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James Beard Foundation 2011 Restaurant Award Nominees - March 23, 2011
The James Beard Foundation recently announced the final nominees for the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards for Restaurant and Chef Awards. Winners will be announced on May 9, 2010 where Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai and Traci Des Jardins will host …
2011 James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalists Unveiled - March 6, 2011
The list of Restaurant and Chef semifinalists for the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation’s recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries, recently announced is listed below.
On Monday, March 21, 2011, the James Beard Foundation …
5th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival - September 5, 2010
5th Annual “Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival” to Kick Off September 17
What was once a simple food pairing deeply rooted in the South, shrimp and grits has become a menu must for exclusive restaurants nationwide. September …
Harvest on Main, Blue Ridge, Georgia - August 18, 2010
Thanks to Chef Danny Mellman the little, romantic town of Blue Ridge, Georgia — known best for its outdoor activities, Blue Ridge Lake and Toccoa River watersports, hiking, train ride, antiquing and fall foliage — has become a destination for …
Besh’s Best – Lüke New Orleans - June 21, 2010
Food & Wine Names Best New Chefs 2010 - April 8, 2010
New York City, April 6, 2010 — At a celebration this week at The Four Seasons Restaurant, Food & Wine Editor in Chief Dana Cowin announced the magazine’s Food & Wine Best New Chefs (BNC) of 2010.
The annual award, …
2010 James Beard Foundation Awards – Semifinalists - February 19, 2010
The 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards restaurant and chef award semifinalists were announced yesterday. Selected from thousands of online entries, the prestigious group of semifinalists represents a wide variety of culinary talent, from legendary chefs and dining destinations in 10 …
Iron Chef Atlanta - April 7, 2009
Battle Rhubarb… Allez Cuisine!!!
A recent fundraiser for the Atlanta Dogwood Festival took on an interesting dimension when it adopted the ‘Iron Chef’ format. Guests to the event were privy to a selection of silent auction items, passed appetizers (a …
NEO Restaurant – Uncorked - March 25, 2009
NEO is one of the most upscale steps yet in the developing Atlanta dining scene. The contemporary Italian restaurant at The Mansion on Peachtree is a delectable addition to the city, as well as a welcome throwback to a true …
Market Atlanta – W Hotel - March 2, 2009
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Jean Georges Vongerichten at the opening of his newest restaurant, Market. The dining room is housed in the one of the latest hotel openings in Atlanta… the W Buckhead. The W …
Craft Restaurant Atlanta – Tom Colicchio - December 14, 2008
Recently, I was lucky enough to get to attend a media event for the opening of Tom Colicchio’s (of restaurant empire and ‘Top Chef’ fame) newest restaurant, Craft Atlanta. Craft is the latest dining experience to be added to the …
Serenbe – Les Dames d’Escoffier – Food Festival - December 1, 2008
I love finding new things (in general). I truly love finding new foodie things. I absolutely love a new discovery that much more when it’s right under my nose! This was my reaction to Serenbe, a self-sustained food ‘village’ …
Wisteria – Atlanta Dining - November 8, 2008
There are certain restaurants that you pass-by all the time. You might say to yourself, ‘why haven’t I tried that place yet?’ or ‘I keep meaning to eat there!’. For me, the latest check on my proverbial culinary bucket list …
Top Chef Richard Blais - September 22, 2008
For all of you eagerly awaiting the next Top Chef season like I am, I thought I would engage in some fond memories of last season. A while ago I dined at Home Restaurant & Bar, a newer release …
Atlanta’s Watershed with Scott Peacock - October 24, 2007
Last time I headed to Atlanta, the answer from my food buddies as to where I should eat was Scott Peacock’s Watershed.
First time down West Ponce De Leon, we drove right past the gas-station turned casual-with-personality restaurant. Once finally …
