Yes, today is a foodie day. You see, it’s the first full day of service for Farm Burger, Decatur’s next trending restaurant. As you may infer from the wisely chosen name, Farm Burger is a burger joint that features grassfed beef from locally sourced providers. The restaurant has been in the works for some time …
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A Smoothie Day At Nectar Fruit Juice Bar – Decatur, Atlanta, GA [Quick Hits]
A few days ago, in the midst of a predictably busy Atlanta rush hour, I decided to drag a friend into Nectar, a fruit juice bar and smoothie shop over in Decatur. Though their original location is in Oakhurst, this satellite spot is over on Clairmont Rd. sandwiched between Bohjanic, Nectar’s parent restaurant, and the …
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James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Awards are the United States’ version of the food Oscars. Today, the JB Foundation announced their semifinalists for this years awards. The neat thing about the awards is that have nationwide categories as well as regional categories. Much like last year, Atlanta area chefs has a handful of entrants. Pano Karatassos, Scott …
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Falafel King Restaurant Review – Emory, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
As I hobble through life with a Droid as my sole camera, it’s time for another one of my first impressions that really isn’t a first impression. Falafel King sits on the Emory campus just off the junction of Oxford and N. Decatur. Though it’s purveyors are of Korean lineage, this shack sized, spit using …
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Community Q BBQ Restaurant Review – Decatur, GA [First Impressions]
I feel like I should preemptively duck for this one. Community Q, a Decatur meat emporium, is the result of a Triforcean partnership between David Roberts, Jim Laber, and Stuart Baesel. Backed by Roberts’ foundation at Sam and Dave’s, the trio has set out to save Atlanta from the clutches of the evil Ganon and …
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Mezcalito’s Cantina Restaurant Review – Oakhurst, Decatur, GA [First Impressions]
If you don’t live in Decatur, there is a good chance that Mezcalito’s Cantina is one of those restaurants you can go a lifetime without trying. In fact, I have driven by this Oakhurst restaurant more times than I can remember; yet, I have never entered its glass doors. Though it doesn’t get a lot …
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The Cook’s Warehouse Hits Ansley Mall In Midtown [Openings]
The Cook’s Warehouse, that one stop shop for the home cook in you, is headed to Ansley Mall. Taking over the space formerly occupied by Piccadilly Cafeteria, the store is in its final stages. This is the new location for their Midtown location, which was located on Amsterdam Ave. Don’t fret if you can’t get …
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Cafe Istanbul Restaurant Review – Decatur, GA [First Impressions]
Part hookah bar/part Turkish food center/part good-time emporium, Café Istanbul has remained a centerpiece of Atlanta’s Mediterranean culinary community for some time. With my close proximity to Imperial Fez/Ibiza and Divan, and my own stash of shisha, I’ve never had much of a reason to head on up Hwy 78. Motivation factors aside, a visit …
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The Iberian Pig Restaurant Review – Decatur, GA [First Impressions]
Tucked away in the depths of Decatur’s town square, a new food-stop has emerged to beckon the foodies, the adventurous eaters, and the hip. Backed by a wealth of internet buzz (here, here, & here – just to name a few), The Iberian Pig supposedly opened this past evening. Truth be told, the restaurant found …
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Taqueria Del Sol Restaurant Review In Pictures: Chile Rellenos And All – Westside, Atlanta, GA [Quick Hits]
I think it would be presumptuous of me to assume that the majority of the people who happen upon this little love of mine have no idea about Taquería Del Sol. In that spirit, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that this little chain of taco bars (aka taquerías) is the darling of …