Colletta open at Avalon, Alpharetta

Colletta Italian restaurant opened on Feb. 5 at Avalon in Alpharetta. The sister restaurant to Oak Steakhouse is the newest concept from Charleston-based the Indigo Road group. With an open kitchen helmed by chef Michael Perez, the menu features antipasti, pizza, pasta, and wood-fired entrees, plus four-course family style dining. From the bar, look for classic Italian cocktails, Italian wines, Italian and local beers, and prosecco on tap. 900 Third Street, Alpharetta. 678-722-8335, collettarestaurant.com.

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