Attack Of The Killer Tomato Festival: Episode 3 -Return Of The Tomatoes [Recap]

In the case of most trilogies, the third edition of a Hollywood picture series is often the weakest [See: Return of the Jedi].  Fortunately for foodies, festivals are not subject to that rule of thumb.  … Read more →

Tomato Season: Attack Of The Killer Tomato Festival Returns For 2010

Attack of The Killer Tomato Festival for $500 please Mr. Kebert Xela … Answer: Jay Swift, Anne Quatrano, Hugh Acheson, Chris Hastings, Kevin Gillespie, Bruce Logue. Question: Who are just a few of the awesome … Read more →

Atlanta’s Westside Blowing Up – And The NY Times Knows It

                                                                                                                    (the dining room at Abattoir) In today’s edition of the NYT, Shaila Dewan decided to talk up the burgeoning art scene on the west side of Atlanta.  Despite a few journalistic faux pas, it’s … Read more →

What’s In Store ….

A little busy/tired today – so here’s a sneak peek of some notations I’ll be making in the next few days. Early this week, I made it over to La Pietra Cucina for the first … Read more →

Abattoir Chophouse Review: Bangs One Out On The Westside – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

This is a first impression if there ever was one. Thursday, May 21, 2009: the laptop closed, the door slammed, and I bustled my hustle over to Abattoir Chophouse just as soon as I could … Read more →

Around The Corner: Opening Night At Abattoir Turns Phallic And A Meal At Pacci Ristorante

It’s late, I’ve knocked back a few, and there’s a game on … so I’m calling uncle for this evening.  I just rolled back in from the opening night at Abattoir, the new restaurant from … Read more →