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While the details are sparse at this time, Virginia Highlands is scheduled to add a BBQ joint to their eclectic mix of restaurants. Early information is that DBA Barbecue (which stands for “Doing Business As”) will be a casual joint that features Southern comfort food. While a firm date has yet to be set, mid-May …
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Lately, Atlanta and its surrounding cities have gotten a lot of attention in the culinary world. Well, chalk another one up for the Dirty. In the April printing, Saveur Magazine has identified Scott Peacock’s Watershed restaurant as one of the “12 Restaurants That Matter.” Though the mention is fairly brief, it is still a nice …
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Hola readers – sorry for the dearth of posts these past two days. Yesterday and today were “travel” days for me. I’m not on vacation until Thursday in Vail, Co. Fear not, I’m going to make sure to get some content up while I’m here. In addition to keeping up with general news, I am …
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The name says it all! Had lunch today at this über awesome restaurant. This one might be really easy, but I’ll make them more difficult as time goes on: Technorati Tags: guess the restaurant,pictures,soups,salads,pilaf
According to the restaurant’s website, Ron Eyester has purchased Food 101 from 101 Concepts. The notable Virginia Highlands/Morningside restaurant is popular amongst local residents and has focused on fresh food since its inception. While I’m not a huge fan of the execution or the menu, I don’t mind a meal at Food 101 every now …
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Atlanta’s Queen of the Blogs has confirmed that LottaFrutta is indeed still open. Not sure why they didn’t pick up the phone when I called a couple of times… but alas – head over without fear. Thanks for the report BG! LottaFrutta Restaurant Address & Information: 590 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312 // P: 404.588.0857 …
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Well, sorry that it’s so late in the day. I had a lot going on … but, I wanted to get this up today. We are fast approaching the half-way point in the Atlanta Sub & Sandwich Tour. To date, there have only been a couple of strong showings. Luckily, today’s lunch at Sawicki’s marked …
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Congratulations to Linton Hopkins of Atlanta’s Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch! Food & Wine magazine has just named Linton one of America’s best new chefs. A handful of other Atlanta chefs have won the award. Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison won for their work at Bacchanalia and Sotohiro Kosugi won during his time in …
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Two-months ago, the NY Times brought Serenbe Farms in Palmetto, GA to our attention. The Newspaper was a shining moment for chef Nick Melvin. Not a moment later, Melvin went splits-ville. I, like most everyone else, had no idea where he headed off to. On March 31st, Concentrics Restaurants lifted the veil from over our …
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Hot on the tails of the newest 5 Seasons location, Hop City Beer is opening in the Brickworks, that new complex over on the West End of the city. Though I’m not a beer fan by any stretch of the imagination (the other day, I had my first one in 5 years), I can’t wait …
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