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venutolo posted:Here are a few reviews I found interesting:
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Man, I was so disappointed to see Curly's on Howell was closed. Their facebook said they are moving, but they better not move farther than Tech. Where am I gonna get my fried chicken?
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Feb 15, 2013 02:36
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AgentHaiTo posted:Man, I was so disappointed to see Curly's on Howell was closed. Their facebook said they are moving, but they better not move farther than Tech. Where am I gonna get my fried chicken? LeRoy's, I was sad about. Curly's not so much.
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Feb 15, 2013 19:23
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Josh Lyman posted:I've been at Tech mostly continuously for the last 11 years and it's incredibly to see an establishment actually do well with that particular space. I agree, the space is really hard. and I'm a richard blais fan - he was one of my huge food inspirations along with seeger and antunes when I first started learning what food was all about so many years ago. so he has my benefit of the doubt. but - my experience with the spence : everything is 4-5$ more expensive than I expect, which leads me to order a fewer number of dishes. wine list is on par, but nothing spectacular. service has always failed in some small but very meaningful way the 3-4 times I've been there. dishes end up really good, but smaller than I expect, so I end up ordering something else, which bumps it up another $10-15.. end of the dinner, I have a $110-130 bill for two, as opposed to a $60-90 that I expect from a decent place - and yet I'm still sort of hungry. not dissatisfied, but just feeling like I should have paid a little bit more and gone to bacchanalia or something. dear richard - please decrease you prices by about 5$, add some more reasonable wine options, and I will come to your restaurant on weeknights.
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Feb 16, 2013 11:42
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mindphlux posted:and I'm a richard blais fan What do you think of Flip and HD1? I'm always a bit disappointed by them. I think they're solid, usually good, but never excellent, and I'm always surprised by the bill amount compared to what value I felt I got.
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Feb 16, 2013 22:21
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venutolo posted:What do you think of Flip and HD1? I'm always a bit disappointed by them. I think they're solid, usually good, but never excellent, and I'm always surprised by the bill amount compared to what value I felt I got. yeah, I feel a bit disappointed by them too - but not usually because of the food itself, more just the concept. I loved blais for his earlier restaurants where he really took some risks (and I guess failed because of them) - I always cite Element as my favorite. a burger joint and a hotdog joint? sellout! maybe the rest of atlanta wasn't ready for your food blais, but I was... =( anyways, yeah, I'd agree - flip and HD1 put out pretty decent, OK food - but nothing excellent. I actually gotta say I'm surprised by the bill amount compared to the value too - but probably in the opposite way as you I'm guessing. the first time I went to Flip right when they opened, I had a steak tartare burger, some pretty good caesar salad with fried anchovies, and some fried okra, and got out for under 25. was pretty chuffed at the time. and some of my friends more tight on money suggest going to HD1 a lot, so that place doesn't seem unreasonable cost wise to me either. but I can see what you're saying on the other side of the coin - a burger and/or hotdog probably shouldn't cost you $25, even with sides.
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Feb 17, 2013 00:10
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mindphlux posted:yeah, I feel a bit disappointed by them too - but not usually because of the food itself, more just the concept. I loved blais for his earlier restaurants where he really took some risks (and I guess failed because of them) - I always cite Element as my favorite. a burger joint and a hotdog joint? sellout! maybe the rest of atlanta wasn't ready for your food blais, but I was... =( I'd rather go to Farm Burger where they don't smother your food in tons of grease (Flip!). I went to Blais's older restaurant called 'Home' a number of years ago (east andrews/w. paces ferry) and remembered it was amazing. I don't think it lasted very long though, not sure why... One of my new favorite places is called F&B, near Phipps. It's next to Tomo. I live right around the corner and we eat at F&B often. It used to be called FAB in downtown, and also used to be that French place at Lenox many years back. The food at F&B is awesome - Mediterranean French cuisine. The cocktails, wine, everything is really good. A very small menu selection, which I prefer, as opposed to a large half-assed offering. The value and portion sizes are appropriate, so I'm pretty happy spending $30-40 a person. http://www.fandbatl.com/
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Feb 17, 2013 17:50
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I believe the reason Home failed was it was just a little ahead of its time for Atlanta. Sort of the same thing he's doing at Spence, but Atlanta's palate has matured since then.
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Feb 17, 2013 21:59
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FordCQC posted:I believe the reason Home failed was it was just a little ahead of its time for Atlanta. Sort of the same thing he's doing at Spence, but Atlanta's palate has matured since then. I went to home once, I'm pretty sure it was always envisioned as a really short-term endeavor. He'd just been on top chef (and had mentioned opening a restaurant on the show), the space was for rent, I think he just wanted to capitalize on his fame in the immediate future. Again, this is just speculation, but I'm pretty sure he just found an investor who he'd done business with before, turned a quick profit, and shut it down before it became a sinkhole. The food was pretty tame compared to his other restaurants - I don't think I'd call it ahead of it's time at all. He did a couple dishes that he did on top chef, (chicken fried sweetbreads comes to mind) which is part of why I'm thinking the above.
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Feb 18, 2013 05:29
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Nevermind I was thinking of Posh. Though, Home did open in that same location after Posh. Some old reviews: Posh: http://clatl.com/atlanta/posh-the-emperors-new-restaurant/Content?oid=1266580 Home: http://www.accessatlanta.com/news/entertainment/dining/home/nQx7r/ jooky fucked around with this message at 05:48 on Feb 18, 2013 |
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Feb 18, 2013 05:41
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So my uncle is a James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef in the South  Eugene's pastry chef is up for Best Pastry Chef. I don't think I've ever had dessert there so now I feel like I'm totally missing out.Bacchanalia is up for Outstanding Chef and Outstanding Service, which isn't surprising. It'll be interesting to see what from Atlanta makes it to finals.
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Feb 20, 2013 18:26
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13Pandora13 posted:So my uncle is a James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef in the South
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Feb 20, 2013 18:50
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Carver's is closing.
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Feb 21, 2013 00:58
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 They were my favorite place for Southern home cooking.
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Feb 21, 2013 01:52
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venutolo posted:Who is your uncle?
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Feb 21, 2013 06:57
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nooooo.
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Feb 21, 2013 16:34
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venutolo posted:Who is your uncle? Peter Arpke. Uncle Pete. He used to be in a rock band and took up cooking to make money for the band, then he was like, "gently caress this, I love cooking." 
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Feb 21, 2013 20:27
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http://www.supportcharlottesweb.com/quote:Update 2.11.2013 I posted about this before, but I'm posting about it again because it is a good event and the ticket price is now $50.
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Feb 22, 2013 01:47
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venutolo posted:ticket price is now $50.  I think I'm in. Edit: Surprised team hidi doesn't get in on this to comprehensively say "gently caress all cancer / good food has value". I probably overlooked it if they are. kuskus fucked around with this message at 02:59 on Feb 22, 2013 |
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Feb 22, 2013 02:55
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A quick head's up: Chai Pani's grand opening at the old Watershed location (downtown Decatur) is this Friday, March 1st. Farm-table Indian Street-Food from Asheville, NC. I'll be there and will buy drinks for any goons that show up. I'll be there at the soft-opening earlier this week and will take some photos and such. The food is loving awesome and you should be here. This is unlike any other Indian food you've had, unless you've been to India of course. Just PM if you plan on making it. http://www.facebook.com/chaipanidecatur
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Feb 25, 2013 16:50
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Sounds good. I don't know poo poo about Indian food, but I enjoy it. I have an appointment around there every other Thursday evening, so I imagine I'll give it a try in a couple weeks (unless they're soft open this Thursday evening).
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Feb 25, 2013 17:08
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I'll be out of town for the soft opening, but next time I go out in decatur, I'll give the place a try. I absolutely love indian food in every shape and form, so looking forward to it.
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Feb 26, 2013 10:54
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I live almost on top of downtown Decatur so I'll definitely give the place a try at some point. If I can get away from work early enough I might even try for this Friday.
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Feb 26, 2013 15:18
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Picture from the soft opening of Chai Pani tonight. Kale Pakoras - really drat good!
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Feb 28, 2013 05:37
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If anyone is interested in some photos and a brief writeup of the Charlotte's Web event at SweetWater on Tuesday: http://leahandmark.com/alexander/2013/03/01/charlottes-web-cancer-touches/ I loved the event and probably enjoyed it more than any other food event I've been to.
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Mar 1, 2013 19:29
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venutolo posted:If anyone is interested in some photos and a brief writeup of the Charlotte's Web event at SweetWater on Tuesday: http://leahandmark.com/alexander/2013/03/01/charlottes-web-cancer-touches/  cancer sucks man
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Mar 1, 2013 19:33
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Landrobot posted:Chai Pani... I went to Chai Pani for lunch Saturday and it was delicious. I had the bhel puri and one of the sandwiches (parsi chicken? - can't find a menu online) and a couple mango lassis. All were really good, with the bhel puri really standing out as exceptional and something I can't get out of my mind. I will be back to try more of the menu. Parking at busy times will be tedious. While Watershed was inactive and Farm Burger was the only restaurant operating, parking was already tough around lunch on the weekend. Chai Pani was packed for lunch Saturday and when I left there were more than a dozen people waiting for tables. So, congrats to Landrobot and the Chai Pani people on the opening. Despite being newly openend and swamped, everything was great.
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Mar 3, 2013 21:27
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I will definitely head down there this week since I can walk there, and the food sounds awesome.
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Mar 3, 2013 22:57
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http://www.atlantamagazine.com/finalfork/ Iberian Pig being a 10 seed is an outrage!
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Mar 3, 2013 23:14
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No love for Barcelona Wine Bar I see.
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Mar 4, 2013 21:14
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Is it just me, or are the Concentric Restaurants owned places kind-of ostracized from the rest of the Atlanta haute cuisine scene?
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Mar 4, 2013 21:29
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Safety Dance posted:Is it just me, or are the Concentric Restaurants owned places kind-of ostracized from the rest of the Atlanta haute cuisine scene? I haven't been to all of them, but of the ones I've been to, I've pretty consistently thought they were good, but not exceptional, and I didn't leave with an excitement to go back. But, yes, outside of mixed reviews of the The Spence and Parish, and occasional mentions of Flip and HD1, I hardly ever read about the rest in the Atlanta food stuff I read. venutolo fucked around with this message at 21:57 on Mar 4, 2013 |
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Mar 4, 2013 21:50
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venutolo posted:I went to Chai Pani for lunch Saturday Glad you liked it! The Bhel Puri is a must-have menu item. My suggestions for those not familiar with the menu: any of the sandwiches or wraps are good. Be sure to sub the Okra fries, as they're incredible. The Sambar soup is probably my favorite side dish. Corn Bhel is really tasty (for warm weather). The thali plates are good, but they're similar to what other places serve, so I'd rather stick with the street food. The samosa cholle is killer. The specials are also good, usually. Plus, the prices are pretty low, so you can get stuffed for under $10-15 a person easily. Unlike Cardamon Hill, where I spent over $100 for two of us, the two times I went. Plus the food at Chai Pani is better. more info http://atlanta.eater.com/archives/2013/03/01/10-things-to-know-about-chai-pani-opening-today.php For other places: I found this list of 38 must-try restaurants in Atlanta. Since I just moved here not too long ago, is this is a good place to start? I bookmarked a few of them as must-tries. http://atlanta.eater.com/archives/2013/01/08/the-38-essential-atlanta-restaurants-january-13.php MISO IZAKAYA and NO. 246 look pretty cool. The http://sevenlampsatl.com/ is new and looks good. Has anyone been?
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Mar 4, 2013 22:05
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Landrobot posted:Glad you liked it! The Bhel Puri is a must-have menu item. My suggestions for those not familiar with the menu: any of the sandwiches or wraps are good. Be sure to sub the Okra fries, as they're incredible... The bhel puri was so good. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since Saturday afternoon. I did have the okra fries with my sandwich, and enjoyed them. I was going to go by for dinner tonight, but Chai Pani is closed Mondays. Maybe tomorrow if I can get out of the office early enough. I read Eater Atlanta regularly, and I think their lists are usually very good. That list certainly is a good place to start. If you are particularly into international food, you should also check out this map. I really like No. 246. They do a porchetta sandwich at lunch that I adore. The same executive chef, Ford Fry, also has two other restaurants in West Midtown that are worth a visit: JCT Kitchen & Bar and The Optimist (though mindphlux had a bad experience and might advise otherwise). Around the same area in Decatur is Brick Store Pub (a must-visit if you are into beer), Leon's Full Service (gastropub from the Brick Store people), and The Iberian Pig (Spanish, tapas, pork). Make sure you go to Holeman & Finch. It is my favorite restaurant in the city.
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Mar 4, 2013 22:24
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Landrobot posted:Chai Pani How is the food as far as takeout goes? I want to stop by for lunch this week, but I'll be on motorcycle and I can't guarantee everything will remain right-side-up in the 20 or so minutes it takes to get back to my office?
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Mar 4, 2013 22:35
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Safety Dance posted:I'll be on motorcycle and I can't guarantee everything will remain right-side-up in the 20 or so minutes it takes to get back to my office?  Mine are currently housing lunch. Loosely-related: at IKEA Atlanta (horsebeef warning) over President's Day, one could deduct the cost of cafeteria items from your furniture bill on same visit. I didn't acknowledge the possibilities of this because I'm not crazy. However, the lines in the cafeteria (I needed photo frames and a snack) were huge, and every person had trays FULL of food, every juice bottle, every cookie and pre-wrapped plate. They were buying... food for the week from the IKEA ready-made cafeteria. They were stuffing purses, sweatpants, etc. and had depleted the leftover containers from the kitchen section just for this event. I don't love the meatballs that much.
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Mar 4, 2013 23:06
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Landrobot posted:The http://sevenlampsatl.com/ is new and looks good. Has anyone been? I went and checked this place out a couple weeks ago. Loud space, awkward communal dining tables (got sat on a bench/table only big enough for 4 people, a foot away from another couple who were clearly very heatedly arguing up until the moment our server sat us with a cheery smile "is this ok?  ")Decor was pretty clearly going after the sacred Holeman & Finch ambiance, down to the antique filament lightbulbs. But not done poorly, the place looked nice enough. Food was a long series of misses from a completely bland fennel "vichyssoise" soup with a pickled shrimp (which I couldn't even bring myself to finish - it was that bad), painfully undercooked 'roasted veg' plate, and an annoying ho-hum lobster roll. I had a rabbit dish with squid ink pasta that was pretty good. we split something else I don't remember. I laughed it all off because the entire dining experience was sort of a comedy of errors, but service was pretty bad. Started with our somewhat hilarious getting seated incident, to waiter breaking the cork on our bottle of wine, to being ignored (along with the angry couple next to us, who were increasingly irate about being ignored), to the waiter coming back to ask us/verify what we ordered... 15 minutes after we ordered it, to a runner setting down a (correct) plate of food and our waiter running in to swoop it quickly off our table with no explanation. before realizing it was correct and setting it back down with a 'sorrrrryyyyyy'. anyways, the FOH manager came by after dinner and asked us how everything was, and said she noticed we didn't finish our soups so she was docking them off our bill. which was nice, we didn't at any point complain about anything, so I like it when at least someone is paying attention. but yeah, probably not going back there.
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Mar 4, 2013 23:28
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Safety Dance posted:How is the food as far as takeout goes? It's street-food, so it's perfect for takeout. I would encourage it, as their Asheville location does an incredible amount of takeout for all the local office workers on a daily basis. They will separate the foods if it has a curry or sauce accompanied with it, putting it in a plastic sealed container separately from the dry dish, so it won't get soggy. The fried foods won't keep that long obviously. mindphlux posted:I went and checked this place out a couple weeks ago. Thanks for the head's up. I can't stand it when new places botch the service up that badly. Did they not hire experienced waitstaff?! Seven Lamps is really close to my house, so I was excited to see this place open up. But I also have Tomo and F&B nearby, so we're a little spoiled. Also, if you're in Brookhaven, Kaleidoscope is pretty swell for a gastro pub. The patio is great for outside dining. Just ignore the ex-UGA alumni d-bags and focus on the food and drink. http://www.k-pub.com/ the chili grits are very addictive. I'm just impressed Atlanta is offering so much in the way of good food here.
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Mar 5, 2013 03:45
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If anyone is interested, here's a couple blog posts about restaurants I like: Adventurous Tastes previews Chai Pani - I went to Chai Pani again today for dinner and tried a few new things and I really enjoyed it again. Eater Atlanta compilation of a few short bits about The General Muir - I've been four or five times since opening and I rather like it. I really like Chef Ginsberg and his food.
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My girlfriend is going to sing "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead", but Everybody's Pizza in Emory Village is closing. http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2013/03/07/everybodys-pizza-closes-after-41-years-in-emory-village/?cxntfid=blogs_food_and_more Any bets for how long it's going to be before a new business occupies that location for over a year?
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