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Well bumtastic! It appears that chef Carmen Cappello is the latest Atlanta knife-master to head out of town. Cappello’s unfortunate string of luck has been well documented; so this is not the biggest of surprises. Still, guys like Tuohy left on their own terms. I have a sneaking suspicion that Cappello, a Philadelphia native, went …
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Hello readers, I received this email from chef Cappello regarding the recent events that have taken place at Lamplighter. I really liked what Carmen was trying to do with the space and I cannot wait to get back once he reopens. Times are tough, that area is very dangerous (it’s just down the street from …
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A few days ago, word spread regarding the fate of Lamplighter Cafe. Many people, myself included (internal), reported that the restaurant closed due to a robbery on Christmas. Well, it turns out we may have been misinformed. Despite a sign posted at Lamplighter, Tom Maicon provided us with another explanation over at Atlanta Cuisine. Maicon …
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As reported on omnivore, Chef Carmen Cappello has shut down Lamplighter Cafe. Apparently, they were robbed on Christmas Day. While the menu was promising and the vibe was warm, they had trouble keeping the place full. I ate there three times and had some great things and some not so great things. I have inquired …