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Tom’s Top 25 Beer Destinations 2011
By Tom Maicon at November 9, 2011 | 8:25 pm | 5 Comments
Last year (August) we published an issue that contained what we deemed our Top 16 Beers Bars in Atlanta. It was such a success that we decided to make it an annual thing, but with a few modifications. This year we expanded the list to twenty-five, and we’re calling it Atlanta’s Top 25 Beer Destinations. We changed the title to “Beer Destinations” from more...
Georgia Man Opens First “Legal” Distillery in Mississippi
By Tom Maicon at November 9, 2011 | 9:54 am | 0 Comment
It’s hard to believe Mississippi didn’t have a “legal” distillery of its own until recently. A determined Richard Patrick, who grew up in Alpharetta, GA, spent years leaping over many state hurdles to make it happen. “The hardest thing was interpreting dated laws,” says Richard Patrick, co-founder of Cathead Distillery. “It took us four years to get more...
Sapori di Napoli …more Neapolitan-style pie
By Tom Maicon at October 27, 2011 | 11:38 pm | 1 Comments
Yes, more pizza. Little concepts like burgers, pizza and hot dogs seem to be what most are willing to dare during these times of economic uncertainty. Rather than gripe about it, I'm just going to happily ride out the trend. So be it. At least on the pizza side of things, Neapolitan style has become more prominent in our city over the past year or so, as it is a more...
3, 2, HD1 …take off!
By Tom Maicon at October 12, 2011 | 5:09 pm | 0 Comment
Every time I dine at Flip I feel like I am on a hipster spaceship orbiting some surreal universe. I’m not sure why but I get that same space-age vibe when I step into newly opened HD1 (664 North Highland Ave., 664 N. Highland Ave NE; Poncey-Highland; 404.815.1127), owner Barry Mills’ hot dog version of his popular Flip. A talented young chef by the name of Jared Lee more...
Oktoberfest & Atlanta Beer Week Festivities
By Tom Maicon at October 12, 2011 | 8:25 am | 0 Comment
October in Atlanta is really amazing — beer and food festivals everywhere, every weekend. So, as we ready ourselves to dive right into the fabulous month of October let's take a look at all the fast approaching Oktoberfest and Atlanta Beer Week revelry. Photograph by PWP Studio Oktoberfest Happenings Munich on Marietta at Der Biergarten Every Saturday And more...
Blue-Collar Dogs at Ringside
By Tom Maicon at October 12, 2011 | 8:11 am | 2 Comments
While flashy HD1 was busy opening in the Poncey-Highland 'hood, the more down to earth Ringside Franks & Shakes (4441 Roswell Rd NE, Buckhead, 404.303.8525) was set for opening in Buckhead, just days later. The vibe here is mellow, the dogs are huge and the menu brief. While this place might not dazzle you with décor and trendy hipsters, it does do a lot of more...
Wingin’ It
By Tom Maicon at September 8, 2011 | 2:23 pm | 8 Comments
It’s football season again and chicken wings are the ultimate football food. So many have asked over the years where I get my wing fix on so I finally decided to do wing thing to get it all out in the open for public consumption. Oh, how I love this time of year. Wings, beer, football — Bring-it-on! Here goes nothing. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q 1238 more...
Hungry For A Job? …there’s an APP for that!
By Tom Maicon at September 8, 2011 | 9:49 am | 0 Comment
Remember when we used to talk on our cell phones? We mainly use our phones today for texting, surfing the web, and, of course, apps — and not the kind you plate. The technology has become so popular — it’s even being embraced by restaurant industry leaders, a group that historically has been slow to add technology to their menus. Restaurant more...
One Cod Sperm, Please!
By Tom Maicon at August 26, 2011 | 5:51 am | 2 Comments
In this country, sperm is a naughty five-letter word on any menu. Not so much in other countries, but here in the good ole US of A, it's in our nature to run as fast as we can the other way. That's why I believe Sushi Nami (5316-B Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta Tel: 678.566.3889 ) is due special kudos. Not only do they serve the city's best hamachi sashimi, the kitchen more...
Cigar City Finally Arrives
By Tom Maicon at August 19, 2011 | 10:32 pm | 0 Comment
The original planned arrival date seems so long ago, but after numerous delays — and, a whole lot of patience — Cigar City Brewing is here! What's the big deal? The Tampa based brewery is regarded by many as one of the best breweries in the US and their Barrel-Aged Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout is legendary among beer enthusiasts. No, they didn't debut in Atlanta more...
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