Chef Ford Fry Of JCT Kitchen: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #10

Seeing as I’m actually in town, I figured … what the heck … I might as well post something.  As luck would have it, today is Friday! And that means, it’s Inside The Chef’s Kitchen Day.  Today’s participant is the longstanding executive chef/partner of JCT Kitchen & Bar. Ford Fry has been a fixture on …

On The Move; Be Back In A Jiffy

I know, I should have another Inside The Chef’s Kitchen post ready to roll.  Unfortunately, things have been über busy here at Casa De Buddha.  I’m about to hit the road for a very long drive, so hopefully there’s enough of a backlog to keep y’all busy for just a bit.  Be back soon, hopefully …

The Dirty List Rides Again

Many moons ago, I had a little feature called “The Dirty List.”  Every month, I put up a Google map that showed where all the “just around the corner” restaurants were to be located.  Somehow, it just slipped through the cracks and hasn’t been seen since last April. Well, I’ve decided it’s time to bring …

Alex Brounstein Of Grindhouse Killer Burgers: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #9

What better way to start off the new year than with a visit to Inside The Chef’s Kitchen.  Today’s chef du jour is Alex Brounstein of Grindhouse Killer Burgers.  Brounstein and his team, serving up round mounds of ground since September of last year, and have already garnered a good bit of praise. With a …

Chef Jay Swift Of 4th And Swift: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #8

I know … I know … many of you were up in arms … angry, confused, and disappointed.  This past Friday, you woke up, grabbed your morning coffee, and opened your browser intent on seeing yet the latest installment of Inside The Chef’s Kitchen.  But alas, nothing was there and so hearts were broken, children …

Chef Shaun Doty Of Shaun’s: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #7

Chef Shaun Doty has long been at the forefront of the Atlanta dining scene.  For the past three-years, he has been the man behind Shaun’s Social Club.  Before that, he headed up things at establishments like Table 1280 and MidCity Cuisine.  Now, he’s primed to open the city’s next burger joint, aptly named Good Burger. …

And It All Started So Quietly …

After 365 Days, 627 Posts, and 1,055 comments … I’m just amazed that we’re here.  What started so innocuously (with just a little note), has turned into a daily part of my life.  I’ve met some very cool people and had a lot of great meals.  As little side projects go, this has been one …

Chef Jenny Levison Of Souper Jenny: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #6

It’s getting darn cold out there, so what better way to ease the pain of the dropping thermometer than with a visit from Jenny Levison, Atlanta’s soup queen.  [Errr… well, the conversation is nice … but actually, her soup is what will actually do the trick]. Levison’s Souper Jenny has long garnered the attention of …

Chef Cyrille Holota Of Joel Brasserie: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #5

Something tells me that Cyrille Holota had no idea what was in store for him some years ago.  In the mid-90s, Holota was racking up quit the resume.  After cooking at several different Michelin winning restaurants (including 3-star powerhouse L’Arpege), Holota came to our beloved city to join Joël Antunes over at The Dining Room.  …