In search of culinary Nirvana
I’ve prepared the April Dirty List for everyone. I’m still playing with the format for each of these posts; I think this one may be the answer! As always, this is based entirely on publicly available information. I would assume that all of these dates are subject to change. If you are aware of an …
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It’s been nearly a month since I got to sneak over to the highly anticipated Varasano’s Pizzeria. Jeff was just getting the feel for his new oven and the place was still under construction. 18-pizzas later (I kid you not) … I was plump and happy. Unlike his home tasting which I attended, Jeff used …
I’ve actually got a slew of openings to report on! Unfortunately, today is a busy day for me so I’ll focus on just one for now. The St. Regis in Buckhead has been at the center of foodie talk with regards to the upcoming Pano’s restaurant. Well, the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group isn’t the only …
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In the April 2009 issue of Bon Appétit, Sotohiro Kosugi’s New York namesake earned top billing as the best sushi spot in the entire country! No arguments from this foodie … you can read my review here! Despite Soto’s reputation as a sushi bully (WSJ), few can argue with his culinary prowess. Rock on Soto! …
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A friend of mine was asking me for advice on where to go for her birthday. I realized by the time we were done … that was good fodder for a post. This is by no means an attempt to offer up a “definitive” list of party grub in the Dirty. Rather, here are just …
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New this month: an east point seafood restaurant, Dantanna’s downtown, and Noon Midtown. Will add more as I find them! View Larger Map Technorati Tags: atlanta restaurant openings,buckhead,downtown,east point,dantanna’s,noon midtown
So a former restaurateur that I recently reconnected with (via family) sent me her thoughts on some places around town. She briefly recapped her feelings on Craft, Spice Market, Ray’s on the River, and Neo at the Mansion. Names have been changed to protect the innocent! 🙂
So I actually have a ton of work to do right now for my 9-5 … thus, this will be brief. Maybe I’ll come back later to add some context and some links…but in the meantime check out the several Atlanta culinary establishments and personalities that are semi-finalists for the foodie equivalent of the Oscars. …
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Despite their initial intentions to close up shop on Valentine’s day, P&P has extended their self-imposed stay of execution until the end of February. I am not sure what their availability looks like; you should definitely call and see what your options are. I strongly suggest that you make their fried lobster tail your last …
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Overall:[rating:1] Veggieland is a solid choice for any vegetarians or for any carnivores looking for a healthy alternative. While many restaurants have come and gone over the last twenty years, Veggieland keeps chugging along. They never seem too busy, but they deliver a consistent experience in both service and quality.