Restaurants

Murphy’s, Atlanta - December 30, 2011

Until this evening’s visit, I had only frequented Murphy’s in the Virginia/Highland area for Sunday brunch. Loved their basket of fresh muffins and biscuits that accompanied menu offerings - and their freshly brewed coffee.

Just looking for something light, we …


Holeman & Finch Public House - December 23, 2011

We started with the small pot of decadently rich chicken liver pate sealed with apple cider jelly accompanied by green tomato pickle and toast ($7). Worth the visit alone. Loving good bread, we added an order of the H&F Bread …


Park’s Edge, Atlanta - December 9, 2011

While perusing the Park’s Edge menu, we inquired about the grilled peach and burrata salad we had seen on the website. Our waitress mentioned that peaches were out of season. She wrote down our order, hesitated a moment and added, …


New York Restaurant Week Extended Through September 5 - August 10, 2011

New York Restaurant Week is now extended until Monday, September 5th (Saturdays excluded), featuring over 250 restaurants offering three-course lunch and dinner menus, at $24.07 and $35.00 plus tax, respectively.

For additional information and a full listing of participating restaurants …


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 …


101 Best Restaurants in America - March 5, 2011

From sea to shining sea, there’s no shortage of U.S. restaurants to delight even the pickiest of eaters.  And with more then 20,000 eateries in New York City alone, it seems nearly impossible to choose only 101 to deem the …


Antico Pizza Napoletana - February 27, 2011

So it’s about time that I put virtual pen to paper concerning Antico Pizza. I’m a pizza snob, no denying it. You can’t grow up in a pizza mecca like New Haven (yes, I said it again) and not develop …


Amuse!, Atlanta - February 24, 2011

Created our own menu, per se, while dining at Amuse!, a French bistro in Atlanta. Sharing all the food, we requested that we start with the main course of Steamed PEI Mussels Poulette ($17), followed by a Salade Niçoise ($12), …


Highland Bakery, Atlanta - February 14, 2011

We opted for the bottomless cup of coffee while waiting our turn at the Atlanta bakery turned restaurant.

The home-ground grits topped with shrimp and some creamy jalapeño gravy was fine (Shrimp & Grits; $12.95), just nothing special. The best


New Menu Website - December 6, 2010

Still collecting and organizing piles of menus? Trying to keep your own rolodex of your favorite places to eat?  Forget about it, thanks to MenuPix.com, the world’s largest menu website.  MenuPix is already the most popular website for restaurant …


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

It was my first time in New Orleans, a town I’d been repeatedly told that I just HAD to visit since I moved to Atlanta a few years back. Heck, who am I to argue? Those who know me well …

Done Deal: Secret Ingredient Showdown

James Beard 2010 Restaurant Award Nominees - April 2, 2010

The James Beard Foundation recently announced the final nominees for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards for Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Winners will be announced on May 3, 2010 at the gala.

CATEGORY: BEST NEW RESTAURANT A restaurant opened in …


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 …


Opinionated About Dining Survey Names Top Dining Experiences of 2009 - January 6, 2010

While the state of the economy didn’t improve very much in 2009, foodies continued to visit the top restaurants. Opinionated About Dining asked 75 top chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and bloggers where they had their best meals of 2009 and …

Chick-fil-A Peach Milkshake - June 23, 2009

Since my initial move to Atlanta a few years back, I’ve realized there are certain things that are sacred, things that you just can’t make fun of, no matter what. University of Georgia football is probably number one on the …


STEEL Restaurant – Friday 13th Menu - March 27, 2009

It’s a new economy and restaurants are doing everything they can to continue and attract customers. ‘Set menus’ are reappearing as a means to more food for less money, as diners look to stretch their dollars at the dinner table. …


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 …


4th & Swift - January 30, 2009

My Atlanta renaissance continues, and this time right down the street!

The Old Fourth Ward is part of what makes up my neighborhood; created in the 1870s under the city ward system, it’s a historically African American district on the …


Craft Atlanta Birthday Dinner - January 22, 2009

I posted a tidbite a while back about the promotional lunch with Tom Colicchio at Craft Atlanta. Today I have the luxury of writing about an actual dining experience at Craft. My good friend spoiled me this year, taking me …


Varasano’s Pizza - January 21, 2009

I’ve been living in Atlanta for the past three years, and though I was very skeptical upon arrival, I have become pleasantly surprised with the culinary scene here… especially over the past year as I have gotten to know the …


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