ATL food writers discuss the Keith Lee effect, its food culture and "vibe dining"

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*On Thursday's flavorful segment of "Hot Spots" on The Rashad Richey Morning Show, renowned senior editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mike Jordan, and leading the Black culture team, along with Celebrity Chef Todd Richards, discussed Atlanta's exciting food culture and the significance of vibe dining in the city. This captivating conversation delved into the essence of African cuisine, the importance of supporting local businesses, and the necessity for open dialogue regarding Atlanta's dining experience. It was prompted by the Eater ATL article, by Jordan, posted below

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[The_Sheff]

Vibe dining means a grass wall, sugary drinks, music, and an overpriced combination of shrimp, grits, catfish, waffles, chicken wings, and fried green tomatoes.

I don’t fukk with any of it anymore.

 

[JP_614]

Lot of good information in that article. Establishing the difference between a lounge and restaurant. I always harp on customer service man and just taking care of the people that’s spending money at your establishment.

 

[Geode]

I'm not a person that wants constant entertainment, so lounge restaurants will never be my scene.

 

[Buddy]

Vibe dining means a grass wall, sugary drinks, music, and an overpriced combination of shrimp, grits, catfish, waffles, chicken wings, and fried green tomatoes.

I don’t fukk with any of it anymore.

Is it the price?

 

[The_Sheff]

Is it the price?

That combined with it all being the same. They all serve the same brunch menu. All day brunch every single day.

Also you can tell when a restaurant is there to sell food and service and when it’s there to try and fund a lifestyle. It’s hard to describe but a lot of these places you can tell aren’t chef run, they are investments and they are trying to wring every last dollar out of you. Sparklers to bring drinks like it’s a club, they don’t take reservations, every drink being a sugar bomb, no free parking, and my personal favorite, the old “tip has been included but we don’t tell you that” trick. The first time I was tricked into tipping 40% was the last time I frequented that restaurant. I’ve encountered that bullshyt 3 times here and it’s always been those vibe brunch restaurants.

 

[Moose_Greyjoy]

I’ve fallen for the trendy/viral instagram spots. Usually it’s video of a fancy interior with fancy drinks. The drinks are never good, unless you like sugar. And the food is never worth the money.

 

[Wild self]

Its long past due.

 

[RageKage]

One of my pet peeves is going to a restaurant and finding out there is live music

I go to restaurants to talk to the ppl I am with and if that is going on I can't hear or it's too distracting and hard to talk over

 

[Nigerianwonder]

Vibe dining means a grass wall, sugary drinks, music, and an overpriced combination of shrimp, grits, catfish, waffles, chicken wings, and fried green tomatoes.

I don’t fukk with any of it anymore.

forgot the lamb chops

 

[Nigerianwonder]

That combined with it all being the same. They all serve the same brunch menu. All day brunch every single day.

Also you can tell when a restaurant is there to sell food and service and when it’s there to try and fund a lifestyle. It’s hard to describe but a lot of these places you can tell aren’t chef run, they are investments and they are trying to wring every last dollar out of you. Sparklers to bring drinks like it’s a club, they don’t take reservations, every drink being a sugar bomb, no free parking, and my personal favorite, the old “tip has been included but we don’t tell you that” trick. The first time I was tricked into tipping 40% was the last time I frequented that restaurant. I’ve encountered that bullshyt 3 times here and it’s always been those vibe brunch restaurants.

This is cause most of these type of restaurants in Atlanta are being opened by club promoters or celebrities and not by people who are passionate about food.

 

[Koapa]

Kitchen + Kocktails in Dallas. Luv the food but damn, stop play azz popping music and turn the music down.

Common Table in Frisco. They focus on the vibe hard. The food trash and the music is loud AF.

 

[Koapa]

It's not just Atl. This needs to be a broader conversation.

 

[DonB90]

The culture went downhill ever since Atlanta became the epicenter of Blackness. One of the most overrated Bamma ass cities I've ever seen.

Don't @ me

 

[MajesticLion]

@ an entire navel-gazing thinkpiece on what is the simplest thing