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DEL.ICIO.USBest of the Newbies
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta has been bustling with the opening of not just a few, but MANY new restaurants in the last two years.
A few, like Shaun’s and Trois, have been rewarded for their efforts with national recognition. But there’s also JCT Kitchen, the National in Athens, FAB, Room (and Stats, soon to come), Steel, Relish and Bistro VG in Roswell, Lola, Rathbun’s Steak.
Have you been to any of these restaurants? What’s your favorite? Why? Why not?
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By itsmorenamorena
November 7, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this
Went to JCT Kitchen a few weeks ago for lunch. Wasn’t terribly busy, but that made for extra attention from the waitstaff. Food is DELICIOUS! The setting is nice, too :) WILL be going back, soon!!
By Benton
November 7, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this
I’ve always been partial to Hardee’s, especially when they had the commercial for the ThickBurger with Paris Hilton washing her car.
By cara
November 7, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this
They just opened a new Waffle House down the street. Come on…the best of the newbies? I never trust these list because everyone is different. For instance, I absolutely hate Bacchanalia but I take custoenrs there because everyone talks about how great it is. It’s supposed to be the best restaurant in Atlanta but I’d prefer Friday’s. It’s up to the individual and the type of food that they enjoy.
By Tyler Durden
November 7, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this
The best new restaurant in town is Fox Bros. BBQ on DeKalb Avenue. Great food, good setting, courteous service and an atmostphere that perfectly blends the ITP mentality with OTP cooking. Get the Mac & Cheese with whatever you order!
By Big Gun
November 7, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this
The CiCi’s Pizza place that opened up near me is good.
Cheap too!!
By CBL
November 7, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this
New restaurants are usually too trendy to be worth their price. Too many yuppies who think they’re foodies and winos go there. Go to the oldies who have made it in the cut-throat restaurant business.
By Charles
November 7, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this
I agree with Cara - especially when the choices are made by the AJC. I’m not sure why the AJC always gives rave reviews to so many restaurants that never deliver (and usually close the doors in short order - no pun intended).
The best, newest restaurant I’ve found in the last 2 years is (OMG Meridith - HORRORS! - a CHAIN restaurant!) Wildfire in the Perimeter Mall parking lot. The martini bar is a great place to meet before the table is set, the entrees are always good and perfectly prepared - and, you DON’T HAVE TO VALET PARK with the ample parking available.
By Liguria
November 7, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this
Are there any restaurant’s out there that have good grits? Lag