International

Beer Tasting - All You Can Eat Tapas and Sushi

PeachTart — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:25:06 GMT

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - Yasu Japanese Bistro is the place to be for an exciting evening of Tapas, Sushi and Beer Tasting. $35.00 cover charge. Fun begins at 6:30pm (678) 947-4446 www.yasujapaneebistro.com

Sushi

Allie — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:22:26 GMT

Does anyone have a reccomendation for a good sushi place. I would prefer something with great quality over trendy. Sorry to be so picky, I just moved from a beach location, where the sushi was swimming the day before.

Chinese New Year In Atlanta, Year of the Ox

PeachTart — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:55:02 GMT

Celebrate Chinese New Year on January 26th at Steel Restaurant. Special food, beverage menu and entertainment http://www.steelatlanta.com/events.html

Celebrate the New Year Again at Silk Restaurant with a Chinese New Year celebration on Jan. 31st. www.silkrestaurant.com

Casa Vieja- Colombian

Brin224 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:20:00 GMT

Chow Down Atlanta recently reviewed Casa Vieja on Buford Highway.

Colorful murals cover the walls giving the restaurant a bright and homey feeling. The staff is friendly and efficient. The food is authentic and tasty, as evidence of a large amount of Colombian guests, and portions are large.

Chow Down Atlanta warns that there is a large lunch-hour rush despite good service.

3652 Shallowford Rd NE # D
Doraville, GA 30340
(770) 454-8557
The blogger says that they are closed on Thursdays, but open all other days from 11am to 9pm. Call ahead to be sure.

Sounds good. I've never had authentic Colombian food besides my grandmother's cooking. I'd like to see how this restaurant does it. Has anyone been here before? If so, what did you think?

STRAITS Atlanta

Brin224 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:14:42 GMT

I just read about the newly-opened STRAITS Atlanta restaurant in Midtown in the *Atlanta Foodies* blog. The restaurant features Singaporean cuisine, and an upscale atmosphere with "modern Asian" decor. The food was reviewed by the blogger as very delicious, and she talked about many items on the menu. The restaurant was brought to Atlanta by musical artist Ludacris and Chef Chris Yeo, and the blogger mentioned that she met both of them at the restaurant. She also has a few pictures posted, as well as recommendations.

I was wondering if anyone had been to this new restaurant before? Did you like the Singaporean cuisine? Did you catch a glimpse of Ludacris? Is it worth a visit?

Ecco- Italian

Brin224 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:23:30 GMT

I read about this popular Italian restaurant in midtown on Chow Down Atlanta. The reviewer claims that Ecco is their favorite Italian restaurant in Atlanta, and they rave about not only the excellent food, but also the casual and comfortable but classy atmosphere, the service, the consistency and the presentation. They also mention that this restaurant has family-style dining, and an extensive collection of wines. They have sampled lots of items from the menu and gave lots of recommendations for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, which you can read here.

From the review, this place seems stellar. I would like to try it sometime. Has anyone been to this restaurant? Do you agree that it's one of the best Italian restaurants in Atlanta? Do you have other recommendations for Italian in Midtown?

Buckhead Italian Market and Bakery

Brin224 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:14:55 GMT

The Buckhead Italian Market and Bakery was mentioned in the Atlanta Foodies blog. This casual Italian restaurant has an Italian market and bakery as well.

The reviewer gave this restaurant a 10/10 for decor and atmosphere, the quality of the dishes and bakery items, friendly service, and reasonable prices. The food is authentic, and very delicious.

Has anyone tried this bakery? Do you agree with the blogger? What were your favorite items on the menu and in the bakery?

Greek Food

Allie — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:37:27 GMT

Does anyone have a suggestion on a good Greek restaurant in town (Downtown/Midtown/ Buckhead/ Highlands/ect)?

Sabores de Portugal

jennq78 — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:28:01 GMT

I will be traveling with my family to Atlanta soon and we happen to run across the name of this Portuguese restaraunt. Can someone tell me some of the things they serve and the hours? I don't want to miss it while we are down there.

Taqueria del Sol and Any Italian suggestions?

Mallory8 — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:59:37 GMT

Abigail Smith told me at the Atlanta.net party that her favorite restaurant is Taqueria del Sol. Her regular meal is a mix of their different soft tacos, some cheese dip and their great margaritas.

She said she also really likes italian food but she's still looking for the best restaurant in Atlanta. Anyone have any suggestions for her?

Chinese food

muro_wang — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:03:59 GMT

The Chinese principle of harmonizing food can be traced back to the shang Dynasty more than 3,000 years age, when a scientific approach to cooking was first formed "Harmonizing" food means balancing the five fundamental flavors - sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty - against the nutritional needs of the five major body organs - spleen, liver, heart, lungs, and kidneys, and stresses their role in maintaining good hpysical health.

The five-flavor rule isn't really adequate to describe the full kaleidoscope of cuisine in China's diverse climate, with its varied ethnicities and subcultures. Any one of these tastes may dominate in a certain region. Such varieties in taste offer an insight into China's creative culinary arts, and spark the imagination.

Salty - Xinjiang

Sour - Shanxi

Spicy - Sichuan and Hunan

Bitter - Guangdong

Sweet - Jiangsu and Zhejiang

When you want to go to China, choose your favorite taste.

Variety in Atlanta

Mallory8 — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:55:10 GMT

I also got to take some time with Iva Kardasheva and Mary "Asian Sensation." Iva said she enjoys Olive Garden because "it was delicious." Mary likes Atlanta because it has great upscale pizza and sandwich deli's -- And there is also an amazing variety and multitude of indian food.

Steel Atlanta

atlgoldielox — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:51:18 GMT

My husband and I absolutely love good sushi so we decided to try a new restaurant over the weekend. Steel recently opened in Midtown on the corner of 10th and West Peachtree, and the sushi was absolutely amazing! We both loved the Firecracker Roll (spicy tuna, w/ avocado crab jalapeno) and everyone recommended the Mt. Fuji Roll which was also delicious!

Sushi isn't the only thing on the menu at Steel.....they also serve a variety of "sea" and "land" dishes, all with an Asian flare, and my co-worker LOVES their Bento Boxes.

Another plus for Steel - FREE PARKING! The garage attached to the restaurant is free of charge making it even more convenient.

We love it and can't wait to go back!

P.S. They also do special events - complete or partial buy-out:)