Today is National Clam Chowder Day…which is sort of lame because we already had "New England Clam Chowder Day" back in January but OK…
· Ted's
Montana Grill's "Karen's Flying-D" Bison Chili
Speaking of Leap Year Mellow Mushroom
locations are offering free delivery
on Leap Day. And also it's surreal to know that Mellow Mushroom is 50 years young
this year! Among other things they are
doing to refresh the brand: they are going to soon open a new model prototype this summer along the Southside Beltline
Trail in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood. It's rumored to be a 3,400-square-foot restaurant
will feature elements unique to the more than 160 other Mellow Mushroom
locations, including counter service ordering and new menu flavor profiles for
food and beverage. Also expect two outdoor,
Beltline-facing terraces.
Not as big as the Michelin
Guide but till very important, the Forbes Travel Guide awards were recently announced, and 2 repeat Atlanta restaurant winners garnered 4 out of 5 stars—Atlas and Baccanalia.
On Atlas: "Not to be outdone by the
Henri Matisse piece hanging on the wall, chef Freddy Money approaches each dish
with the discerning eye of a sculptor."
On Bacchanalia "The chefs and owners at the Four-Star Atlanta
restaurant, Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison, are a celebrated husband and
wife team who create contemporary American cuisine. The culinary philosophy of
this James Beard award-winning team is to create light dishes that are built on
strong flavors. The hotels that got 4
stars were the Four Seasons in Midtown, the St. Regis, and the Waldorf in
Buckhead.
Oh, the horror! The newly minted Michelin Star restaurant Lazy Betty has closed!!! But fear not! This was all planned--they will soon reopen in the former Empire State South space in
Midtown later this year.
And finally, 39-year-old Tucker restaurant Blue Ribbon Grill closed today, but the owners are seeking a new location. The owners cited rising rent as a reason for choosing not to renew their lease at the current space. A GoFundMe was launched to help the business with the costs of relocating and paying staff.