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Russell Hays has surfaced. Apparently, Hays has taken over as the executive chef at Peasant Bistro in downtown Atlanta. Most recently the sous–chef de cuisine at JOËL, Hays has fluttered about Atlanta for a handful of years now. In addition to a couple of stops at Joel, Hays has worked for both the Buckhead Life …
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Though I’ve always found the idea of “buying something on sale in order to save money” to be laughable, buying things at a discounted rate is a good thing. Enter the “Intown [sic] Restaurant Stimulus” (betcha thought I was talking about the other IRS). From April 19-23, and again on the 26-30th, a handful of …
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Well bumtastic! It appears that chef Carmen Cappello is the latest Atlanta knife-master to head out of town. Cappello’s unfortunate string of luck has been well documented; so this is not the biggest of surprises. Still, guys like Tuohy left on their own terms. I have a sneaking suspicion that Cappello, a Philadelphia native, went …
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Chow Down Atlanta has all the goods! According to Madame Chow, you should head over to Belly General Store in Virginia Highlands for their newest addition: some Poilâne bread! Yes, this stuff is freakin awesome! Belly General Store Address & Information: 772 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 // P: 404.872.1003 // Belly General …
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Got to love the inbox. Top Chef Masters, the spin-off show with some serious firepower, is hitting the airwaves on June 10th. In addition to some awesome contestants [Hubert Keller], impressive judges [Gael Greene], and a hottie host [Padma has some serious competition], the show will have a handful of celebrity guests (calling Doogie Howser, …
While the details are sparse at this time, Virginia Highlands is scheduled to add a BBQ joint to their eclectic mix of restaurants. Early information is that DBA Barbecue (which stands for “Doing Business As”) will be a casual joint that features Southern comfort food. While a firm date has yet to be set, mid-May …
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Lately, Atlanta and its surrounding cities have gotten a lot of attention in the culinary world. Well, chalk another one up for the Dirty. In the April printing, Saveur Magazine has identified Scott Peacock’s Watershed restaurant as one of the “12 Restaurants That Matter.” Though the mention is fairly brief, it is still a nice …
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According to the restaurant’s website, Ron Eyester has purchased Food 101 from 101 Concepts. The notable Virginia Highlands/Morningside restaurant is popular amongst local residents and has focused on fresh food since its inception. While I’m not a huge fan of the execution or the menu, I don’t mind a meal at Food 101 every now …
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Atlanta’s Queen of the Blogs has confirmed that LottaFrutta is indeed still open. Not sure why they didn’t pick up the phone when I called a couple of times… but alas – head over without fear. Thanks for the report BG! LottaFrutta Restaurant Address & Information: 590 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312 // P: 404.588.0857 …
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Congratulations to Linton Hopkins of Atlanta’s Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch! Food & Wine magazine has just named Linton one of America’s best new chefs. A handful of other Atlanta chefs have won the award. Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison won for their work at Bacchanalia and Sotohiro Kosugi won during his time in …
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