By: Rachel Tobin Ramos
Date: October 14, 2005
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Section: Restaurants & Hospitality

Tom Murphy has put pen to paper to reveal a history of Atlanta’s best-known eateries. In his new book commemorating 25 years of Murphy’s Restaurant, Murphy and co-author Jan Butsch reveal some surprises.

For example, Murphy’s wasn’t always at the intersection of Virginia and Highland. And Murphy, aka The Cheese Man, didn’t start with a fine wine in hand. Some may recall his auspicious start as a hot dog vendor. There’s also reflections in the book from Atlanta’s own A-list chefs, like Bob Amick, Alon Balshan and Michael Tuohy. And fear not, Murphy unlocks the secrets of some of his comforting food, such as his signature shrimp and grits.