Eater Atlanta: All Posts by Amanda KludtThe Atlanta Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2014-09-15T12:30:00-04:00https://atlanta.eater.com/authors/kludt/rss2014-09-15T12:30:00-04:002014-09-15T12:30:00-04:00Eater Will Look Very Different in Seven Days
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<p>Back when Eater launched in 2005, <a href="http://ny.eater.com/archives/2005/07/eaterfood_stuff.php">the site promised to be</a> "a one-stop shop for information and commentary on the New York food and drink scene" covering "openings and closings and reviews, as well as what's buzzing on the food blogs, chef gossip, neighborhood news, and city-wide food trends." Nine years later that's still essentially the Eater mission — albeit in 27 cities and internationally — but the sites have also grown to include professional restaurant reviews, food photography, investigative reporting, broad features, cookbook coverage, videos, essential maps, and more. All that is to say: <b>it's time for a momentus change</b>.</p> <p>On Monday, September 22 readers should brace for a radically reconceptualized and reprogramed Eater. It will still feature work from on the ground reporters, reviewers, and columnists across North America. It will still obsess over the lives of restaurants and chefs. But it will be more beautiful, functional, and informative, with new powers and a new spirit of discovery to align with our ambitions to <b>change the world of food journalism</b>.</p> <p>Nine years in the making, the new Eater arrives in less than a week. Mark those calendars.</p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/9/15/6155575/eater-will-look-very-different-in-seven-daysAmanda Kludt2014-04-18T13:00:17-04:002014-04-18T13:00:17-04:00Game of Thrones at Smoke Ring; Westside Sundown Series
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<p></p> <p><strong><em>CASTLEBERRY HILL</em></strong>— <strong><a href="http://atlanta.eater.com/places/smoke-ring">The Smoke Ring</a></strong> is hosting a five-course meal with a <em>Game of Thrones</em> theme for fans of the HBO program next Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. The beer pairings will come from <strong>Brewery Ommegang</strong>, including their Game of Thrones and Fire and Blood brews. Tickets to the event at $49 per person and reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at (404) 228-6377. [EaterWire]</p> <p><strong><em>BUCKHEAD</em></strong>— No date has yet been set for the opening of <strong>Octane Coffee</strong>'s third location inside the <strong>Atlanta Tech Village</strong>, but <a href="http://instagram.com/p/m76L20EOzB/">a group of ATV members and Mayor Kasim Reed enjoyed beverages</a> from the forthcoming shop earlier this week. <a href="https://twitter.com/octanecoffee">Look for an announcement soon</a> on the subject of the official opening date. [EaterWire]</p> <p><strong><em>WESTSIDE</em></strong>— The <strong>Sundown Series</strong>, a collaboration between <strong>Westside Provisions District</strong> and the Atlanta Film Festival, kicks off Wednesday, April 30. The events, held the last Wednesday of each month through July, feature live music, pop-up shops and galleries, food from the district's restaurants, and an outdoor film screening. Scope the full schedule and more details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1476955295852981/">here</a>. [EaterWire]</p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/18/6239281/game-of-thrones-at-smoke-ring-westside-sundown-seriesAmanda Kludt2014-04-17T13:00:03-04:002014-04-17T13:00:03-04:00Panbury's Opens This Weekend; SweetWater 420 Fest
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<p></p> <p><strong><em>DOWNTOWN</em></strong>— Handheld pie purveyor <strong>Panbury's Double Crust Pies</strong> is on track for a weekend opening at the <strong>Sweet Auburn Curb Market</strong>. The latest entry to the food hall's lineup of tenants, Panbury's will offer a variety of savory (and a few sweet) single-serve pies with fillings ranging from the traditional to novelties like macaroni and cheese. Scope the progress <a href="https://www.facebook.com/605062142874416/photos/a.644687502245213.1073741831.605062142874416/660035087377121/?type=1&stream_ref=10">here</a>. [EaterWire]</p> <p><strong><em>BEER HERE!</em></strong>— <strong>SweetWater Brewing Company</strong>'s annual <strong>420 Fest</strong> takes place all weekend long, from Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20 at Centennial Olympic Park. The tenth staging of the festival includes live music, an Easter egg hunt, and plenty of craft brews. Check out the entire weekend schedule <a href="http://sweetwaterbrew.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/420-fest-schedule/">here</a>. [EaterWire]</p> <p><em><strong>TEMPORARY SHUTTER</strong></em>— Greasy spoon <strong>The Silver Skillet</strong> will be closed next Friday, April 25 and the following Monday, April 28 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=845150902178082&id=115576698468843&stream_ref=10">while upcoming action flick <em>Taken 3</em> uses the space for filming</a>. The restaurant will be open on Saturday and Sunday between closings. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/115576698468843/photos/a.845077328852106.1073741828.115576698468843/845146408845198/?type=1&theater">Clint Eastwood also stopped by recently</a>. [EaterWire]</p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/17/6240011/panburys-opens-this-weekend-sweetwater-420-festAmanda Kludt2014-04-17T11:24:09-04:002014-04-17T11:24:09-04:00Pizza Wire
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<p><a href="http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2014/04/jeff-varasano-interview-on-opening-a-pizzeria-atlanta-georgia.html?ref=pop_slice">In a two-part interview with pizza-focused blog <em>Slice</em></a>, <strong>Jeff Varasano</strong> of <strong><a href="http://atlanta.eater.com/places/varasanos">Varasano's Pizzeria</a></strong> dishes on the outpost at Hartsfield-Jackson, potential expansion, Rubik's Cube expertise, and the process behind making the perfect pizza. Says Varasano, "Pizza is very much an experiment in progress. You're always trying something different and you have to know what the things are to try." [Slice]</p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/17/6240029/pizza-wireAmanda Kludt2014-04-17T10:06:45-04:002014-04-17T10:06:45-04:00Like Us?
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https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/17/6240015/like-usAmanda Kludt2014-04-17T08:39:28-04:002014-04-17T08:39:28-04:00First Look at Ration & Dram, Better Half, and More
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<p></p> <p><a href="http://clatl.com/atlanta/first-look-ration-and-dram/Content?oid=10909517"><em>Creative Loafing</em> takes a first look at <strong>Ration & Dram</strong>, the new family-friendly neighborhood spot from Holeman & Finch alum <strong>Andy Minchow</strong></a>. There is praise for the cocktails— unsurprising given Minchow's background at the mothership of Atlanta's craft cocktail culture— and the food is "simple and satisfying," including a kid-appropriate section of the menu. In sum, "This is a neighborhood restaurant, tucked in loft-filled line between Edgewood and Kirkwood, that happens to have a serious beverage program."</p> <p><a href="http://www.myajc.com/news/entertainment/dining/midtown-restaurant-a-brilliant-example-of-new-fine/nfTh9/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1">Behind the <em>Atlanta-Journal Constitution</em> paywall, Jenny Turknett reviews <strong>Better Half</strong>, the supper-club-turned-restaurant from husband and wife team <strong>Zach Meloy</strong> and <strong>Cristina Meloy</strong>, granting it three stars</a>. She lauds Better Half as part of a recent trend, of restaurants "serving fine-dining-quality fare" with "a more laid-back approach." Of particular note on the oft-changing menu are items like the strawberry gazpacho and the seared yellowfin tuna.</p> <p>THE ELSEWHERE AND THE BLOGS: According to Eat It, Atlanta, <a href="http://www.eatitatlanta.com/2014/04/09/taqueria-la-oaxaquena-el-norteno/">Taqueria La Oaxaquena</a> is worth the drive to Jonesboro, and the fried chicken at <a href="http://www.eatitatlanta.com/2014/04/06/general-muir-fried-chicken/">The General Muir</a> warrants a return trip. Hot Dish Review declares the tacos at <a href="http://hotdishreview.com/2014/04/best-tacos-in-town-the-original-el-taco/">The Original El Taco</a> the best in town and also checks out <a href="http://hotdishreview.com/2014/04/sweet-auburn-barbecue-with-a-twist/">Sweet Auburn Barbecue</a>. Food Wolf Blog heads to <a href="http://clatl.com/atlanta/first-look-ration-and-dram/Content?oid=10909517">Rincon Latino</a> in Chamblee, Crush Crave brunches at <a href="http://crushcrave.com/sunday-brunchn-no-246/">No. 246</a> in Decatur, and Review Atlanta doubles up on barbecue at <a href="http://www.reviewatlanta.com/2014/04/15/sweet-auburn-barbecue/">Sweet Auburn Barbecue</a> and <a href="http://www.reviewatlanta.com/2014/04/14/cue-barbecue/">'Cue Barbecue</a>.</p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/17/6239979/first-look-at-ration-dram-better-half-and-moreAmanda Kludt2014-04-17T07:07:17-04:002014-04-17T07:07:17-04:00Listicles
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<p><a href="http://www.thedailymeal.com/america-s-50-best-coffee-shops/41514">An extra-lenghty listicle from <em>The Daily Meal</em> naming America's 50 best coffee shops</a>. Atlanta spots making the cut are <strong>Octane Coffee</strong> and <strong>Condesa Coffee</strong>. Think something else in town is worthy of a spot on the list? State your case in the comments. [TDM]</p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/17/6239983/listiclesAmanda Kludt2014-04-17T05:12:02-04:002014-04-17T05:12:02-04:00The Picky Eater Effect; Sonic Accelerates Expansion Plans
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<p></p> <p>· <a href="http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2014/04/16/local-applebees-changes-name-for-one-day/">Local Applebee's Changes Name for One Day</a> [AJC]<br>· <a href="http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2014/04/16/stall-tactics-getting-it-on-in-restaurant-restrooms-is-more-common-than-you-think/">Getting it on in Restaurant Restrooms</a> [WCP]<br>· <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/ct-act-like-restaurant-critic-20140417-20140417,0,5452945.column">How to Be Mistaken for a Restaurant Critic</a> [Tribune]<br>· <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/17/panera-restaurants_n_5147151.html">Picky Eaters Are Overhauling the Restaurant Industry</a> [HuffPo]<br>· <a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304626304579505520046695000?mg=reno64-wsj">Sonic Plans to Accelerate Expansion</a> [WSJ]<br>· <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140416/college-football-recruiting-unlimited-meals-proposal/">NCAA Proposes Unlimited Meals for Student Athletes</a> [SI]<br>· <a href="http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/why-scrapple-matters">Scrapple Is One of the Crucial American Meats</a> [Esquire]<br>· <a href="http://eater.com/archives/2014/04/16/new-york-city-now-has-a-nightclub-for-children.php">New York City Now Has a Pop-Up Nightclub for Children</a> [-EN-]<br>· <a href="http://eater.com/archives/2014/04/16/seattle-restaurant-ad-shows-jesus-smoking-a-joint.php">Seattle Restaurant Ad Shows Jesus Smoking a Joint</a> [-EN-]</p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/17/6240033/the-picky-eater-effect-sonic-accelerates-expansion-plansAmanda Kludt2014-04-16T12:52:22-04:002014-04-16T12:52:22-04:00Doggy Dogg Pop-Up at Joystick Gamebar; Atlanta's Best Chicken and Waffles
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<p></p> <p><strong><em>POP-UPS</em></strong>— Look for hot dog purveyor <strong>Doggy Dogg</strong> at Old Fourth Ward spot <strong>Joystick Gamebar</strong> this Saturday, April 19 from noon until 2:30 a.m. Doggy Dogg's mission of "classing up the classic hot dog cart" yields offerings like the Lil' Kim— a small smoked pork dog, vegan friendly kimchi, and classic yellow mustard— and the Big Smokey— a big smoked beef dog, pimento cheese, pork belly bits, and caramelized onion mustard. More on Doggy Dogg <a href="http://doggydoggatl.com/site/">here</a>. [EaterWire]</p> <p><strong><em>DOWNTOWN</em></strong>— Tonight at the <strong>Hard Rock Cafe</strong> diners will have a chance to earn a free meal with their musical talents. "Sing for Your Supper" offers patrons the chance to pick up the microphone alongside a live karaoke band, and anyone who gets through a song on stage will enjoy a free dinner item from the restaurant's new menu. More details <a href="http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/atlanta/events/">here</a>. [EaterWire]</p> <p><strong><em>LISTICLES</em></strong>— From <em>Thrillist</em>, <a href="http://www.thrillist.com/eat/atlanta/from-gladys-knight-to-nana-g-atlanta-s-best-chicken-and-waffles">a roundup of Atlanta's best chicken and waffles</a>. Not surprisingly, <strong>Gladys Knight's Chicken & Waffles</strong> makes an appearance, but the skewered version from <strong>10th & Piedmont</strong> and the extra spicy Kerala-style fried chicken at <strong>Cardamom Hill</strong> also earn a place on the list. [Thrillist]</p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/16/6240705/doggy-dogg-pop-up-at-joystick-gamebar-atlantas-best-chicken-andAmanda Kludt2014-04-16T12:15:05-04:002014-04-16T12:15:05-04:00Coming Attractions
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/PubNashville/status/456487435833073665"><strong>The Pub</strong> confirms its entry into the Atlanta area with the announcement of a mid-summer opening</a>. The chain of British-inspired tavern-style eateries will open its twelfth nationwide location at <strong>Perimeter Mall</strong>. Stay up to date on <a href="https://twitter.com/PubPerimeter">Twitter</a>. [@PubNashville]<br></p>
https://atlanta.eater.com/2014/4/16/6240347/coming-attractionsAmanda Kludt