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Doesn’t that doughnut look good?  It’s a Reese’s doughnut from Sublime Doughnuts in Midtown.  Now Sublime looks as good on paper (or in this case … the computer screen) as it does in person.  You see, I got a nice little surprise when I dropped in on the Sublime Doughnuts website just a few minutes ago.  Turns out, it got a big facelift and is now all nice and snazzy.  Regardless of who your favorite doughnut maker in metro Atlanta happens to be, Kamal Grant’s place is always in the discussion.  So take a gander at his food porn, and then go get one (or two, or three, or two dozen) for yourself.  For all you digital fiends, it looks like Kamal is updating the Sublime twitter page with some frequency.  Video time:

                                                                                                                    (the dining room at Abattoir)

In today’s edition of the NYT, Shaila Dewan decided to talk up the burgeoning art scene on the west side of Atlanta.  Despite a few journalistic faux pas, it’s a nice summary piece on the neighborhood.  What’s especially neat for us foodies is that Dewan took the time to point out some of the ‘hoods culinary adventures that have garnered so much attention locally.

In the spirit of the article, I must say that if forced to identify the in-town neighborhood with the most action, it would undoubtedly be the Westside.  Centered around the intersection of 14th street and Howell Mill, you’ll find casual eateries, upscale dining options, and several of Atlanta’s hottest new restaurants.  The article draws special attention to Octane, Flip Burger Boutique, Abattoir, Hop City Beer, and Sublime Doughnuts (with a nice quote from owner Kamal Grant).

The article is really just the tip of the iceberg.  If you intend to spend anytime over in that neck of the woods, then you’ll also find the highly regarded Antico Pizza, sandwich shop Tiny Bistro, and popular breakfast spots like The West Egg and The Silver Skillet.   And that list is far from exhaustive.

So if you’re a bit of a homebody and looking for something new … take some of your free time and donate it to the Westside.

So I’m on a roll today, and thought I’d throw one more post up before I hit the town.  In a recent press release, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that on inauguration day (that’s Tuesday January 20, 2009), every shop in the country is giving away a free taste of round deliciousness.  While this won’t sway my vote for best doughnuts in the Dirty (that still goes to Sublime Doughnuts), this is one hell of a deal.

Regardless of who got your vote this past election, this is one of those feel good promotions that nobody should have a problem with [word through the grapevine is that there are protests … I’m not kidding].

My message to you:  Forget your political alliances and go get a doughnut!

And here’s a google map that will help you find your nearest Krispy Kreme storefront!

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