IN THE NEWS: The AJC’s Meridith Ford reviews Vita (2110 Peachtree Road, Atlanta) and details the openings of The Shed at Glenwood (Glenwood Park development between Grant Park and East Atlanta, 475 Kennedy Way) and Parish Foods & Goods (Inman Park’s old Factory Terminal Building, 240 N. Highland Ave., www.parishatl.com). … Other reviews: The Social […]

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IN THE NEWS: The News and Observer’s Greg Cox reviews Crawdaddy’s Cajun Cafe (302 E. Main St., Carrboro) and details the openings of Neal’s Deli (100-C E. Main St., Carrboro) and Kemp’s Seafood House (115 Page Point Circle, Durham), and notes that Verde has morphed into Vita (2200 W. Main St., Durham). newsobserver.com … Off […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Columbia Restaurant, one of Tampa’s oldest and most famous eating establishments, closed its West Palm Beach location after three years at CityPlace, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports. tampa.bizjournals.com … The Herald’s Enrique Fernandez reviews Sazón Cuban Cuisine (7305 Collins Ave., Miami Beach), while Rochelle Koff considers Saffrón (Waterway Shoppes II […]

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IN THE NEWS: The AJC’s Meridith Ford reviews Stella Neighborhood Trattoria (563 Memorial Drive, Atlanta), has a first bite at Cakes & Ale (254 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, www.cakesandalerestaurant.com), and reports that Tom Catherall has hired Richard Blais (starring in the current “Top Chef” on Bravo) as executive chef for his new concept, […]

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IN THE NEWS: The AJC’s Richard L. Eldredge reports, “After being consistently creamed by critics and amid sagging sales, the corporate office of Emeril’s Atlanta announced [April 21] the Buckhead restaurant will permanently close April 30, following dinner. … Meridith Ford reviews Murphy’s (997 Virginia Ave., Atlanta), while the paper also reviews Cantina el Tesoro […]

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IN THE NEWS: Westword’s Jason Sheehan reviews 24-hour spot Mama’s Cafe (2001 East Colfax Avenue, 303-333-2566) and visits Tom’s Diner (601 East Colfax Avenue, 303-861-7493). … Sheehan reports that Adam Mali has left as executive chef at Montecito, Annabel’s and the new Mel’s in Greenwood Village. His replacements include Chad Clevenger at Mel’s and David […]

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