The West Egg, that popular Westside Atlanta breakfast joint, is now doing dinner. Having moved just a short while ago into fancy new digs, the restaurant has decided to expand their hours of operation. (They’re just a hop skip and jump away from their old location). The restaurant is now open from 7am-10pm Monday thru …
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Time Magazine On The Decline Of Restaurant Critics And The Rise Of Food Bloggers
James Beard Award-winning writer Josh Ozersky has scribed a very interesting piece for Time Magazine on the cosmic shift in the world of media. Specifically focused on his area of expertise (that of the restaurant critic and food), Ozersky’s blurb was inspired by the recent exit of Raymond Sokolov from his post at the Wall …
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JOEL Brasserie Closing For Lunch On April 1st
JOËL Brasserie, the adapted version of JOËL, is set to stop serving lunch on April 1, 2010. For now, it’s business as usual, so you can still grab one of their much discussed burgers. I am not sure if anything else at the restaurant will change; however, it wouldn’t surprise me to hear a few …
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Thirsty Dog Tavern Set To Open In Peachtree Hills [Openings]
The Thirsty Dog Tavern is set to open on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 in the Peachtree Hills/Brookwood Hills area. Located at 2110 Peachtree Rd, the Thirsty Dog is taking over the old Mick’s space (via the defunct VITA). If that doesn’t help you place TDT, maybe this will: It’s essentially in the same strip center …
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Kevin Gillespie: New Restaurant Going Brake-O For Barbecue [Openings]?
Kevin Gillespie is easily one of the most talked about culinarians in Atlanta. His showing on Top Chef is a big reason why droves of people now lineup at Woodfire Grill to sample his cuisine. Meanwhile, his delicious grub keeps people coming back for more. He’s so popular that I get a near daily report …
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Nestle Crunch Hotline Is Fun To Call! Phones Blow Up Due To Easter Egg [Laugh Of The Day]
It’s good to know that people still have a sense of humor these days. Here’s the drill: first call 1-800-295-0051 (that’s the Nestle Crunch hotline). Then, when asked if you want to continue in English or Spanish, just wait. That’s when you’ll get a third option … HA! Then just follow the trail by pressing …
Sublime Doughnuts Gets A Digital Facelift (AKA New Website)
Doesn’t that doughnut look good? It’s a Reese’s doughnut from Sublime Doughnuts in Midtown. Now Sublime looks as good on paper (or in this case … the computer screen) as it does in person. You see, I got a nice little surprise when I dropped in on the Sublime Doughnuts website just a few minutes …
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Crazy Cuban Sandwiches Coming To Midtown Atlanta [Openings]
A new sandwich shop by the name of the Crazy Cuban is getting all nice and did before opening its door to customers. Though Google maps may be off a smidge, it’s going in at 290 14th Street in Midtown Atlanta. Steadfast and ardent fans of Cuban food may remember a place on Terrell …
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James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Awards are the United States’ version of the food Oscars. Today, the JB Foundation announced their semifinalists for this years awards. The neat thing about the awards is that have nationwide categories as well as regional categories. Much like last year, Atlanta area chefs has a handful of entrants. Pano Karatassos, Scott …
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Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest 2010: Get Your Mollusk On
If you’re an oyster lover, don’t mind braving mildly inclement weather, and don’t have a lot going on this weekend, make it a point to hit up the Midtown area right around 11th and West Peachtree. The reason? This weekend, Steamhouse Lounge is hosting Oysterfest 2010, their annual celebration of all things oyster. At the …
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