In Atlanta, Southern culinary prowess is evident. However, the city also boasts exceptional Indian, Italian, and Thai cuisine, along with standout wings from unexpected locations.
Atlas
Located in Buckhead, Atlas offers a New American experience. The dining room ambiance, complemented by Boy George tunes, suggests a fun rather than formal atmosphere. Chef Freddy Money excels in creating dishes to match the room’s sophisticated vibe, featuring velvet booths and classic art.
Dishes include a foie gras and tart cherry jam cookie resembling a Jammie Dodger, and elegant beet gazpacho with a salad adorned with smoked goat cheese and herb blend. The lamb dish showcases five unique cuts, each with its own flair. Pastry Chef Nicolas Grosse impresses with desserts like frozen roses and Southern honey, and his Ferrero Rocher interpretation.
For a different experience, try the less formal adjacent room offering an à la carte menu.
Address: 88 West Paces Ferry Road NW (inside the St. Regis hotel)
Phone: 404-600-6471
Website: atlasrestaurant.com
Banshee
East Atlanta presents Banshee, known for its eclectic global fusion. Executive Chef Nolan Wynn and Chef de Cuisine Ben Lee Park showcase innovations like pepperoni butter, now sold by the pint. Dishes include habanadas grilled tiger-skin style with puffed rice and black beans, and root vegetables with hibiscus accents. Tres leches tiramisù features thyme salt—ideal for Banshee’s funky, sexy vibe.
The restaurant has shaped East Atlanta culture since 2018 when Mr. Wynn and three friends opened it.
Address: 1271 Glenwood Avenue SE
Phone: 470-428-2034
Website: banshee-atl.com
Bomb Biscuit
Situated in Grant Park, Bomb Biscuit offers Southern flavors that capture attention.
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