And the hottest new restaurant in Atlanta is...

Last July the AJC's Jenny Turknett wrote of Lusca, "At first glance, it may seem like things don't quite jibe at Lusca, the new Brookwood Hills restaurant. There's a lot going on here. But this one's worth a second look." After second, third, and fourth looks, it's clear that Lusca is doing something right. The restaurant was recently announced as a Best New Restaurant semifinalist for the food and restaurant industry's prestigious James Beard Awards. And the recognition keeps rolling in, as Lusca was recently named one of GQ's Best Restaurants.

The sister restaurant to East Atlanta's Octopus Bar,  Lusca boasts a mix of Medeterranian-inspired dishes, sushi and charcuterie, reflecting the cooking experience and backround of co-owners Angus Brown and Nhan Le.