In tomorrow's AJC I have a review of The Bishop , located in Avondale Estates. I gave it a grade of 2 stars.
When Luellen Marshall opened The Bishop this past spring, she was determined to create something unique. Sure, The Bishop sources regionally and seasonally. It supports local vendors like Pine Street Market and Wild Heaven Craft Beers. And yes, the its interior has the de rigueur rustic-meets-industrial character.
But Marshall hopes The Bishop will provide a distinct experience for Avondale Estates. And it almost does. This community-focused neighborhood bistro is snuggled into the area’s iconic Tudor Square. Both charming and quaint, it gives you the sense of dining with the best cook in the neighborhood, where expectations are adjusted accordingly. Neither your meal nor the service are entirely polished, but you appreciate the hospitality and leave happy and satisfied just the same.
The Bishop occasionally gets creative with its creative comfort fare. Take the fried chicken, which is made with a Pine Street Market-smoked bird. Or consider the nice homey pair of ham steaks flavored with jalapeno jelly and cubes of glazed turnips over a creamy gouda grits. These nonstandard menu items show the most promise at this neighborhood spot.
Read the full review on myajc.com .
See a photo gallery with shots of the restaurant's interior and additional dishes .
--by Jenny Turknett, Atlanta Restaurant Scene blog
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