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COVER STORY - Page 2
Sip, swirl and read a book
by hud report staff &
contributor tom maicon
Part urban refuge, part cozy bistro, Vino Libro is the first of its kind - an eatery and specialty retailer that combines books, a well-stocked bar and tasty plates, all under one roof. Vino opened in Atlanta’s newest mixed-use community, Glenwood Park. Other eateries slated open there in the near future are Vickery’s Bar & Grill, Slice Pizza and Perk Coffee Shop... MORE
HUD'S CORNER - Page 2
Pausin' for the important stuff
by ron hudspeth
hud report editor
It's 2006, the clock's ticking and our nation's future is a big fat question mark. But, it's still a grand time to give thanks for:
•Thanksgiving day itself. The unpretentious, great pig-out and couch potato day.
•The first ray... MORE
RED NECKERSON - Page 4
by red neckerson
This Thanksgiving we can all bow our heads and express gratitude for the blessing of the mute button and channel-changer on our TV remotes that allowed up to skip nearly all the sickening campaign commericals. Is it just me, or didn’t politicians once air commercials promising pie-in-the-sky goodies if they were elected?... MORE
CHEFS' CORNER - Page 5
Redfish, A creole bistro
Jack Sobel, founder of Agave Restaurant and Gregg Herndon, founder of Tiburon Grille, share their joint venture, Redfish, a Creole Bistro, with us this month. Redfish features a full service bar, extensive wine list and diverse cajun-creole cuisine. You can indulge your taste buds with classic Louisiana Etouffee, Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Honey Lacquered Duck, Wild Salmon Souffle, Redfish Louisianne, Creole Shrimp & Grits and daily creations bursting with flavor... MORE
THE SCOOP - Page 5
Saying 'goodbye' to one of Atlanta's long-time good guys
Since 1977, Fuzzy’s on N. Druid Hills has been the place for live blues and rock ‘n roll most every night of the week. There’s never been a need to dress up at the tiny Buckhead honky-tonk and ninety-five percent of the bar’s patrons are regulars who’ve hit the half-century mark and want cheap beer, old-fashioned surroundings and the above-average pub grub menu serving Chef Joe Dale’s Cajun menu. Just as this issue of the hudspeth report was headed to print we received news that Fuzzy, of Fuzzy’s Place, had passed away on Tuesday morning October 24... MORE
RESTAURANTS VISITED - Page 6
•Wasabi Sushi, Wine & Sake Lounge
•From Havana To U
•Gourmet 102
Wasabi Sushi, Wine &
Sake Lounge
Neighborhood
sushi & wasabi flavored martini
Sushi falls into one of three categories: destination grade, neighborhood grade and, lastly, bottom grade... MORE
From Havana To U
Outstanding Cuban fare
arrives in the 'burbs
Cuban cuisine is sorely under represented in Atlanta, especially for those who reside in the suburbs. On the flipside there are litanies of Mexican restaurants that shamelessly serve bastardized versions of their own cuisine... MORE
Gourmet 102
Good, old-fashioned,
Asian jungle grub
As soon as we sat down a little Asian lady came marching out of the kitchen carrying a large pot with a steamy trail of aromatics wafting behind her. She fearlessly marched right up to the first three customers she could find and proudly stuck the big pot right up into their faces so that they could get a good whiff and asked, “smell good?” Then quickly marched back into the kitchen... MORE
DINING OUT - Page 7
Shaun's 'lodge chic'
to enter Inman Park
by hud report staff
•Shaun’s A modern twist on elements inspired by nature
•Roberto’s World Tapas Food from the four corners of the world
•Seasons 52 Second Atlanta location to open in Buckhead
•Sweet Lowdown Modern southern cuisine bound for Midtown
Just as his cuisine focuses on simple ingredients, Chef Shaun Doty’s Johnson Studio-designed restaurant Shaun’s, set to open very soon, will incorporate minimalist, organic elements, to create a ‘lodge chic’ environment in the heart of historic Inman Park... MORE
CELEBRATING THE SURVIVORS - Page 8
Mary Mac's Tea Room
METRO BEAT - Page 10
Gourmet burgers & spirits
in family-friendly atmosphere
•Red Robin Joining The Avenue Webb Gin’s second phase
•Sandonna’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza 1st franchise opens in Forsyth County
•Paco’s Super Taco High-end Mexican fast-food concept in Norcross
•Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q Second Atlanta location to enter Conyers market
•HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Cafe Introduces ‘neighborhood concept stores’
by hud report staff
& contributor bo shurling
The Red Robin legacy began in the 1940’s with Sam’s Tavern, a small tavern perched on a Seattle hilltop near the University of Washington campus. The owner, Sam, sang in a barber shop quartet and could frequently be heard singing the song, “When the red robin goes bob bob bobbin’ along...” In fact, Sam loved the song so much that he eventually changed the name of his tavern to Sam’s Red Robin and over the years it became known simply as Red Robin... MORE