Todd Brock, who handles all things Atlanta for the crew at Serious Eats, just posted his thoughts on Burger Tap, a restaurant I checked out a few weeks back. Brock was a little more jaunted by the unusual and somewhat quizzical shape of the burgers than I; but he went on to say: That shape …
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Burger Tap: Atlanta’s Latest Burger Bar
It seems as if Atlanta’s culinary milieu dictates the popularity of the burger. It’s very much a straight out of Field of Dreams situation, whereby “if you build it, they will come.” So it happens that Burger Tap, Morningside’s brand spanking new restaurant, is serving burgers. Elephant, meet room. Aside from a few blurbs on …
Burger Tap Opens In Morningside
Burger fans have a new spot to visit in the comfortable confines of Morningside (at the northern tip of Virginia-Highland). Burger Tap has officially opened in what was formerly Caramba Café. The menu here is 100% burgers and sides … so don’t go if you’re looking for something dietetic. It’s a really small menu too, …
Woodfire Grill Restaurant Review – Cheshire Bridge, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
Nestled amongst Atlanta’s stretch of tasseled "thingies” and institutional eateries is one of the best examples of contemporary American cuisine this side of the Mason-Dixon. Chef Kevin Gillespie, still shy of 30-years-old, has taken Woodfire Grill from the brink of EXtinction to the point of DIStinction. If Atlanta’s hopes of international culinary fame are to …
Rosebud Restaurant Is Big On Brunch – Morningside, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
Ask your friends to join you for Sunday brunch and there’s a good chance Ron Eyester’s Rosebud will muscle its way into the conversation. For that matter, if it’s Sunday in the Dirty, especially during the Spring or Summer, you’ll find the city bustling with life early in the Ante Meridiem. This energy spills over into …
Grindhouse Killer Burgers Goes To Morningside[Openings]
In less than a year, Grindhouse Killer Burgers has firmly entrenched itself as the go to spot in the Sweet Auburn Market. On the heels of its success, the market is seeing some cool food spots open and an influx of traffic through events like Atlanta’s Urban Picnic. In a move that is signed, sealed, …
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Kevin Gillespie: New Restaurant Going Brake-O For Barbecue [Openings]?
Kevin Gillespie is easily one of the most talked about culinarians in Atlanta. His showing on Top Chef is a big reason why droves of people now lineup at Woodfire Grill to sample his cuisine. Meanwhile, his delicious grub keeps people coming back for more. He’s so popular that I get a near daily report …
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Amuse Restaurant Review – Morningside, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
Nestled in the ground floor of Morningside’s Belvedere building, Amuse has taken shape as a pseudo French bistro. Now the tenants of the shuttered Allegro space, Amuse comes backed by Andy Alibaksh (via Diem Restaurant Group) and Arnaud Michel (of Anis restaurant). The duo brought in a fresh staff, hired a known chef (Lenny Robinson), …
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The Bread Garden In Morningside: Atlanta Sub & Sandwich Tour #15
Slowly, but surely, we eek along. Some four months after my first sub tour pit stop, I find we are just now passing the 3/4 flag. You know what they say … time flies when you are having fun. Yesterday’s meal found me all alone at the Bread Garden. Tucked away on Amsterdam Walk near …
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Matty Cakes Bakery In Morningside: Atlanta Sub & Sandwich Tour #2
I’ll start this off with a little reminder to check out the rules page before you proceed! Remember, this is just about those two pieces of bread and what’s in between! For today’s review, let us chat up Matty Cakes Bakery, the Morningside bakery that offers up a small selection of freshly constructed sandwiches. …
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