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History of sauce bottle something to chew on
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chefs can be a superstitious sort.
Still, it’s tough to deny the message in an unusual green-hued bottle that plumbers recently unearthed while digging into the floor of the Krog Street site where Kevin Rathbun Steak will debut this spring.
Upon examination, Rathbun identified it as an old Lea & Perrins steak sauce bottle. He estimates that it could have been left from when the building was operated as a cotton warehouse at the start of the last century.
Says Rathbun of the potential sign: “I think this building was destined to be Kevin Rathbun Steak. There hasn’t been any digging in the building for many, many years, so the bottle sat in the ground since the early 1900s. Somebody must have been enjoying a steak sandwich for lunch one day and had the sauce with it.”
At deadline Thursday, it could not be determined if the archaeological find would occupy a place of distinction when Rathbun’s steak concept bows or if Lea & Perrins had yet closed a deal to be the once-and-future steak sauce of the location.
Juicy response to magazine talk
As we fielded random calls and e-mails from sources asking about a rumor spreading across the city that Atlanta Peach magazine’s days on the newsstand are numbered, the glossy’s February-March, 158-page issue with cover guy Usher landed at Buzz Central this week.
With the current edition, the formerly quarterly publication ups its frequency to bimonthly. Usually, this isn’t a sign of impending publication suspension.
In the past year, Atlanta Peach and about a half-dozen other similar fashion/style/society mags have been launched here.
When we reached Atlanta Peach editor Elizabeth Roth on her BlackBerry on Thursday at New York Fashion Week, she told us, “I love it whenever anybody is talking about us, but no, we’re not going anywhere. We’re going to be in Atlanta for a very long time.” Roth said Atlanta Peach is planning “a huge” anniversary party for April.
A ‘Turned Funny’ return in Marietta
In an attempt to satisfy the demands of our late AJC colleague Celestine Sibley’s many readers, Theatre in the Square in Marietta has managed to book an encore run for its sold-out 25th season opener, “Turned Funny.”
The adaptation by Phillip DePoy is based on the longtime Atlanta Constitution reporter’s 1988 memoir of the same name.
For its return run, set for June 17 to July 29, Theatre in the Square has even secured the same cast of Jill Jane Clements, Ric Reitz and Linda Stephens as Sibley.
Theatre rep M.J. Conboy happily told us this week that tickets will go on sale March 15.
“We’re thrilled to be able to offer another run,” Conboy said. “We still have people calling. So many people just weren’t able to see it the first time around.”
Sir Elton’s Oscar party books Blunt
The Atlantans heading to Los Angeles for the 15th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards celebration Feb. 25 at the Pacific Design Center will get to partake of a special performance by singer-songwriter James Blunt.
“James is a truly talented singer-songwriter,” Sir Elton said via a statement. “His voice and expressive lyrics enchant audiences worldwide. I have no doubt that he will do the same for our guests on Oscar night.”
Blunt, 32, is up for five awards at the Grammys, which will air live Sunday on CBS. His double-platinum debut album, “Back to Bedlam,” yielded the smash hit “You’re Beautiful.” He toured with John in 2004.
Sick bay /celebrity docket
Singer R. Kelly, 40, missed a Chicago court appearance on child pornography charges this week after undergoing surgery for a burst appendix, his lawyer said.
Attorney Terence Gillespie said the R&B singer underwent surgery Sunday, shortly after being admitted to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. The court hearing was Wednesday.
Gillespie said Thursday that Kelly was in good condition and was expected to be released from the hospital later in the day.
Kelly has pleaded not guilty to 14 counts of child pornography and is awaiting trial. Kelly was charged in 2002 with engaging in videotaped sex acts with an underage girl.
In December, a judge issued a ruling that allowed Kelly to travel out of state for business purposes without permission. Kelly was in Miami to perform at a Super Bowl party over the weekend.
Kelly’s next court date is Feb. 21, and Gillespie said he expected Kelly to be there.
Quote of the day
“It’s a nonsense I perpetrate purely for financial gain.”
— Actor Hugh Grant, the star of the upcoming romantic comedy “Music and Lyrics,” on whether he believes in happy endings, in People magazine, out today.
Celebrity birthdays
News correspondent Roger Mudd is 79. Singer Carole King is 65. Actor Joe Pesci is 64. Author Alice Walker is 63. Actress Mia Farrow is 62. Country singer Travis Tritt is 44. Actor David Gallagher (“7th Heaven”) is 22.
Contributing: news services.
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