Papi’s Cuban Grill in Midtown has gone through a number of changes in recent years. What was once a tiny little dive joint is now a sprawling, full-service restaurant. In the past couple of weeks, Papi’s has introduced a full-service option. It used to be that you ordered from the counter regardless of where you …
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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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Tryouts For The Next Food Network Star Hitting Atlanta
Got a vivacious personality? Love food? Want to be a TV star? If the answer to those questions is yes; then here is your chance to be the next Guy Fieri. Food Network’s “The Next Food Network Star” is running tryouts for season 6, scheduled to drop sometime in 2010. Tryouts will be held between …
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Atmosphere Restaurant In Morningside: A Delicious Brunch – French Bistro Style [Quick Hits]
Yesterday, pops and I took a trip over to Atmosphere Bistro on the outskirts of the Morningside neighborhood in Atlanta. Open roughly 7-years, they have long served one of my favorite brunches here in the city. Given the price point, the atmosphere (no pun intended), and the service – I find little to complain about …
Joia Restaurant And Lounge Opens In Midtown, Atlanta: Raw And Then Some [First Impressions]
Joined by a fellow Atlanta foodie and blogger, lunch yesterday took us to the new as new can be Joia Restaurant & Lounge. Occupying the Crescent Ave corner spot that formerly housed Saga, Joia has opened with problems on top of problems. In fact, there are so many problems with this place that even the …
Cypress Street Pint & Plate Restaurant Review – Midtown, Atlanta, GA
Overall:[rating:1.5] Part gastro pub, more neighborhood hangout, Cypress Street Pint & Plate has become a popular chill out zone in Midtown, Atlanta. As the term gastro pub has become completely overused, Cypress Street is really just a bar with a slightly elevated menu. In that thinking, some come for the food, some come for the …
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ENO Restaurant And Wine Bar In Midtown Closes For Lunch During Summer
Given the recent news regarding chef Eli Kirshtein, I was surprised to find out that ENO in Midtown has adjusted their hours for the summer. Apparently, despite the news about Top Chef, they are now closed for lunch. So if you are trying to avoid dinner prices (and crowds) for some grub, you’re going to …
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5 Seasons Brewing Company Restaurant Review: Still Stale And Annoying – Midtown, Atlanta
Overall:[rating:0] Despite my initial impression of 5 Seasons Brewing Company over in Midtown, Atlanta, I was both willing and able to make a return visit. In the two months since, I’ve made three return trips. To be honest, I’ll have a very hard time mustering up the guts for a 4th. As you may have …
Around The Dirty – Trips To Daddy D’s Barbecue, Flip Burger Boutique, La Pietra Cucina, & Varasano’s Pizzeria [Quick Hits]
Hope ya’ll had a pleasant weekend. I know I did. As you might expect, the past few days have left me worn down and fried. So, rather than pen a full review, first impression, or the like, I have decided to hit ya’ll up with some quick notes about some recent goings-on in the ATL.
Ra Ra Goes The Sushi: Ra Sushi Restaurant Opens – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]
Light years ahead of Ru San’s, miles behind the likes of MF Sushibar and Sushi House Hayakawa, the Ra Sushi chain has expanded into the deep south. To establish their foothold, Ra has setup shop in the sparkly glowy 1010 Peachtree Building in Midtown Atlanta. RA’s menu is splattered with words like volcano, Godzilla, and …