Paging Lionel Hutz: THIENSVILLE, Wis. – A jumbo-sized restaurant customer is protesting after he was cut off from an all-you-can-eat fish fry near Milwaukee. At 6 feet 6 inches and [...]
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Harold’s BBQ gets a reprieve
Big lunch crowds this week have convinced the venerable southside BBQ joint’s owners to remain open past its 65th anniversary on Thursday. Filed under: Food and Drink, institutions, the ATL Tagged: BBQ, Harold’s,… Read More →
Buckhead about to get cheesier
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Office space in Buckhead is being converted into a restaurant.
Hooters’ competitor, Twin Peaks, submitted an application to City of Atlanta to receive a building permit to begin construction on its fist Georgia location.
Filed under: commer…
The pizza and fries lobby strikes again
Congress blocked an Obama administration attempt to make school lunches healthier this week, adjusting proposed nutritional guidelines in a way that will keep pizza and french fries on the menu, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Filed under: Congress, Food and Drink, special interests
Recipe du jour
Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes
By: mkecupcakequeen
“Dark Chocolate. Bacon. What’s not to love? Take yourself on a taste adventure and give these a go. They were a challenge by friends that turned into a great success. “
The rec…
Chick-fil-A may not like me, but I like Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is the best fast food chain in America. Period. They’re efficient, courteous and consistent. I could care less about their CEO’s politics. The Atlanta-based company has come under fire from gay rights groups for supplying food to an event sponsored by the Pennsylvania Family Institute, which has worked to defeat same-sex marriage initiatives. (I [...]
Jell-O shooters on me
Sunday alcohol sales legislation given good odds Sonny’s been gone two weeks and already things are looking up. Filed under: Food and Drink, Sonny, Sunday sales
Required viewing
Aasif Mandvi’s interview of the S.F. councilman behind that city’s Happy Meal ban is classic. San Francisco’s Happy Meal Ban – The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – 01/03/11 – Video Clip | Comedy Ce www.thedailyshow.com San Francisco bans toys from Happy Meals despite research that it’s the healthiest thing in the meal. Airdate – [...]
The Trader Joe’s Whore
I can’t tell you how dangerous it is for me to go into Trader Joe’s. I know it’s definitely a love/hate place for folks, but I have found some sinfully yummy things that just can’t be beaten in taste and price from other places. Plus, it’s really my only splurge in the pre-packaged [...]
Lazy Sunday
Sunday Mornings are always nice. Some Sunday mornings are spec-damn-tacular!There’s no real game plan for Sunday’s like these. I did what I needed to do on Saturday or perhaps I have a Monday holiday and I can do it then. But on Super Sunday Mornings, …
Hello, Summer
It got hot. Fast. The city is sweltering, the smog hovers above, and we’re all gross and sticky. Luckily we have a few sweet treats around intown to cool ourselves off with:
First is the King of Pops. Steven Carse’s mobile popsicle unit at N. Highland and North Ave. (in the Buddy’s lot) is a lifesaver [...]
Oh hai
I know, I know, it’s been too long. But life with a 4 month old doesn’t particularly lend itself to blogging quite often, you know?
I do have a bunch of things to share, but let me show you a little slice of heaven that was had last night:
Mmm hmmm….
A bunch of us went to Anis [...]
Who woulda thunk it?
So, will you finance our gay Japanese restaurant chain? Sure, why not.
Wise decision. Passed by Ru San’s today — packed as usual. The club music usually keeps me away, but I salute unlikely successes.
Rain, rain, go away!
It’s raining today and it will rain tomorrow but I’m not letting that get in the way of summer sandals!I’ve spent the morning (you know, while working) looking at summer sandals and dreaming. A sporty pair for the baseball game, the sexy pair for the c…
