Burger Club Goes Burger Fail: Restaurant Review – Vinings, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

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 … Read more →

Yakitori Jinbei Restaurant Review: Ramen Abounds – Smyrna, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

    It seems almost shameful.  Not only am I deeply passionate about Japanese culture and cuisine, but I pride myself on visiting most anything that resembles a Japanese restaurant here in the Dirty.  Such … Read more →

Canoe Gets Hit Hard By Inclement Weather [Breaking News]

This weather has been a harbinger.  With news of at least four deaths in the metro area, we need to put these things in perspective.  Still, this is a food blog, so that’s what we’re … Read more →

Chef Paul Albrecht Getting In On A Trend: The Burger Lounge Scheduled For September

Paul Albrecht is no stranger to the Atlanta dining scene.  A founding member of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, he is the purveyor of the namesake Paul’s Restaurant and the newly minted Social Vinings.  Now … Read more →

C & S Seafood And Oyster Bar Restaurant Review – Vinings, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

At first glance, C&S Seafood and Oyster bar is another in the long list of Atlanta restaurants that under delivers and over charges.  As with all first impressions, it’s hard for any single diner, myself … Read more →

Roy’s Cheesesteaks Restaurant Review: Philly In The Dirty – Smyrna, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

It’s not a place where the decor is of primordial importance (clean, simple, yet reminiscent of a chain) and it’s not a place where you need a whole lot of direction (it’s cheesesteak-centric).  However, that … Read more →

More May Openings: Village Cafe, Emerald Coast Coffee, & Bistro In A Box All Get Dirty

April showers bring May restaurant openings?  Sure … sounds good to me.  Remember to check the May Dirty List for the most up to date information. Village Cafe In Smyrna So this one is confusing … Read more →

Barker’s Red Hots … Get A Hot Dog … Or Two – Marietta, GA [Quick Hits]

You know… they tell me that reading is fundamental.  I should have listened to what they said!!!!  To clarify, today’s lunch destination was supposed to be JOËL.  Had I took the time to read (or … Read more →

Phuong M.I.A. From Tasty China In Smyrna

Apparently, Phuong has mysteriously gone missing from Tasty China.  Two weeks ago, I was told she was out sick.  Didn’t think much of it… until I read this in my twitter feed.  So is she … Read more →

Muss & Turner’s In Vinings, Smyrna: Atlanta Sub & Sandwich Tour #6

I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time in the Vinings area the past few days.  After a great lunch at Social Vinings on Tuesday and a disaster of a meal at nearby South City Kitchen … Read more →