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Genki Noodles & Sushi: A Clean Slate

chefb — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:29:35 +0000

I’m a sushi snob. A very big snob. I was put on to American-style sushi back in 2000 during a stay at the Loew’s in South Beach, Miami. At the time, they set the standard but since I’ve hard less than mediocre and and fantastic.

I’ve even found my favorite places…

Taverna Fiorentina, A Hidden Gem In Vinings Hosts A Wine Tasting

chefb — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:36:49 +0000

There are plenty of hidden gems all around Atlanta and surrounding burbs. If everyone knew about these sparkles that make life a wonderful platform, well then, they wouldn’t be so precious anymore.

But sometimes these hidden gems are too good not to be shared, especially with those you know will appreciate them…

Parish Restaurant. A Story of Good Changes.

chefb — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:10:54 +0000

(Organic mushrooms & grits)

Things have changed a whole lot since I last ate at Parish: There’s a new chef; the apples on tabletops are now red; there’s live entertainment; the food is better. Way better.

All of these changes are welcomed as this chic, yet organic Inman Park restaurant was seemingly…

ONE. Midtown Kitchen–A Successful Return

chefb — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:55 +0000

(duck confit)

The first time I went to ONE., I was irritated. The food was alright good considering the event—a local media/journalist meet up via Media Bistro. But the service was awful. Not just awful, but memorable to the point I’m still talking about it. I asked whom I understood to be…

Park’s Edge. So Fresh & So Clean

chefb — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:21:19 +0000

Atlanta is a tough place for a restaurant to survive. The more I eat out, the more I take it to heart and appreciate a restaurant that’s been in the game for longer than two years. Especially when it’s semi fine-dining. You just never know how long these concepts are…

Café Circa: A Circus of Sorts

chefb — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:35:38 +0000

Last Visit: Nov. 2010

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

The name of this newly re-branded restaurant/bar/lounge suggests Full Circle. Or perhaps Café in a certain era. Not really sure.

I’d heard great things of this caribbean inspired and happening spot in the burgeoning 4th ward district of downtown Atlanta after their rooftop opened.…