Craft Izakaya To Add Lunch Service

If you spend any time looking at my instagram feed, you’ll notice a number of pictures from Craft Izakaya, a Krog Street Market Japanese eatery. You might also have noticed that all of my Craft pictures come post-7pm. Logic would follow that this is on account of the fact that Craft has been a dinner-only restaurant …

Gu’s Bistro + Krog Street Market = In Town Awesomeness [Rumors]

Gu’s Bistro is on the cusp of changing the entire Chinese restaurant scene here in Atlanta. As it stands, ATLiens find themselves pilgrimaging to one of two zip codes whenever they crave something other than Americanized Chinese cuisine. One area is the Cloverleaf, where two Szechuan kitchens founded by the ronin-esq Peter Chang stand by …

A Disturbance In The Force For One Eared Stag [Rumors]

There’s a somewhat frustrating bit of information floating around these days that pertains to One Eared Stag in Inman Park.  The restaurant, which features food from Robert Phalen and currently occupies the space of the fondly remembered Shaun’s, might be going away.  The supposed end of days is set for the tail of February.  Details …

Miso Izakaya: Laurels Be Damned, Changes On The Horizon

Miso Izakaya and chef/owner Guy Wong have become critical darlings.  The end result is that this Old 4th Ward Japanese restaurant (and chef) has won and been nominated for a slew of awards across the foodiesphere.  With Wong and sous chef Melissa Allen firmly entrenched in the kitchen, one can’t be completely shocked by this critical …

A Victory For Sandwiches In Inman Park [First Impressions]

Let’s assume for a second that you have yet to step foot inside of Victory Sandwich Bar, the 9-month old bouncing baby Inman Park sandwich shop.  If you find yourself in that unfortunate group of people, I have a suggestion: Lie and say you have.  That’s right.  I said it and I meant it. I’d …

Watermelon Juice [Drink This Now]

Alcohol optional in this bad boy.  Freshly squeezed watermelon juice comes courtesy of Guy Wong’s Miso Izakaya.  And while I have your attention, check out this article on The Kitchn about watermelon cocktails. Miso Izakaya Restaurant Address & Information 619 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30312 // 678.701.0128 // website // tw

Krog Bar in Inman Park – Atlanta, GA [Wine Bar Review]

Deep in the backwoods of Inman Park and the Old 4th Ward and tucked away in the corner of the vast Stove Works complex sits a little gem of a wine bar.   Krog Bar, appropriately situated at the foot of Rathbun’s since 2005, serves as one fine place to enjoy an evening. Though a tip …

One Eared Stag Restaurant Review – Inman Park, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

When my buddy and I first stepped through the emblazed upon glass door at Inman Park’s One Eared Stag, I must say that it was not without both cat-like curiosity and tentative trepidation.  I try not to clutter my mind with lots of advanced research.  In this case, the most important odd and end is …

Empire State South Going Live In August? [Openings]

So yeah, this is a little like beating a dead horse, but here’s the latest on Empire State South, Hugh Acheson’s much discussed Atlanta endeavor. After multiple delays, the Midtown restaurant is now scheduled for late August.  This is stated on their website … but last time they did that, you know how that ended …

Hector Santiago Of Pura Vida: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #18

On the last season of Bravo TV’s Top Chef, Atlanta made some real headway.  We were fortunate enough to have three local chefs make it on to the hit reality TV show.  Since then, the city hasn’t stopped buzzing.  Many moons ago, Kevin Gillespie, pork tats and all, was kind enough to make an appearance on …