While the James Beard Award may carry more notability around these parts, the Michelin Guide is in fact the real deal. Early this morning, the famed guidebook (and tire manufacturer), released their ratings for 2011. Of particular note to us in the Dirty, Sotohiro Kosugi garnered a second star for his well regarded New York …
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Chef Cyrille Holota Takes Over At FAB [Breaking News]
Chef Cyrille Holota, formerly of the defunct JOEL Brasserie, has just been named the new chef at French American Brasserie, colloquially known as FAB. It’s a somewhat interesting union, as both the restaurant and the new chef have been witness to a metamorphosis or two. Holota, who appeared in an early rendition of Inside the …
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Giant Octopus Cake: 200LBs Of Edible Art [Molluscs]
So in my spare time, I like to browse the internet. Shocking, I Know. Well, during a little R&D, I came across this this monstrosity on flickr! That’s right folks, it’s 200lbs of edible octopus. As shocked as I was to see it, I was more surprised when I realized that it comes courtesy of …
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The Battle Of The Burgers: Eat Meat, Save Appendages! [Festivals]
A: The Battle of the Burgers Q: What is the meat slapping, gut busting, massive attack set to take place at John Howell Park in Virginia-Highland on Saturday, October 2nd (from 12-4p)? To elaborate: some might say we’re in a burger renaissance. I might say we’re in a burger infestation. Regardless of your perspective, it …
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Wan Lai Says Goodbye [Dead Pool]
Sorry folks, I’ve been absolutely swamped with work and such. Alas, my blogging has been essentially non-existent. However, I promise to get back on the hobby horse momentarily. While you were sleeping, I’ve been out and about and taken a couple of trips to Hugh Acheson’s Empire State South. While y’all wait on that … …
How To Eat Ramen And Not Get Your Hair Did [Laugh Of The Day]
No, I haven’t fallen in or anything. While I’ve still been eating out the past couple of weeks, most of my writing time has been devoted to … gasp … COOKING!!! Mmmm … So sit tight, I’ll be back soon and in the meantime, enjoy this little number! I have no idea where to buy …
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Billy Jack’s BBQ And Shrimp Co. Hits Westside Atlanta [Openings]
Hot on the heels of a new hibachi restaurant (the just opened Sakura Stix), a new barbecue joint is set to open in Westside. The Bunyan-esc Billy Jack’s BBQ and Shrimp Co. is currently in the final build out stages over at 857 Collier Rd. In addition to sharing the lot with Sakura Stix, Billy …
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Black Tie Barbecue Gets A Lunch Spot [Openings]
Don’t let the name full you, Black Tie Barbecue is more than just a barbecue catering service. In fact, they are more than just a full-service caterer. Since their inception, the quadrapedal team has served up a full array of grub. However, the business has grown beyond that of a traditional caterer and into a …
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To Live And Dine In Atlanta Drops Tonight [Food Festivals]
The food festivals are coming fast and furious these days. Thanks to Georgia Organics, who just BLEW YA MIND with the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, we have another one this evening. Entitled “To Live And Die In Atlanta,” tonight’s event features stalwarts like Hugh Acheson and Carvel Grant Gould. While I don’t expect …
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5th Street Cafe Opens In Midtown; Ian Winslade Gets Cooking Again [Openings]
The Fifth Street Café, the newest endeavor for Hawks center Zaza Pachulia and the ADI Restaurant Group, is opening today at 800 Peachtree Street. In supplanting ENO, the space has been completely reworked and as the picture above shows [viar facebook album], the interior looks a lot more like that of an ultra-lounge than that …
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