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This is the saddest news I’ve ever had to break! Sir Hardy of Wallace, known around these bits as Dirty South Wine, is leaving us (at least temporarily). Thanks in large part to community support, Murphy-Goode Winery chose Wallace to take over their social media position that I’ve talked about many many times. The announcement …
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I always get a kick out of reading about people “outside their context.” Such is the case with a recent post over at the Original Retro Brand blog. To explain, since 1998, DistantReplays.com has been a place to grab old school sports jersey’s and such. Well-known throughout the country, I always thought it was hella …
At this point, this just seems like piling it on. Another day passes, another story is released lamenting the woes of said industry. Yesterday, our beloved food industry, specifically the restaurants, took the predictable shot across the chin. Summarized quite nicely by the gang over at Fast Company, the reports are troubling. The long of …
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When news spread that Dusty’s Barbecue on the corner of Clifton and Briarcliff closed, many suspected it was only a matter of time before a new joint opened up. Now, nearly three months later, those suspicions seem to have been validated. A new joint creatively named Sage Hill Cafe is in the works. I say …
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The answer: Don’t ask for advice online. A woman, who goes by the handle of Anna, was stumped. Apparently, some guy asked her to make him a sandwich (and in a not so nice manner). Anna admits that she lacks the chops to make a witty comeback. So she turned to Yahoo Answers for help. …
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Anyone else think I’ve shoved Hardy Wallace down your throats? Even if the answer is yes … why don’t you sip on this a bit. Hardy can now be found on the AJC (here care of @John Kessler) and on 11 Alive (here). But before you jettison my site on your way over to those …
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Varasano’s Pizzeria is in the news yet again. This time, MSN City Guides is the culprit. Yesterday, they did an article on the movement in the industry toward top notch crusts. Does it surprise anyone that Varasano’s got a nice little write up; being relatively new, it’s nice to see them mentioned in the same …
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We all know how bad fast food is for us. We also know how good things can look on TV even if they don’t look good in real life. In that spirit, a website out there has decided to elevate the appearance of fast food. FancyFastFood.com takes mundane orders of a Big Mac and turns …
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Last week, I posted some thoughts on Rolling Bones BBQ. Ultimately, I said that I found the new iteration of this downtown joint to be heavy on potential and thin on delivery. In a bit of surprise, owner/chef Todd Richards himself showed up to share his thoughts on my post. As I’m not sure people …
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Given the recent news regarding chef Eli Kirshtein, I was surprised to find out that ENO in Midtown has adjusted their hours for the summer. Apparently, despite the news about Top Chef, they are now closed for lunch. So if you are trying to avoid dinner prices (and crowds) for some grub, you’re going to …
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