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COVER STORY - Page 2
Shane Touhy &
Scott Black's new
refined Dogwood...
by hud report staff
When was the last time you heard the words ‘refined’ and ‘grits’ in the same breath? You can now hear it, see it, experience it and taste it at Scott Black and Shane Touhy’s newly opened Dogwood Restaurant on the ground floor of the Reynolds condominium building on Peachtree Street. Dogwood is located at 565 Peachtree Street, Suite A, Atlanta, 404.835.1410. Hours are dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Lunch will be introduced at a later date. www.dogwoodrestaurant.com for more info... FULL STORY
HUD'S CORNER - Page 2
The Research Continues...
THE SCOOP - Page 3
The Research Continues...
by hud report staff
Chef Michael Tuohy of Woodfire Grill has announced he will leave Atlanta to return to California. He is launching a farm-to-table restaurant called Grange that will be situated at The Citizen Hotel, a new 200-room boutique property in a historic building located one block from the state capital in Sacramento. Tuohy’s Woodfire Grill on Cheshire Bridge Road is officially for sale. August 12 is the six year anniversary for Woodfire and Tuohy will host a “Farewell Dinner” for his fans and friends... Also announcing a departure, Chef Nicolas Bour says he will be leaving Serenbe in South Fulton County to take the executive chef position at The Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC... Atlanta restaurant group 101 Concepts has announced the sale of SOHO in Vinings to operating partner, Frank Smith, on Monday, July 21st. Opened in September 1997 and located at 4200 Paces Ferry Road, the 150 seat eatery was the first unit for college friends Steve Buero, Chris Segal and Frank Smith... A Legendary Event owner Tony Conway, has moved his catering company from its west side address on Logan Circle to 1380 W. Marietta Street into a 46,000 sq. ft. building with 60 offices and 3 acres on a park.
Rumblings...
We have heard this Rumor from a couple of sources that say Dale Talde from Bravo’s Top Chef has been in town and in talks with Tom Catherall to become part of his new Asian restaurant Aja. Dale and local chef Richard Blais (who is currently at Catherall’s Home Restaurant) made fast friends on the program. Aja is planned for the recently-closed Emeril’s location at 3500 Lenox Road... Rumor says Chef Danny, formerly of Sala has joined with Atlanta R&B/Hip Hop titans Jermaine Dupree and Akon to redevelop 3 sites near the old Jocks and Jills on Peachtree. Rumor is: the complex will house two nightclubs and a restaurant. Stay tuned... Newest Rumor about Concentric’s former Piebar location (which closed in December of ‘07) on Monroe Drive says it will be reopening with a tapas concept, Eros Tapas Bar in the fall... Gateway Development (owners of the urban bistro The Globe on 5th Street in downtown) have given Fifth Group a management contract to manage the restaurant. The Globe is to remain the same, www.globeatlanta.com.
New to town...
Chef Atsushi Hayakawa (formerly with MF Sushi Bar) has opened Sushi House Kayakawa at 5979 Buford Highway in Doraville... Tin Lizzy’s next location is planned for the soon-to-be former Six Feet Under space on Memorial Drive in Grant Park. They are shooting for a late-October opening. Six Feet Under will be moving across the street to the Jane Lofts... Look for Varasano’s Pizzeria, the brainchild of self-proclaimed pizza guru Jeff Varasano, to open in the Fall in the Mezzo condominium complex at 2140 Peachtree Road... The popular East Atlanta Thai spot, Spoon, is opening a new location on Moreland Avenue in the former Salsa Havana space. Co-owners Sujaree Hewitt and her sister, Aim Suteeluxnaporn, plan to open in the fall. The restaurant, which will be about the same size as the Marietta Street location (except it will have a patio), will be located in the Ormewood Park Shopping Center... Thumbs Up Diner, the local breakfast joint in the Old Fourth Ward district, recently closed their Avondale Estate location due to the sale of the property and a redevelopment project, and has announced the opening of a new location in mid-August at 826 Marietta Street, Atlanta... An Atlanta institution for years, Fuzzy's, the live blues and Cajun cookery, closed last year after the passing of its namesake, Fuzzy. Look for the reincarnation (to be called Zuffy's) to open this month just around the corner from the original at 1860 Corporate Boulevard... The 12th & Midtown development team has signed leases with four new-to-Atlanta restaurants—slated to open in the first phase in early 2009. Located along Crescent Avenue, each of the restaurants will have a street presence that will entice diners to experience Ireland, Japan, Italy and more. Eateries will include Ri Ra Irish Pub, RA Sushi Bar, Piola and Noon/Midtown.
‘Happy’ no more...
Happy Herman’s, the long-standing Atlanta landmark on Cheshire Bridge Road, sadly closed their doors on July 31st after 50 years of serving deli food, gourmet specialty items and one of the most extensive wine departments in the South... You may remember the Checkered Parrot that operated on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross for several years (they branched out and began the Fire of Brazil and Jalapeno Charlie’s concepts). Last year the owners decided to franchise the Checkered Parrot concept opening in both New Orleans and Atlanta touting it as ‘a bird of an entirely different feather from the original location.’ Roswell franchisees Nelson Chan and Jason Presley have recently seen the closing of their Mansell Road Checkered Parrot after only 10 months in business... The multiconcept franchisor Raving Brands (Doc Green’s, Mama Fu’s, Planet Smoothie, Shane’s Rib Shack, Flying Biscuit, Boneheads, PJ’s Coffee and Monkey Joe’s) has confirmed Daryl Dollinger has succeeded Stephen LaMastra as president in a shake-up that included the departure of five other high-level officials. The Atlanta-based company sold two of its brands in the past year, announced an agreement to sell a third and has lawsuits pending from disgruntled franchisees.
CHEFS' CORNER - Page 4
Atlanta Cooks at Home
On July 12th, 2008 The Fifth Group’s Food Studio at 887 Marietta Street in Atlanta ceased to be a restaurant and now functions as the Fifth Group’s special events facility. Opened in 1996, Food Studio pioneered Atlanta’s Westside, opening in the 100-year-old King Plow Arts Center. This month, in honor of the Food Studio’s long run, we feature one of executive chef Mark Alba’s recipes. Raised in Louisiana, Alba wanted to be an astronaut growing up, but now says: “Being a chef is the only occupation that matters to me. I wouldn’t trade it for any other.” Alba’s favorite quote in the kitchen is: “If you’re not moving, you’re standing still.”...RECIPE
A new cookbook, Atlanta Cooks at Home, released iby Melissa Libby and Associates, highlights 29 of Atlanta’s most popular chefs and their favorite menus to prepare at home. The cookbook is available online at www.atlantacooksathome.com.
DINING OUT - Page 4
by hud report staff
•SLICE CAFE...
There are several restaurants throughout Atlanta with the name ‘Slice’ in them. From the Castleberry Hill district and Peachtree Street to Decatur most of them offer the obvious, pizza. But that’s not the case with Aaron Slattery and Louis Reynaud’s Slice Cafe in the former Village Veranda in Alpharetta. Here, chef Charles Delbec’s menu ($9 - $15) could mean a slice of most anything from ahi tuna, fried green tomato or Asian glazed short rib to a slice of the Doritos encrusted fish-of-the-day. Slice is located at 52-B N. Main Street, Alpharetta, 770.569.7511. Hours are Monday & Tuesday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Visit www.slicecafe.com...FULL STORY
•BUCKHEAD PIZZA CO...
Don’t let the name mislead you. Buckhead Pizza Company, an upscale family-friendly pizzeria, has opened a second location several miles north of its namesake, Buckhead, on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. To celebrate, they are offering $4 Absolut Any-Time at both locations (their first is in Buford) until August 15th. The pizzeria offers a sophisticated setting in its new digs with a full service bar. An extensive wine list is also available. Buckhead Pizza Co. is located at 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, 770.781.0304. For more info visit www.buckheadpizzaco.com...FULL STORY
•THE REAL CHOW BABY...
The team behind The Real Chow Baby in Midtown has expanded their new American stir-fry concept and announced the August 20th opening of their second eatery at The Cobb Galleria Mall on Cobb Parkway. The Real Chow Baby will be located at The Cobb Galleria Mall on Cobb Parkway at I-285/I-75 junction in Cobb County. The original Chow Baby is located at 1016 Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, 404.815.4900. Hours are Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m... FULL STORY
•NONI'S ITALIAN DELI & BAR...
Noni’s Italian Deli & Bar is no small deli. Instead, Matt Rupert has opened a full restaurant and bar (pending liquor license at this writing) named after his grandmother and based on her recipes, offering sandwiches, paninis and fresh homemade pastas on Edgewood Avenue. Noni’s is located at 357 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, 404.915.8679. Hours are 11 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. everyday. For info visit www.nonisdeli.com... FULL STORY
•PANCHERO MEXICAN GRILL...
Iowa-based Panchero’s Mexican Grill, with locations throughout the U.S., will be opening its first Georgia location soon on W. Peachtree in Midtown.
At Panchero’s, “It’s all about the tortilla.” Each day Panchero’s make their own dough from scratch, rolls the dough by hand and then presses each tortilla fresh for every order right before the customers eyes. Panchero’s will be located at 400 W. Peachtree. For updates and opening information, visit www.pancheros.com... FULL STORY
METRO BEAT - Page 5
by hud report staff
•STEAMHOUSE LOUNGE...
Established in Buckhead in 1986 on a street now being renovated for the upcoming Streets of Buckhead project, Steamhouse Lounge has relocated to Midtown. The Steamhouse is located at 1051 W. Peachtree Street, Midtown Atlanta, 404.233.7980. Hours are Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. – midnight. Visit www.steamhouselounge.com for more info. Sister restaurants include the Highland Tap, Fontaine’s Oyster House, The Depot and Vickery’s... FULL STORY
•THUMBS UP DINER...
Formerly a longstanding institution in Decatur, Thumbs Up Diner relocated its old Ponce de Leon Avenue location to Edgewood Avenue in downtown Atlanta. Now seven years and two locations later, Thumbs Up continues as usual 'where breakfast is always served.' That’s right folks - it’s a new Thumbs Up Diner location - the scheduled opening date is the second week in August on Marietta Street downtown. Another location in Avondale Estates closed earlier this year due to a redevelopment project in the area. Thumbs Up Diner will be located at 826 Marietta Street, Atlanta. Hours are Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. The other two locations are 573 Edgewood Avenue, SE, 404.223.0690 and 1617 White Way in East Point, 404.768.3776. Visit www.thumbsupdiner.com for more opening info... FULL STORY
•BRAZIL CENTRAL STEAKHOUSE...
Another churrascaria has opened in the Atlanta area. Brazil Central Steakhouse has opened in the Powers Ferry Plaza in Marietta offering the Brazilian cooking style. Some of the other churrascaria’s in the area include Fogo de Chao on Piedmont, Fire of Brazil at Perimeter and downtown and Chima on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. Brazil Central Steakhouse is located at 1275 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 162, Powers Ferry Plaza, Marietta, 770.953.0035. Hours are 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. For more info, visit www.brazil-central.com...FULL STORY
•EAST ATLANTA ICE HOUSE...
Janet Ridgeway closed her 5-year-old live music venue, Echo Lounge, in 2005 after wading through red tape because she had the wrong type of liquor license. The building on Flat Shoals Avenue has set empty for almost 3 years until recently, when renovations began to convert it into another live music happening, East Atlanta Ice House, scheduled to open in August. Partners Chip English and Mike Murphy say the newly renovated space (formerly used to store ice back in the ‘20s) will be both lounge, for live music -- hosting a variety of homegrown and worldwide musical styles, and restaurant. Ice House plans to serve a full menu and even serve lunch on the new patio where free wi-fi is available. East Atlanta Ice House is located at 551 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta. Visit www.eastatlantaicehouse.com for calendar and menu info... FULL STORY
•THE AVENUE FORSYTH...
Since opening in May, a variety of restaurants have come together at The Avenue Forsyth - providing dining in a park-like setting. (Little Azio, Red Robin, Ted's Montana Grill, Ichiban Steak & Sushi, Jim N' Nick's BBQ) The Avenue Forsyth is located at 410 Peachtree Pkwy. in Cumming... FULL STORY
TASTE TRENDS - Page 5
•Vickery's Glenwood Park...
•Maxim U at Maxim Prime...
•Ray's Killer Creek & Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre...
•Chef Linda Harrell brings Italian to Food 101...FULL STORY
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARYS - Page 6... FULL LIST
WHAT'S SIZZLIN' AFTER DARK - Page 6
An alphabetical listing of some after dark hot spot suggestions throughout Metro Atlanta... FULL LIST
CELEBRATING THE SURVIVORS- Page 6
•SUNFLOWER CAFE...
Chef Lin Sun’s Café Sunflower on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs has been serving vegetarian cuisine since 1994. Tucked away in the back of a shopping center the Café’s laid-back atmosphere of the warm-toned dining room sets the stage for fresh vegetables, dairy-free desserts and herbal teas. Café Sunflower is located at 5975 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, 404.256.1675. Hours are lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Saturday Noon - 2:30 p.m. Dinner Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and closed on Sunday. A second Sunflower is located at 2140 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, 404.352.8859. Visit www.cafesunflower.com for details... FULL STORY
RESTAURANT & BAR WARS - Page 7