In search of culinary Nirvana
While I am determined to focus on local restaurants during my various “Buddha Tours,” I think I would be remiss if I did not include at least a few chain restaurants. For my Sub & Sandwich Tour, the first chain I visited was Jimmy John’s. The franchise is relatively new to this area of the …
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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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5 Seasons Brewing Co., the multi-location Atlanta pub, is expanding. The new spot, dubbed 5 Seasons Westside, is slated to open April 1st at the corner of Marietta St and Howell Mill. This will be the third location for the company and the three-flight space looks pretty nice (it was nice enough that movie folk …
As a compendium to What’ll Ya have?, I wanted to follow up with this handy little guide. The Varsity has developed its own unique terminology for a number of items on their menu. Here they are in all their glory. For those of you who have never been (and those of you still looking to …
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Overall:[rating:2] Alright Missy, you win! Grease pit or fast food heaven? Atlanta institution or eye sore? Classically decorated or more dated than Mick Jagger in hot pants? The Varsity, or more simplistically: The V, seems to be that type of place. In my 20+ years as an Atlanta denizen, people seem to find it a …
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UPDATE 03.18.09 – Check It Out Here Thanks to some dedicated readers and a little research on my own, I have ascertained the name for the restaurant going in the old Prince of Wales spot. The new joint will in fact be called the Nook and the address is 1144 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA …
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This week has been a pretty successful week for me (as far as food goes). I had a little chili in Ellijay, a return trip to Holeman & Finch, an introductory trip to Patak Meats, and two trips to Via Elisa. Subconsciously, this must have been a self-imposed reward after last weeks excursions. I’ve already …
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So in what has become a daily routine, I poked around the web a few days ago only to come across the website for Noon Midtown. The menu will include Counter Culture coffee, pastries, breakfast fare, sandwiches, soups, and salad. The restaurant, to be opened at 1080 Peachtree Street, is opening under the direction of …
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Now that the Steamhouse Lounge is settled in at their new location, they are bringing back their much loved Oysterfest. I have already committed to an out of town chili cook-off with my crew; the best I can do is hit it up Sunday afternoon. Click on the …
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So the Ambiguously Foodie Duo hit La Pietra Cucina for lunch today. Meal was really tasty. I’ll leave it to Jimmy to give you guys the full recap. As a note, despite multiple sources informing me that the bollito misto was going to be available this week, such is not the case. Hopefully Jimmy will …