In search of culinary Nirvana
Baton Supper Series, that “on hiatus” underground supper club run out of Gato Bizco in Candler Park is revving up again. Moses Archuleta & Bryson Tedford, who brought us awesomeness like this, mass mailed some people earlier tonight with some information. All you need to know is in the email, which I’ve posted after the …
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Gato Tokyo Bizco When I told Spark Plug not to leave the city this month, I meant it. Did she listen? No, no she didn’t. When she reads this, am I going to get an international phone call shortly thereafter at which time I will be dressed down? Admittedly, I did not tell her exactly …
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Steady Diet of Something Archuleta and Tedford are back again with another rendition of their BATON Supper Series. As with the first three, the duet has managed to wrangle another impressive cookmeister from lands abroad. So check out the details after the jump and hop on the reservation bandwagon asap.
The playfully named upcoming Meat & Three BATON Supper Series dinner has sold out. However, I’m not writing this as a neener neener to those who did not secure a seat (welcome to my club); but instead, I am telling people who planned on taking advantage of the walk-in service that BATON’s plans have …
肉 + ㆔ Were you ever around during the formative years for a band that ultimately hit it big? If you’re anything like me, you feel somewhat responsible for that band’s success and you wear that like a badge of honor. Ladies and gents, I think you have an opportunity to be a part of …
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This past Monday and Tuesday marked round #2 of the fantastic BATON Supper Series, a sort of subterranean dinner club series that kicked off last month. If you’ve missed my past posts on BATON, here’s a little catch up for you: Moses Archuleta, of Deerhunter fame, and Bryson Tedford are the organizers of this monthly …
It’s time for take two of the BATON Supper Series. This time, Atlanta gets treated to the food of New York chef Tien Ho, who came to fame at Momofuku’s inspired Má Pêche and Ssam Bar, is the super stud who’s going to do the cooking. For those that missed the premier, BATON is a …
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Atlanta, I have a bone to pick with you … and I’ll explain why in paragraph six. For the past few years, supper clubs have been one of the best, if not the best, things about Atlanta’s dining scene. Tonight (or last night by the time you see this) marked the debut of BATON Supper …
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Alright … done with the awws and “how cute is she” declarative questions? Good! Now let’s get it on! You see, this isn’t so much a review as it is a not so subtle smack over the breakfast burrito reminding you that Gato Bizco Café in Candler Park is where it’s at. Having survived my …
Bobby and June’s Kountry Kitchen is a place of romanticism and idealized memories. Every city has a place (or two) like this, a breakfast joint that serves as a tribute to times gone by from era’s long past. It’s here we find this simple little shack, nestled in the bosom of high-rises and traffic jams. …