I am not so brazen as to assume that my word carries with it the clout that a post from someone like Jennifer Zyman or Cliff Bostock carries. That aside, I do feel comfortable enough to be an amateur food critic. Thus, I must have a restaurant of the year, right? Indeed I do! In addition, I’ve taken the time to identify some “honorable mentions”
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FoodieBuddha 2008 Atlanta Restaurant of the Year: Sushi House Hayakawa – Chamblee, Atlanta, GA
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 31, 2008
Cafe Agora Restaurant Review – Buckhead, Atlanta, GA 1
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 30, 2008
From the archives (11.09.08)
A good buddy of mine joined me for lunch at Café Agora this past Friday; the experience was yet another in a long line of tasty meals at this Mediterranean eatery. With the demise of Shipfeifer, Agora is now the only spot in the ATL I go for a quality gyro and tasty Turkish food. While there are a handful of options in the burbs (that’s you Alpharetta), this is the best place in town and well worth the drive from Midtown. Overall, I rate the food here very highly, but there are two or three problems with the experience that prevent the perfect score.
Still Looking For New Years Eve Plans in Atlanta? Check Out Rathbun’s near Inman Park 2
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 29, 2008
So you still don’t know what to do for NYE. Your wife tells you that she does not want to do anything special and you are tired of spending $100 and up to go to some crummy bar that’s way too crowded. Well, have no fear …. one of the best steakhouses in town is running a great special!
Henri’s Bakery Restaurant Review – Buckhead, Atlanta, GA 2
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 28, 2008
Henri’s Bakery is an old-guard, Atlanta tradition located in the heart of Buckhead. Like the Colonnade, it is one of those places that has “been there forever.” In this case, forever is actually 75 years. While I find it difficult for a place like this to live up to its lofty reputation, Henri’s has done a fairly good job of doing just that. Things aren’t quite the same as they used to be; but, I cannot name any institution (food or otherwise) that hasn’t evolved.
LE CIRQUE: A TABLE IN HEAVEN, HBO DOCUMENTARY PREMIERS MONDAY (12.29.08) 2
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 27, 2008
Okay my fellow foodies, this should be good. Sirio Maccioni, the famed restaurateur and author, founded Le Cirque in 1974. If you have not heard of this restaurant, just poke around on the net for a little bit. You’ll have plenty to read and to watch. Regardless, A Table In Heaven, from producer/director Andrew Rossi, hits the airwaves on HBO on Monday, December 29th. If you have not seen Rossi’s previous film, Eat This New York, now might be a good time to check it out!
You can read more on the film on the HBO website.
Foodista.com Continues To Grow. Can A Wiki For All Things Food Survive?
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 27, 2008
So when I first caught wind of Foodista, I checked it out, dismissed it, and moved on. Unfortunately, I did not have a blog at the time, so I could not share my feelings! Bummer! As luck would have it, their continued growth (quantcast), combined with some recent press (lifehacker / techcrunch), has sparked me to revisit the site.
Lobster Bar at Chops Restaurant Review – Buckhead, Atlanta, Ga
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 26, 2008
The Lobster Bar at Chops has long served as a reliable dining spot for my family. In years past, we would frequent The Dinning Room for our non-secular Christmas Eve dinner; however, in recent years we have opted for the more relaxed atmosphere of the Lobster Bar.
While both Chops and the Lobster Bar sit firmly entrenched amongst the small circle of "elite" Atlanta restaurants, you may find the experience fluctuates with regards to execution. However, in a city with a dearth of good seafood, the Lobster Bar stands up just fine. This past dinner was no exception, and I will do my best to mix in my past experiences with this post.
Great Buy: Zonin Brut Prosecco Vino Spumante Special Cuvée NV
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 25, 2008
In these tough economic times, there is nothing more appealing than finding a hidden gem in the low-end of the price range. Last night, we celebrated the holiday season with a little pre-dinner bubbly. The bottle of Zonin Brut turned out to be just one of those gems. While it will not garner you the attention that a bottle of Veuve will; showing up with a bottle of this stuff at the next party will certainly suffice.
Pie or Cake? Pick your poison!
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 24, 2008
A recent article over at salon.com discusses the benefits of choosing pie (as opposed to cake) when selecting your dessert of choice. I am not much of a desert man myself; however, this still begs the question: Why not both? One adventurous user over at AllRecipes.com decided to offer up a recipe for Pumpkin Pie Cake!
Speak French?
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 23, 2008
I sure as heck don’t! But I know how to scratch my head and laugh! Am I a better man for having watched this? Probably not. Do I wish I had that 4m18s back? Possibly….
Courtesy of SeriousEats
