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Zeal opens in east Cobb
Zeal Modern Eatery is set to open for dinner on Friday in Market Plaza on Johnson Ferry Road in east Cobb. Executive chef Eric Mulville is a Culinary Institute of America grad and the former executive chef and managing partner of Maggiano's Buckhead. Mulville's menus for lunch, dinner and late night feature a variety of price points among small plates, sandwiches and entrees, including steaks, seafood and pasta. Look for specialty cocktails and a sizable craft beer list with draft beer flights. 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 42, Marietta. 678-401-7142, www.zealrestaurant.com.
Smoke Ring opens in Castleberry Hill
Smoke Ring, a new "gastro" barbecue joint from 101 Concepts (Cibo e Beve, Food 101, Meehan's Public House), is set to open in Castleberry Hill on Thursday in the former J.R. Crickets space. Jordan Wakefield, former executive chef at Meehan's downtown, and his wife, Erin, are the owners and operators. On the "Georgia-style barbecue" menu, look for crispy pig ear "fries," BBQ deviled eggs, small plates, sandwiches, soups, salads and barbecue plates. 309 Nelson St., Atlanta. 404-228-6377, www.smokeringatlanta.com.
Philippe Haddad partners at F&B Atlanta
F&B Atlanta co-owners Fabrice Vergez and Cindy Brown recently announced Philippe Haddad as partner and executive chef of F&B Atlanta. Belgian-born Haddad is known in Atlanta for his time at restaurants such as the Abbey, Nikolai's Roof, and Philippe's Bistro. More recently, he was general manager at the short-lived Modern Restaurant + Bar in Buckhead. At F&B, diners can expect an expanded menu that blends modern French cuisine with regional fare and includes popular F&B staples such as white bean soup and roast skate wing. 3630 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-254-1797, www.fandbatl.com.
Taste of Atlanta’s ‘Taste Revival’
Kicking off Taste of Atlanta's 2013 weekend of food and drink on Friday, "Atlanta's Taste Revival: Local Chefs, Smokin' Jams" is an evening block party featuring host Ron Eyester and a crew of chefs. Ford Fry, Shaun Doty, Kevin Gillespie, Eddie Hernandez, Kevin Rathbun and Steven Satterfield will be serving up dishes inspired by their favorite bands, musicians and songs. $70 advance/$130 gate general admission; $95 advance/$150 gate VIP admission. Tech Square at Spring Street and Fifth Street, Atlanta. www.tasteofatlanta.com.
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