Dry Aged Steak Made Easy with Lobel’s Home Delivery

You don’t forget the first time you taste dry aged steak.  Rich and almost creamy with a tangy and nutty flavor, dry aged steak is decadent and delicious. There’s really no comparison between a wet aged steak (the kind you’ll find in most supermarkets) and a dry aged steak.  It’s like grape juice versus Bordeaux [...]

Dining Atlanta: Week of June 27, 2011

By Eric Harvison Dining Atlanta spotlights what is opening and closing around the city. Check in at the beginning of each week to find out what is changing in your neighborhood. Click here to read earlier columns Buckhead Native Atlantan Jeff Martin is returning to Atlanta and bringing his Kansas City “cupcakery” to Buckhead.  SMALLCAKES [...]

AG Pick: La Follette Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009

The first thing that grabs your attention on a bottle of La Follette wine is the illustration on the label: a man bending over the vines clutching a magic wand. It represents the blend of tradition and whimsy that winemaker Greg La Follette brings to each of his wines. The illustration was taken from a [...]

Dining Atlanta: Week of June 20, 2011

By Eric Harvison Dining Atlanta spotlights what is opening and closing around the city. Check in at the beginning of each week to find out what is changing in your neighborhood. Click here to read earlier columns Around Town The latest addition to the fleet of food trucks trolling the streets and parking lots of [...]

Atlanta Wine Writer Wins Nationwide Cognac Writing Contest

Robin Austin, a wine and food writer in Atlanta, has been recognized by France’s Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) for her superior writing about Cognac. An international panel selected Mrs. Austin’s article entitled “Cognac: Pleasing to Any Palate” as the winning article for a Cognac writing contest. The contest, sponsored by the BNIC and [...]

Free Ice Cream at Morelli’s Grand Opening

Morelli’s Gourmet Ice Cream & Desserts is opening its second location on Saturday, June 18th and offering a sweet treat for customers — free ice cream! Morelli’s features a constantly changing menu of ice cream, gelato and sorbet made locally from fresh and natural ingredients.  Owners Donald Sargent and Clarissa Morelli create new flavors based [...]

Complimentary Roll at RA Sushi for International Sushi Day

On Saturday, June 18, 2011, enjoy a complimentary Tootsy Maki roll at RA Sushi in Midtown Atlanta. The special offer is in honor of International Sushi Day, an informal holiday created to encourage Japanese food fans to eat more sushi. The Tootsy Maki roll contains kani kama crab mix, shrimp and cucumber, rolled and topped [...]

Celebrate July 4th with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

On Monday, July 4th, join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular performance honoring America! Held outdoors at the ASO’s summer home, the All-American Celebration will include patriotic standards and sing-alongs featuring the U.S. Army Chorus.  The musical performance will be led by guest conductor Robert Fisher. The 94th Airlift Wing Dobbins Base Honor Guard [...]

It’s Time for Wine: A New Day

By Monty and Sara Preiser Early in the 20th Century, philosopher and essayist George Santayana brilliantly observed that “those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” Better advice was never given, yet sadly it has been too often ignored over the last century – often leading to devastating consequences. Hello Wine Industry. [...]

Dining Atlanta: Week of June 13, 2011

By Eric Harvison Dining Atlanta spotlights what is opening and closing around the city. Check in at the beginning of each week to find out what is changing in your neighborhood. Click here to read earlier columns Buckhead ANTHONY’S RESTAURANT has temporarily closed and will reopen as a “semi-private club” renamed THE YACHT AND POLO [...]