If there’s ever a place to catch an impromptu meeting of Atlanta foodie types, Holeman & Finch is the place. I ran into a number of food bloggers and friends last night (sans camera!) and had a great time. I missed out on the burger, but the farm egg and pancetta carbonara I did have...
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It’s finally here! Jeffrey Varasano’s long-awaited pizzeria has opened on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. I attended one of Jeffrey’s much talked about pizza parties a few months ago in advance of the opening, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Much of the talk among past attendees was whether the restaurant itself would manage to keep up the...
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Saturday, March 21, 2009 Posted in Drink
Coffee! From flavor crystals to the science experiment-esque Chemex method, there are plenty of ways in which to brew, sip, and enjoy one of our favorite beverages. One of my favorite coffee roasters, Counter Culture, is based right here in the south in North Carolina. One of their regional training centers is based right here...
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Maple glazed honey coat ham, mortadella, Genoa salami, pesto mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, roasted peppers, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil…. hungry yet? These are the ingredients in my favorite sandwich in Atlanta — The Mad Italian at the Elliott Street Deli & Pub in Castleberry Hill. It’s a bar with REALLY good grub, and...
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Sunday, March 1, 2009 Posted in General
Once a year Atlantans get excited once the weathermen forecast snow in the area, and run out to the grocery stores to grab their milk and eggs. The snow’s actually been coming down for a few hours and isn’t letting up. Enterprising Atlantans have already created a commemorative T-shirt for the occasion. Although there have...
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