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PHOTO COURTESY OF (1) AIX AND TIN TIN, PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW THOMAS LEE; PHOTOGRAPHY BY (2) HEIDI GELDHAUSER; PHOTOS COURTESY OF (3) GUSTO!; (4) ESTRELLA; (5) VIA FAILLA, PHOTOGRAPHY BY GARRETT HEABERLIN.
2. Quite the catch, O-Ku Atlanta is the place to go with your classy crew for a spring rooftop experience offering stunning views of the Atlanta skyline. New executive chef Jordan Smith has freshened up the menu with the flavorful Rock Shrimp Tempura, coated in tomato confit, red chili, and crushed peanuts. 1085 Howell Mill Rd., Ste. A3. O-KuSushiAtl.com 3. Grab quick, convenient and betterfor-you lunch or dinner at the newest Gusto! location in Decatur. Pick a base, top it with protein—all fresh, local and organic, when possible— and to finish it off, get saucy with one of the eatery’s signature Gusto flavors. 1545 Church St., Ste. 310. WhatsYourGusto.com 4. Brunch is the new star at the rooftop bar and Yucatecan-inspired restaurant Estrella. Its midmorning Sunday menu features gorgeously curated regional Mexican specialities like ceviche tostadas. While there, wait for the tableside gin and tonic cart to roll by. The patio’s perfect view overlooks the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail. 550 Somerset Terr. NE., Ste. 102. EstrellaRooftop.com 5. Once you bite into the house-smoked salmon chips at Serpas True Food, you’re not going to want to share. The restaurant, which recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, serves Louisianainspired Southern dishes from executive chef Scott Serpas. 659 Auburn Ave. NE., #501. SerpasRestaurant.com
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1. Experience a taste of the South of France at chef Nick Leahy’s 93-seat restaurant, AIX. His GA White Shrimp Provençal is one Francophiles will love. And be sure to stop by Tin Tin, the adjoining indoor/ outdoor wine bar for a glass of white or to try the liqueur- and lemon-infused Pastis Provençal. 956 Brady Ave. NW., Ste. 100. AIXAtl.com; TinTinAtl.com
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