Posted by Foodie Buddha
on September 14, 2011
A Hamburger Today is the “all things burger” outlet for Serious Eats, a big time food blog most everyone into food should read. Atlanta is fairly well represented on the blog thanks in part to Todd Brock, a local ATLien who moonlights as a foodie.
A few weeks back, Brock wrote about his stuffed burger at The Nook. He didn’t enjoy it. However, he did take time to make note of Battle of the Burgers, a charitable food festival dedicated to gluttonous glory by way of the burger. I was one of the inaugural judges; however, I’m on vacation right now and I won’t be back in time to reprise my role. While you wait on me to give the event its proper write up, you should visit the BotB website and get yourself ready to attend. The event is scheduled for October 1st, 2011.
Soon after The Nook post, Brock paid a visit to Houlihan’s, that slowly dying food chain. Then, just as we wiped the juices from our grubby hands, Brock hit us yesterday with an opus to the Bocado burger. It’s a double stack delight that I adore even though I have less than stellar things to say about the rest of the food/service/etc. On the way out the door, Brock mentions the similarities between the Bocado burger and the Holeman + Finch burger. It’s a comparison chef Todd Ginsberg will continue to hear even if he refuses to acknowledges his rendition’s eerie similarities to that late night treat.
Bocado wisely employs the H+F bun and perhaps even the pickles. Even if it is a near copy … it’s a damn fine piece of meat. Big ups to Bocado for making this thing available all hours too. Personal feelings aside, if you are hankering for a double patty burger during regular eating hours … Bocado is your best bet in Atlanta.
[that delicious looking bite above is in fact the Bocado burger and comes courtesy of MelissaLibbyPR.com]
Posted by Foodie Buddha
on September 02, 2010
A: The Battle of the Burgers
Q: What is the meat slapping, gut busting, massive attack set to take place at John Howell Park in Virginia-Highland on Saturday, October 2nd (from 12-4p)?
To elaborate: some might say we’re in a burger renaissance. I might say we’re in a burger infestation. Regardless of your perspective, it isn’t a stretch to say that Atlanta’s cityscape has become a bastion of meat-eating fornication. Spurned on by the dizzying selections our city has to offer, Embraced Atlanta is putting on a charitable contest of epic proportions … appropriately slugged as The Battle of the Burgers (web). Read on for all the information!
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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 March 30, 2009
For the longest time, my previous rants on The Nook occupied the top spots on my popular posts list. As that list is based on the number of page views (aka – number of times someone read(s) each post), it was a bit of a surprise. Those writings were nothing more than news blurbs on the then yet to open restaurant.
But alas, I try to give the people what they want. Given the Nook’s proximity to my pad, I hustled on over there just as soon as I got a chance. I had to sample the food, the folk, and the booze. Though this post is a week late, I took good notes and remember the meal well.
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Posted by Foodie Buddha
on March 18, 2009
A little over a week ago, I was under the impression that The Nook was scheduled to open on the 23rd. I drove by today on my way to the office and saw a new vinyl sign hanging from the patio rafters. According to that sign, the Nook will open on Friday, March 20th at 5pm. It’s so close to me that I will definitely swing buy for a meal this weekend and let ya’ll know what is what. The restaurant is located at 1144 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 in the old Prince of Wales spot.
I talked with some people and am pleased to hear that the space has been revamped and now offers power outlets at most every table. I am told that the beer list will come in at just under 30 flavors. I know a few people who are going to be disappointed that it is not larger. Though I’m not a beer drinker, I think that sounds like an awful lot!
Just in case you are trekking over there for the first time … be aware that Piedmont is a north bound one way. You have to hook up with Piedmont at 13th or lower. The building does have a small parking adjacent to the restaurant.
The Nook Restaurant Address & Information:
1144 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 // P: 404.745.9222 // The Nook Website
Posted by Foodie Buddha
on March 07, 2009
UPDATE 03.18.09 – Check It Out Here
Thanks to some dedicated readers and a little research on my own, I have ascertained the name for the restaurant going in the old Prince of Wales spot. The new joint will in fact be called the Nook and the address is 1144 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. According to my research, they are tentatively scheduled to open on March 23rd. Consequently, I have added the joint to March Dirty List.
Posted by Foodie Buddha
on February 05, 2009
While I have been unable to confirm the name, a new restaurant is scheduled to open in the upcoming weeks in the space formerly occupied by the Prince of Wales. Early reports are that the tavern will be named Lift. However, that is unconfirmed. In addition, I am still trying to get an idea for what the menu will look like.
In the meantime, it looks like the place will be open as soon as the 15th of February. A lot of work has been completed since POW went splitsville. Hopefully, I’ll get a little more info soon so I can add it to the February Dirty List. The address is 1144 Piedmont Ave Atlanta, GA 30309. I live in close proximity, so I’ll be sure to stay on top of this.
