In search of culinary Nirvana
I’ve been chatting with Food Near Snellville with regards to all things burger related. One thing is an undeniable no no in my book: a spatula should touch your burger two times (AT MOST!) … and two times only. Once to put the burger on your apparatus of choice … and once to remove it …
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So I guess this is my first ever “live review.” I just sat down here at the newly opened Noon Midtown, the Katie Birmingham experiment over in the newly built 1010 Peachtree Building. The space is “airy” and open … clean lines and very slick decor. Me likee. It sort of reminds me of One …
Nam is the Vietnamese restaurant concept from brother’s Alex and Chris Kinjo. (Alex seems to man this location more than Chris). You might recognize the brothers Kinjo; they have a knack for opening high-brow Asian restaurants around the city. In addition to Nam, the Kinjo’s own MF Sushi Bar and MF Buckhead. True to form, …
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Some good reading for all of you, regardless of your particular role in the blogging community (blogger, journalist, editor, reader, foodie, whatever…) http://foodethics.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/the-code/ … and yes that is me on the comments http://www.afjonline.com/afj.aspx?pgID=887 [Via NYT]
So the Mushroom Channel is a blog dedicated to all things funghi. It’s a pretty good read despite it’s lack of diversity. Yesterday, I noticed they had an interview with Riccardo Ullio, the owner of notable Atlanta restaurants Sotto Sotto, Fritti, Cuerno, and Beleza. In that interview, Ullio shares with the crowd the method behind …
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Over the years, I have been lucky enough to dine at the home of some friends who are of Cantonese descent. While I have never been to China, I can use those experiences and my past readings to come to the following conclusion. Royal China is one of the more authentic dim sum (wiki) restaurants …
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Every Thursday, from 8-11pm, you can show up at Varasano’s, pay a flat fee, and eat until you are stuffed. The price is thought provokingly low. For $12.95, us big’ns can eat as much pie as our tummies will hold. Meanwhile, kids under the age of 12 eat for just $7.95. These “Heaven Nights,” sound …
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The Enviornmentally Conscious Organization (www.ecoincorporated.com) creates and patents innovative green packaging solutions. Their first product is simply the “Green Box,” a pizza box by day and a sustainably kick ass cardboard contraption by night. The top of the box breaks down into serving plates while the bottom of the box turns into a left over …
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A good burger isn’t hard to find … a great burger is! Somewhat out of character for us, Atlanta actually has it’s fair share of top notch burger joints. While the best burger in town is a hotly debated topic, the usual suspects always seem to end up in the discussion. Holeman & Finch’s “Down …
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April showers bring May restaurant openings? Sure … sounds good to me. Remember to check the May Dirty List for the most up to date information. Village Cafe In Smyrna So this one is confusing … word from various internet posts is that Village Cafe is scheduled to open in Smyrna. The address is listed …