It’s Friday and I’m stuffed full of cooley’s and popsicles. I figured it was time to start thinking of a new diet … thankfully Burgess Meredith (aka The Penguin aka Mikey) has the answers! Warning: NSFW
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Free Burger At Whataburger! Celebrate 60-Years In Style
Despite the tragic end to the World Cup just a handful of weeks back, it looks like I have another reason to break out my beloved Oranje jersey before 2014. It turns out that Whataburger, another one of those boutique burger chains, is handing out free burgers. On August 3rd 2010, if you walk in …
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Hankook Taqueria And Korean Tacos Get Mainstream Love
Just a few days ago, I stepped back into Hankook Taqueria and had a fairly flat experience. I’m actually working on that post as we speak. However, owner Tomas Lee just got a whole heck of a lot of attention for his Hankook Taqueria and their Yumbii Taco Truck that is sure to bring them …
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Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week 2010 Starts Tonight
That’s right people, another year … another opportunity to skedaddle to Downtown Atlanta for some dining deals. Starting tonight, and running through August 8th, 27 restaurants are serving up prix-fixe menus that give adventurous eaters the opportunity to eat on a budget. For the most part, each meal includes an app, an entrée, and …
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Tomato Season: Attack Of The Killer Tomato Festival Returns For 2010
Attack of The Killer Tomato Festival for $500 please Mr. Kebert Xela … Answer: Jay Swift, Anne Quatrano, Hugh Acheson, Chris Hastings, Kevin Gillespie, Bruce Logue. Question: Who are just a few of the awesome chef’s showing up at this years Attack of The Killer Tomato Festival? Yes ladies and gents … it is that …
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Eli Kirshtein Rumored To Be Taking Over Repast Space [Breaking News]
Eli Kirshtein, one of Atlanta’s handful of Top Chef alums, appears to be on the verge of making a big splash. Word around the campfire (translation: not finalized) is that Kirshtein is set to take over the old Repast space at 620 Glen Iris Drive, which sits on the edges of Poncey-Highlands and Old 4th …
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Savor Specialty Foods To Close [Dead Pool]
As I mentioned back on July 6th, Savor Specialty Foods is done. The specialty market located in the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center in South Buckhead has been selling their storage racks and shelves, as well as all their goodies. They had become a frequent stop for me every time I wanted to stock up on …
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The Wine Bra: Where “Wine Rack” Takes On A Whole New Meaning [Laugh Of The Day]
Dudes like boobs. Dudes like wine … dudes like boobs that can dole out wine. Enter: The Wine Rack, a wearable wine dispenser. For $29.95, BaronBob.com will send you the worlds greatest over the shoulder boulder holder. This oldie but goodie got some new life earlier today. However, it was introduced about a year and …
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Ashley Hall Of Third Coast Byways: Keeping Tabs On All Things Gulf Coast [Atlanta Blogs]
Ashley Hall of Third Coast Byways (link) is the definitive Southern, and I mean that in the best sense of the term. This transplanted Birmingham native has been in our fine city for some time and established herself as a grape hound with Quality Wines and with Kermit Lynch. But her time in the wine …
Noche Tapas Coming To Brookhaven In March [Openings]
It’s not news that Noche, the tapas arm of Here To Serve Restaurants, is set to expand. But it looks like there is a tentative date in place for their third location. According to David Abes’ twitter feed, construction starts in October with a targeted opening of March 2011. Abes serves as the director of …
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