Posted by foodiebuddha
on January 06, 2010
Restaurants & Institutions (R&I) is one of those boutique mags that you’d go your entire life and never know existed. Still, it’s got a well known following amongst industry folk. Further to the point, they put out a handful of useful articles and reports in most every issue.
One such report is their yearly review of the Top 100 independent restaurants (in terms of gross revenue). It’s a pretty interesting list; however, those of you here in the ATL will definitely notice the lack of representation from the Capital of the South. The list itself is dominated by Las Vegas and New York City institutions. While Tao Las Vegas holds strong at #1 with roughly $65.5 million in sales, Atlanta’s lone representative is the Chops/Lobster Bar. With an impressive $13.5 million gross, I’d say that easily makes them the crown jewel of the Buckhead Life group.
Posted by foodiebuddha
on July 22, 2009
Who doesn’t like free stuff? I know I do. Food Arts Magazine, a publication focused on the restaurant and hotel business, is ponying up some free samples. All you have to do is fill out this form. Now mind you, this offer is only available to qualified professionals, so you may not actually get accepted even if you fill out the form. However, if you do qualify, you will be handsomely rewarded.
Amongst the many benefits, Food Arts has a good number of excellent recipes. Geared toward restaurateurs, you’ll get your fill of commercial grade equipment; however, they also touch on wine and spirits from time to time. If the offer isn’t for you, but you are still interested in the magazine, check out their website, which has a decent bit of info available for free.
Posted by foodiebuddha
on March 10, 2009
In the April 2009 issue of Bon Appétit, Sotohiro Kosugi’s New York namesake earned top billing as the best sushi spot in the entire country! No arguments from this foodie … you can read my review here! Despite Soto’s reputation as a sushi bully (WSJ), few can argue with his culinary prowess. Rock on Soto!
If you aren’t able to make it up to NYC, fear not … Chris Kinjo’s MF Buckhead also earned a spot on the top ten list. A top flight establishment, it’s as much show as it is substance. Some people are turned off by the price point; however, I find it quite reasonable when compared to high-end sushi spots around the country. I am anxiously awaiting my turn at their new omakase room.
MF Buckhead Restaurant Address & Information:
3280 Peachtree Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 // P: 404.841.1192 // MF Buckhead Reservations // MF Buckhead Website // MF Buckhead Menu
Soto Restaurant Address & Information:
357 Ave Of The Americas New York, NY 10014 // P: 212.414.3088
