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Best pizza
Photo: Phil Skinner, [email protected] Yes, it’s that time again. Let’s talk about pizza. It’s been almost two-and-a-half years since we last asked about pizza in Atlanta, so we definitely need to update this one. It’s said that even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. But why eat bad pizza when there’s so much good stuff out there? First, we need to know where to find that amazing pizza. That’s where you come in. Whether it’s thin and crispy or thick and chewy, we want to hear about your favorite place for a slice (or a… >>
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Best french fries
Photo: Brant Sanderlin, [email protected] It seems like such a simple thing. Potatoes cut into long sticks of varying thickness, then deep fried and salted. We all know it isn’t that simple, though. The variables make all the difference in the world. What oil do they use? How long (or how many times) are they fried? What kind of potato do they use? How thick are the potatoes cut? All of these factors and more contribute to the ultimate success of a french fry. They’re on more menus than just about anything else, but not everyone gets them right. Who… >>
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Concerts: Yo La Tengo, Calexico, G. Love, Gary Allan
John Convertino (left) and Joey Burns are the prime movers behind Calexico. The band plays the Buckhead Theatre Friday, Jan. 25. Photo courtesy Anti- Records FRIDAY Yo La Tengo, Calexico Indie-pop darlings Yo La Tengo have had music critics scouring their thesauruses for superlatives since 1986’s debut album, “Ride the Tiger.” The New Jersey-spawned, Velvet Underground-inspired trio continues to record acclaimed albums, including the just-released “Fade,” their 13th. It finds them working with producer John McEntire of Tortoise. Calexico takes its name from a California border town that merges parts of the words California and… >>
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Justin Bieber: The prince of the pop machine brings spectacle to Philips
Behold…the Biebs! Photo: Robb D. Cohen/ www.RobbsPhotos.com It’s amusing – and a little sad – when you consider how Beyoncegate has incited so much finger pointing from the Transparency Police about her choice to sing the national anthem to a pre-recorded track (not lip-sync – there is a difference) at Monday’s presidential inauguration. Those bothered by this incredibly common practice have branded her with a scarlet F (for fake). Yet we live in an era when that practice by our pop stars isn’t only accepted, but expected. Justin Bieber is a prime example. The kid… >>
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The Buzz blog is dead; Long live the Buzz blog
We had to switch to a new blog tool. Here’s the new link: http://www.accessatlanta.com/weblogs/buzz/ Thanks, Jennifer p.s. email me if you have any problems reading it or if it ever looks buggy to you – [email protected] >>
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The evolution of Keane: ‘We’re quite a different outfit’
The dashing fellows of Keane. Photos: Alex Lake The last time Keane played Atlanta, there were only three members in the band, they were riding the success of their debut album, “Hopes and Fears” with the songs “Somewhere Only We Know” and “Everybody’s Changing,” and frontman Tom Chaplin was on the brink of entering rehab for drug abuse. That was 2005, when the then-trio performed at Music Midtown and The Tabernacle. Now, as they ready to return to The Tabernacle on Thursday (ticket info below), Keane is a quartet, they’re still touring behind last year’s excellent but mostly-ignored… >>
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A golden opportunity to benefit charity
Golden retrievers Trooper and Buckley are ready to party with Adopt a Golden Atlanta President Lauren Genkinger, seated, founder Bill Hamblin; and co-chairs Justin and Allison Farmer (back). Adopt a Golden Atlanta, the second largest rescue organization in the nation dedicated solely to golden retrievers, holds its fifth annual Golden Gala at 7 p.m. Sat. 23 at Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery. The event features a silent auction with more than 250 items, music by the Centennial Jazz Trio, four food stations and signature Goldentinis, along with an appearance by artist Debra Marlin , creator of Yellowdog . The Golden Gala is chaired… >>
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Meet “Beautiful Creatures” cast members tonight
In a small town full of teen angst, a spooky new student shows up at the high school. A little pasty but eerily attractive, the student hails from a quirky family that tends to keep to itself. Weird stuff starts happening and soon a love triangle emerges. We’re talking about “Beautiful Creatures,” the original new supernatural teen movie coming out Feb. 14. Two of the cast members, Zoey Deutch (”Emily”) and Thomas Mann (”Link”) will meet and greet fans at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Perimeter Mall area Barnes & Noble. The event will feature movie clips, gift bags and… >>
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Best hot dogs
Photo: Renee Brock / Special It’s an iconic American food, often mentioned in the same sentence with apple pie and baseball. And we can be very particular about our hot dogs. Should they have ketchup? Is mustard a must? What about chili, sauerkraut or slaw? Then there are the Chicago dogs, dragged through the garden with their pickle relish, peppers, tomatoes and celery salt. Frankly, the possible combinations seem endless. But we’re looking for wieners, um, winners! We want to hear about the best hot dogs in town. Tell us about your favorite place to grab a hot dog in and… >>
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Tickets: George Jones, the Zombies, Miranda Lambert, UK
Country legend George Jones, shown here receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards in February 2012, brings his farewell tour to the Fox Theatre in April. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 25. Photo: Toby Canham/Getty Images ON SALE NOW Stevens Layne, Crane. 8:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Vinyl . $10; $8 in advance. TA. Clap For Daylight, Number Exchange, Imagination Head. 9 p.m. Feb. 9. Vinyl . $10; $6 in advance. TA. Courrier, Suite 709. 8 p.m. Feb. 12. Vinyl . $10; $6 in advance. TA. ON SALE JAN. 24 Ben Deignan, J.Kap. 9 p.m. Feb. 2. Vinyl . $10; $8 in advance. TA. ON SALE JAN. 25 The… >>
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