3:05 pm February 12, 2010, by John Kessler

Ryan Hidinger (left) and his sous-chef Ben Barth (AJC Staff)
Freelance writer (and beer deity) Bob Townsend wrote a fascinating story about the emerging culture of underground supper clubs in Atlanta.
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5 comments Add your comment
East Lake Ira
February 12th, 2010
9:30 pm
Would love to attend one… anyone have any ideas as to how?
FoodieBuddha.com
February 12th, 2010
10:09 pm
JK – I’ve been and it’s absolutely worth it. You can find a recap of the experience on my site.
anastasia beaverhausen
February 13th, 2010
11:03 am
This sounds like Gyspy – a trend that started in Seattle
Bada Bing Bada Boom
February 15th, 2010
2:47 pm
“PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON’T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE FB AS A MEMBER”.
Steve
February 17th, 2010
9:38 am
Pretty sure you aren’t getting any invites w/ a name like Ira.