In search of culinary Nirvana
I was apprehensive to say the least. High-brow, underground supper clubs strike a strange cord with me. On the one hand, it’s kind of cool to hit up a private event that requires a trip to the piggy bank. On the other hand, there is something snob-elitish about events that come with a $150 price …
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It’s a holiday weekend, so this will be a real quick post: no pictures, no elaborate descriptions, no pomp or circumstance. Family Buddha decided to go grab some lunch on Friday. On a recommendation, we hit up the Buckhead Pizza Company in, you guessed it, Buckhead. Oddly situated in the Realm building, you have to …
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So last Tuesday (yes – el Cinco De Mayo), a friend whose culinary prowess dwarfs my own, decided to join me for lunch. She was in the mood for some margaritas; and, Verde Taqueria, the newly opened Brookhaven taqueria, got the call. While the delay in getting this up could be attributed to a busy …
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This has the potential to break my heart. I, along with every other foodie in ATL, love Holeman & Finch, that über cool English pub in Peachtree Hills. Well, according to his own facebook status, Adam Biderman is packing his bags and moving to New Orleans. No word yet on when he’s departing H&F. It’s …
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Every Thursday, from 8-11pm, you can show up at Varasano’s, pay a flat fee, and eat until you are stuffed. The price is thought provokingly low. For $12.95, us big’ns can eat as much pie as our tummies will hold. Meanwhile, kids under the age of 12 eat for just $7.95. These “Heaven Nights,” sound …
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A good burger isn’t hard to find … a great burger is! Somewhat out of character for us, Atlanta actually has it’s fair share of top notch burger joints. While the best burger in town is a hotly debated topic, the usual suspects always seem to end up in the discussion. Holeman & Finch’s “Down …
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April showers bring May restaurant openings? Sure … sounds good to me. Remember to check the May Dirty List for the most up to date information. Village Cafe In Smyrna So this one is confusing … word from various internet posts is that Village Cafe is scheduled to open in Smyrna. The address is listed …
This morning, as I was digging through my twitter feed, I came across this video. It’s a nice little interview with Cyrille Holota, the executive chef at JOËL. The Buckhead restaurant is still alive and kicking, long after the departure of namesake Joël Antunes. JOËL Restaurant Address & Information: 3290 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA …
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Stout Irish Pub in Buckhead is doing a good thing. In conjunction with the Atlanta 2 Day Walk, Stout will donate 10% of their sales three times over the next two months. On April 28, May 26, and June 30th, aka … the last Tuesday of each month, if you dine at Stout … they’ll …
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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 …