga, Joia has opened with problems on top of problems. In fact, there are so many problems with this place that even the …
The James Beard Foundation’s Favorite Hamburger [Recipe]
Was puttering around the ‘net the other day. A cookout was around the corner so I wanted to see if there was something out there for me to do with my burgers. Luckily, the James Beard Foundation recently posted a recipe straight out of 1972. It’s pretty simple, but quite delish if cooked properly. “My …
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All Dirty, All The Time: Atlanta Wine Blogger Hardy Wallace Has Dun Blowed Up
Anyone else think I’ve shoved Hardy Wallace down your throats? Even if the answer is yes … why don’t you sip on this a bit. Hardy can now be found on the AJC (here care of @John Kessler) and on 11 Alive (here). But before you jettison my site on your way over to those …
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