Sushi House Hayakawa: Art-fullness [Updates]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bBN0WEjZQE?rel=0] It’s been a few years since I’ve said anything of substance on Sushi House Hayakawa, and that needs to change, even if my feelings towards this delightful Atlanta sushi bar have not.  Stashed away on the BuHi corridor of Doraville, I half feel like a damn investor.  Mind you, this isn’t due to some …

Octopus Bar: A Disappointing Second Take

After a strong first encounter with Octopus Bar, the late night East Atlanta eatery in So Ba’s porch, I returned last night eager to enjoy a repeat appearance.  I was stunningly disappointed.  Nearly all of the goodwill Angus Brown and Nhan Le had garnered crashed in a blaze of “unglory.”  This meal was such a …

Gato Bizco Café: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Gets Kid Tested … Buddha Approved [Updates]

Alright … done with the awws and “how cute is she” declarative questions? Good! Now let’s get it on! You see, this isn’t so much a review as it is a not so subtle smack over the breakfast burrito reminding you that Gato Bizco Café in Candler Park is where it’s at.  Having survived my …

Woody’s Cheesesteaks Reopens: I Drink Your Cheesesteak Late Night [Review Updates]

When word spread that Woody’s Famous Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Midtown had closed, Atlanta’s food fans took a collective sigh.  Though not everyone found the place destination worthy, Woody’s had a distinct personality and better than average grub.  Opened in 1975 by David Pastoria, the free standing hut had served as a fixture of quirky Atlanta …

Yakitori Jinbei Restaurant Review – Smyrna, GA [Updates]

Since my introduction to Yakitori Jinbei in late 2009 (thanks Spark Plug), the restaurant has worked itself into my regular rotation.  I’ve introduced several people to the joint, told countless others, and return whenever I get a hankering for some ramen. (occasional acts of indiscretion at Haru Ichiban notwithstanding). Having successfully convinced many a foodie …

Frank Ma South For Chinese New Year [Updates]

The love affair with Frank Ma South has come and gone in this city.  Late in 2008 when Frank Ma moved in with the gang at Chopsticks in the Emory area, all hell broke loose.  Most everyone got all giddy at the idea of a seemingly authentic Chinese restaurant located somewhere other than BuHi.  I …

Eating Bugs (Bunny) At Westside’s Miller Union [Updates]

                                                                                                  Photo by David Naugle via MU A recent dining excursion took me to the ever bustling Miller Union, a Westside eatery that has become one of the “it places.”  MU is a restaurant that showed up on the scene roughly two-months ago and is currently in the middle of a love fest not uncommon …

A DBA Barbecue Redux In Virginia Highlands [Updates]

As time goes by, I am presented with the opportunity to head back to some of the restaurants I’ve already chatted up.  Since my initial visit to DBA Barbecue, there have been a number of changes.  Doug Morgan has moved on, and in his place, we have Drew Kirkland.  Kirkland, who was previously stationed at …

Notes On Publik And Bocado [Updates]

Since my initial notations on Publik Social House and Bocado, I’ve made multiple return trips to both.  Unfortunately, things weren’t as good on subsequent visits in either case.  Keep reading for details on these two new Atlanta dining options.

5 Seasons Brewing Company Restaurant Review: Still Stale And Annoying – Midtown, Atlanta

Overall:[rating:0] Despite my initial impression of 5 Seasons Brewing Company over in Midtown, Atlanta, I was both willing and able to make a return visit.  In the two months since, I’ve made three return trips.  To be honest, I’ll have a very hard time mustering up the guts for a 4th.  As you may have …