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Parish becomes Brasserie at Parish
Chef Zeb Stevenson is introducing a new name, concept, look and menu at Parish in Inman Park. Now known as the Brasserie at Parish, Stevenson's "new menu will strive to support the local community and most importantly remain true to a classic 'American' brasserie definition with dishes that exude comfort throughout," according to a press release. Stevenson, the former executive chef at Livingston and Proof and Provision, took over the kitchen at Parish in November 2013. 240 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-681-4434, parishatl.com.
Memphis BBQ Co. in Dunwoody
The newest Memphis BBQ Co. location from pitmaster and competition barbecue champion Melissa Cookston recently opened on Ashford Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody. With two other locations in Horn Lake, Miss., and Fayetteville, N.C., Cookston's restaurants feature huge menus that range from barbecue classics such as chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork to burgers, barbecue shrimp, steaks and pasta. 4764 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-394-7427, memphisbbqco.com.
Chuy’s new location in Kennesaw
A second Atlanta location of Chuy's has landed, and it's on Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw. The Austin-based Tex-Mex concept — known for its wild-and-crazy decor, Elvis shrines, and "Big as Yo' Face Burritos" — has been steadily expanding to new cities in Texas and out-of-state. The first metro outpost opened in Dunwoody at the end of 2011. The restaurant's popular Green Chile Festival runs Aug. 15-Sept. 7 in Dunwoody. 585 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway N.W., Kennesaw. 770-792-1345, chuys.com.
Rathbun’s 10th anniversary deal
It's difficult to believe, but Rathbun's recently turned 10 years old. To celebrate the major milestone, the restaurant is having a Guest Appreciation Week, Aug. 18-23, with a three-course dinner priced at $25, reservations required. Since opening Rathbun's, chef Kevin Rathbun has added Krog Bar, Kevin Rathbun Steak, and KR Steakbar. You can find more information and make reservations for the restaurants on a new mobile app: ezrezzi.mobapp.at/landing/Desktop#.U-jQo0Yj98Q.
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