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Noche Tequila and Tapas Bar
This sister location of Noche in Virginia-Highland has transformed a former La Madeleine into a Southwestern tapas bar. Noche Tequila Vinings serves 30 kinds of tequila with tapas such as lobster and pepper tacos and chipotle pulled pork.4 p.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11:30 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. 280 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta address. 770-432-3277, www.h2sr.com. $
FULTON
Coldbrew’s Sports Bar & Grill
Daily drink and food specials abound at North Fulton's newest sports bar. Start with fried broccoli and cheese or tenderloin skewers, or fill up on entrees of pork tenderloin or seafood pastas. 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 880 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 678-639-7297, www.coldbrewsgrill.com. $
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
The latest entry into the North Fulton pub wars is this Celtic hybrid named for the short plaid skirts sported by servers with bared midriffs. The menu is a mix of influences ranging from pastrami or pulled pork sandwiches, pastas and pizzas. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. 678-381-0100, www.tiltedkilt.com. $$
Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria
Make-your-own pizza is just part of this new downtown dining spot. Start with a 14- or 18-inch crust and pile on your favorite toppings. For the less decisive, there are ready-made pies, sandwiches, pastas, wings and calzones. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sundays-Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 300 Marietta Street, Atlanta. 404-974-2941, www.maxsatl.com. $$
GWINNETT
The Thorn Tree Restaurant
Former professional hunter and guide Lowell Douglas spent years in the African bush. His love for that country is reflected in the African motif, but the menu concentrates on classic American favorites: salmon Oscar, New York strip and rack of lamb. 6025 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; dinner, 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 770-817-8733, www.thorntreerestaurant.com. $$
Closed: Little Alley Restaurant & Tapas Bar, Roswell; Star Diner, Johns Creek
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