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Rodell Visits Flip Burger Boutique
Atlanta’s most notable restaurant launch in the last few years has hit the Omnivore blog. I dropped in for a short note, but wanted to elaborate further here. It is clear that the menu will continue to change. What is not clear is if this is a true maturation process or nothing more than a …
Krispy Kreme Inauguration Day Giveaway, Freedom of Choice = Free Doughnuts
So I’m on a roll today, and thought I’d throw one more post up before I hit the town. In a recent press release, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that on inauguration day (that’s Tuesday January 20, 2009), every shop in the country is giving away a free taste of round deliciousness. While this won’t sway …
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Dynamic Dish Offers Up Prix Fixe Tasting Meal for Obama Inauguration
For those of you looking to do something different on inauguration day, head down to Dynamic Dish in Edgewood. The menu is prix fixe and will cost $35.00. As such, you will have the opportunity to try a number of items. Reservations are required, so you’ll have to call in advance if you want to …
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Carmen Cappello Clears the Air on Lamplighter
Hello readers, I received this email from chef Cappello regarding the recent events that have taken place at Lamplighter. I really liked what Carmen was trying to do with the space and I cannot wait to get back once he reopens. Times are tough, that area is very dangerous (it’s just down the street from …
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Gaston Lenôtre has passed away.
As reported via a variety of media outlets, famed French Chef Gaston Lenôtre passed away on January 8, 2009. Chances are that if you’ve eaten sweets or if you’ve eaten at a French restaurant, then you have seen his influence. Lenôtre revitalised the pâtisserie, a French bakery known for sweets, and established a world renowned …
Chipotle Mobile Comes… Chipotle Mobile Goes. iPhone App Goes Buh Bye
A few days ago, Chipotle, the [used to be] McDonalds owned burrito joint, launched Chipotle Mobile Ordering [App Store – now dead], an iPhone app that allowed people to order from their mobile phones. While I don’t like Chipotle, and I can’t stand Apple … that was a pretty cool utility. The app was built …
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Not Yet Tested: Get Half-Price Meals from TV Stations (or so they say)
I don’t know about you, but I have never said to someone: “Hey, call up WSB and see if we can get some discounts for dinner!” Doesn’t sound reasonable… right? Well, apparently it isn’t such a bad idea. While this may be kid tested and mother approved, I have NO idea if this actually works. …
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Update On Lamplighter Cafe…err…. Shame Burger
A few days ago, word spread regarding the fate of Lamplighter Cafe. Many people, myself included (internal), reported that the restaurant closed due to a robbery on Christmas. Well, it turns out we may have been misinformed. Despite a sign posted at Lamplighter, Tom Maicon provided us with another explanation over at Atlanta Cuisine. Maicon …
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Dynamic Dish Scores BIG!!!
Dynamic Dish, one of my favorite Atlanta restaurants (internal), was named the third best Modern Vegetarian Restaurant in the States. This one is legitimate madames and monsieurs. While there are thousands of top 10 lists, blogs (cough cough), and magazines, a handful of publications still carry some real weight. The magazine of note is Bon …