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Wow! Ever since my Good Eatin’ in Atlanta blog, I’ve become enlightened to many new or new-ish restaurants in the ITP area! (That’s inside the perimeter, in case you didn’t know). I’ll share some that we’ve either tried or heard about, but what I really need is your help to make my list more complete. So please comment here, on this blog, so that my other readers can hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Right down Piedmont, in the old Prince of Wales spot (right across from Piedmont Park), The Nook has opened. HK and I love the patio scene, and for fairly simple tavern food at very reasonable prices, I’m already a fan. They also have an impressive-looking brunch. The best part is that we can walk!
Peasant Bistro just celebrated its one-year anniversary. I had never been there until they did a cooking demonstration at our house. Loved the food so much, HK and I had to see for ourselves if it was that great at the restaurant. It was. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. They also have regualr specials, so check out their website.
5 Seasons Brewing has finally opened in Westside. With local brews and a seasonal menu, I hope it will do well. We ate there last week, and it was still a little rough around the edges, but the food was good. The chef uses local, organic produce when he can.
Another newbie is Pacci Ristorante, featuring the cusine of Northern Italy. Seems like several Itallian eateries have come and gone lately-curious to see about this one. It’s adjacent to the Hotel Palomar in Midtown, and it does have a big rooftop terrace-bar up top, called Alto Rex, and that is a huge draw for me!
30 Tables at the Glen Hotel has opened downtown, serving American contemporary cuisine. We haven’t eaten there–can anyone shed some light?
HK and I accidentally chanced upon Zaya in Poncy-Highlands one night, and thoroughly enjopyed it. It had a great vibe, and one of our favorite cuisines–medeterranian. Baba Ganush and spanakopita were very good. I’ve had better, but frankly, most of the true mediterranian (read-middle eastern) restaurants we frequent are sort-of dives. The combo atmosphere and food makes this a winner for me.
So, If you have some new (or old) favorites that have been neglected in this or my past blog, please clue us in. I need to know where we’re gonna eat!
Jules,
We recently went to Serpas and it was very good! And although it’s been in our ‘hood for some time now, we’d heard mixed reviews about Woodfire Grill, so never had a desire to try it. We finally dined there a couple weeks ago, after hearing that a new chef was on board and it was fabulous!!! Try it if you’ve never been, or go back if you’ve been in the past. The chef introduced himself to every table, the waiters went above and beyond to help with selections, and the cost was reasonable given how MUCH we ate and drank. The food was as good as any 4-star restaurant we’ve been to, beautifully and creatively prepared and the atmosphere was lovely (NO SCREAMING KIDS!!!)
Also — if you’re not in the mood to dine out and/or want a break from meal prep, order from Maine Lobster Direct sometime (mainelobsterdirect.com). Even if you don’t like lobster, there are other fish items to choose from, as well as surf/turf-type dinners. We usually get the “Down East Feast”, which comes complete with 2 lg. lobsters, clam chowder (some of the best we’ve ever had), potatoes, corn, and steamer clams. The $$ includes a pot to cook everything in, lobster shell crackers, butter, lemon, etc. There are other seafood companies out there and we’ve tried many of them, but Maine Lobster Direct is still one of the best. We actually visited their dock the last time we were in Maine 🙂
We’d like to know about 30 Tables, as well. That’s one we keep hearing mixed reviews about….do let us know if you try.
:),
Amy
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Would love to hear some recommendations for some favorite Buford Highway restaurants.