Go Go Hardy Go!!!!

In the last 24-hours, Hardy Wallace [of Dirty South Wine and Goode To Be First fame] has pulled an Inspector Gadget and surged into first place in the quest for his dream job.  Some 25 points off the lead going into last night, Hardy now sits over 30 votes ahead.  Still, anything can happen with …

Today’s Event: Summerfest 2009 In Virginia Highlands

Where: Virginia Avenue between North Highland Avenue and Park Drive When: Saturday, June 6, 2009 – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. / Sunday, June 7, 2009 – 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tickets: NONE!!! It’s FREE! Details: – Live Music – Artist Pavilion – Food and plenty of it. PRESS RELEASE (pdf)   Technorati Tags: …

On The Burner: Myung Ga Won And Omakase At MF Buckhead

Yesterday was a culinary gold medal for me.  First up was lunch at Myung Ga Won, one of the best Korean barbecue joints in the city.  Dinner was an off the hook meal at MF Buckhead.  We managed to score a pair of seats to one of Chris Kinjo’s omakase meals at MF Buckhead.  Truly …

La Pietra Cucina’s Facelift

Midtown’s La Pietra Cucina recently underwent a major renovation.  The restaurant has expanded its seating, closed off the kitchen, and finally posted a website, albeit just a landing page.  While I’m not going to talk too much about the changes, one thing has DEFINITELY bummed me out.  Apparently, they no longer offer their seasonal risotto …

License To Chill: How Many Licks Does It Take To Get To The Center Of Daniel Craig (Popsicle) [Laugh Of The Day]

Hey ladies, this one is for you!  Many a woman that I know would love to get a chance at Daniel Craig tied to that chair.  Apparently, Del Monte Superfruit Smoothies have answered their prayers.  Recently, the company ran a poll.  They asked more than 1000 women which celeb they’d like to see in their …

Shoya Izakaya: No Lunch Yet & More Info In A Bit

Shoya Izakaya opened late last month to a good bit of fan fare.  I’ve been once (but haven’t chatted it up yet), Kessler dropped in, and Eat, Drink, Man quickly shared his thoughts.  Shoya has already given Miso Izakaya more than it can handle.  While MI seems to be failing (only just now obtaining a …

Today’s Events: East Atlanta Beer Festival & Taste Of Sandy Springs

For one day only (that day being today) … get your weekend on at the East Atlanta Beer Festival and/or The Taste of Sandy Spring.  Both are charitable events, so that’s a plus.  Details as follows: Taste Of Sandy Springs Where: Sandy Springs Cir NE & Sandy Springs Pl NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328 When: Saturday, …

HELP: Kick A Blogger Out Of Atlanta Before June 19

Ladies and Gents, we have a situation on our hands.  A man by the name of Hardy Wallace thinks it’s Goode To Be First. That greedy bastard, a.k.a. Mr. Wallace, more commonly referred to round these parts as Dirty from DirtySouthWine.com, wants to stick it to all us from the ATL.  He wants out.  So …

The Foodie Buddha … Apparently In Restaurant Form [Not Me]

Dublin, Ireland is obviously the most elevated culinary environment in the world.  To deal with the amazingness that is Dublin, Canadian born Claudia Marion has opened a little gourmet shop.  The name, as you may have guessed, is in fact “The Foodie Buddha.”  Wonder if I have a case for trademark infringement … hmmmm? [via …