Posted by Foodie Buddha
on April 21, 2010
The corner of E. Andrews and W. Paces Ferry in Buckhead is choke full of Atlanta’s forgotten culinary greatness. Yes, the converted home that housed one of Atlanta’s most notable restaurants (Seeger’s) has gradually morphed from a place of legend and shi shi into an establishment for the more casual dinner. Coast Seafood & Raw Bar is the current resident, and they’ve set out to fill the void left when Steamhouse Lounge moved to Midtown.
The restaurant is operated by Tom Catherall’s Here To Serve, a restaurant group whose fooderies dot our cityscape with thoughts of greatness that always fall short. In fact, 111 W. Paces’ previous tenant, aptly named Home, was one such example. The restaurant’s brief flirtation with success came when Catherall brought in Atlanta’s darling chef, one Richard Blais. That Blais up and ran just a few months after showing up was not a surprise (it’s kinda been his m.o.). It was also no surprise that when Blais left, so too did Home’s business. Now, just a few months after H2S shuttered the cougarville that was Lola Bellini Bar in favor of the disgusting Cantina Taqueria, they have followed suit with Home and Coast Seafood.
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Posted by Foodie Buddha
on February 18, 2010
If you’re an oyster lover, don’t mind braving mildly inclement weather, and don’t have a lot going on this weekend, make it a point to hit up the Midtown area right around 11th and West Peachtree. The reason? This weekend, Steamhouse Lounge is hosting Oysterfest 2010, their annual celebration of all things oyster.
At the Steamhouse, you’ll find droves of people enjoying live music, roasted oysters, and cold brewskies. $20 gets you in on Saturday, while a ten spot will do the trick on Sunday. If that isn’t enough to motivate you, a portion of the proceeds goes to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. So buy some tickets after you check out the flyer over there on the left.
Saturday, things kick off at 11am and will last until sunset. Justin, Swami Gone Bananas, Unzipt, and The Sundogs will take the stage. On Sunday, you get started an hour later, but things still go until sunset. The talent for the day includes the curiously named Miss Kitty (with Ménage a Trios), Olde Dog, and Gary Pfaff and the Heartwells.
Have a blast!
The Steamhouse Lounge
1051 W Peachtree St NW Atlanta, GA 30309 // 404.233.7980 // Steamhouse Lounge website // Steamhouse Lounge menu
Posted by Foodie Buddha
on August 29, 2009
Another week comes, another “restaurant week” hits. Atlanta’s Midtown Restaurant Week, which drops for the 4th time, starts tonight (August 29) and runs through Sunday, September 6th. This one features a whopping 43 restaurants (if my math is correct). In what has become formulaic normalcy, you show up at one of the participating restaurants, ask for and order off a special prix-fixe menu, and get three courses for $25. Don’t forget: alcohol isn’t included, and neither is tax and gratuity. If you want the full on onslaught of information, check out the Midtown Restaurant Week official website. Otherwise, just keep reading for the list of menus and restaurants!
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Posted by Foodie Buddha
on May 29, 2009
Originally written 11.6.08
The best way to sum this up: A failure on most fronts. Seafood (sans sushi) is not well represented in this city; however, that’s not for lack of options. For those craving "bar" seafood, this is one of the popular choices inside the perimeter. The vibe here is great but the food here, while reasonably priced, is pretty weak.
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Posted by Foodie Buddha
on February 19, 2009
Looking for something to do this weekend? Now that the Steamhouse Lounge is settled in at their new location, they are bringing back their much loved Oysterfest. I have already committed to an out of town chili cook-off with my crew; the best I can do is hit it up Sunday afternoon. Click on the flyer for full details. A undisclosed portion of the proceeds are going to Keep Atlanta Beautiful.
From the website:
The Steamhouse Lounge is proud to present the 26th Annual Oysterfest by our new location in Midtown on 11th Street between West Peachtree & Peachtree Walk. Oysterfest draws thousands of party-goers who enjoy live music, good eats, cold beer and good old-fashioned fun. In-the-know veterans flock to our doors for over 40,000 pounds of oysters, 100 gallons of the award-winning Steamhouse lobster bisque, plenty of Budweiser and our signature Goombay Smash. Saturday will feature musical performances by The Sundogs, Unzipt, Swami Gone Bananas, State of Man and Justin with Dean Dollar, Magic Hat, The Issues, Pink Steel and Ménage et Trois on Sunday.
One day tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate and two day tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the gate. A portion of proceeds will benefit Keep Atlanta Beautiful. This is an all ages event.
The Steamhouse Lounge
1051 W Peachtree St NW Atlanta, GA 30309
P: (404 233-7980
Steamhouse Lounge Website // Steamhouse Lounge Menu
Posted by Foodie Buddha
on January 22, 2009
For those that are scratching their heads by the title of this post, John Henderson was an employee at the Standard on Memorial Drive. He was gunned down during an early morning robbery. Though I only “knew him” in the loosest sense of the term, I denoted his warm affect the two or three times he waited on me. Well, several Atlanta restaurants are uniting to help honor John’s memory.
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