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Straight from the horses mouth people! While Jeff had privately mentioned a Tuesday opening (and even went so far as to talk about it on FB), he has let it be known that Varasano’s Pizzeria is opening this Wednesday and NOT THIS TUESDAY! How many people does it take to ruin a good thing? Answer: …
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I’ve prepared the April Dirty List for everyone. I’m still playing with the format for each of these posts; I think this one may be the answer! As always, this is based entirely on publicly available information. I would assume that all of these dates are subject to change. If you are aware of an …
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It’s been nearly a month since I got to sneak over to the highly anticipated Varasano’s Pizzeria. Jeff was just getting the feel for his new oven and the place was still under construction. 18-pizzas later (I kid you not) … I was plump and happy. Unlike his home tasting which I attended, Jeff used …
Though they actually opened this past February, I took the liberty of adding Café Lapin to the March Dirty List due to this post over on the Omnivore. The “French country menu” looks simple and appealing; I will definitely hit them up for breakfast sooner than later. In addition to breakfast and lunch, they offer …
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A friend of mine was asking me for advice on where to go for her birthday. I realized by the time we were done … that was good fodder for a post. This is by no means an attempt to offer up a “definitive” list of party grub in the Dirty. Rather, here are just …
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So Varasano’s Pizzeria is starting to get some legs underneath it. I drove by a couple of days ago and it appears the interior is basically done. In addition, word is that they passed all five inspections the first time through. Staff training starts next week, so it’s getting close! JOY!!!! Will I be there …
So I actually have a ton of work to do right now for my 9-5 … thus, this will be brief. Maybe I’ll come back later to add some context and some links…but in the meantime check out the several Atlanta culinary establishments and personalities that are semi-finalists for the foodie equivalent of the Oscars. …
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Social Vinings, a self proclaimed “casual bar and upscale restaurant,” is scheduled to open on Tuesday, February 17. The restaurant is the product of chef Paul Albrecht. Albrecht, who got his start at Pano’s and Paul’s, also operates Paul’s; a global restaurant/bar in Peachtree Hills. Social Vinings occupies a 6,500 sq ft with floor to …
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The Dirty List is back! New this month: Varasano’s Pizzeria, Miso Izakaya, Kozmo Gastro Pub, & Cha-cha Bongo. More will be added soon! So keep checking back! View Larger Map Technorati Tags: atlanta restaurant openings,miso izakaya,varasano’s pizzeria,kozmo gastro pub,cha-cha bongo,peachtree hills,buckhead,inman park,duluth,johns creek
First Impressions: Pizza Fusion – Proof Of How Far Atlanta Has Come, And Of How Far Atlanta Has To Go Recently, I was asked to guest post over at Atlanta Restaurant Blog; I acquiesced, and sent Malika my thoughts on the newly opened Pizza Fusion. You really should check out her site. She’s posted a …
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