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Lubi’s and Other Wonders
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I spent the holiday in Jacksonville, Fla., with my new in-laws, and one of the fun things that was insisted upon that I try was a local sandwich known as a ‘Lubi’.
My husband grew up there, and the tour of where he went to school and visiting his old neighborhood was a hoot, but the Lubi really was a trip maker (along with his Dad’s sticky date pudding, which was so gooey, sweet and delicious it made my teeth hurt).
Apparently the Arabic population in Jacksonville skyrocketed in the late 50s and 60s, and sandwich shops hawking hummus and the like can still be found in abundance on the south side. ‘Camel Riders’ (now there’s a name that would never make it past the PC police these days) can be found in lots of these Arabic sandwich shops — they are basically a hero sandwich on pita bread, stuffed with cheese, mustard, mayo, tomatoes, pickles and lots of peppers.
The ‘Lubi’ —named after it’s creator, I presume, is a hot dog bun stuffed with ground beef and smothered in onions, cheese, mayonnaise, hot peppers and a few other things I’m not so sure about. Pre-rolled and ready to pop into the microwave, they’re served honorably with cherry limeade, which is like a Mister Misty on acid — a huge, sweet drink with fresh lime wedges floating in pink syrup with chipped ice.
There are apparently four locations in JAX.
What’s Atlanta’s Lubi’s? Is it the Varsity? That seems the obvious choice … or is it a BBQ sandwich .. or the banh mi thit at Lee’s Bakery? Do we have a Lubi’s?
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Goodbye to Jeremy Lieb of Trois
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
THE STYLISH BAR AT TROIS IN MIDTOWN: Good luck to chef Jeremy Lieb, who is leaving. Todd Ginsberg will replace him.
Photo: Joey Ivansco
Concentrics Hospitality has announced that chef Jeremy Lieb will leave his post as executive chef of Trois for personal reasons (he is moving back to Cincinnati to be closer to his family, according to the press release).
He will be replaced by TAP exec chef Todd Ginsberg, who is a CIA grad and has a strong background in modern French cooking, including stints at Alain Ducasse in NYC and at the Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead under Joel Antunes and Bruno Menard. He’ll also continue to oversee the gastropub menu at TAP.
Guess I’ll need to brush off my fork and rereview Trois … and TAP, too. But not until after the holiday — see you on Monday, and Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Flip Set to Open
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
BLAIS IS BACK: FLIP is set top open December 5.
FLIP, the boutique burger concept from chef Richard Blais and owner Barry Mills is set to open December 5, according to Blais. I’ve been pestering Blais’ PR folks for weeks about the elusive opening date.
“Top Chef” runner-up Blais and Mills have fashioned a menu that sports a variety of slider-sized burgers, from a lamb burger with green olive relish and raisin ketchup on a rosemary bun to the restaurant’s signature Flip beef burger using short ribs, hanger steak and brisket. Condiments including ketchup and mayo will all be housemade. And of course there will be a rotation of molecular milkshakes, including the promised Krispy Kreme flavor.
FLIP is located at 1537 Howell Mill Road, on Atlanta’s west side.
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Thanksgiving Options
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
If you’re looking for a way out of making turkey and dressing and need some options for eating out on Thanksgiving, here’s a list:
The Melting Pot, four area locations
Spice Market, W Atlanta Midtown, 188 14th Street, NE, 404-549-5450
Market, 3377 Peachtree Road NE, 404-523-3600
Ibiza, 2285 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 100, 404.352.3081
Imperial Fez, 2285 Peachtree Road NE, 404-351-0870
Lobby at TWELVE, 361 17th Street, 404.961.7370
Room at TWELVE, 400 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308, 404.418.1250
Atkins Park Tavern, 794 North Highland Avenue, 404.876.7249.
Food 101, Food 101—Morningside, 1397 North Highland Avenue, 404.347.9747. Food 101 - Sandy Springs, 4969 Roswell Road, Suite 200, Sandy Springs, 404.497.9700.
Justin’s Restaurant, 2200 Peachtree Road, 404-603-5353.
Ted’s Montana Grill, various locations
Horseradish Grill, 4320 Powers Ferry Road, 404- 255-7277
Also, there’s still time to grab some last minute to-go items from Star Provisions, Souper Jenny and Alon’s
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The Majestic Closed — Temporarily?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
SAY IT AIN’T SO: the Majestic Diner on Ponce has been open for nearly 80 years. It’s closed temporarily, apparently for remodeling.
Photo: Rich Addicks/AJC Drive-bys and phone calls are telling me that the Majestic Diner on Ponce, the king-liest of Atlanta diners, is closed. Sources are saying it’s temporary, for remodeling. Just when I was hankering to drop by …
And short notice, but if you’re looking for a field trip this weekend, check out this event sponsored by the group Collared Greens, a group founded by Serenbe’s Tucker Berta of “green collar workers” who “meet once a month to learn more about how we can save the planet (in an extremely broad nutshell).”
This Saturday, November 22 2 - 4 p.m
“Tour the farm with Serenbe Farms Manager Paige Witherington. Chef Nick Melvin is providing some Bacon Merry (The Farmhouse’s signature Bloody Mary) samples and SweetWater Brewery is providing some local brews to take along for the walk. Featured Speaker: The Greenhorns—a group of young farmers from New York creating a documentary film exploring the lives of America’s young farming community and the growing interest in agriculture as a profession. The filmmakers hope to build the case for farming as a career via their documentary.”
RSVP to Tucker Berta at tucker@serenbe.com
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