WHAT'S NEW
Added to our list: Kani House — Cumming, Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, El Reposo
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Monday, March 02, 2009
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COBB
Metanoya Cafe
This coffee house and cafe, located in Paper Mill Village, serves baked goods at breakfast and a lunch menu including sandwiches, paninis, salads and homemade soups. Coffees are from a local roaster, and the cafe also serves smoothies, lattes and teas. Delivery within the village. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. 255 Village Parkway, N.E., Marietta. 770-988-9262, metanoyacafe.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, parties/private room, children’s menu, Wi-Fi. $
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FAYETTE
Traditional Mexican cuisine is the specialty of this restaurant, located in the former Buckhead Brewery space. It features two bar areas, one upstairs and one downstairs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 100 Lexington Circle, Peachtree City. 770-631-9881. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, full bar, children’s menu, live music, beer, wine. $
FORSYTH
This Japanese sushi and steak house also has hibachi grills where the chefs entertain while cooking. Full bar, as well as a sushi bar, available. In the Market Plaza shopping center. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 5-11 p.m. Fridays; 3-11 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 1770 Market Place Blvd., Cumming. 770-888-8189, www.kanihouse.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, full bar, children’s menu, beer, wine. $$$
This restaurant and pub in the Avenue Forsyth serves traditional English pub food in a cozy atmosphere. The televisions are always tuned to sports, from basketball to soccer. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, with a late night menu to 1 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 2 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; midnight Sundays. 440 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. 678-845-7997, www.thefirkinandcrown.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, full bar, children’s menu, Wi-Fi. $$
FULTON
This coffee shop serves gourmet, roasted coffees by the cup or pound. There also are breakfast pastries and breads, as well as desserts all day. There are lounge areas and a work area. In the Lavista Walk clock tower. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. 1159 Lavista Road, Atlanta. 404-327-6060, www.mychocolatecoffee.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, Wi-Fi. $
This high-end bar inside the W Atlanta-Downtown hotel serves exotic drinks, many made with fresh fruit juices. Ice is cut by hand from blocks, and many other mixers are made fresh, such as ginger beer. Appetizers also served. Ages 21 and older only. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays-Fridays; 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturdays. 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta. 404-582-5787, www.starwoodhotels.com. Business casual. Full bar, valet parking, parties/private room, pre-theater. $$
This restaurant and bar in the Inman Park/Old Fourth Ward area serves a variety of pizzas, wings, sandwiches, soft pretzels and full entrees. Large patio with city views. Delivery available locally with a minimum order and delivery charge. Smoking allowed after 9 p.m., so 18 and older only then. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Bar open one hour later. 676 Highland Ave., N.E., Atlanta. 404-525-4444, jpofw.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, parties/private room, full bar, smoking available, beer, wine. $
This Irish pub with imported decor is located in the Crabapple Mercantile Exchange. The menu ranges from normal pub food to Celtic cuisine. Celtic bands perform several times a month. There’s also a perfectly poured Guinness, kept in its own cooler. 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton. 678-624-1090, www.oldeblinddog.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, full bar, children’s menu, live music. $$
Shrimpee’s New Orleans Style Seafood
This small, tidy carry out place serves po-boys, fried fish platters, wings, jambalaya and sides such as red beans and rice. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 2102 Hollywood Road, Atlanta. 404-792-2185, www.shrimpees.com. Casual. Parking, child-friendly. $
Tin Drum Asia Cafe — Atlantic Station
This Atlantic Station cafe offers fresh Asian cuisine including rolls, noodle and rice dishes, soups and salads. Order at the counter, and the food is brought to your table. Most dishes available with beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays. 265 18th St., suite 4110, Atlanta. 404-745-3068, tindrumcafe.net. Casual. Outdoor dining, child-friendly. $
GWINNETT
This family-owned restaurant near the Mall of Georgia serves traditional and some upscale pub foods. Family-friendly during the day and early evening, but after 10 p.m. it’s 21 and older only. 11 a.m.-midnight Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; noon-midnight Sundays. 2720 Mall of Georgia Blvd., Suite 106, Buford. 678-482-4500, www.sctavern.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, parties/private room, full bar, children’s menu, live music, Wi-Fi. $$
HENRY
Maritza & Frank’s Southern Cooking
This family-friendly restaurant serves traditional Southern dishes, from meats and veggies to desserts. In the McDonough Village South shopping center. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 406 Ga. 155, McDonough. 678-432-5910. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, children’s menu, Wi-Fi. $
What’s Gone
Stepan’s Off the Square in Marietta, Stacie’s Catering & Gourmet To Go in Alpharetta, Kasan Red in East Atlanta, Louise’s World Best Soul Food in Lawrenceville.
