Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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You know that bursting-at-the-seams rush of excitement you get when you discover a little-known eatery? The kind you can hardly contain to the point where you're texting your friends with still-greasy fingers? We recently received an e-mail in that spirit from a neighbor: An excellent hidden gem found right at our doorstep, Chateau de Saigon, just north of the intersection of Dresden on Buford Hwy (on the left). The restaurant itself is sparsely decorated and sits at the end unit of a small strip mall but the food is excellent, a combination of French and S.E. Asian cuisines. And its affordable. My friend and I ordered two appetizers, two wines and split and entree and the bill was around $40. In case you haven't noticed, we here at …
Monday, April 22, 2013
A film crew will take over the watering hole on Wednesday. The tavern will reopen as usual on Thursday.
Regulars of Manuel's Tavern will need to find a new second home on Wednesday. The venerable watering hole will be closed because a movie crew leased the building for the entire day. A Facebook posting didn't provide the name of the movie and the guy who answered the phone at the bar didn't know either. Manuel's reopens as usual on Thursday. Here's the information Manuel's put on Facebook. No need for alarm or concern. This Wednesday April 24, Manuel's will be closed for one day. We have leased the entire Manuel's property to a movie crew for filming. Being closed and paid for it does not happen often and it allows an opportunity to give all employees a paid day off. This event also gives a little help to the checkbook. This is not an usual…
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The coffee shop is moving from Emory Village to the Decatur Square.
The Steady Hand Pour House, a coffee house in Emory Village, is relocating to the Iberian Pig on the Court Square in Decatur. The coffee shop owners said they'd pour their last cup in Emory on April 24. Their space is being taken over by Slice & Pint. The coffee shop's opening opens May 1 in Decatur. The Iberian Pig made this annoncement on its Facebook page, first reported by Decatur Metro. We're big fans of The Steady Hand Pourhouse (sic), a fantastic coffee shop in Emory Village. They recently lost their lease, and are looking for a new location. In the meantime, we don't want to face the day without our favorite hometown coffee, so we're teaming up with them to ensure that we -- and Decatur -- get our coffee fix. Starting May 1, Steady…
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
BurgerFi prides itself on serving hormone-free, grass-fed beef burgers that have never been frozen in a setting that's environmentally friendly.
The casual gourmet burger chain BurgerFi opened for business Tuesday at the Emory Point development on Clifton Road. Joe Tuma, the owner of the franchise, said that lunch business was strong on the first day and operations were smooth. BurgerFi specializes in gourmet burgers that are made to order. Tuma said the grass-fed Angus beef is never frozen and none of the meals are pre-made. Unlike fast-food chains, he said, BurgerFi's 's goal is to have an order served 7-9 minutes after the customer's order is placed. 'It's going very well," Tuma said after Tuesday's lunch rush. "The average ticket time was around 7 minutes." BurgerFi pledges that its stores have a "low carbon footprint," including furniture made from recycled milk cartons and …
Monday, April 15, 2013
The gourmet burger restaurant is making final preparations to open at the mixed-use development across from the Centers for Disease Control.
Another eatery is preparing to open this week at the Emory Point development. BurgerFi, a chain that specializes in gourmet burgers, is aiming to open on Tuesday. The eatery also plans an opening in Midtown's 12th & Midtown development later this year. BurgerFi's specialty is all-natural burgers made from grass-fed Angus beef. The chain, which pledges that its stores have a "low carbon footprint" and environmentally friendly practices, also serves up Kobe beef hot dogs, hand-cut French fries, craft beer and wine. Emory Point is a residential-retail project on Clifton Road, across from the Centers for Disease Control and just down the street from Emory University. Several restaurants have opened recently, including Tin Lizzy's and The …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Monday, April 15, is the start of the Vidalia onion season. Chef Kevin Gillespie is sharing a Vidalia onion recipe from his cookbook, Fire in My Belly, to help you make the most of this Georgia grown treat.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The third annual outdoor lunch series begins April 4. Virginia-Highland's Rosebud will be among the participating restaurants.
Returning after two successful seasons, “Pop Up Chef” will begin revving up midday appetites Thursday with tasty lunch bites from chef Luis Damian of Escorpión at 999 Peachtree. Damian will entice Midtown pals and professionals with a taste of Escorpión's authentic Mexican menu, including gazpacho poblano freshly made with tomato, cilantro, grapefruit, cucumber and poblano peppers and tacos carnitas with citrus-braised pork, onions, cilantro and salsa verde. Prices are dependent on each chef’s menu, and vary from $3 to $9. Pop Up Chef will take place rain or shine on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the corner of 999 Peachtree and 10th streets. Guests can expect an impressive series lineup this year, with chefs from renowned …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Another eatery opens, and developers are looking to start construction on Phase II this summer.
Tin Lizzy's Cantina opened for an eager lunch crowd at the Emory Point development on Friday. Dave Schrader, who has overseen construction and the opening, said the restaurant, which seats 180, had to put people on a waiting list for its first lunch service. "We had an amazing lunch," he said. "Very smooth." The Mexican restaurant and sports bar is the latest eatery to open in the mixed-use development on Clifton Road, across from the Centers for Disease Control and just down the street from Emory University. Schrader said he's not worried about competition from the other eateries in the residential-retail development. "Not with the CDC and potential growth in the area ... Emory Hospital, Emory University..." Two more restaurants are …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Poncey-Highland eatery follows trend of raising menu prices to cover costs.
Several weeks after announcing it had to raise menu prices, the owner of Manuel's Tavern thanked his customers for their loyalty and support. "I want to thank everyone for the kind words and support for our open letter," owner Brian Maloof wrote on the venerable Poncey-Highland eatery's Facebook page. "The love shown by you has brought tears of joy and comfort to my mind. For the first time in a 6 months I did not feel alone in the struggle to secure the continuation of Manuel's." The note of heartfelt thanks follows the restaurant's Feb. 28 announcement that market conditions left him with no alternative but to raise prices. The changing landscape was so great that the restaurant, which normally would absorb those costs, could no longer …
Monday, March 11, 2013
New breakfast offerings, two new pizza restaurants and more Virginia-Highland/Druid Hills food news.
Here's the latest foodie news for the Virginia-Highland/Druid Hills neighborhood: AJC.COM reports that the space now occupied by Everybody's Pizza will become home to an eatery called Slice & Pint. The the owner and brewmaster of 5 Seasons Brewing Co. will open the new restaurant in a few months and an on-site brewery will come later. The Eater Atlanta blog reports that Rosebud will add breakfast service to its weekday schedule starting March 18. Also noteworthy - the restaurant plans its 4th Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday. You can find details on the restaurant's website. Atlanta Magazine reports that Ron Eyester, owner and chef at Rosebud and the Family Dog, plans to open a pizzeria in Morningside, in the space that held the short-lived…
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