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Let There Be Light
By Tom Maicon at February 3, 2012 | 9:39 am | 0 Comment
Atlanta has clearly been shorthanded in its number of brewpubs and breweries over the years, but a few newcomers have recently popped up giving us some much needed diversity. Of the local newcomers, I've been most impressed with Wild Heaven who has quietly put out a small handful of skillfully brewed beers, including their latest attempt — a small American Ale more...
Killer Crab Dip & Po’boys in the Hood at Nicky’s
By Tom Maicon at January 12, 2012 | 8:21 pm | 0 Comment
Anybody out there remember Big Fish? For those who don’t, it was a fish shack that opened on the corner of Holcomb Bridge and Spalding Drive somewhere around 2005, I believe. The restaurant served killer po’boys and a highly addictive little Charleston crab dip that was so good the snobbiest of Charleston transplants couldn’t help but give a nod. The restaurant more...
Son of a Brew!
By Tom Maicon at January 12, 2012 | 8:20 pm | 0 Comment
Local brewer Chris Terenzi held the position of brewmaster when Wrecking Bar Brewpub opened last summer. As inventive as he was, I thought his beers, with the exception of only one or two, seriously lacked depth and body just as all bad homebrew I’ve ever had the displeasure of tasting. But Terenzi’s stint as brewmaster at the popular Inman Park brewpub came more...
Boga Taqueria opens in Alpharetta
By Tom Maicon at January 12, 2012 | 8:19 pm | 0 Comment
I typically stay away from overly Americanized taquerias, not because I have a need to sneer and pull the “authentic” argument, but because flavors tend to be bland and generally, not the kind of food I’m looking for. But Melanie is in the mood for Mexican and Boga Taqueria (12890 Hwy 9, Ste 160, Alpharetta, 678.366.9996) has been getting some positive Internet more...
Dempsey Does it Again!
By Tom Maicon at January 12, 2012 | 7:43 pm | 0 Comment
Local homebrewer Randy Dempsey, the lone man behind O’Dempsey’s, impressed us all right out of the gate with his first release back in Spring of 2010, a conservative Irish red ale he dubbed Big Red Ale. Nothing fancy or edgy, it didn’t push the envelope in any way, shape or form, but that solid Irish red ale — his first attempt at pro-brew — proved to most of more...
Winter Beer Events Galore!
By Tom Maicon at January 10, 2012 | 7:05 pm | 0 Comment
Winter is here so beer festivals and events are on the low, right? Think again. Never in my life have I seen so many winter events and beer festivals. January 11 - Allagash Takeover at Thinking Man Tavern Your typical tap takeover wouldn't generally make our list of major events, but then an Allagash takeover isn't your typical takeover. The boys at Thinking Man more...
Wrecking Bar Brewpub Owner, Bob Sandage, Now Brewmaster
By Tom Maicon at December 13, 2011 | 9:07 pm | 0 Comment
(Photo courtesy of Wrecking Bar Brewpub) Bob Sandage, along with wife Kristine, just opened Wrecking Bar Brewpub (292 Moreland Ave, NE, Inman Park, 404.221.2600) this past summer. Brewer Chris Terenzi was the brewpub’s brewmaster until he ran into legal trouble last month and was taken into police custody. Terenzi was set free on bail pending his day in more...
Twain’s Owners Announce New Brewer
By Tom Maicon at December 11, 2011 | 6:31 pm | 0 Comment
Atlanta only had four brewpub brewers when October came to an end. At the time I am typing this, two of those have been replaced. Jordan Fleetwood, Twain’s (211 Trinity Pl, Decatur, 404.373.0063) brewer since the Decatur bar turned brewpub several years ago, has now been replaced by David Stein, a young brewer who apprenticed at BrewDog in Scotland. The young more...
Seed Kitchen & Bar Puts East Cobb on The Map
By Tom Maicon at December 8, 2011 | 11:50 pm | 0 Comment
You know that restaurant, from the moment you step foot into the place you instantly know it's going to be one of significance. Newly opened Seed Kitchen & Bar (1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, 678-214-6888) is that restaurant. Intown dwellers may snub their noses at the suburban zip code, but Seed's got serious game — so much so, I believe it should be more...
Hello Again, Enrico Liberato: Fuoco di Napoli
By Tom Maicon at December 8, 2011 | 10:05 am | 0 Comment
Credit Riccardo Ullio for bringing Enrico Liberato, a certified pizzaioli, to town from Naples, Italy to clean up his messy pies at Fritti. But the young pizza stud filled with promise of those wood-fired blistery pies of Italy, didn't measure up to expectations. He pulled a vanishing act. Liberato then resurfaced at the insanely popular Antico Pizza Napoletana more...
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