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"1 year in to Atlanta"

Elite 2009

Review votes:
66 Useful, 7 Funny, and 40 Cool

Location

Atlanta, GA

Yelping Since

October 2008

Find Me In

Midtown, Ecco, Halo, Ra Sushi,Vortex,running Peidmont Park

My Hometown

Portland, OR, NYC, Dallas, USC in L.A.

My Blog Or Website

http://www.activerain....

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm acting as a real estate agent for clients seeking midtown units

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I have a very refined palet, even if a poor speller...

The Last Great Book I Read

The Associate

My First Concert

House of Pain, at age 14 or 15

My Favorite Movie

Heat

Most Recent Discovery

La Grotta, Emerald Coffee

Recent Reviews

62 Reviews

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550 Amsterdam Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4494

Loca Luna  

Category: Tapas Bars
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

4 star rating
 11/18/2009  
I have been here three times now.  Once for a Friday night (4 stars), once for brunch (3 stars), and once for the Tuesday night Al You Can Eat Tapas.   I have not been to Salsa Wednesdays, but if you are into Salsa I would presume this would be a great spot.

As for the Friday night, it was a fun a mix of worldly people.    Stopped and talked to a mix of Peruvian Doctors, latin band was on stage, place has two bars and beer on draft.   A large place like this, I give it credit for being off the beaten path but keeping a steady flow of customers.

The brunch was mdeiocre.  Yes, it was only $10, so you really could not expect much, but even some of their staples like their signature potatoes were not up to snuff.  Maybe it was just that day?

Came here last night to try their All You Can Eat Tapas and I must say I was impressed.    Firstly, most all of the options off of the normal menu were represented.   Grouper tacos, shrimp and mussles in mild curry, spinach with pine nuts, grilled ribs, and house salad were all VERY good.    The brisket for the sliders and the tacos could have been better.   Overall a great place for a Tuesday night, or any weekend night!

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2637 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 231-1368

La Grotta Ristorante Italiano  

Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Buckhead

5 star rating
 10/24/2009  
Went here for the first time. great little place tucked away in an old condo building. Had the lump crab and avocado appetizer and the Veal Scalloppini. Some of the best veal I have had. Great service, I think most of the waiters speak Italian. Nice wine list. 4.5 stars, will be back soon.

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848 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 870-0805

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant  

Categories: Breweries, American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Midtown

3 star rating
 10/18/2009  
I live across the street so I come here/get take out every so often. I really like their burgers. The beer, for a micro brew type place, is well just mediocre at best. Perhaps I am bias since most of Gordon's beers are of the Pilsner variety, and I prefer darker and stronger lagers. I also find the menu a tad overpriced at like $9 for the cheapest appetizer, and most steaks nearing the $30 mark. But hey, who am I to judge on a recent Saturday night before the Bears Falcons game the tables were packed with tourists and Gordon's seemed to be doing a brisk business.

I love the pulled pork burger and sauteed spinach side. I used to love their fresh seasonal veggies, but on my most recent trip was VERY disappointed when some carrots came out with what seemed like frozen cauliflower and broccoli.

Overall, who am I to knock them, and they are convenient. Even being right across the street. so many other great option in my hood, I am hard pressed to veer there more then once every few months.

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3280 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 254-5712

Emerald Coast Coffee & Grille  

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Buckhead

5 star rating
 10/11/2009  
I came here for I would say the 4th time today. They recently started a 3 course brunch, and I must say this was a great find. Fresh warm muffin, coffee, small Catalon Omelet, an Espresso, a tea and a warm sandwich. A great value, perfect for a Sunday morning.

Staff are always very friendly as is the owner. Free refills on coffee and free wifi. Nicer ambiance then a Starbucks and a better value. I intend to come here more often when doing business in Buckhead.

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484 Moreland Avenue N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 523-0500

Savage Pizza  

Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

3 star rating
 10/4/2009  
I liked this place.  Service was great, and it was a cool original theme with a nice patio.    I mean, it has been around for like 15 years, so I respect that.  The pizza itself was mediocre, we had a medium and it was 6 slices and was just OK.    I did like that they had the whole wheat crust option.     I may come back, but as with my other 3 star reviews, there is no sence of urgency.

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1276 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10028

Tim Hortons  

Category: Donuts
Neighborhood: Upper East Side

4 star rating
 10/2/2009  
Service is quite slow as of now, but hey the food and the coffee are GREAT!    Try the Blueberry coffee!  Or the Chocolate Latte!   Really good!   I like the muffins and the breakfast sandwiches as well!

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585 Wells St SW
Atlanta, GA 30312

Ain't Nothin' But A Yelp Thang  

Category: Local Flavor

5 star rating
 10/2/2009  
Really liked the Crawfish Shack shrimp.   Open bar, no drink tickets was a nice plus.   I was a tad dismayed that most places only served sides, but overall it was a great event.   Thank you Yelp, Kathleen and all vendors for making this a fun Thursday.

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920 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 652-0400

Blue Moon Burgers  

Category: Burgers

4 star rating
 9/22/2009  
Great tasting burgers combined with fresh buns and a great special sauce.  I went on a Wednesday when the burgers are half off with a side or drink purchase.   What a steal!   Great beer selection.   I will be back next time in Seattle!

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303 Peachtree Center Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 577-4366

Morton's the Steakhouse  

Category: Steakhouses
Neighborhood: Downtown

5 star rating
 7/29/2009  
Having been to the original on State St, the 46th St NYC, and Vegas, I was excited to come to the Atlanta Morton's. The Restaurant week special drew me in and what a deal it was. Although it is often seen as a low point for better establishments to offer "Extra Value Menu" pricing, Mortons and the others downtown seem to be taking it in stride.

Our two fillets were cooked perfectly medium rare. The ample sides of Asparagus and Cream Spinach came out as well and we were in business. John the manager stopped by the table and introduced himself. Overall a great experience, plus we escaped for under $100!

The service and quality are on par with the other Mortons I have visited.   Morton's is basically tied with Del Friscos for best chain steakhouse.

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125 N Lumpkin St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 613-7100

Little Italy Pizzeria  

Category: Pizza

4 star rating
 7/29/2009  
Firstly let me explain that I am a serious NY pizza eater. I subscribe to the Joe's Pizza by the slice, and Lombardi's by the pie. This place had a typical NY/college pizza place feel. Prices were very reasonable both by the slice and per pie. I had a slice of pepperoni, and a slice of sausage. Crust was great, thin and with great flavor. Slices came out with ample toppings.

Only draw back was the sauce which lacked zip. Honestly, sauce tasted like basic tomato sauce out of a can. The quality of the crust and toppings more then makes up for it though. At $2.15 a slice, in Athens no less, I suppose I really cannot complain. I told them my honest thoughts on the sauce and they explained the locals may not be able to handle a sauce with more panache. Ok, blame it on the locals....lol. Overall a good slice!

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