In search of culinary Nirvana
Miso Izakaya and chef/owner Guy Wong have become critical darlings. The end result is that this Old 4th Ward Japanese restaurant (and chef) has won and been nominated for a slew of awards across the foodiesphere. With Wong and sous chef Melissa Allen firmly entrenched in the kitchen, one can’t be completely shocked by this critical …
Continue reading “Miso Izakaya: Laurels Be Damned, Changes On The Horizon”
Alcohol optional in this bad boy. Freshly squeezed watermelon juice comes courtesy of Guy Wong’s Miso Izakaya. And while I have your attention, check out this article on The Kitchn about watermelon cocktails. Miso Izakaya Restaurant Address & Information 619 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30312 // 678.701.0128 // website // tw
Deep in the backwoods of Inman Park and the Old 4th Ward and tucked away in the corner of the vast Stove Works complex sits a little gem of a wine bar. Krog Bar, appropriately situated at the foot of Rathbun’s since 2005, serves as one fine place to enjoy an evening. Though a tip …
Continue reading “Krog Bar in Inman Park – Atlanta, GA [Wine Bar Review]”
Eli Kirshtein, one of Atlanta’s handful of Top Chef alums, appears to be on the verge of making a big splash. Word around the campfire (translation: not finalized) is that Kirshtein is set to take over the old Repast space at 620 Glen Iris Drive, which sits on the edges of Poncey-Highlands and Old 4th …
Continue reading “Eli Kirshtein Rumored To Be Taking Over Repast Space [Breaking News]”
I know … I know … many of you were up in arms … angry, confused, and disappointed. This past Friday, you woke up, grabbed your morning coffee, and opened your browser intent on seeing yet the latest installment of Inside The Chef’s Kitchen. But alas, nothing was there and so hearts were broken, children …
Continue reading “Chef Jay Swift Of 4th And Swift: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #8”
Big ups to Atlanta Magazine’s Bill Addison … who dropped this jewel on us via twitter. Apparently, Dynamic Dish, everyone’s favorite healthy eating spot, is scheduled to expand in the spring. According to Addison, DD will do away with their BYOB policy as they are due a liquor license. More interesting, is the idea that there …
Continue reading “Dynamic Dish To Expand [News That Doesn’t Suck]”
Been a little pre-occupied, but I promise I’ll get back into the swing of things henceforth. In the meantime, if you don’t have any plans for dinner tonight, why not check out Serpas True Food? Helmed by chef Scott Serpas, the restaurant is hosting a Hunger Action event tonight (Tuesday, Sep. 08 for all you …
Continue reading “Serpas True Food Gets Warm And Fuzzy: Hunger Action Month Supper Club”
The area of downtown surrounding Edgewood Ave doesn’t get a lot of love. For the most part, it is pretty dingy and it’s definitely not the safest of places. Still, the ‘hood does have some life, and Rolling Bones Barbecue has long been part of the reason to venture down there. The converted gas station …
So yesterday was LottaFrutta; that quirky and offbeat food stop down in the Old 4th Ward/Inman Park. A self-proclaimed fruit house and market, it translates into a fruit bar with sandwiches and salads. Their style is unique (at least to this town); and, as such, it was time that I took the Atlanta Sub & …
Continue reading “LottaFrutta In Inman Park: Atlanta Sub & Sandwich Tour #14”
Atlanta’s Queen of the Blogs has confirmed that LottaFrutta is indeed still open. Not sure why they didn’t pick up the phone when I called a couple of times… but alas – head over without fear. Thanks for the report BG! LottaFrutta Restaurant Address & Information: 590 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312 // P: 404.588.0857 …
Continue reading “I’m A Whole Lotta Wrong About LottaFrutta”