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Chef José Andrés on social courage, Stephen Colbert and the World Cup in Atlanta
The founder of World Central Kitchen on winning a $100K prize from Georgia Tech, coming back to Atlanta for the World Cup and more.
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Cuevacia brings a magical, modern Mexican grotto to Midtown Atlanta
There’s a magical quality to Cuevacia, the new modern Mexican restaurant in Colony Square, a bit like the wardrobe portal to Narnia.
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3 fun new Atlanta watering holes with surprising depth
Brief reviews of Buddy Buddy, Close Company and the Westwood.
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The AJC reintroduces 5-star rating system for restaurant reviews
Restaurant reviews will now be rated on a 5-star scale after readers expressed confusion about the prior 4-star system.
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Mirae blesses Brookhaven with a beautiful Asian-fusion gem
The new Asian restaurant from experienced, local restaurateurs John and Grace Lee is a triumph in nearly every respect. This review uses a new 5-star rating system.
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Restraint has no place at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood in Alpharetta
The name of the game here is big portions, big red wines and big prices. And be sure to finish that steak.
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Already a delight, Toco Hill’s Bobo Izakaya has a bright future
Bobo Izakaya brings consistent Japanese food, great value and a fun atmosphere to the Toco Hill shopping center.
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Siena brings Euro-style vibes to Alpharetta
Siena, a new "Medi-talian" restaurant in Alpharetta, has a distinct but difficult-to-characterize European quality.
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Buckhead’s Luella aspires to be your ‘death row meal’ restaurant
Luella, a new restaurant in the space formerly occupied by The Ivy, has swapped fraternity tank tops and Fireball shots for a tailored sport coat and a deep wine list.
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Beautiful Lo Kee has just enough depth to be interesting
The menu holds several beautifully executed dishes, the service is polished, and the excellent desserts are made by a rising star, pastry chef Maximilian Lucas.