May 2008 - Posts

katiebell

• Holy Holeman and Finch Batman

  Indeed, that scion of southern cooking (Linton Hopkins) is sharing even more of his talent with the rest of us in the newly minted Holeman and Finch. Adjacent to his wildly popular Restaurant Eugene, this public house is all about small bites savored in a relaxed, casual setting.  The crunchy gentleman is just about the most amazing ham sandwich with melted cheese I've ever eaten.  But that's just the beginning: consider the farm egg and pancetta carbonara, griddled hen of the woods mushrooms with polenta and parmesan or just the platter of house cured meats.  Wines are reasonably priced, desserts keep up the good work and I'm only thankful that this place is 15 minutes away or I'd be popping in far too often for my wee budget.

  Posted May 21 2008, 07:11 PM by katiebell with no comments

  Filed under: atlanta, dining, holeman and finch

• I Want to Eat Somewhere NEW

  Tired of the same old same old?  In Atlanta there's no excuse for dining in the same restaurant twice.  Here''s my list of new and worth a try:  Cuerno, Peasant Bistro, Spice Market, Taverna Fiorentina, Little Alley, Cakes and Ale, Zaya, Parish, FAB's rooftop (okay, it's not new, but it's so sexy) and of course Holman and Finch Public House.  Any other suggestions are welcome!

  Posted May 07 2008, 08:24 AM by katiebell with no comments

  Filed under: atlanta, dining

• Theatre Camp for Kids

  Check out Camp Destiny (usually offered at Oglethorpe University).  A warm, welcoming camp run by the Atlanta Workshop Players.  The focus is on being yourself, gaining confidence in front of an audience and having fun with theatre....with a bit of juggling and stage combat thrown in.  My son loved his one-week session so much he wanted to go for the overnight one this year.  At the end of camp scouts visit and interview kids who may be interested acting opportunities that pay (read: television)  Regardless, this camp is a refreshing alternative to the endless array of sports camps. 

  Posted May 07 2008, 08:18 AM by katiebell with no comments

  Filed under: atlanta, kids, summer, atlanta workshop players, camp