Back in November, I mentioned that Shaun Doty and Erik Maier were set to open a burger joint over in the Westside. At the time, the tentative name for the establishment was Good Burger. However, it appears that name is now a thing of the past. The new name is YEAH! Burger and this information appears to satisfy the journalistic bar for fact. Surprisingly, there’s already a Facebook page for the restaurant, so you might as well be a fan! Meanwhile, things still seem on track for a Spring opening in the old West Egg building, but take that with a grain of salt. There are other rumors floating around, but nothing even worth mentioning at this point.
YEAH! Burger: Shaun Doty’s Upcoming Burger Joint Has A Name [Openings]
Posted by foodiebuddha
on February 17, 2010
One Cafe And Yoeshi (Probably) Set To Open In Downtown Atlanta [Openings] 2
Posted by foodiebuddha
on February 08, 2010
Two establishments, one building, and one curious story. That’s the deal with two new eateries going in at Renaissance Walk, a struggling (aka foreclosed) downtown condominium complex just a few steps from Georgia State. One Café and Yoeshi are siblings spots that have been in production for quite sometime. If recent grumblings (spurred by self-promotion) are to be taken at face value, then the two newborns will say hello sometime in mid-February. Still, details are muddled.
Tucked in at the corner of Auburn Ave. and Piedmont, the location for these two restaurants is not nearly as ideal as one would think. In that same location, several restaurants have opened and closed faster than you can say recession. Still, that hasn’t stopped one restaurateur from trying to open not one, but two, fast casual concepts.
One Café is purportedly set to offer a mind-boggling array of cuisines with everything from burritos to burgers and all the way through pastries. They’ve actually named just about every restaurant in Atlanta as their source of unoriginality inspiration. Speaking of names, according to the Renaissance Walk website, the name of the restaurant is actually spelled One Caffe.
As for that other gig, Yoeshi will serve Japanese street food as well as Japanese pastries and desserts.
According to their own musings, these will be a walk-up and order establishments with no service staff. They have a chef, but no word on who that actually is at this time. Anywho, there y’all have it.
One Cafe / Yoeshi Address:
171 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30303-2552
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Burger Club Goes Burger Fail: Restaurant Review – Vinings, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions] 6
Posted by foodiebuddha
on December 22, 2009
It would seem that The Burger Club has gotten off to a rocky start. First, there was the name fiasco; then the opening date was repeatedly pushed back. After all that, the lukewarm reviews started to come in. Despite these adverse factors, this Vinings burger joint seems like a bustling hotspot; at least that was the case during lunch the other day.
Packed near capacity, families, local businessmen, and a slew of shopping entourages lined up to get their fill of classic American gluttony. Inside this friendly little space, meaty food trays flew about with purpose. Severs and food runners ran around with haphazard fervor and there seemed to be a 50’s diner energy to the restaurant.
Shaun Doty To Open Good Burger In The Westside [Openings]
Posted by foodiebuddha
on November 30, 2009
It’s amazing what you miss with a few days out of town. Posted over on the Biz C site, and reiterated by the venerable JK, Atlanta’s own Shaun Doty is ready to hop on the burger trend that is frankly … a little tired by now. That’s not a harshing on Shaun, he should give the people what they want. Rather, it’s just a lament on the trending of the restaurant business.
Anywho, with help from Erik Maier, the duo is scheduled to open their burger joint over in the Westside’s White Provision complex. However, here are a few pieces of info that haven’t been printed yet. First, the establishment is RUMORED to be called Good Burger. Second, my understanding is that they will take over the space occupied by The West Egg. Fear not my eggheadian friends, TWE is supposed to move into the new high-rise just behind their current location. Again, I won’t say that’s an absolute fact … but I’ve heard it from more than a few people. Just another feather in the hat that is Atlanta’s most trending neighborhood.
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BREAKING NEWS: Flip Burger Boutique Hits Birmingham, AL In December 1
Posted by foodiebuddha
on November 13, 2009
This just in … chef Richard Blais just announced via his twitter feed that Flip Burger Boutique, the ever popular fusion burger joint, is finally expanding after months of rumors and postulations. The next location supposedly hits on December 14th in Birmingham. Last time Richard confirmed something, it seemed to fall by the wayside. Still, he posted a hard date here … and even if that doesn’t hold up … it does lend credence to the accuracy of the proclamation. More to follow as details come out!
Address:1587 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 // 404.352-3547
Website // Menu (pdf)
Fuze Burger Restaurant Review – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions] 5
Posted by foodiebuddha
on October 02, 2009
This is one of those post-meal scribbles that makes me scratch my head. Mind you, this has nothing to do with the topic at hand. Instead, I’m wondering how it is possible that all these restaurants keep opening when heavyweights like The Dining Room and corporate backed endeavors like the ESPN Zone are shutting their doors faster than you can say “cheeseburger, cheeseburger.”
Who knows what this means for Fuze Burger, which opened its doors this past week. All that aside, for me it’s about the food. Early in, I’m not sure that the food at Fuze is good enough to draw customers from outside the Midtown adjunct of Poncey-Highlands. Right now, they need to pick things up a bit just to draw people from the ‘hood. Before we get our hands dirty, I must apologize for the poor pictures, I’m not very savory, and I was never spoon-fed.
Grindhouse Killer Burgers Restaurant Review – Downtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions] 9
Posted by foodiebuddha
on September 16, 2009
The Ambiguously Foodie Duo has struck again, and this time our victim was Grindhouse Killer Burgers in Downtown Atlanta. In just a few short days, Grindhouse has thrown down the gauntlet, though not for their food. The freshly cooked Sweet Auburn Curb Market eatery is alive and kicking and it is readily apparent that owner Alex Brounstein and his crew have hit the ground running.
Before I wax-foodetic about the specifics, Grindhouse has done something many new restaurants, even those run by experienced restaurateurs, have failed to do: open smoothly, at least from the perspective of a patron. While I am usually inclined to give people new to the restaurant business a bit of a pass in the early stages, Brounstein’s joint requires no such grace period. Perhaps this is do to the abbreviated amount of service, the relative simplicity of the menu, or the layout of the space (how many fooderies can you name that don’t even have walls?). In a number of ways, Grindhouse has gone simple. Some may say they have played it safe, I say they have played it smart.
Fuze Burger To Open In Midtown: Another Day … Another Burger Joint [Coming Soon] 1
Posted by foodiebuddha
on September 01, 2009
Okay, I swear to god people – I have no idea why all these burger joints are popping up on the scene. And guess what? We have another one to add to the mix. From what I have heard (though not from what I see), the opening of Fuze Burgers in Midtown Atlanta is imminent.
Located at 265 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Fuze is going in at the location previously occupied by Thai Palate. Owner Eddie Hugh was the purveyor of Thai Palate, so it’s no surprise to see him still involved. However, the transition from a mediocre (at best) Thai restaurant into a successful burger bar seems like a roll of the dice. Still, we’ll wait and see what happens.
Besides Hugh, Jazmin Ho serves as the bar manager and Jack Kim is the GM. The restaurant already has a facebook page, though not much is there. One part restaurant, one part sports bar, the interior is being completely revamped to handle a full bar and 10 HD TVs. The space is scheduled to hold 65 patrons in the general dining area with an additional 12 at the bar.
It seems as if they were shooting for an opening sometime this week; however, I can’t tell if that’s likely. Training was supposed to start last week yet they still have the windows papered up. Will let ya’ll know when they finally open.
Fuze Burger Restaurant Address & Information
265 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 // 404.685.9988
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Grindhouse Killer Burgers Coming To Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Curb Market [Openings] 6
Posted by foodiebuddha
on August 31, 2009
My goodness are burger joints in Atlanta exploding! The latest entrant is Grindhouse Killer Burgers, scheduled to open September 8th 14th inside the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in Downtown Atlanta.
A few months ago, as I knocked back a nightcap at Top Flr, I stumbled upon a friendly gentleman and his quest for the most delicious burger. His name is Alex Brounstein and he’s the owner in question. A friendly chap, we had a pretty good conversation. Ever since that night, I’ve been watching the Grindhouse website like a hawk.
In the past few months, a facebook page and a twitter account have sprung up, the website has turned snazzy, and the menu (pdf) plays the role of teaser.
Wonderful World Burgers & More Opens In Emory Village 3
Posted by foodiebuddha
on August 28, 2009
Wonderful World Burgers & More, a chain from those behind Tin Drum Café, has opened in Emory Village. Unlike some other burger joints to show up Atlanta during the past year, WW seems focused on a more straightforward take on the American classic. However, I did notice a “teri-mayo” hot dog on the menu (pdf) … so not everything there is plane Jane. In addition, there are daily specials (which seem to operate on a fixed rotation). To date, there is a kimchi stew, home-style thai curry, and Chinese braised pork shoulder amongst the selections.
Early reports are that the overgrown slider burgers are half decent. Seeing as that I am a multi-hour car ride away, it’ll be a while before I get down there.
Wonderful World Burgers & More Restaurant Address & Information
1561 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30307 // 404.373.8887 // Wonderful World Burgers Website // Wonderful World Burgers Menu (pdf)
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