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Ford Fry’s newest concept, BeetleCat

Ford Fry's newest restaurant takes your average oyster bar to a whole new level.  Boasting fresh daily shellfish, the restaurant also has menu offerings spanning from Korean to German to Mexican to the Mediterranean. Fry and Chef Isabella's whimsy is creating a truly unique menu that somehow works.  Seafood is definitely the star here from... read more

Buford Highway; Atlanta’s famous international corridor

This 7 mile stretch of highway has been dubbed the United Nations of Restaurants and it is clear to see why.  You can grab a plate of lengua tacos, then go next door for authentic Pho or Banh Mi, and just across the street you will find top notch dim sum.  What these and their neighboring... read more

KR Steakbar by Kevin Rathbun

"The steak will steal your belly, the pasta your heart, but it’s the “other” that will steal your soul." - Jenny Turknett of the Atlanta Journal. I think this pretty much sums it up!  Rathbun and team have done a phenomenal job of recreating Italian classics to pair along side wood grilled steaks in this... read more

Holeman & Finch Public House

  Chef Linton Hopkins opened Restaurant Eugene, an upscale dining spot that has gained him much notoriety on the Atlanta dining scene.  A few years ago, he decided to open a more casual spot, somewhere the neighborhood could gather for quality pub food in a small, relaxed setting.  The result was Holeman & Finch.  Inspired... read more

Aria

Aria is the best fine-dining experience in Atlanta. Besides the fact that the food is masterfully prepared, the knowledge and professionalism of the wait staff is something to behold.  Chef Owner Gerry Klaskala opened Aria in 2000 and they just revealed a new revamp of the restaurant going from the classic fine dining atmosphere to... read more

South City Kitchen Midtown

"In the heart of Atlanta lies an historic bungalow nestled among the city’s modern skyscrapers—South City Kitchen Midtown—a beloved restaurant that has enjoyed over two decades of serving Southern classics made to perfection for the traditionalist and contemporary interpretations for the adventurer." - SCK website South City Kitchen is located in Atlanta's bustling midtown and is... read more

Southbound

Located on the north side of Atlanta, a little hard to find but a good choice for new looks at Southern favorites. The food was excellent (beef cheek special was great). The wine list was different but had some good choices at various prices. I’d suggest dining upstairs, very loud on the main floor.

Ford Fry’s St. Cecilia

St. Cecilia is located on the bottom floor of an office building across the street from the Phipps Plaza Mall.  The restaurant is glass windowpanes from floor to ceiling making for a light and open feel from the inside.  The entrance brings you in on the upper level.  A grand staircase brings you down to... read more

Kevin Gillespie’s Gunshow

In one word: WOW!  In trying to categorize this restaurant; is it Southern, is it a gastropub, what exactly is going on here?! I cannot come up with anything because it is so unique and different compared to anything else, it is truly one-of-a-kind.  Our favorite feature?  A member of the Chef team presents each... read more

no. 246: Ford Fry does it again

Named for the original plot number the building sits on, no.246 is a simple, casual approach to great Italian in the deep south.  My first visit was in January to do some reconnaissance for the ICCA Spring Culinary Immersion.  The pastas are made fresh daily and the Chef's love to create unique shapes pairing them with... read more