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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

The Optimist, Fish Camp & Oyster Bar

Drawing on seafood dishes from North to South and East to West coast, Ford Fry's ode to seafood restaurant is making big waves.  Focused on using sustainable fish and reinterpreting classics such as hush puppies and lobster rolls, this restaurant is far from a "fish camp".  With a fresh daily West and East coast oyster... read more

Bacchanalia, Roundtable with Anne Quatrano

As part of our ICCA Culinary Immersion Atlanta, we started with a tour of the vast facility which houses a unique store that is part gift shop and part charcuterie shop that also serves sandwiches, baked goods, and coffee drinks.  They create their own charcuterie in house and slice to order at the meat counter. ... read more

Empire State South by Hugh Acheson

This is Hugh Acheson's first project outside of Athens and has been a great success since opening back in 2010.  Their in house sommelier is doing great things for both the wine list and overall beverage program including an extensive list of coffee drinks. Kevin dined here for brunch in early January with Shona Jonson. ... read more