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On our list: Grange Public House, Maison Bleu Restaurant
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, October 02, 2008
COBB
Figo Pasta. Line up at the counter at this Vinings restaurant and choose the type of pasta and the sauce you want, then your dish is delivered to your table. Salads, soups, starters and desserts also are available. Eat inside or on the patio. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays;. 2941 Paces Ferry Road N.E., Atlanta. 770-431-4988, www.figopasta.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, smoking available. $.
Alison Comer
The Grange Public House, a new Irish-style pub in Decatur, features an outdoor dining area.
Anita Aubrey
Chocolate Truffle Wontons with Fresh Homemade Ginger Ice Cream are on the dessert menu at Masion Bleu Restaurant in Watkinsville.
DEKALB
Chateau de Saigon. This bistro in a strip shopping center just north of Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway serves Vietnamese and Chinese dishes from an extensive menu in an upscale atmosphere. Lunch: 11-4 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. Dinner: 4-10 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays-Thursdays and Sundays. 4-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Closed Tuesdays. 4300 Buford Highway, Suite 218, Atlanta. 404-929-0034. Casual. Parking, reservations, child-friendly. $$.
The Grange Public House. A family-friendly, Dublin-style pub in the heart of Decatur serving bar food and drinks with an Irish touch. 4-9:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 4-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Bar open later. 426 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-270-9950, thegrangepublichouse.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, parties/private room, full bar, smoking available, children’s menu, Wi-Fi. $$.
FULTON
Eros World Tapas Bar. The creation of George Karameros and Nikitas PanagoPoulos, two world travelers who wanted to bring their experiences with international cuisine and entertainment to Atlanta. The small plates feature cuisines from all over the world, ranging from Japanese sushi to Jamaican jerk chicken. The wine and cocktail menu is equally diverse. After 10 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, guest DJs open the dance floor on the covered patio with music from across the globe. 5 p.m.-midnight Sundays-Wednesdays; 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 2160 Monroe Drive, Atlanta. 404-549-2433, www.erostapas.com. Trendy. Reservations, outdoor dining, catering, parties/private room, romantic dining, full bar, smoking available, valet parking. $$.
H. J. Wings & Things. Tucked behind the Advance Auto Parts off Highway 29 in Palmetto, this wing spot also serves up salads, burgers and other sandwiches. Very family friendly, there’s a game room for children and big screen televisions for sports-watching in the bar and even on the patio. Happy hours daily in the bar, which serves beer, wine and frozen drinks. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays. 500 Ballard Place, Palmetto. 770-463-3488, www.homeofthescorchers.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, smoking available, children’s menu, beer, wine. $.
Hearth Pizza Tavern. In the Exchange at Hammond shopping center, this pizzeria and bar serves hand-crafted pies from a wood-fired hearth oven. Also available are small plates, salads, sandwiches and frittatas. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays. 5992 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs. 404-252-5378, www.hearthpizzatavern.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, full bar, smoking available, Wi-Fi. $.
Katie’s Cafe & Bakery. Serving a full breakfast as well as lunch. Hot and cold sandwiches are made to order and served on freshly baked bread or rolls. Soups, salads and the occasional special also are available. The bakery makes breads, pastries, muffins, cookies and cakes daily. In the Market Center shopping center. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. 1580 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-998-9371. Casual. Parking, child-friendly, catering, children’s menu, Wi-Fi. $.
Pig-N-Chik. This family-run barbecue joint serves up smoked pork, beef, chicken, turkey and salmon by the plate or the pound. Delivery within 3.5 miles with a minimum order. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m Mondays-Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. 3050-A Windward Plaza Drive, Alpharetta. 770-346-7705, pignchik.net. Casual. Parking, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, children’s menu, beer. $.
Red Salt. In the historic area of Roswell, this pub serves upscale food as well as pizzas, sandwiches, soups and salads. Family-owned and child-friendly. Lunch: 11-3 daily. Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 5-9 p.m. Sundays. Bar open later with a late menu. 952 Canton St., Roswell. 770-998-4850, www.redsaltpub.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, full bar, smoking available, children’s menu. $$$.
Uptown Sports Bar & Grill. In downtown East Point across from the Marta station, this sports bar boasts more than 20 televisions. Other entertainment ranges from live music to comedy to karaoke. Food choices include wings, sandwiches and salads to full entrees, and a breakfast plate is always available. After 11 p.m., it switches to over 21-years-old only. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sundays-Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-5 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 2787 Main St., East Point. 404-761-7900. Casual. Parking, full bar, live music, Wi-Fi. $$.
GWINNETT
Wing Ranch. Wings are the main attraction, but this restaurant also serves sandwiches, wraps, salads and small plates. Entertainment ranges from live music to trivia. Sports events on the big screen televisions. Very family-friendly. In the Lawrenceville East shopping center. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays. 1154 Lawrenceville Highway, Suite 212, Lawrenceville. 678-225-0750, www.myspace.com/wingranchgwinnett. Casual. Parking, reservations, child-friendly, catering, children’s menu, live music, beer, wine. $.
OCONEE
Maison Bleu Restaurant. Not far from Athens, this restaurant in downtown Watkinsville serves upscale contemporary American cuisine. The menu has Continental touches, but the name is more a product of the decor, which is based on Marc Chagall’s painting, “The Blue House.” Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays. 2 S. Main St., Watkinsville. 706-769-6480, www.maison-bleu.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, romantic dining, smoking available, beer, wine, Wi-Fi. $$$.
What’s gone:
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• Cafe Dupri in Atlanta
• Huong Giang in Chamblee
• Spondivits in Buckhead
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