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Bellina Alimentari at PCM
Bellina Alimentari, an Italian kitchen, bar, market and culinary club from architect and designer Tal Postelnik Baum, softly opened in Ponce City Market last week. Inspired by the cafes and small shops of northern Italy, the menu from executive chef David Berry (Horseradish Grill) features fresh house-made pastas in dishes such as maltagliati with mushroom ragu and crispy chicken bites. Imported Italian products join locally sourced meats and cheeses from the likes of Spotted Trotter and Sweetgrass Dairy. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-330-9933, bellina-alimentari.com.
Varasano’s at Perimeter Mall
Following the success of the original Varasano's Pizzeria on Peachtree Road and the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport location in Terminal A, a third Varasano's has opened at the front entrance of Perimeter Mall. According to a press release, the Perimeter Mall space is the first Varasano's location to feature "a hybrid fast casual concept, offering personal-sized pizzas and a more convenient experience where tipping is not required." It also has a cigar lounge and indoor mall patio. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Suite 2090, Atlanta. varasanos.com.
Avalon Restaurant Week
Experience the culinary scene at Avalon, the mixed-use development on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta, during its inaugural restaurant week, Oct. 24-Nov. 1. Three-course prix-fixe brunch, lunch and/or dinner menus are priced at $15, $25 and/or $35 per person, plus alcohol, tax and gratuity. Participating restaurants include: Bantam + Biddy; Bocado Burger; Colletta; CRU Food & Wine Bar; the El Felix; LottaFrutta; Oak Steakhouse; and Ted's Montana Grill. 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. experienceavalon.com.
Braves’ ballpark dining lineup
The Atlanta Braves' new Cobb County ballpark may be controversial in some quarters, but the names slated to join the restaurant lineup are all-star. Ford Fry, Linton Hopkins, the Fox Bros. and Antico Pizza will part of the new Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development located adjacent to the new Braves SunTrust Park that includes a concert venue, hotel, shops and restaurants. batteryatl.com/#restaurants.
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