The Pig & The Pearl preview
On July 28, chef Todd Richards and the team at the Shed at Glenwood previewed their new restaurant concept, The Pig & The Pearl. The smokehouse and raw bar, which combines two hot dining trends, is slated to open later this year at Atlantic Station. The preview menu included raw and fried oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, hot smoked salmon, brisket, ribs and duck, with sides such as watermelon salad and smoked sweet potato with pecans. 475 Bill Kennedy Way. 404-835-4363, www.theshedatglenwood.com.
Kevin and Kent Rathbun on ‘Chopped’
Atlanta chef Kevin Rathbun has endured a few mishaps lately, including a fire at his namesake restaurant and a broken ankle. But on Aug. 11, Rathbun and his brother Kent will be featured on the Food Network show "Chopped," and there will be a watch party at Kevin Rathbun Steak. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $125 with proceeds benefiting a local charity. Price includes passed appetizers, steak and desserts, plus tastings from several Atlanta chefs, including former "Chopped" contestants Zeb Stevenson and Suzanne Vizethann. 154 Krog St. N.E. 404-524-5600, www.kevinrathbun.com.
Slice & Pint soft opening
Slice & Pint, the pizza pub that took over the former Everybody's space in Emory Village, has been opening softly over the past week. The lunch and dinner menu includes specialty pizzas such as the Southern Pie with fried green tomatoes, sorghum pork belly bits and pimento cheese, plus appetizers, salads, slices, calzones and desserts. No liquor license, yet, but look for lots of craft root beer and cream soda. 1593 N. Decatur Road. 404-883-3406, www.sliceandpint.com.
Semancik to Georgian Terrace
The Georgian Terrace Hotel recently announced the appointment of Michael Semancik as executive chef. Semancik, who takes the helm from Zeb Stevenson, will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage program, including Livingston Restaurant + Bar and Proof & Provision. Since 2009, Semancik, a Georgia State grad, has served as executive chef of The Mansion on Forsyth Park, a luxury hotel in Savannah, and its restaurant, 700 Drayton. 659 Peachtree St. N.E. 404-897-1991, www.livingstonatlanta.com.
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