In search of culinary Nirvana
Okay, so here I am … all cool and down with the latest and greatest news around Atlanta. So sure, I should be working right now…and sure … everyone knows about the James Beard Awards; but, surely … nobody would have a bead on my cool tip for the week. Well damn Cliff Bostock and …
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So I actually have a ton of work to do right now for my 9-5 … thus, this will be brief. Maybe I’ll come back later to add some context and some links…but in the meantime check out the several Atlanta culinary establishments and personalities that are semi-finalists for the foodie equivalent of the Oscars. …
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Though you wouldn’t know it from their website, the Southeast Regional Barista Competition (SRBC) is this weekend. Amongst all the blurb about this – one factor reigns supreme: IT’S FREE! So for all of you coffee fiends looking for last minute V-day plans – this could be it. Details after the jump!
So in an attempt to destroy the collective health of a city, all 20 Atlanta area Steak’N Shake restaurants are running a pretty slick promotion. Details from the Atlanta Business Chronicle are as follows: Metro Atlanta’s 20 Steak ’n Shake restaurants will roll back prices on steakburgers to 15 cents on Friday to celebrate the …
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So after hanging with Jimmy from Eat It, Atlanta, I have been inspired to copy borrow his Atlanta Pizza Days idea. However, a few changes are necessary! First, I don’t run marathons – so if I eat something as unhealthy as pizza 15 times in approximately two weeks, I’ll die. Second, pizza can get expensive! …
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Rachael Ray does food porn like there is no tomorrow (NSFW vid after the jump!). However, she also has quite a following for her show entitled “Every Day.” Recently, she organized a bracket busting tournament that included 17 critics, 20 meals, and two Atlanta steakhouses.
Though I have never ventured up to Buford for a meal at Sperata, I have confirmed that they are adding a new restaurant to the family. In a dramatic thumbs up to the financial struggles of the times, co-owner and head chef Chris Hope has decided to open Sperata On The Square in downtown Lawrenceville. …
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Food reality shows are all the rage these days. Hot on the heels of the upcoming Top Chef auditions (internal), chef David Adjey is bringing his Canadian born TV show stateside. Dubbed Restaurant Makeover in the land of Eh, the show will be named Restaurant 101 down here. I have a good friend north of …
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Despite their initial intentions to close up shop on Valentine’s day, P&P has extended their self-imposed stay of execution until the end of February. I am not sure what their availability looks like; you should definitely call and see what your options are. I strongly suggest that you make their fried lobster tail your last …
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The bacon craze is just completely out of hand. I thought the “Bacon Explosion” [which I regrettably link to: linky] would be as ridiculous as it could get. Well, what do I know? Apparently, Mike Nelson has decided to become a full fledged meatatarian for the entire month of February. Why did he choose February? …
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