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BRIEFS • The perfect place to celebrate, Davio’s Atlanta features three private dining rooms which can accommodate 10 to 300 guests for holiday parties or corporate events. Contact Kina Hollis kina@davios.com or call 404/844-4810. • Working to end hunger in the metro area, Tin Lizzy’s Cantina delivered a $40,000 food donation to Second Helpings Atlanta this fall.
• 5Church’s partner and executive chef Jamie Lynch was selected as a contestant on “Top Chef Season 14,” filmed in Charleston earlier this year. The show is scheduled to debut on Dec. 1.
• American Cut recently opened at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. The modern American steak house features a rooftop terrace bar, The Regent Cocktail Club, offering striking views of the Atlanta skyline.
• Congratulations to TWO urban licks (Chef Michael Bertozzi), named one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “Greatest Restaurants Around the Globe.” It was the only Atlanta restaurant named to the esteemed international list.
• Cheeky Chastain in Sandy Springs is now open for lunch, offering favorites from both sides of the border, pour-yourown brews and all the sports network connections needed to watch every game.
• The first location of Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads has opened at the 675 N. Highland mixed-use development in Poncey-Highland, serving a menu of chef-driven fare and bold, global flavors for lunch and dinner daily.
• Located at the Stove Works complex in Inman Park, Bell Street Burritos opened its third location at 112 Krog Street, featuring an outdoor covered patio and upstairs dining, as well as seating on the mezzanine level, perfect for BeltLine people-watching.
• Offering Alpharetta residents a contemporary spin on classic Southern cuisine, Secreto Southern Kitchen & Bar has become a local favorite, thanks to executive chef Boyd A. Rose and GM Paulo Junior.
and fish, served in an expansive bistro-style venue with charming white tablecloth setting. p }} hals.net. ★★★
the classic steakhouse with inspired dishes served in a modern environment. p }}} oaksteakhouseatlanta.com.
KEVIN RATHBUN STEAK 154 Krog St., Ste. 200, Atl. 404/524-5600. Enjoy USDA prime steaks, a mixture of Italian, Creole and Asian items, and fish, soups, salads and sashimi, as well as a list of 200 wines. p }} kevinrathbun.com. ★★★★
101 STEAK 3621 Vinings Slope SE, Atl. 770/805-8855. Innovative, chef-driven steakhouse features à la carte meat and seafood favorites to pair with a variety of creative side dishes, plus a raw bar and 100+ wines by the glass. p h }}} 101steakatl.com. ★★★
MCKENDRICK’S STEAK HOUSE 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atl. 770/512-8888. Feast on fabulous appetizers, enormous steaks, tender chops and succulent seafood in a clubby setting with oak walls and leather seats. p }} mckendricks.com. ★★★★
RAY’S ON THE CREEK 1700 Mansell Road, Alpharetta. 770/649-0064. North Fulton’s award-winning steakhouse delivers with prime steaks, fresh seafood and fine wines. p h }}} raysrestaurants.com.
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 303 Peachtree Center Ave., Atl., 404/577-4366. Generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees served in an upscale environment. p }}} mortons.com. NEW YORK PRIME 3424 Peachtree Road, Atl. 404/846-0644. Dine on Midwestern USDA prime beef, live Maine lobsters or fresh fish, with classic sides ranging from creamed spinach to cheese mashed potatoes. p h }}} newyorkprime.com. ★★★ OAK STEAKHOUSE 950 Third St., Alpharetta. 678/722-8333. A fresh take on 136
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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 11655 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770/777-1500. 267 Marietta St. @ Embassy Suites Centennial Park, 404/223-6500. 3285 Peachtree Road NE @ Embassy Suites Buckhead, 404/365-0660. Revered by steak connoisseurs for its USDA prime, aged Midwestern cornfed beef, Northwestern salmon and live Maine Lobster. p }} ruthschris.com. ★★ STONEY RIVER 10524 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, 678/461-7900. 5800 State Bridge Road, Duluth, 770/476-0102. 1640 Cumberland Mall, 678/305-9229. Enjoy premium steaks in an inviting mountain lodge setting. p }} stoneyriver.com. ★★★
• Paces Properties has announced that Taqueria del Sol and Ramen Station will join its Larkin on Memorial project, set to open in the summer in Grant Park. • Hard Rock International is seeking to raise $10 million for global music charities by 2021 through its newly launched Hard Rock Heals Foundation. • Atlanta food truck Yumbii has opened its first brick-andmortar restaurant, Yumbii Taco Shop, in Buckhead with a global, street-food-inspired menu that fuses Asian and Mexican flavors. • Duck Donuts is expanding its franchise into Atlanta, with three to four projected store openings in suburban areas in the coming year.
THE PALM 3391 Peachtree Road @ Westin Buckhead Hotel. 404/814-1955. Prime cuts of beef and jumbo lobsters are served in a casual setting, with a caricature gallery of famous faces. p }}} thepalm.com. ★★★
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HUNAN GOURMET 6070 Sandy Springs Circle NE, Atl. 404/303-8888. Authentic cuisine in a relaxing setting. p } ★★ NAN THAI FINE DINING 1350 Spring St. NW, Atl. 404/870-9933. Rich, tasty Thai and Thai fusion dishes with an artistic flair, reminiscent of the grand style of the ’40s and ’50s. p h }}} nanfinedining.com. ★★ RICE THAI CUISINE 1104 Canton St., Roswell. 770/640-0788. Authentic street-style Thai. p } ricethairoswell.com. TAMARIND SEED 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/873-4888. Authentic Thai, from roasted duck breast to braised lamb tenderloin, in an upscale setting. p }}} tamarindseed.com. QUICK GUIDE p reservations h dress restrictions } entrees $10-20 }} entrees $20-30 }}} entrees $30+
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