April 2009 Atlanta Restaurant Openings [The Dirty List]

I’ve prepared the April Dirty List for everyone.  I’m still playing with the format for each of these posts; I think this one may be the answer!  As always, this is based entirely on publicly available information.  I would assume that all of these dates are subject to change.  If you are aware of an …

The Nook Opening Date Gets Moved Up

A little over a week ago, I was under the impression that The Nook was scheduled to open on the 23rd.  I drove by today on my way to the office and saw a new vinyl sign hanging from the patio rafters.  According to that sign, the Nook will open on Friday, March 20th at …

Atlanta Pizza Days Wraps … But I Bet It’ll Be Back

After eighteen stops, a lot of slices, even more calories, and god knows how much damage to his internal organs, Jimmy over at EatItAtlanta has finally wrapped his Atlanta Pizza Days series.  I make no bones about it, APD inspired the Buddha Tours (my first being the Atlanta Sub & Sandwich Tour).  Luckily, I was …

Free Weber Gas Grills Spatula, Get It While You Can

I’m not 100% sure if the quota for this one has been reached.  Weber Gas Grills is giving away a free spatula.  From their website: We are giving away free grill accessory, spatula (turner). It is made of plastic and please use it only after the grilled product is out of the grill/BBQ. Don’t use …

FAIL Slashfood Best Sandwiches But Rock On Watershed In Decatur!

So thanks to Jimmy for pointing this out to me!  I totally glazed over it in my daily reading. Slashfood is the home to techfoodies.  I myself read it every day (and usually with great attention to detail).  Recently, they asked their readers to name the best sandwich in America.  Well, so long as you …

Bernie Madoff’s Latest Restaurant Reservation: Le Cirque Geôle

Bernie Madoff can kiss my grits (and probably everyone else’s too!).  Everyone’s favorite Ponzi dwebe is now safely behind bars.  As you might expect, the guy who had a taste for the finer life is having to adjust a bit.  The NY Post was kind enough to elaborate on Bernie’s latest restaurant reservation: In the …

Paces 88 Scheduled To Open At The St. Regis On April 11

I’ve actually got a slew of openings to report on!  Unfortunately, today is a busy day for me so I’ll focus on just one for now.  The St. Regis in Buckhead has been at the center of foodie talk with regards to the upcoming Pano’s restaurant.  Well, the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group isn’t the only …

Free Brewmaster’s Tasting Kit From Killian’s Red

Yes, that’s right!  You can get four tasting glasses, a bottle opener, and a tasting guide absolutely free!or the low low price of ZERO dollars!  Here’s what you need to do: Visit Georgekillians.com. Click on that free beer link in the lower left Register (i used a real address but fake name, birth date, etc… …

Foursquare: Dining Out + Social Web + Xbox 360 Achievements = Awesome iPhone App!

Do I have an iPhone? Absolutely not.  Will I ever get one? I seriously doubt it.  Is that something Im proud of? Damn skippy!  That said, foursquare (iTunes page) is a kick ass app that ALMOST makes me want to rethink my stance. What exactly is foursquare? Its a location aware social media tool that …

Mason’s Sports Grill In Canton, GA Scheduled For April Opening

Mason’s Sports Grill, a self-described family friendly sports bar, is scheduled to open April 15 in Canton.  While that date is tentative, I have taken the liberty of adding Mason’s to the April Dirty List (yet to be published.  I’ll make the list public in a few days.  The restaurant will be located at 147 …