Photos: Elise opens at the Woodruff Arts Center

Food & Dining

Elise, a new restaurant from Lyla Lila chef Craig Richards, opens Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center, taking over the space formerly occupied by Table 1280.

Chef Craig Richards in the dining room at Elise, which took over the former space for Table 1280 at the Woodruff Arts Center. (Courtesy of Elise)

Chicken liver mouse at Elise. (Courtesy of Elise)

Elise will serve a seafood-centric menu featuring both raw and cooked selections. (Courtesy of Elise)

Tagliatelle with rabbit ragu at Elise. (Courtesy of Elise)

Cacio e pepe risotto, a signature dish for chef Craig Richards, at Elise. (Courtesy of Elise)

A cocktail at Elise, where the beverage program will be directed by Eric Potrikus. (Courtesy of Elise)

The interior of Elise at the Woodruff Arts Center. (Courtesy of Elise)

A floral arrangement at Elise. (Courtesy of Elise)

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Chef Craig Richards in the dining room at Elise, which took over the former space for Table 1280 at the Woodruff Arts Center. (Courtesy of Elise)

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