CliqueAtlanta Featured in The Peidmont Review
- March 12, 2010

CliqueAtlanta Spotlights the Atlanta Social Scene...



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SIDE DISH
- February 5, 2010

Authorities nab man accused of glam scams in Dallas, Atlanta...



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THE DINING DISH - DOWNTOWN DINING: NOT JUST FOR TOURISTS
The Micropundit - December 10, 2009

DOWNTOWN DINING: NOT JUST FOR TOURISTS...



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THE DINING DISH -BISTRO NIKO'S PREVIEW PARTY: A GALA DEBUT
The Micropundit - November 20, 2009

BISTRO NIKO'' S PREVIEW PARTY: A GALA DEBUT

Atlanta’s food fanatics and trendsetters were feted in true grand Gallic fashion at the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s (BLRG) epic affair last Tuesday evening celebrating the opening of Bistro Niko...

 



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THE DINING DISH
The Micropundit - November 5, 2009

 

MASTER CHEF OF FRANCE COMING TO ATLANTA...

 



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THE DINING DISH - A MEAL TO REMEMBER
The Micropundit - October 30, 2009

A Meal to Remember and Openings in November...



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THE DINING DISH
The micropundit - October 23, 2009

 

A Q & A WITH PANO KARATASSOS...

 



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THE DINING DISH
The Micropundit - October 15, 2009

DUO’ S DYNAMIC DINNERS DRIVE THEIR DREAM...



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THE DINING DISH
The Micropundit - September 24, 2009

MF BUCKHEAD ADDS BY SUBTRACTING...



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THE DINING DISH - FALL PREVIEW
THE Micropundit - September 11, 2009

5 FANTASTIC NEW RESTOS

In spite of the economy, Atlanta’s intrepid entrepreneurs continue to press forward with plans for a surprising number of restaurant projects...



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THE DINING DISH-NAVA WINS A CONVERT
The Micropundit - August 13, 2009

Until a week ago I could unequivocally state I am not a Southwestern food fan. However after a recent visit to Nava, my taste buds were singing bésame mucho...



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THE DINING DISH - BOB AMICK'S NEW FOCUS
The Micropundit - August 7, 2009

 

During a recent interview with Bob Amick, I learned how his lack of success at Trois created a new focus for him and his business...

 



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THE DINING DISH - ATL STYLE WOWS WINDY CITY
The Micropundit - July 16, 2009

Bill Johnson, whose artistic alchemy elevated Atlanta’s dining scene with projects such as Seeger’s and Two Urban Licks, has designed three signature projects for Chicago’s Wit hotel that have captured the attention of the national trade magazines, the local press and the New York Times...



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THE DINING DISH - Brew, View and Menu
The Micropundit - July 3, 2009

Craft brewing has taken off in Atlanta...



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THE DINING DISH - CHEFS' HANGOUTS
The Micropundit - June 25, 2009

Want to know where Atlanta’s top chefs go after a grueling day at the office?...

 



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THE DINING DISH - A REDOUX
The micropundit - June 11, 2009

A REDOUX...



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THE DINING DISH
The micropundit - June 4, 2009

A TALE OF TWO PROJECTS...



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NEW DOORS & THE DINING DISH
Alison Abbey & The Micropundit - May 26, 2009

A Little L&L (Luxury and Leisure) at Arista Spas...Abattoir opens & The Next Food Star...

 

 



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Raising The Bar
The Micropundit - April 30, 2009

St Regis, a historic leader in ultra luxury hotels worldwide, has brought its reputation for offering unprecedented excellence in standards of hospitality and elegance to West Paces Ferry Road and our city’s hospitality industry may never be the same again...


 



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OUTSTANDING NEWCOMERS
The Micropundit - April 16, 2009

OUTSTANDING NEWCOMERS...



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The Dining Dish - OPENING SOON: PACES 88
The Micropundit - April 3, 2009

 

OPENING SOON: PACES 88 Continuing the recent trend of upscale hotel restaurant announcements, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced Paces 88...

 



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The Dining Dish - New Face, New Place
The Micropundit - March 19, 2009

NEW FACE, NEW PLACEChef Keria Moritz, of Puccini & Pinetti, a popular San Francisco casual Italian spot, will be the top toque at Pacci Ristorante...

PANO’S & PAUL’S - Pano’s & Paul’s closing on Saturday, February 28th, marking the end of an era for Atlanta’s dining scene.

 



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The Dining Dish - Prime Tables & A San Francisco Treat
The Micropundit - March 5, 2009

Prime Tables - Maxim Prime space to become new Concentrics Restaurant...

A SAN FRANCISCO TREAT - Gary Mennie is bringing his stellar culinary talents along with some San Francisco style to midtown Atlanta...



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THE DINING DISH - A GLORIOUS SUMMER?
The Micropundit - February 19, 2009

 

For most of Atlanta’s restaurant scene this has been a winter of discontent. However, by this summer three new restaurants are opening or expanding that promise to dazzle Atlanta and national food fans alike with their food and design.  

 


 



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The Dining Dish - FIRST BITE: SERPAS TRUE FOOD
The Micropundit - February 12, 2009

Scott Serpas’s solo venture opened recently and based on my initial experience, he has added a New Orleans twist to the growing Atlanta trend of chef driven, neighborhood based and value priced spots that should delight both local and visiting foodinistas.



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Atlanta's Stars
The Micropundit - January 28, 2009

The 2009 Mobil Travel Guide''s awards have been announced and Atlanta fared well in the 5 and 4 star dining categories.



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A Skill In Making People Happy
The Micropundit - January 8, 2009

That, according to Tom Coliccho, is the secret of the success of his restaurants and if a recent tasting event is any indicator of how well the recently opened CRAFT and CRAFTBAR, his modern American bistros housed on the grounds of the Mansion on Peachtree, will achieve that goal then he will have, once again, proven he is a master of his, well, craft.



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Call Me Gastrodamus
The Micropundit - December 18, 2008

The Industry Bigfoot and I chatted over lunch recently about the what was on the horizon for Atlanta''s dining scene in 2009 and we came to the conclusion that while there was not a whole lot to be excited about there are a couple of projects that may brighten up our market going forward.



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AJA Vu
The Micropundit - December 4, 2008

With the influx of bold name celebrity chefs, ultra luxury Hong Kong hotels...



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LISA MILLER'S CROWN JEWELS
Tonya Ellerby - October 30, 2008

Fashion takes a backseat, as costume jewels and accessories of grand proportion herald the return of audacious adornment.



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Fall Previews
The Micropundit - October 2, 2008

Well summer is officially over and with the temperatures (as well as gas supplies) dropping, here are a few anticipated restaurant openings to brighten up your outlook:



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One Flew South
The Micropundit - September 25, 2008

In the wake of all of the recent chef departures from Atlanta comes the news that some top toques from the 5 diamond restaurant in a plush Louisville Kentucky hotel have landed at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to open an upscale restaurant in the International Concourse this fall.



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Food - Culinary Culture Revolution
The Micropundit - September 18, 2008

The impact of the 2008 Olympics continues to resonate throughout the world as we were exposed to a vivid slice of Chinese culture that will spur new interest in its various forms. Here in Atlanta, I have found a growing excitement about some of our current Chinese restaurants and those on the horizon.

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jim spencer - January 2, 2006

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