Star Chefs Currently Scouring Atlanta [Spoilers]

I hope I’m not alone when I say that I couldn’t care less to hear where “Famous Movie Star XYZ” or “Who the hell is that person and why do I care who they are ABC” happen to be at any given moment.  I care even less about where they eat, especially in our city.  …

To Live And Dine In Atlanta Drops Tonight [Food Festivals]

The food festivals are coming fast and furious these days. Thanks to Georgia Organics, who just BLEW YA MIND with the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, we have another one this evening.  Entitled “To Live And Die In Atlanta,” tonight’s event features stalwarts like Hugh Acheson and Carvel Grant Gould.  While I don’t expect …

Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week 2010 Starts Tonight

  That’s right people, another year … another opportunity to skedaddle to Downtown Atlanta for some dining deals.  Starting tonight, and running through August 8th, 27 restaurants are serving up prix-fixe menus that give adventurous eaters the opportunity to eat on a budget.  For the most part, each meal includes an app, an entrée, and …

Another Take On BLT Steak – Downtown, Atlanta, GA [Guest Blogger]

Last night was date night. Since it was restaurant week (3 courses for $25 at participating restaurants), we decided to hop on MARTA and head over to BLT Steak for dinner. After a quick 2 stop jaunt on the train and a 1 block walk to the W Downtown, we arrived at our final destination. …

Let The Dining Begin: Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week(s) Goes Live Tonight

Once a year, a multitude of restaurants in Downtown Atlanta get together for some dining specials.  The event starts today and includes a total of 28 restaurants.  Every restaurant is offering up a $25 prix fixe meal for $25.  Included in the menu is an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert.  While this doesn’t include …

World’s Dumbest Food Report: BLT Steak’s Playoff Madness Special Is A Deal [Laugh Of The Day]

Sometimes, you just have to scratch your head and wonder.  Yesterday, CBS2 News out of Los Angeles ran another “Dining On A Dime” segment.  So what’s the best way to officially kill an already overused news theme? Step 1: Pick a ridiculously expensive restaurant. See: BLT Steak (Bistro Laurent Tourondel) – CHECK Step 2: Advertise …

BLT Steak At The W Hotel – Downtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Hot on the heels of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Tom Colicchio, highly acclaimed Laurent Tourondel has come to Atlanta to plant his flag.  BLT Steak, Tourondel’s entry into this market, arrived with a great deal of fanfare.  BLT Steak serves as the flagship restaurant at the W Hotel in downtown Atlanta.  Supported by Drinkshop, the ultra …