Warren Bruno of Atkins Park & Ormsby’s Has Died

Warren Bruno has passed.  Bruno, who founded Atkins Park in 1983 and Ormsby’s just a few years back, was a vibrant participant in Atlanta’s restaurant and social scene.  Bruno succumbed this AM after a long battle with cancer.  No word yet on services, tributes, and so forth … but that should come to light soon.  …

The Battle Of The Burgers: Eat Meat, Save Appendages! [Festivals]

A: The Battle of the Burgers Q: What is the meat slapping, gut busting, massive attack set to take place at John Howell Park in Virginia-Highland on Saturday, October 2nd (from 12-4p)? To elaborate: some might say we’re in a burger renaissance.  I might say we’re in a burger infestation.  Regardless of your perspective, it …

Ormsby’s: Coming Soon To A Westside Near You [Openings]

Those of you who are New York imports, well-traveled globe trotters, or avid foodies will know the name Milk & Honey.  With locations in NYC and London, the membership suggested cocktail lounge is highly regarded as the anti-trend.  To put it another way: while name dropping and starfucking can go a long way in certain …

Dine Out For A Safer Atlanta: Fundraiser for John Henderson

For those that are scratching their heads by the title of this post, John Henderson was an employee at the Standard on Memorial Drive.   He was gunned down during an early morning robbery.  Though I only “knew him” in the loosest sense of the term, I denoted his warm affect the two or three times …