Before we dive headlong into 2012, let’s take a look back at the evolution of Atlanta’s dining landscape in 2011.

Newcomers in 2011:

  • Alma Cocina 191 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-968-9662.
  • The Bakery at Cakes & Ale 151 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-377-7960. Received three stars from John Kessler.
  • Barcelona Wine Bar 240 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-589-1010. Received three stars from John Kessler.
  • The Beignet Connection 349 Decatur St. S.E., Atlanta. 404-525-5295. Received one star from Jenny Turknett.
  • Botekim Brazilian Bistro 1410 Terrell Mill Road S.E., Marietta. 678-402-7584. Received two stars from John Kessler.
  • Briza 866 West Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. 678-412-2402.
  • Burnt Fork BBQ 614 Church St., Decatur. 404-373-7155.
  • Cafe Jonah and the Magical Attic 3188 Paces Ferry Place, Atlanta. 404-343-4107. Received two stars from Jenny Turknett.
  • Chicken and the Egg 800 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 678-388-8813. Received two stars from John Kessler.
  • Cibo e Beve 4969 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404-250-8988. Received two stars from John Kessler.
  • Double Zero Napoletana 5825 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404-991-3666. Received two stars from John Kessler.
  • The Family Dog 1402 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-249-0180. Received one star from John Kessler.
  • Golden House 1600 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 770-921-2228. Received three stars from John Kessler.
  • Grand Champion BBQ 4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell. 770-587-4227. Received two stars from Jon Watson.
  • HD1 664 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta, 404-815-1127. Received one star from John Kessler.
  • Latitude 3500 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 678-990-9463.
  • No. 246 129 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 678-399-8246. Received two stars from John Kessler.
  • Ocean Prime 3102 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-846-0505.
  • One Eared Stag 1029 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta. 404-525-4479. Received three stars from John Kessler.
  • Sapori di Napoli 314 Church St., Decatur. 404-371-0001. Received two stars from Jon Watson.
  • Seed Kitchen and Bar 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 678-214-6888.
  • Southern Art and Bourbon Bar 3315 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-946-9070. Received one star from John Kessler.
  • Table & Main 1028 Canton St., Roswell. 678-869-5178. Received two stars from John Kessler.
  • Ten Bistro 5005 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 770-375-8330. Received one star from Jenny Turknett.
  • Victory Sandwich Bar 280 Elizabeth St., Atlanta. 770-676-7287. Received two stars from Jon Watson.

Fond farewell to the following:

  • Au Pied de Cochon, Atlanta
  • Bluepointe, Atlanta
  • Dogwood, Atlanta
  • French American Brasserie, Atlanta
  • LeRoy's Fried Chicken, Atlanta
  • MF Sushibar Midtown, Atlanta
  • NAM, Atlanta
  • North of NOLA, Roswell
  • Pacci Ristorante, Atlanta
  • Pico Auténtico, Roswell
  • Rail Kitchen & Bar, Decatur
  • The Southern Skillet, Roswell
  • Watershed, Decatur location

Let’s raise our glasses to restaurants past, present and future. Cheers!