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J-Bones BBQ & Grill
Austell residents have a new option for barbecue: J-Bones BBQ & Grill has opened another metro Atlanta location on Harris Street. Though the menu includes many barbecue staples such as pulled pork and beef brisket, J-Bones is more than just a smokehouse. Diners can enjoy the Gooey Sooey sandwich ($5.99), packed with macaroni and cheese, barbecue pork and grilled onions, and every Friday J-Bones hosts the Friday Night Fish Fry, serving a smorgasbord of deep fried catches such as tilapia filets, fried shrimp and oysters. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 5770 Harris St., suite 102, Austell. 770-732-2822, www.J-bones.com. $. Jon Watson
FULTON
Ron "The Angry Chef" Eyester recently opened his new bar, The Family Dog, across the street from Rosebud in Morningside. Although The Family Dog sources its food from the same farm-to-table suppliers as Eyester's flagship, the menu of pub-friendly grub is all under $15. Decked out in dark colors with brick walls, a massive wooden bar and giant wood-framed mural of The Grateful Dead, The Family Dog is all bar with little pretense. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Noon-2 a.m. Saturdays, Noon-Midnight Sundays. 1402 N. Highland Ave., Morningside. 404-249-0180, www.thefamilydogatlanta.com. $-$$. Jon Watson
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Vien Huong
Duluth Vietnamese restaurant, Vien Huong, has relocated to Norcross. The eclectic menu boasts Chinese fare in addition to Vietnamese standards such as pho, com (rice) and bun (rice noodle) plates. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays. 4771 Britt Road, Suite 1, Norcross. 678-822-5884. $. Gene Lee
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Hashiguchi -- closed
Hashiguchi Japanese restaurant in Marietta has closed. In business since the mid 1980's, the restaurant served sushi and a large selection of traditional Japanese dishes. Hashiguchi Jr., the owner's second Shops Around Lenox location, will continue to stay in business. 3000 Windy Hill Road S.E., A5, Marietta. Gene Lee
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SOHO restaurant lobster boil
This spring and summer, SOHO Restaurant in Vinings will offer a lobster boil every Sunday night. For $25, guests receive a Maine lobster, andouille sausage, fresh corn, creamer potatoes and a salad. During the lobster dinners, SOHO will offer $3 pints of Terrapin Rye Pale Ale. Call for reservations and mention lobster boil. 5-9 p.m. Sundays. 4300 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 770-801-0069, www.SOHOAtlanta.com. $25. Jenny Turknett
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J. Gumbo’s
Marietta recently welcomed Cajun eatery J. Gumbo's to its dining scene. One of two locations in Georgia, the restaurant serves jambalaya, po' boys, etouffee and, of course, gumbo. Daily specials are also available. J. Gumbo's offers dine-in, take-out and catering services. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 3000 Windy Hill Road, Marietta. 770-612-1810, www.jgumbos.com. $. Jenny Turknett
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