Bad Dog Taqueria Restaurant Review – Emory, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

In a very Signal v Noise sense, there’s a lot of noise out there about Bad Dog Taqueria, and not a lot of signal.  Several sites have put up content on the new Emory Village taqueria, but most of said material is regurgitated cursory information.  I’ll do my best to give that info one more spin …

Big Tex Cantina Restaurant Review – Decatur, GA [First Impressions]

Big Tex Cantina, a Tex-Mex joint from Fox Brothers Barbecue et al, is officially opun fo’ bid’ness.  Located just off the beaten path in downtown Decatur, you’ll find Big Tex’s in the vacant space that once housed Nathalie’s Fish House. Opened nearly a year to the day after the dearly departed said adios, Big Tex …

Perla Taqueria Restaurant Review – Piedmont Heights, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Since Perla Taqueria first showed up, the restaurant has already had it’s fair share of adversity.  A fire delayed the December opening of this Piedmont Heights taqueria, located in a converted Mrs. Winner’s, until just a few weeks ago.  Despite this, one would be hard pressed to find evidence of said destruction inside of the …

Perla Taqueria Headed To Piedmont Heights [Openings]

So Atlanta is getting a new taco bar.  Sporting the name Perla Taqueria, the restaurant is set to open in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood just off Cheshire Bridge.  In fact, the taqueria is going in at 1958 Piedmont Road, which y’all might remember as a now defunct Mrs. Winners.  No word on a specific opening …

INC Street Food Restaurant Review – Roswell, GA [First Impressions]

The newly incorporated INC Street Food in Roswell has already garnered a good bit of attention.  That’s no surprise considering that the Canton St. Latin eatery is a project from the gang at nearby Salt Factory Pub, a fairly well known establishment in its own right.  Owners Hicham Azhari and Fikret Kovac have teamed again …

Mexican Hot Dogs & More On Sunday Morning Food Special

On most any given Sunday, you’ll find me somewhere other than in front of my TV (usually in bed or at brunch).  However, a few weeks ago, I was told that CBS’ Sunday morning news program, aptly named Sunday Morning, aired their annual Food Issue.  Though I can count on one hand the number of …

Bone Garden Cantina Restaurant Review – Westside, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Bone Garden Cantina, the Mexican hermana to The Vortex, has been chugging right along for the better part of the past 18-months.  A trip to this cantina will take you through a twisting set of roads, rows of single-story retail malls, and some newly sprouted rental complexes.  With a solid fan base, though no noticeable …

Mezcalito’s Cantina Restaurant Review – Oakhurst, Decatur, GA [First Impressions]

If you don’t live in Decatur, there is a good chance that Mezcalito’s Cantina is one of those restaurants you can go a lifetime without trying.  In fact, I have driven by this Oakhurst restaurant more times than I can remember; yet, I have never entered its glass doors.  Though it doesn’t get a lot …

Lupe Taqueria Restaurant Review – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Ah Riccardo and my dear sweet Lupe Taqueria.  Situated right on Juniper Street in Midtown, I wanted so badly to enjoy your company, to appreciate your culinary statement, and your bubbling atmosphere.  Alas, it was not to be.  What you gave me was a failure of Titanic proportions.  In the blink of an eye you …

Riccardo Ullio’s Lupe Replaces Cuerno In Midtown [Openings]

Restaurateur Riccardo Ullio is perhaps best known for his two Inman Park flagships (Fritti and Sotto Sotto).  However, he has opened and operated multiple establishments under the “U Restaurants” umbrella.  His latest venture goes by the name of Lupe and has taken over for his now defunct Cuerno.  I haven’t been over to see the …