We chat with Giovanni Di Palma, owner of Antico Pizza, the spot for true Napoletana slices in Atlanta’s West Side. We fell in love with the restaurant when we reviewed it, found in this week’s issue.
EGGO: Listeria monocytogenes never looked so good
As if the ruined economy wasn’t enough, now poor Americans have to deal with a nationwide shortage of delicious (and cheap!) Eggo waffles afflicting our country. What could cause such suffering?
Eggo’s parent company, Kellogg Co., blamed the frozen waffle shortage on the floods that struck Atlanta this September, claiming the heavy rains shut down one of its main plants located in the city. But in actuality, the plant was closed during most of September and October after Listeria monocytogenes were found in a sample of Eggos. Listeria is a bacteria that is harmless for most people but can be dangerous for pregnant women, newborns and people with weakened immune systems.
The company recalled nearly 4,500 cases of Eggos and ceased production at the plant for much of September and October. The flooding then delayed the plant’s re-opening, according to Kellogg.
Still sure you won’t leggo that Eggo?
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Hanging with the Girls Next Door all night could definitely work up an appetite, probably leaving Hef with the hankering for some late-night eats. So Playboy.com searched the country for the top 10 diners and picked Atlanta’s own Majestic Diner as one of the stand-out establishments:
This Atlanta institution has been serving “food that pleases” under its Art Deco-style marquee’s blazing neon glow since 1929. The Majestic serves everything from cholesterol-threatening omelets and fist-thick burgers to blue plate specials and gyros. Red stools complement a red counter, while squeaky vinyl seats are well worn, providing cushy support for a multitude of derrières. The Majestic is located along a stretch of “Hot ‘Lanta” that’s resisted urban renewal, so the freaks do come out at night: college students, clubbers and other locals.
See the rest of the list here. And if you’re feeling a little stung by that “freak” comment, remember: there’s no one freakier than 83-year-old Hugh Hefner.
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The Social House in West Midtown has decided to take the Atlanta mayoral election into its own hands. Beginning today at 7 a.m. and ending tomorrow at noon, the breakfast eatery is assigning each of the six candidates a special pancake or waffle. For each item ordered, a vote will be cast into the poll for the next mayor. The results will be declared tomorrow afternoon. So far Jesse Spikes and Peter Brownlowe have confirmed, and the reps for Kasim Reed and Lisa Borders are attending. You may think this is nonsense, but I think it’s an informative and delicious way to decide the new mayor. Take our poll below to vote for your favorite pancake … I mean mayor.
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Top Flr is one of the over 80 restaurants serving at Taste of Atlanta.
This weekend is the outdoor food festival known as Taste of Atlanta. Along with great food, the eight-year-old event also has live music performances and appearances from celebrity chefs. In fact, our very own columnist Richard Blais of Top Chef fame will be speaking at the main stage from noon to 12:45 on Saturday. But with over 80 restaurants showcased, how are you to choose? We here at Creative Loafing have taken it upon ourselves to make your life easier by compiling some of our favorite restaurant reviews along with what they’re serving. Bon apetit!
4th and Swift
- Roasted Berkshire City Ham with Fall Root Vegetable Slaw and Quince Chutney
- Parsnip Soup with Crispy Duck
Desta
- Fish Tibs
- Lamb Awaze
- Veggie Sampler
Flip
- Organic Grass Fed Flip Burger
- Liquid Nitrogen Milkshake
Legal Sea Foods
- Clam Chowder
Market
- Vietnamese Chicken Curry
- Short Rib Vinaigrette
- Kulfi Lollipops
Parish
- Louisiana Crab Melt
- Olive Oil Poached Tuna w/ Lemon Thyme and Sweet and Sour GA. Beet Relish
Restaurant Eugene
- Whole Pig Sliders with GA BBQ and pickles
- Boiled Peach and Sorghum ice cream with dark chocolate
Sun Dial Restaurant & Lounge
- Butternut squash with pumpkin seed pesto soup
- Venison Chili with Goat Cheese Grits
Top Flr
- Pork Belly with Apple Sauce(Saturday) Duck Sausage (Sunday)
- Duck Confit Salad
- Chocolate Brownie Cake
West Egg Cafe
- Red Velvet Cupcake
- Coca-Cola Cupcake
- Pig and Grits (pulled pork over grits)
$30-$65. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m-6 p.m. Tech Square, Spring and Fifth streets. 404-875-4434. www.tasteofatlanta.net.
(Photo by Joeff Davis)
