Restaurant Reviews

Appetizers such as olives, calamari and meatballs can whet the appetite or make a meal.
INSPIRED ITALIAN

MAKE IT A DATE NIGHT AT PENDOLINO! A restaurant gem can hide in plain sight.…

Yucatán-style barbecue pork comes with an array of deeply flavored accompaniments.
TORTILLA TIME

DIG INTO FIERY FUN AT ALMA COCINA BUCKHEAD! Among my life philosophies: Everything tastes better…

Fork-tender octopus is dressed with herbs and tangy olives and served over creamy fingerling potatoes.
STAR TURN

BACKED BY A CELEBRITY CHEF, THE AMERICANO DELIVERS SPOTLIGHT-WORTHY FLAVORS! Atlanta has mixed experiences with…

Baked oysters feature super-fresh bivalves topped with Thai chili herb butter and a parmesan crumb crust.
SOUL SATISFYING

RAISE FORKS FOR THE CREATIVE FARE AT 5CHURCH BUCKHEAD! A confession: Oysters are not my…

Green mole pipian smothers braised wagyu short rib with an herby sauce. Pair it with a refreshing Agave Rising Sun cocktail.
FLAVOR TRIP

OAXACA BRINGS MEXICO’S RENOWNED GASTRONOMIC REGION TO CHAMBLEE! Photo-ready dishes consistently pop out of the…

Crispy-skinned confit duck is a rustic revelation.
BEAUTIFUL BITES

ARTFUL FRENCH-INFLUENCED CUISINE AWAITS AT LE BON NOSH! Visit Le Bon Nosh in the morning,…

Eggs Benedict and Croque Madame are stars of the weekend brunch menu.
Voilà Paris

BISTRO NIKO TRANSPORTS GUESTS TO THE CITY OF LIGHT! A foodie’s exploration of Paris, “The…

The Magnolia breakfast is always available.
FINER DINER

DIG INTO UPSCALE COMFORT FOOD AT ROSHAMBO. It can be a challenge to decide what…

Giant peel-andeat shrimp are finger-licking good.
THE REEL THING

FISHMONGER’S CASUAL APPROACH TO ULTRA-FRESH SEAFOOD! Landlocked Atlanta might not be the first place that…

Sip wines from around the world, including Italy.
CIAO CHOW

IL GIALLO OSTERIA & BAR BRINGS ITALY’S PIEDMONT TO SANDY SPRINGS. Passionate, expressive, generous and…

SECRET GARDEN

THE CHASTAIN IS AN EVER-CHANGING WONDERLAND OF FRESH FLAVORS AND BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATIONS! “And the secret…

VIVE LA FRANCE

LE BILBOQUET BRINGS A TASTE OF FRANCE TO BUCKHEAD. White tablecloths and petite flower arrangements…

FIESTA TIME

CHIDO & PADRE’S PAIRS FRESH BAJA MEX WITH A PARTY VIBE! Whether it’s the sounds,…

The prime New York strip, accompanied by chanterelles, cipollini onions and béarnaise is a hearty pairing for a rich glass of red.
SHOP, SIP, & SAVOR

LUCIAN BOOKS AND WINE ENGAGES ALL THE SENSES! When you arrive at Lucian Books and…

SOUTHERN STAR

SAVOR SENSATIONAL FLAVORS AT TWISTED SOUL COOKHOUSE & POURS! Think of soul food as basic,…

HIGH PRAISE

FIA Restaurant at the Burgess Hotel is a global wonder! Many of the best meals…

STAR QUALITY

BE KIND AND UNWIND AT POSTINO WINECAFE! Though there’s no shortage of wine and tapas…

Sensational Surf & Turf

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! Chops Lobster Bar has been one…

Crispy fried mushrooms in spiced chickpea batter with garlic-herb dipping sauce rank as the No. 1 biggest seller.
High-Flying Flavors

FREE-SPIRITED CUISINE SOARS AT REDBIRD. Cardinals sing a variety of different tunes, enjoy an omnivorous…

PIZZA POWERHOUSE

ANTICO PIZZA NAPOLETANA BRINGS A TASTE OF NAPLES TO ATLANTA. In the right hands, the…

Maple-marinated duck breast balances savory with sweet in each juicy bite. Duck is a menu constant; presentations vary by season.
Vacation Vibes

A MEAL AT CANOE FEELS LIKE A LUXE GETAWAY! Desperately in need of a vacation…

Spirited Ambiance

GYPSY KITCHEN BLENDS SPANISH AND MOROCCAN FLAVORS WITH A LIVELY VIBE! Climb the stairs or…

Spaghettini tossed with San Marzano tomato and red wine sauce, tender pork, veal and beef meatballs, gooey mozzarella and fresh basil is beautiful in its simplicity.
Bella Vita

BROOKHAVEN’S VALENZA OFFERS A TASTE OF ITALY, CLOSE TO HOME! There’s something alluring about the…

Choose among seven different versions of rice to pair with your entree. Baghali polo is ideal with lamb shank.
Poetic Plates

DAZZLING PERSIAN FARE AT RUMI’S KITCHEN! Order extra when visiting Rumi’s Kitchen Sandy Springs; trust…

An ever-rotating selection of fresh, raw oysters come with a dramatic presentation thanks to dry ice.
Carnivore’s Paradise

LITTLE ALLEY STEAK ALLURES AT EVERY TURN! Fortune favors the brave” is one of my…

Meaty wood-charred octopus sits atop couscous and peppers, dressed with bright romesco.
FIERCE FLAVORS

Deeply satisfying modern Israeli cuisine at Aziza. I had planned to visit Israel in late…

Crisp-skinned chicken paillard swims in a sauce that warrants plate-licking.
WESTSIDE WONDER

The Woodall gives globally inspired dishes and drinks local flavor. “See you next week,” our…

Fall in love with this seasonally inspired dish of tender smoked duck breast and Cotechino sausage, accented with roasted pumpkin, local mushrooms, soft apples and braised chestnuts.
Dancing Through The Seasons

Ecco Buckhead’s hyper-seasonal dishes make for ever-changing offerings. Some of my fondest memories are of…

Chamblee Hot Chicken gives the iconic Southern dish international flair with Szechuan-style heat and flavor.
Satisfying Southern

Chamblee’s Southbound serves high-quality fare in low-key environs. Whether you eat to live or live…

Cari ga (chicken curry) is an exceptionally executed dish, a bubbling hot bowl of pungent aromatics, finely diced sweet mango, yam, green beans and chicken.
Southeast Asian Sensation

Le Colonial brings fine French Vietnamese cuisine to Buckhead! It’s early on a Friday evening,…