Recap: Atlanta’s dining landscape in 2011
Executive Chef John Coley at Double Zero Napoletana (photos by Becky Stein)
Before we dive headlong into 2012, let’s take a look back at the evolution of Atlanta’s dining landscape in 2011.
Newcomers in 2011:
- Alma Cocina 191 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-968-9662.
- The Bakery at Cakes & Ale 151 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-377-7960. Received three stars from John Kessler.
- Barcelona Wine Bar 240 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-589-1010. Received three stars from John Kessler.
- The Beignet Connection 349 Decatur St. S.E., Atlanta. 404-525-5295. Received one star from Jenny Turknett.
- Botekim Brazilian Bistro 1410 Terrell Mill Road S.E., Marietta. 678-402-7584. Received two stars from John Kessler.
- Briza 866 West Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. 678-412-2402.
- Burnt Fork BBQ 614 Church St., Decatur. 404-373-7155.
- Cafe Jonah and the Magical Attic 3188 Paces Ferry Place, Atlanta. 404-343-4107. Received two stars from Jenny Turknett.
- Chicken and the Egg 800 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 678-388-8813. Received two stars from John Kessler.
- Cibo e Beve 4969 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404-250-8988. Received two stars from John Kessler.
- Double Zero Napoletana 5825 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404-991-3666. Received two stars from John Kessler.
- The Family Dog 1402 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-249-0180. Received one star from John Kessler.
- Golden House 1600 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 770-921-2228. Received three stars from John Kessler.
- Grand Champion BBQ 4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell. 770-587-4227. Received two stars from Jon Watson.
- HD1 664 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta, 404-815-1127. Received one star from John Kessler.
- Latitude 3500 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 678-990-9463.
- No. 246 129 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 678-399-8246. Received two stars from John Kessler.
- Ocean Prime 3102 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-846-0505.
- One Eared Stag 1029 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta. 404-525-4479. Received three stars from John Kessler.
- Sapori di Napoli 314 Church St., Decatur. 404-371-0001. Received two stars from Jon Watson.
- Seed Kitchen and Bar 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 678-214-6888.
- Southern Art and Bourbon Bar 3315 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-946-9070. Received one star from John Kessler.
- Table & Main 1028 Canton St., Roswell. 678-869-5178. Received two stars from John Kessler.
- Ten Bistro 5005 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 770-375-8330. Received one star from Jenny Turknett.
- Victory Sandwich Bar 280 Elizabeth St., Atlanta. 770-676-7287. Received two stars from Jon Watson.
Fond farewell to the following:
- Au Pied de Cochon, Atlanta
- Bluepointe, Atlanta
- Dogwood, Atlanta
- French American Brasserie, Atlanta
- LeRoy’s Fried Chicken, Atlanta
- MF Sushibar Midtown, Atlanta
- NAM, Atlanta
- North of NOLA, Roswell
- Pacci Ristorante, Atlanta
- Pico Auténtico, Roswell
- Rail Kitchen & Bar, Decatur
- The Southern Skillet, Roswell
- Watershed, Decatur
Cheers to restaurants past, present and future!
Since I couldn’t include everything on this list, were there any 2011 openings/closings that you found notable?
–by Jenny Turknett, Food and More blog
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13 comments Add your comment
MD
December 30th, 2011
1:00 pm
Closings: Craft, New Yorker Deli on Pharr Rd., Copeland’s on Piedmont (seemed like it was there forever)
janet
December 30th, 2011
9:50 pm
The Bridge in Roswell
Dr. J.
December 30th, 2011
10:33 pm
Good riddance to Bluepointe. With all the hookers at the bar, I was afraid of getting an STD if I accidentally drank out of the wrong glass.
Rick
December 31st, 2011
10:51 am
Local Republic in Lawrenceville. Finally a place in this neck of the woods that has great food and service. Also a well thought out wine and beer list.
Renee
January 1st, 2012
11:55 am
Enjoyed Bluepoint – good, fresh fish. I will miss it. Of course, unlike Dr. J, I never sat at the bar.
PapaDoc
January 1st, 2012
8:53 pm
Heirloom Barbecue was a GREAT addition!
blue
January 2nd, 2012
2:26 pm
Is Dr. J. Dr. John??
Brian
January 3rd, 2012
5:48 pm
Viande Rouge Steakhouse in Johns Creek
Steveo
January 5th, 2012
6:47 pm
I miss Social downtown
atlmom
January 5th, 2012
6:53 pm
well, tierra will be in the list for 2012. only went there once, but it was so awesome.
BobDog
January 5th, 2012
7:49 pm
STK in Midtown is a great, upscale addition. It should definitely have been on the list.
We will miss Nam, a truly great Vietnamese restaurant. I didn’t know Watershed closed. That is a shock.
Lee
January 5th, 2012
7:52 pm
I thought that Watershed was going to re-open in a new location in 2012. Does anyone know about that?
Jenny Turknett
January 6th, 2012
6:16 am
Lee – you’re right. Watershed plans to open a new location this spring in the Brookwood Building on Peachtree Street.