The Kind Pie Looking For New Digs

The Kind Pie, John Dodrill’s Buckhead pizzeria, has outgrown its little kitchen only location at 252 E. Paces Ferry.  Dodrill’s last day of business there was this past Saturday, and he is currently looking for a new space.  While the temporary hiatus is disappointing, this seems to be a positive move.  The new location, which …

In Defense Of Rusto’s …

Earlier today, I received an emphatic email attacking the post about my first pie at Rusto’s Pizza, a new pizzeria in the Cheshire Bridge area.  I have taken the time to share this email with people and let you pass your own judgments.  It comes from a concerned citizen by the name of Chris Jones, …

Rusto’s Pizza Restaurant Review: Shilled, Shamed, & Just Plain Bad – Cheshire Bridge, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

When I first walked into Rusto’s Pizza on Cheshire Bridge, I had an inkling of hope that Atlanta was about to have yet another respectable pizzeria to deal with.  By the time I walked out (or at least shortly thereafter), I was ejecting food from my mouth post haste while debating whether to simply toss …

Baroni Italian Restaurant Set To Open In Midtown [Openings]

The owners of Baraonda are expanding their mini-empire with the opening of a new Italian restaurant on the north side of Midtown.  The still cooking Barona is set to open in Brookwood Place (1745 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309) in the space vacated by Wolfgang Puck’s. The restaurant group made some waves last year when …

The Greek Gyros And Pizza Restaurant Opens In The Sweet Auburn Curb Market [Food Finds]

    Just a short time ago, The Sweet Auburn Curb Market (SACM) in Downtown Atlanta was an afterthought in the cityscape.  Then, late in 2009, Grindhouse Killer Burgers got things rolling.  Since then, SACM hasn’t looked back.  In the midst of this buzz, The Greek Gyros and Pizza has hopped on the wagon and opened …

The Kind Pie Restaurant Review – Buckhead, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Hello to The Kind Pie in Buckhead.  You see, crave worthy deliciousness is something we all obsess about.  While achieving that meditative state is difficult and rare, when we do stumble upon such wonderful morsels of yum, those of us lucky enough to have the time will do what we can to feed that obsession [case …

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 …

A Friday Afternoon In March … The Kind Pie On My Mind

I should be writing about this …   but instead I’m watching this … So I’ll be back on …   In the meantime people – if you have a chance to get to The Kind Pie in Buckhead… DO IT!!! AND DO IT NOW … the pizza is amongst the best in the city …

The Kind Pie Restaurant Serves Up Pizza And Sandwiches In Buckhead [Food Finds]

   Late in February January, The Kind Pie opened up as Atlanta’s newest pizza restaurant.  As their tagline says, this is “pizza with a conscience conscience.”  However, their menu includes a good number of Italian appetizers, a few salads, and some inviting sandwiches.  Not surprising, you’ll find top quality products that lend themselves well to …

Max’s Coal Oven Pizza Restaurant Review – Downtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

In any other city, or even at any other time in Atlanta, Max’s Coal Oven Pizza would have a fighting chance.  Fair or not, two or three names have dominated our pizzascape during the last 12 months and change.  Fighting for the table scraps that is our attention, Max’s has setup shop in Downtown Atlanta …