In search of culinary Nirvana
Overall: [rating:2] Philadelphia is the self-proclaimed Cheesesteak Capital. I’ve traveled to the most well-known spots (Pat’s King of Cheesesteaks and Geno’s Steaks) and I’ve been to each several times over. Trust me when I say that they are essentially crap on a bun. You go to those tourist traps for the “experience;” there are better …
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Overall:[rating:1] (good) This past weekend, five of us treked up to Chateau De Saigon, a relatively new, yet widely reviewed Vietnamese restaurant on Buford Highway. This was my fourth meal and third dinner at this joint. Not surprisingly, there is no doubt in my mind that the recent love doled out on this place by …
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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 …
From the archives (11.09.08) A good buddy of mine joined me for lunch at Café Agora this past Friday; the experience was yet another in a long line of tasty meals at this Mediterranean eatery. With the demise of Shipfeifer, Agora is now the only spot in the ATL I go for a quality gyro …
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Henri’s Bakery is an old-guard, Atlanta tradition located in the heart of Buckhead. Like the Colonnade, it is one of those places that has “been there forever.” In this case, forever is actually 75 years. While I find it difficult for a place like this to live up to its lofty reputation, Henri’s has done …
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The Lobster Bar at Chops has long served as a reliable dining spot for my family. In years past, we would frequent The Dinning Room for our non-secular Christmas Eve dinner; however, in recent years we have opted for the more relaxed atmosphere of the Lobster Bar. While both Chops and the Lobster Bar sit …
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From the Archives (11.20.08) Phuong is my FAV!!!! If you don’t know any better – take a clue from the fish tank that sits in the front entrance way – this place is the real deal. That’s not just for decoration people – they use those suckers! Last week, I returned to Tasty China (twice …
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A few weeks ago, I had a chance to sample the food from the highly anticipated Varasano’s Pizzeria. The pizzeria, whose namesake is Jeff Varasano, is scheduled to open in early to mid-January in the newly built Mezzo building. The restaurant is as anticipated as any other Atlanta hot spot has been, at least in …
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In my recent review of Sushi House Hayakawa, I mentioned how their website was somewhat desolate. Well, I dropped back in today and I am pleased to report that Sushi House has some beautiful images up! In addition to the Kaboom that greats visitors, you can now check out a decent sized smattering of what …
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Today, Adam, one of the FB guest bloggers, and I dropped in on Joli Kobe Midtown for a late lunch. It is unfortunately located in the Invesco building on Peachtree. Being a Saturday, parking was not an issue; however, people who dine here during the week often complain of a lack of available spaces. I …
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