In search of culinary Nirvana
A few days ago, I found myself running around the town of Highlands, North Carolina. Sitting comfortably atop the southern portion of North Carolina, Highlands is roughly two-hours via auto from Atlanta. As such, it’s a popular sport for weekend getaways and summer excursions for those of us who call the ATL home. My day …
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Last night, I had the pleasure of hitting Wisteria with CND. Unfortunately for Wisteria, the majority of the enjoyment was the company I was in and not the food I was served. Part first impression, part quick hits, this was my first full meal at Wisteria and my first visit of any kind in over …
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Interior & Location: They’ve completely overhauled the interior space. It’s opened up nicely, flows well and is designed to create a calming atmosphere. It’s a much more pleasant interior than the former restaurant (the globe) that occupied the space. Food: As expected on a soft opening, the kitchen is still working out it’s kinks. The …
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WaterHaven, that new farm to table concept from Joe McCarthy, is set to open at the end of the week. The restaurant is located in Technology Square in the space formerly home to The Globe. I’ll be sure to get there this weekend, or the week that follows. All in, the space holds approximately 300 …
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We have our answer as to the name of the restaurant going in at Georgia Tech’s Technology Square. WaterHaven, with a “chef driven menu of contemporary American fare,” is scheduled to open in mid-May. According to the information out there, the restaurant is set to be a farm to table concept in a casual atmosphere. …
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Hot on the heels of places like BLT Steak and Craft Atlanta, while just ahead of Livingston, Paces 88 has opened at the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead. Though it will be supplanted by the new BLRG restaurant, Paces 88 currently serves as the flagship, and sole, dining option at the St. Regis. This new …
According to the restaurant’s website, Ron Eyester has purchased Food 101 from 101 Concepts. The notable Virginia Highlands/Morningside restaurant is popular amongst local residents and has focused on fresh food since its inception. While I’m not a huge fan of the execution or the menu, I don’t mind a meal at Food 101 every now …
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For the longest time, my previous rants on The Nook occupied the top spots on my popular posts list. As that list is based on the number of page views (aka – number of times someone read(s) each post), it was a bit of a surprise. Those writings were nothing more than news blurbs on …
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As a compendium to What’ll Ya have?, I wanted to follow up with this handy little guide. The Varsity has developed its own unique terminology for a number of items on their menu. Here they are in all their glory. For those of you who have never been (and those of you still looking to …
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Overall:[rating:2] Alright Missy, you win! Grease pit or fast food heaven? Atlanta institution or eye sore? Classically decorated or more dated than Mick Jagger in hot pants? The Varsity, or more simplistically: The V, seems to be that type of place. In my 20+ years as an Atlanta denizen, people seem to find it a …
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