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Taco Mac
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Taco Mac

The new neighbor here in Midtown turns out to be Taco Mac. When I first heard about the place, I hoped the odd name was a tribute to what I imagined their signature dish would be: a crispy taco shell packed with ground beef and gourmet macaroni and...

May 1, 2008
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Pig’s Funkle [Food]
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Pig’s Funkle [Food]

While visiting one of our Buford Highway Chinese eateries this past weekend, I was intrigued by, but did not order, the "pig's funckle." Intuitively, I feel this must be a mangled menu entry for pig's knuckle. But, creatively, I find myself hoping...

April 22, 2008
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New at Mickey D’s: The McGayBurger [The Gays]
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New at Mickey D’s: The McGayBurger [The Gays]

The VP of Communications at McDonald's has taken a seat on the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. According to Donald Wildmon, that equates to Mickey D. launching "an enthusiastic promotion of the homosexual agenda." [Link] Meantime:...

April 16, 2008
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Cool, Smooth (Bon Bon Artisan Gelato)
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Cool, Smooth (Bon Bon Artisan Gelato)

I'm in Philadelphia, alone. I amuse myself by walking: to the Liberty Bell, to Christ Church. I pass a bookstore besieged by a film crew; they're making a movie starring Jeff Daniels. He walks out as I pass by: a tall man with long, graying hair and...

April 9, 2008
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Philadelphia (Pete’s Pizza Joint)
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Philadelphia (Pete’s Pizza Joint)

I'm in Philadelphia. Determined not to repeat last night's culinary mistakes, I decide to go foraging for pizza by the slice. The plan is simple: at each pizza place I pass, I'll eat one slice. I figure this approach gives me a chance to find the...

April 9, 2008
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Restaurant Review: Pomodoro
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Restaurant Review: Pomodoro

A quick lesson in Italian: if the question is "Pomodoro?" your answer should always be, "No!" We had our worst Italian meal ever at Pomodoro the other night -- and given some of the bad Italian I've eaten over the years, that's saying something...

March 30, 2008
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Monin Flavorings
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Monin Flavorings

I haven't tried this product yet, but I wanted to make a post about it as a way of reminding myself to place an order! Monin makes syrups and sauces for high-end beverage makers, and I'm really, really interested in exploring how some of these might...

March 17, 2008
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My Lenten Adventure
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My Lenten Adventure

While I did grow up with Easter -- or, at least, the ultra-conservative Church of Christ's version of it, which included chocolate rabbits but excluded any emphasis on the risen Christ -- I didn't discover Lent until high school put me in close...

February 20, 2008
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Restaurant Review: Mali Restaurant
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Restaurant Review: Mali Restaurant

After a long, relaxing weekend, we're back in Atlanta. Thanks to friends J&J, we were able to go directly from the airport to dinner in less than twenty minutes ... and found ourselves tucking in for a Thai dinner at Mali Restaurant. Mali Thai...

February 20, 2008
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Restaurant Review: Hamburger Mary’s
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Restaurant Review: Hamburger Mary’s

Minutes before the FDA announced the largest recall of hamburger in the nation's history, Clyde and I stopped in for a bite at Hamburger Mary's in Palm Springs. I know what you're thinking. "Mark and Clyde? Eating in a chain?" Yes, encouraged by...

February 19, 2008
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