Originally, I was simply going to make this a “follow up” post on Food, Inc., that recently released food-centric documentary. However, director Robert Kenner recently showed up on the Daily Show and word has spread about a neat little event going on right here in Atlanta, Georgia. So before I get going with the drivel, …
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Atlanta Represents For The Cast Of Season 6 Top Chef In Las Vegas [Spoilers]
Ah, the joys of being an independent blogger with no editor, no boss, no financial obligations, and nobody to answer to but myself … let’s embrace it! If you haven’t figured it out yet, let me tell you that I am indeed a fan of Top Chef. While there is plenty of bullshit that goes …
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Around The Dirty – Trips To Daddy D’s Barbecue, Flip Burger Boutique, La Pietra Cucina, & Varasano’s Pizzeria [Quick Hits]
Hope ya’ll had a pleasant weekend. I know I did. As you might expect, the past few days have left me worn down and fried. So, rather than pen a full review, first impression, or the like, I have decided to hit ya’ll up with some quick notes about some recent goings-on in the ATL.
Ra Ra Goes The Sushi: Ra Sushi Restaurant Opens – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
Light years ahead of Ru San’s, miles behind the likes of MF Sushibar and Sushi House Hayakawa, the Ra Sushi chain has expanded into the deep south. To establish their foothold, Ra has setup shop in the sparkly glowy 1010 Peachtree Building in Midtown Atlanta. RA’s menu is splattered with words like volcano, Godzilla, and …
You Drunk My Battleship: Tony Harion And The Coolest Drinking Game … EVER!
Thank you Mr. Harion. Tony (aka Mauricio) has just put together the best drinking game in the history of drinking games. Take one part childhood memories and mix it with one part adult debauchery … what do we get? That’s right … Battleship the bar game. Coolness!!!!! More pics are available on the website. [Via …
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Wisteria Restaurant Review – Inman Park, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
Last night, I had the pleasure of hitting Wisteria with CND. Unfortunately for Wisteria, the majority of the enjoyment was the company I was in and not the food I was served. Part first impression, part quick hits, this was my first full meal at Wisteria and my first visit of any kind in over …
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JCT Kitchen Goes Bacon On Food Network Tonight At 9:30
On tonight’s episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate, you’ll get a chance to see the “Angry Mussels” from JCT Kitchen. [Yes … the same dish that I recently said “squeaks by meekly”] While I’m not really a huge fan of JCT and yes, I’m over the whole bacon craze, it’s nice when any …
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Kick Some Ass Then Freeze Some Corona
Okay, so this doesn’t really involved kicking ass … but freezing beer is a kick ass thing to do … details as follows: Technorati Tags: beer,corona
Taqueria El Rey Del Taco: 24-Hour Tacos In Chamblee [Quick Hits]
Last week, a few of us got together for some lunch at Taqueria El Rey Del Taco. It seems almost like clockwork: once every handful of months, an Atlanta food blogger heads over to Buford Highway to grab some of ERDT’s lauded tacos. Last week was my turn.
Bon Appetit Misses The Mark On America’s Best New Barbecue
Creative Loafing ran a little bit on a recent article in Bon Appétit. BA decided to get in on the barbecue debate by naming the America’s ten best NEW barbecue places. The mention on CL motivated me to revisit my thoughts on the list that was released earlier this month. Top 10 lists are really …
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