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), …

10-Year-Old Rocks The Top Chef Trash Talk: Grace Is My Fav! [Laugh Of The Day]

Little could pull me away from my television on this day of “Win and You’re In.”  However, 10-year-old Grace … who rocks it with her parents in Morningside, did just that.  Apparently, the young fan of Top Chef took a trip to Woodfire Grill this past evening.  Ya’ll know that’s where Kevin Gillespie hides out …

Amuse Restaurant Hits Atlanta [Openings]

If you head over to 560 Dutch Valley Road this evening, you’ll bare witness to Amuse, yet another new Atlanta restaurant.  The team behind Amuse is a mix of Andy Alibaksh (via  Diem Restaurant Group: Après Diem, Carpe Diem, Carroll Street Cafe, Village Pizza Co.) and Arnaud Michel of Anis restaurant.  Whether that means the …

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 …

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 …

Chef Ron Eyester Buys Food 101In Morningside

According to the restaurant’s website, Ron Eyester has purchased Food 101 from 101 Concepts. The notable Virginia Highlands/Morningside restaurant is popular amongst local residents and has focused on fresh food since its inception.  While I’m not a huge fan of the execution or the menu, I don’t mind a meal at Food 101 every now …

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.  …