Georgia's Best Beers; Richard Blais at The Spence

BLAISIN'— Atlanta ex-pat and three-time Top Chef alum Richard Blais will be at his local restaurant, The Spence, tonight. The chef lives out in California now, and he's opening a new spot called Juniper & Ivy in San Diego this March. [EaterWire]

BEER HERE— Ratebeer.com rated the top beers of 2013 by state. In Georgia, Athens-based Terrapin Beer Co. takes home top brewer and top beer for the Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout , and Jekyll Brewing gets best new brewer. [Ratebeer.com]

SOUTHERN LISTICLES— Thrillist's latest listicle takes on the best chicken and waffles dishes across the nation, and Atlanta's own Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles makes the number one spot. Thoughts? [Thrillist]