At-a-glance info on recently opened restaurants around the metro area.
GWINNETT
Dicky Doo’s Diner
This isn't your typical "diner." The day starts off with breakfast biscuits and eggs, then shifts to a menu of mainly Southern fare: pulled pork sandwiches, barbecued ribs, country-fried steak, chicken salad, burgers, dogs, fresh veggie sides and a range of homemade desserts. 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 2700 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville. 770-638-4778, www.dickydoosdiner.com . $
Gary’s Bistro
The old Urban Flats site at the Avenue Webb Gin has been reborn as this eclectic bistro. The broad menu carries crab cakes, pecan-crusted halibut and calamari; chicken pot pie and bacon-wrapped beef medallions; sandwiches and salads. Pizzas pop out of the wood stone oven. Full bar; live music from local bands four nights a week. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays. 1250 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville. 770-978-1800, www.garysbistro.com . $$
FULTON
Bobby G’s Chicago Eatery
The same Bobby G's that used to be at Webb Bridge and Morris roads has a new location with a slightly different concept. There's a patio, a raft of new flat-screen TVs and an expanded menu, but owner Bobby Gray stays true to his Chicago roots, with pizza puffs, deep-fried mushrooms, Italian ice, poppers and the signature thin-crust pizza. The Italian sausage, beef and hot dogs are still brought in from the Midwest. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 12990 Ga. 9, Milton. 770-772-0710, www.bobbygs.com . $
The Flying Biscuit
The locally owned chain known for its hot, fluffy biscuits and all-day breakfasts arrives in Roswell. The menu includes sandwiches, salads and hearty entrees such as oven-fried chicken, turkey meatloaf, flat-iron steak, turkey pot roast and biscuit pot pie. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. 10779 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. 770-594-9522, www.flyingbiscuit.com . $
Der Biergarten
Get your oompah on at this biergarten that specializes in German delicacies, including brats, wursts, strudels, pretzels and a wealth of German beers, served in traditional half- and 1-liter steins. Local chef Don Diem oversees the menu, served inside and out of the 7,000-square-foot space. 5 p.m.-midnight Mondays-Fridays; noon-midnight Saturdays-Sundays. 300 Marietta St., Atlanta. 404-521-2728, www.derbiergarten.com . $
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Pricing code: $$$$$ means more than $75; $$$$ means $75 or less; $$$ means $50 or less; $$ means $25 or less; $ means $15 or less. The price code represents a typical full-course meal for one, excluding drinks.
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