WHAT'S NEW
Added to our list: Figo Pasta — Northpoint, Lobster Trap Seafood Kitchen, J&W Barbecue
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Figo Pasta’s half salad of baby spinach topped with goat cheese, raisins, and honey balsamic vinaigrette served with whole wheat penne and chicken with bell peppers in spicy tomato sauce.
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CARROLL
This family-owned restaurant serves up smoked barbecue in a vinegar-based sauce. The pork, beef and chicken are available as sandwiches to plates. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 2485 Carrollton Villa Rica Highway, Carrollton. 678-664-0303. Casual. Parking, child-friendly, catering, children’s menu. $
CHEROKEE
A family-friendly sports bar located in the Canton Marketplace shopping center. The menu is sandwiches, salads, wings and Southwestern favorites. 11 a.m.-midnight daily. 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 1100, Canton. 770-479-7900, taco-mac.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, full bar, Wi-Fi. $
COBB
This restaurant and bar serves up traditional pub grub, such as wings, burgers and wraps. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays. 3900 Legacy Park Blvd., Kennesaw. 678-355-9727. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, full bar, children’s menu, Wi-Fi. $
A neighborhood restaurant offering casual, tapas-style dining in addition to sushi and sandwiches in the bar area. A full menu in the slightly more upscale main dining room includes sushi, full entrees and a chef’s table. Live music five days a week, ranging from jazz to rock. Valet parking in the evenings. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. 3621 Vinings Slope Drive, suite 4110, Atlanta. 770-432-9772, www.greatfoodinc.com. Casual. Reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, full bar, children’s menu, valet parking, live music, Wi-Fi. $$$
DEKALB
This family-owned restaurant near Decatur serves Caribbean food. It’s mostly take-out, but a few tables are available. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. 4088 Redan Road, Stone Mountain. 404-298-7001. Casual. Parking, child-friendly, catering. $
The Viceroy Royal Indian Dining
Traditional Indian dishes made with fresh ingredients and spices are on the menu at this casual, yet fine dining restaurant. There’s a lunch buffet daily, or order a la carte. In the Perimeter Village shopping center. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Dinner: 5-10 Sundays-Thursdays; 5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 4719 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-353-3000, www.viceroyindiandining.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, child-friendly, catering. $$
FORSYTH
An independently-owned restaurant in Cumming serving up Singapore, Thai and Chinese dishes in a warm setting. Very family friendly. Delivery available within six miles with a minimum purchase. In the Windermere Commons shopping center. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 2966 Buford Highway, suite 180, Cumming. 770-887-8181, asiantableus.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, children’s menu, beer, wine. $$
FULTON
In East Atlanta, this family-run restaurant serves soul food with an upscale twist. Vegan and vegetarian dishes also available. By the owner of the former Roman Lily Cafe. Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Dinner: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta. 678-705-4585. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, full bar, children’s menu, Wi-Fi. $$
This local chain of restaurants lets diners create their own dish by selecting from different pastas and sauces. Salads, soups and appetizers also are on the menu. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sundays. 5950 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. 770-569-1007, www.figopasta.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, beer, wine. $$
This family-owned restaurant specializes in seafood and steaks in a casual, fine dining setting. There’s live music almost every evening, ranging from contemporary jazz and blues to popular music. The large rooftop patio seats about 100. In the City Walk shopping center. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 5-9 p.m. Sundays. Bar is open later. 6017 B Sandy Springs Circle, Atlanta. 404-843-3403, www.fishmongerseafoodgrill.com. Business casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, parties/private room, full bar, live music. $$
Cajun-style seafood served up in a family-friendly setting. The seafood is trucked in several times a week from the Gulf coast. Live blues and jazz most weekend evenings. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. 925 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-518-0801, www.thelobstertrapseafoodkitchen.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, child-friendly, parties/private room, full bar, children’s menu, live music. $
GWINNETT
This tequila bar and restaurant in Peachtree Corners offers Mexican cuisine. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-10:30 p.m. Sundays. Bar open later. 5005 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 770-441-9988. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, full bar, smoking available. $$
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