2010 James Beard Award Winners Announced, Atlanta A No Show

The James Beard Awards, handed out by the … James Beard Foundation (shocking I know), are the most prestigious culinary awards this country has to offer.  The annual event concluded just a short while ago … and the winners have been announced.  Amongst some of the notable awards … Marea in NYC won for the …

Time Magazine On The Decline Of Restaurant Critics And The Rise Of Food Bloggers

James Beard Award-winning writer Josh Ozersky has scribed a very interesting piece for Time Magazine on the cosmic shift in the world of media.  Specifically focused on his area of expertise (that of the restaurant critic and food), Ozersky’s blurb was inspired by the recent exit of Raymond Sokolov from his post at the Wall …

James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalists

The James Beard Awards are the United States’ version of the food Oscars.  Today, the JB Foundation announced their semifinalists for this years awards. The neat thing about the awards is that have nationwide categories as well as regional categories.  Much like last year, Atlanta area chefs has a handful of entrants. Pano Karatassos, Scott …

Empire State South By Hugh Acheson Sets Sail In April [Openings]

Georgia has long been unofficially known as the Empire State of the South.  Now, it looks like we’re finally ready to make that official (at least in the restaurant world).  Empire State South is set to be the first foray into the Atlanta dining scene for the accomplished Hugh Acheson.  Sporting a progressive take on …

Shaun Doty’s Meal At The James Beard House

Late last December, I ran a little post on then upcoming meal at the James Beard House.  Atlanta chef/restaurateur Shaun Doty was scheduled to be the guest chef for one of the JBH’s special dinners.  Appropriately named Sean’s Southern Charm, the meal went down on February 3rd.  The good folk at James Beard were kind …

Shaun’s Southern Charm: Atlanta’s Shaun Doty To Cook At James Beard House Dinner

More cool news for the Dirty.  Recent ITCK participant Shaun Doty is headed to NYC in early February.  While there, he’ll cook dinner at the James Beard House.  In addition to handing out the James Beard Award, the JBF is a full fledged organization that offers recipes, hosts events, and even helps educate people. One …

The James Beard Foundation’s Favorite Hamburger [Recipe]

Was puttering around the ‘net the other day.  A cookout was around the corner so I wanted to see if there was something out there for me to do with my burgers.  Luckily, the James Beard Foundation recently posted a recipe straight out of 1972.  It’s pretty simple, but quite delish if cooked properly. “My …

Atlanta Shows Strong For The 2009 James Beard Awards Semi-finals

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. …

Tokyo Taste 2009 – Another Exciting Out Of Town Event

I love to hear about all the international conventions going on!  I am never able to attend, so I basically get the neener-neener feeling by simply visiting the website of the offending event!  That said, Tokyo Taste looks like it will be quite an event.  Though Terminites (correct conjugation???) do not have the personal connection …

First Impressions: Craft/Craftbar Restaurant – Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Last night, I met a few buddies over at Craftbar for some drinks, a nibble of food, and a touch of stuffiness.  Craftbar and Craft, the big brother that looms upstairs, are Atlanta’s versions of Chef Tom Colicchio’s New York flagship.  I went with high expectations; based on our brief flirtation, I am anxious to …