Holeman & Finch Ramen

Holeman & Finch’s foundation is in the craft beverages they mix up; however, their food is no slouch.  Actually, H+F is most well-known as “that place with the 10 o’clock burger.”  But beyond their nationally acclaimed burger, this gastro pub offers a constantly changing menu that has more than a few dishes worth talking about. …

Thirsty Dog Tavern Restaurant Review – Peachtree Hills, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Fresh out of the groomer, The Thirsty Dog Tavern is now open in Peachtree Hills.  A hot mess of Olive Garden meets The Titled Kilt plus Park Tavern with a touch of Taco Mac, it’s a reworking of Vita, the previous tenant at 2100 Peachtree.  While it’s location is ideal for the nomad in you …

Varasano’s Pizzeria Going Late Night

As I work through my full First Impressions review of The Kind Pie, I thought now is as good a time as any to mention that Varasano’s Pizzeria is getting ready to go late night on the weekends.  Starting this weekend, V’s will keep their ovens running until 1 AM on both Friday and Saturday …

Thirsty Dog Tavern Set To Open In Peachtree Hills [Openings]

The Thirsty Dog Tavern is set to open on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 in the Peachtree Hills/Brookwood Hills area.  Located at 2110 Peachtree Rd, the Thirsty Dog is taking over the old Mick’s space (via the defunct VITA).  If that doesn’t help you place TDT, maybe this will: It’s essentially in the same strip center …

Zoes Kitchen Restaurant Review – Peachtree Hills, Atlanta, GA [Quick Hits]

On an early afternoon scamper from Buckhead back to the Westside, I found myself looking for sustenance.  As I was heading right past the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, I decided to swing by Zoës Kitchen, a fast casual franchise with a focus on health conscious and sustainable grub.  I wasn’t looking for something quick, cost …

Chef Vs City Hits Atlanta: Holeman And Finch Public House A Destination

Later today, Atlanta’s best bar meets restaurant (a.k.a. Holeman + Finch) is set to be a location for an upcoming episode of the Food Network’s Chefs Vs City. The premise of the show centers around a challenge from the show’s hosts (one part Aarón Sánchez and one part Chris Cosentino).  They find two local foodies …

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft Restaurant Review – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Hot on the heels of the much more fashionable, Fünke and I took a little ride to the just opened Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft, a Thai restaurant in the former Taurus location.  Backed by the familial lineage of Nan and Tamarind Seed, daughter DD Niyomkul has taken the helm of the kitchen (and the …

The Holeman & Finch Hot Dog: One Great Meat Stick [Quick Hits]

Holeman & Finch is my favorite watering hole here in Atlanta, hands down and bar none.  Though I think the food has slipped just a smidge since Adam Biderman bolted for the Big Easy, the drinks are as killer as always and the food is still quite good.  After Biderman departed back in May, Jason …

Via Elisa To Close Oct 17th: News That Majorly Sucks Total Suckiness [Breaking News]

Now this is a dagger to my culinary heart.  As reported by the venerable Cliff Bostock via his twitter and on Omnivore,  Elisa Gambino is shutting down Via Elisa, her Westside pasta shop, in a couple of weeks.  She penned a long and detailed response, so you should head over and read that post. Via …

Wolfgang Puck Express In Brookwood Place Closes [Dead pool]

The hits just keep coming.  Though this actually happened a few weeks ago, I somehow managed to miss it.  Wolfgang Puck Express pulled an Emeril’s and said buh-bye to Atlanta.  This leaves the city with one less celebrity chef restaurant and the ground floor of the Brookwood Place complex dangerously close to empty (at least …