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Wednesday, June 21, 2006
‘Home Plate’ chef to shake up Spice menu
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We briefly alluded to it in Monday’s Buzz. Now for the details on Turner South “Home Plate” chef Marvin Woods’ upcoming relocation to Atlanta. After being courted by restaurateurs in Charlotte and Atlanta, the Miami-based Woods has been hired to heat things up at Spice in Midtown.
Spice owner Bruce Patterson successfully snatched the bandanna-favoring foodie from his other suitors to bring a heaping helping of Woods’ trademark Lowcountry-island-African-influenced specialties to the popular eatery starting this fall.
Over the weekend, we’re told, Woods and family were house-hunting in Vinings. Woods also served as a presenter at the Southeastern Emmy Awards Saturday night and popped in at the annual Father’s Day “Real Men Cook” competition on Sunday.
His bio includes 100-plus episodes of “Home Plate” and 23 years’ experience in kitchens, working in London, New York City, Miami and Atlantic City. He’s also the author of two cookbooks.
Fans can expect to see Woods hanging out today at his future workplace on Juniper Street, within walking distance of the Fox Theatre, but he won’t officially start stirring the pot in the kitchen until September.
‘Salute 2 America’ lineup
WSB-TV’s seemingly indefatigable parade queen, Barkley Russell, sent over the impressive celeb-filled lineup for the station’s 46th annual “Salute 2 America Parade” on Tuesday. In addition to co-anchors Chuck Dowdle and Monica Kaufman, the parade will feature Braves manager Bobby Cox as grand marshal, a salute to the 48th Brigade of the Georgia National Guard featuring local Backstreet Boys/gospel vocalist Brian Littrell, “The Break-Up” actor Ivan Sergei, Snellville songstress Diana DeGarmo, and current “General Hospital” “it” couple Kimberly McCullough and Jason Thompson. As usual, the festivities start at 1 p.m. At press time, Buzz was still taking wagers on how many times Kaufman will allow Dowdle to refer to her on-air as “Monny” during this year’s telecast …
Pooches closeted for Pride
No matter how gay their puppy apparel, your precious little Liza and Lorna shouldn’t be coming out to the city’s 36th annual Atlanta Pride celebration this weekend in Piedmont Park. Atlanta Pride organizers issued a news release Tuesday to remind attendees that due to a pesky 2003 city ordinance, dogs are prohibited from outdoors festivals that draw more than 10,000 people. “We know from experience that the no-dogs-at-large-festivals ordinance will draw some complaints,” Atlanta Pride Executive Director Donna Narducci acknowledges in the missive. “Our goal is to remind folks before they get to the park, so they won’t be turned away.” And before the HRC and PETA folks hit the send button on e-mails to Buzz Central, be advised, the park’s other festival no-nos are being enforced: Skateboarding, rollerblading, biking and scootering are also prohibited this weekend.
Quotes of the day
Comic Dave Chappelle closed out his sold-out three-night, six-show tenure at the Tabernacle downtown Monday night with some notable zingers. Among them, he described his descent into our fair city thusly: “Flying into Atlanta, I noticed all of the green trees … and the teeny tiny crystal meth labs. I’ve grown quite fond of Atlanta. We should all thank Abraham Lincoln for making all of this possible … burning down the whole city and freeing all of the slaves.”
Commenting on his recent vacation, Chappelle told the crowd: “While I was away, I didn’t pay much attention to the news … but I knew immigration was an issue. There were Mexicans in all of my hiding places.”
Celebrity birthdays
Actress Jane Russell is 85. Musician Ray Davies of the Kinks is 62. Cartoonist Berkeley Breathed (“Bloom County,” “Outland”) is 49. Country singer Kathy Mattea is 47. Actor Doug Savant (“Desperate Housewives,” “Melrose Place”) is 42. Guitarist Mike Einziger of Incubus is 30.
Contributing: Sonia Murray and news services. If you have a tip, call 404-526-2749. Or fax 404-526-5509. Or e-mail: buzz@ajc.com.
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