Whoever came up with the Gayot list of Top 40 Restaurants for 2008 is as bad as Adam Platt, NY Mag’s pontificator. André Gayot should be rolling over in his grave. Okay, well – he’s not dead … so that’s a bit hard to do, but you get the idea. I would not be surprised …
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President-Elect Obama Couldn’t Cut It As A Food Critic
Back in ought-one, Barak Obama was a guest on Check, Please, a local Chicago restaurant review show. The show has since wised up and they plan to run the story on January 16, 2009. CNN did a bit on the appearance and here it is: LINKY Technorati Tags: barak obama,restaurant reviews,check please,cnn
Follow Mac World, Play Bingo, Win Free Pizza
To be honest, if you haven’t heard about this by now…chances are you don’t have a chance to win. That said, it’s still worth a mention. Gizmodo is giving away free pizza over the internet. All you have to do is follow their MacWorld coverage. It seems like a good bit of work for a …
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Lamplighter Cafe Indefinitely Closed
As reported on omnivore, Chef Carmen Cappello has shut down Lamplighter Cafe. Apparently, they were robbed on Christmas Day. While the menu was promising and the vibe was warm, they had trouble keeping the place full. I ate there three times and had some great things and some not so great things. I have inquired …
Cooking in the World of Star Wars: X-Wings and Hot Dogs
I have to tell you, nothing comes between a Star Wars nerd junky and his/her collectibles … not time, not space, and certainly not money. I’ve seen Star Wars collectibles sell for many many many many thousands of bucks. Well, this one might not be a bank buster, but it sure is funny as hell! …
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Kessler and Varasano Dine at LaBella Pizzeria
John Kessler, the AJC’s version of Frank Bruni, recently visited LaBella Pizzeria (via Yelp). What made this trip interesting is that his guests were Jeff Varasano and Heather Stoakley, of the much anticipated Varasano’s Pizzeria. Kessler recounted the experience, albeit briefly, and the article is available here. For those of you scratching your head and …
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FoodieBuddha 2008 Atlanta Restaurant of the Year: Sushi House Hayakawa – Chamblee, Atlanta, GA
I am not so brazen as to assume that my word carries with it the clout that a post from someone like Jennifer Zyman or Cliff Bostock carries. That aside, I do feel comfortable enough to be an avid food talker. Thus, I must have a restaurant of the year, right? Indeed I do! In …
Still Looking For New Years Eve Plans in Atlanta? Check Out Rathbun’s near Inman Park
So you still don’t know what to do for NYE. Your wife tells you that she does not want to do anything special and you are tired of spending $100 and up to go to some crummy bar that’s way too crowded. Well, have no fear …. one of the best steakhouses in town is …
LE CIRQUE: A TABLE IN HEAVEN, HBO DOCUMENTARY PREMIERS MONDAY (12.29.08)
Okay my fellow foodies, this should be good. Sirio Maccioni, the famed restaurateur and author, founded Le Cirque in 1974. If you have not heard of this restaurant, just poke around on the net for a little bit. You’ll have plenty to read and to watch. Regardless, A Table In Heaven, from producer/director Andrew Rossi, …
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Foodista.com Continues To Grow. Can A Wiki For All Things Food Survive?
So when I first caught wind of Foodista, I checked it out, dismissed it, and moved on. Unfortunately, I did not have a blog at the time, so I could not share my feelings! Bummer! As luck would have it, their continued growth (quantcast), combined with some recent press (lifehacker / techcrunch), has sparked me …
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