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Gallery Cafe II, The (May 2000) Today's dining takes on all forms. How about satisfying your tummy, while you browse a gallery of art? Nick Gerami is making the concept work in metro Atlanta. Gerami plans to open his second Gallery Cafe in mid-May on Johnson Ferry Road. The newest restaurant will be located in a former Kentucky Fried Chicken situated in front of Parkaire Mall. The original Gallery Cafe opened 4 years ago on Roswell Road in Buckhead The unique concept of combining art sales and dining has proved to be quite successful and Nick hopes to bring that success to this new venture. "We were encouraged by our customers to open in other counties," said Gerami. "If this one takes off, then we'll look at other locations throughout the area." The sunny interior will seat 150 and artwork for sale by various artists will cover the walls all in a casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner will be served with prices ranging from $6 - $18. For lunch the menu is made up of a variety of salads (grilled chicken, marinated portabello mushroom, and oriental chicken to name a few) and grilled sandwiches including a blue cheese burger, the signature Chattahoochee chicken&emdash;grilled chicken breast with a splash of mad Mac's magic juice served on a potato bun&emdash;and a veggie melt. Entrees will be offered after 6 p.m. and include teriyaki marinated salmon coated with almonds, pan seared and served with a starch and vegetable; chicken piccata, grilled chicken breast tossed in a light cream sauce with capers served over fettuccine noodles and a vegetable; and the porta-pasta which consists of a grilled portabello mushroom over penne pasta with olive oil, fresh basil, sliced garlic, sweet red peppers and grated parmesan. Beer and wine only will be served. Nick also owns The Vault on Roswell Road and Goldfinger on E. Shadowlawn, which will be celebrating its 5th anniversary on May 12th.
(June 2000) A second Gallery Cafe has an early June anticipated opening on Johnson Ferry Road in the former Kentucky Fried chicken. Situated in front of Parkaire Mall it will offer East Cobb residents another dining option close to home in a fast growing restaurant area. The unique concept of combining art sales and dining has proved to be quite successful and owner Nick Gerami hopes to continue that trend in his new venture. "We were encouraged by our customers to open in other counties," said Gerami. "If this one takes off then we'll look at other locations throughout the area." The interior will be bright and open and seat 150. Artwork for sale by various artists will cover the walls, all in a casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner will be served with prices ranging from $6-$18. For lunch the menu is made up of a variety of salads (grilled chicken, marinated Portobello mushroom, and oriental chicken to name a few) and grilled sandwiches including a blue cheese burger, the signature Chattahoochee chicken&emdash;grilled chicken breast with a splash of mad Mac's magic juice served on a potato bun&emdash;and a veggie melt. Entrees will be offered after 6 p.m. and include teriyaki marinated salmon coated with almonds, pan seared and served with a starch and vegetable; chicken piccata, grilled chicken breast tossed in a light cream sauce with capers served over fettuccine noodles and a vegetable; and the porta-pasta which consists of a grilled Portobello mushroom over penne pasta with olive oil, fresh basil, sliced garlic, sweet red peppers and grated parmesan. Beer and wine only will be served. The original Gallery Cafe opened four years ago on Roswell Road in Buckhead.
(August 2000) The Gallery Cafe II opened its doors on July 6 on Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.
Garrison's (Paces Ferry location opened October 1998)
Garrison's #2 (January 2000) A second Garrison's is scheduled to open in late January on the corner of Medlock and State Bridge roads. The first location opened in Vinings in October 1998. It is the latest concept from Metrotainment Cafes (Einstein's, Joe's on Juniper, Cheyenne Grill, Cowtippers and Martini Club). The creator behind these successful restaurants is Jeff Landau who has become a strong contender in the Atlanta restaurant market. The contemporary broiler and tap will be very similar to its Vinings location with the use of mahogany and maple woods and custom metal bronze finishings. A little larger this location will seat close to 200. Chef Glenn Mills of the original Garrison's is comprising a very resembling menu complete with prime rib, Porterhouse and blackened rib eye steaks as well as the addition of a raw bar including oysters, clams, mussels, etc... The full service bar will offer a 100-bottle wine list as well as 12 beers on tap and 75 bottle beers. A roof top patio will have a separate bar for drinks and appetizers in addition to martinis and cigars.
(June 2000) It was to have opened way back in November of last year, but construction delays are common in the restaurant business, so it wasn't until May 16 that the second Garrison's in metro Atlanta got its doors open to the public. The newest Garrison's Broiler & Tap is located at 9700 Medlock Bridge Road. The first Garrison's opened in November 1998 in Vinings. Jeff Landau, principal in Metrotainment Cafes&emdash;which also operates Einstein's, Joe's on Juniper, Cowtippers, Cheyenne Grill and the Martini Club -- says "this is a great area with tremendous growth. There is a shortage of good restaurants in the area and I hope that Garrison's will help offer more variety." Basically the new location has the same concept and menu as the Vinings location but this one also has a unique rooftop patio and raw bar. The main dining room seats 200 with an additional 50 on the patio and 150 on the roof. The interior has lots of dark woods but with the large open space of 8000 sq. ft. a comfortable casual atmosphere was created. The solid wood bar with granite top seats 30 and offers a number of draft and bottled beers as well as a large variety of martinis, single malt scotches and an extensive wine list. The raw bar is situated at the end of the bar and offers oysters on the half shell, Empress and snow crab claws, steamed clams and mussels as well as a roasted corn lobster dip, Tybee Island crab cakes and Asian fried calamari. The prices range from $4.95 to market value. The open rooftop patio serves a partial menuand has its own private bar. Executive chef Glenn Mills has created a menu consisting of certified Angus beef, chicken and seafood. All meat is cooked in a broiler as opposed of the traditional method of the griddle that most steakhouses use. Some lunch specialty items include grilled salmon with blackberry BBQ sauce, Sautéed sea bass with rock shrimp, herb cream and chipotle grit cakes and a pork medallion with sage sherry butter and mashed sweet potatoes. A few dinner specialties include tomato pappardelle pasta with chicken, portabella, yellow peppers and garlic parlsey cream and roasted lamb chops with rosemary demi-glace and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Prices for lunch range between $6.95 and $15.95 and dinner prices range between $6.95 and $21.95. The solid wood bar seats 30 and offers a number of draft and bottled beers as well as a large variety of martinis, single malt scotches and an extensive wine list. The rooftop patio serves a partial menu and has its own private bar.
(July 2000) Garrison's 2nd location opened on June 13th at 9700 Medlock Bridge Road in Duluth.
Gateway Station (Opened March 2001) Brothers Glenn and Andy McDaniel, who have owned the Slope's BBQ restaurant at 5865 Gateway Drive in Alpharetta for two years, will open Gateway Station nearby at 5925 Gateway Drive in the beginning of March. Although final menu details were being worked out as this issue of the hudspeth report was going to press, General manager Greig Poleski describes the lunch menu as having a lot of "businessmen's type fare" including half pound burgers and four daily specials such as meatloaf and steak. There will also be five or six salad selections. The dinner menu will include tenderloin, broiled or fried shrimp and broiled salmon. Chef Tim Cooper, formerly of Kurt's and Aquaterra, will create a beef, seafood and a poultry special daily. Lunch will be in the $8 to $10 range with dinner running from $12 to $20. The exterior was built to look like an old train station. The interior has wooden floors and exposed black ductwork overhead. There are two dining rooms each with a capacity for 35 and a bar area which seats 30. The tables are hand made by a local artisan. The restaurant, which will accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express, will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner.
(April 2001) Brothers Glenn and Andy McDaniel, who have owned the Slope's BBQ restaurant at 5865 Gateway Drive in Alpharetta for two years, have opened Gateway Station nearby at 5925 Gateway Drive along with partners Bob McDaniels, Bob White and Neil Bates. General Manager Greig Poleski describes the lunch menu as having a lot of "businessmen's type fare" including half pound burgers and four daily specials such as meatloaf and steak. There are also five or six salad selections. The dinner menu includes tenderloin, broiled or fried shrimp and broiled salmon. Chef Tim Cooper, formerly of Kurt's and Aquaterra, creates a beef, seafood and a poultry special daily. Lunch is in the $8 to $10 range with dinner running from $12 to $20. The exterior was built to look like an old train station. The interior has wooden floors and exposed black ductwork overhead. There are two dining rooms each with a capacity for 35 and a bar area which seats 30. The tables are hand made by a local artisan. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner.
Genki (Opened August 1996)
May 2000) (See also Voodoo) Voodoo and Genki now own Thursdays in Buckhead and live music has been added to spice the happening.
GENKI/VOODOO
LOUNGE, 3186 Roswell Road
(404/844-5609)
....Great drinks, atmosphere, hot
Thursdays
(What's Sizzlin' in Atlanta - August 2000 - December
2000)
George's Bar & Restaurant - Opened September 1961
Georgia Hospitality & Travel Association (October 2000) The Georgia Hospitality & Travel Association will be hosting the new 2000 Southeastern Restaruant & Foodservice Show at Cobb Galleria Centre October 29 - 31. The three-day event will include a $1,000 give-away, servers competition, seafood challenge, chef demonstrations and two pavillions; beer, wine & spirits and technology. You can visit the website www.ghta.com or call 404/873-4482 for more information.
Georgia Shakespeare Festival (July 2000) W Atlanta Hotel and Georgia Shakespeare Festival have joined together and are offering special one weekend night's stay - Friday or Saturday - for two adults and includes two tickets to the Shakespeare Festival for one performance and two $25 coupons to apply toward food and beverage. For further information call toll free 877-WHOTELS.
Gianni's, Stone Mountain (Opened February 1995)
GO Lounge (Opened March 2001) *See Atlanta Beer Garten, Bayou Laroux's, Clutch Gargo's
Gold Club, The (Opened October 1987)
(January 2000) It's been a rough year for The Gold Club and the Falcons, but, hey, all isn't lost. The two obviously mixed well. While such sports stars as Patrick Ewing and Dennis Rodman have been among those mentioned as getting special treatment at The Gold Club - including free drinks and sex - no Falcons have yet been implicated in such accusations as the local Piedmont Road strip club battles a federal indictment that it has mob ties and has ripped off customers. The Orlando Sentinel, in a story acknowleding that Orlando Magic players knew all about Atlanta's Gold Club as did other NBA players, quoted an unamed Falcon player who said he and his teammates stay away from the notorious upstairs VIP rooms where the sex and freebies are alledgedly to have taken place. "We usually go in there and spend $200 to $300 apiece on $10 table dances and $8 bars," said the Falcon player. "If you want to go to the VIP Room upstairs that's much more money. It's easy to run up thousands of dollars in bills there." More than one conventioneer and Atlanta businessman can vouch for the latter.
(June 2000) Noting the trouble that NFL players Ray Lewis and Rae Carruth have gotten themselves into, and the recent happenings at the Piedmont Road Gold Club, Jeff Benedict, author of "Pros and Cons: The Criminals Who Play in the NFL," tells Men's Journal magazine writer Mark Levine: "Some NFL players are so accustomed to having sex with strippers and groupies that they have a hard time believing it when anyone tells them no."
Goldfinger (May 2000) Goldfinger on E. Shadowlawn will be celebrating its 5th anniversary on May 12. Related to its "James Bond" theme on hand will be "Bond" girls along with a drink specials and complimentary champagne. Also a special martini will be concocted for the night.
Goldfish (May 2000) See also Florida Fish Company
(May 2000) After many name changes Tom Catherall's newest venture, located in Perimeter Mall's expansion, will now be called Goldfish and is scheduled to open in middle June.
(June 2000) Goldfish, Tom Catherall's (Prime, TomTom, Noche and Indigo) latest baby is planning a June 19 birth. Being designed by Karel Pruner the restaurant will have a "two restaurants in one" look. There will be a more formal main dining room (white tablecloth) and sushi bar. The 8,000 sq. ft. space will have an enormous mural measuring 136 ft. x 6 ft. (painted by Leigh Smith Catherall) which will be the focal point in the dining room creating a underwater dining scene. Seating will accommodate 300 at banquettes, booths and tables. There are also two private dining rooms holding 20 each or 40 combined. The menu will feature up to 24 fresh fish choices as well as shellfish, prime steaks, chicken and pasta. Prices will average $18 for lunch and $38 for dinner. The executive chef will be Chris McDonald formerly of the Atlanta Fish Market. "We are thrilled that Chris has agreed to grow with our company," says Tom Catherall. "He is a true master with seafood and has proven successful under the demands of a high quality, high volume independent restaurant." The sushi bar and high-energy lounge will be situated in front of the dining room and will offer an extensive wine list and live entertainment to be announced.
(June 2000) Celebrity chef Tom Catherall will get his new seafood eatery on Ashford Dunwoody open this summer after several name changes. It will be Goldfish rather than Fish, after Buckhead Life's restaurant group protested the latter was too much like Atlanta Fish Market and threatened a suit.
(July 2000) Goldfish, Tom Catherall's latest creation at Dunwoody's Perimeter Mall, lives up to its name. Live goldfish float in beakers at tables and on the bar. Let's hope it doesn't reincarnate the 1950s' fad, goldfish swallowing.
(July 2000) Say hello to Atlanta's new restaurant row. Suddenly, an area where once Houlihan's might have been the top choice for eating, may now be on its way to rivaling Buckhead. Headlining the mix in the suddenly eatery-hot Perimeter Mall sector is Tom Catherall's newest, Goldfish, which opened in mid-June as part of the 78,000 square foot addition to Perimeter Mall's front entrance. "I am going to be the big fish in Perimeter Mall's waters," says Catherall. "This was the perfect location for a hip and happening restaurant -- we've created a restaurant with the same quality as Prime but with a focus on fish and seafood." Adjacent to Goldfish is the second metro Atlanta Cheesecake Factory and slated to open July 13 is Maggiano's Little Italy. Southend Brewery & Steakhouse is scheduled to open in the fall. Just a stone's throw away on Ashford Dunwoody, McCormick & Schmick's has opened to complete a three-restaurant mix (P. F. Chang's and Il Fornaio are the other two) in the Ashford Parkway office park. Add Doug McKendrick's already existing McKendrick's and Mi Spia &emdash; not to mention folks like Houston's and Rio Bravo &emdash; and the area is now cooking with fine dining. Catherall's 8,000 square foot creation is intriguing, featuring 24 fresh fish choices, as well as shellfish, Asian noodle bowls, prime steaks and chicken, with dinner entrees ranging from $13 to $30. The executive chef is none other than Chris McDonald, formerly of Buckhead Life's Atlanta Fish Market. "We are thrilled that Chris has agreed to grow with Here To Serve (Catherall's corporate company name)," says Catherall. "He is a true master with seafood and has proven successful under the demands of a high quality, high volume independent restaurant." The restaurant has a spacious open feel, highlighted by an enormous mural of 136 feet by six feet done by Catherall's wife, Leigh Smith Catherall, wrapping the dining room in an underwater dining scene. Goldfish seats 300 and also includes what may become a lively bar. Atlanta veteran Charly Marshall is slated to entertain there on the piano Mondays and Tuesdays. Catherall's other restaurants include Prime, TomTom A Bistro, Indigo Coastal Grill and Noche. Pictured on the cover are (from left) Director of Operations Rick Iannotti, Executive Chef Chris McDonald, Owner Tom Catherall, Manager Michael Samnick, Sous Chef Julio Castilo, Manager Steve Grist, Sushi Chef Jimmy Meas and Head Hostess Sari Bernstein.
(August 2000) "Build it and they will come," smiled owner Tom Catherall, standing in a mob of patrons in the bar area of his new Goldfish eatery at Perimeter Mall. Goldfish, with its spacious bar area, seems to be building a happy hour crowd similar to Buckhead's Tavern at Phipps. One thing is certain. Goldfish, and its two neighbors, Maggiano's and Cheesecake Factory, have given a new uptown look and vitality to Perimeter Mall and given northsiders yet another alternative to the worrisome drive to Buckhead.
GOLDFISH, Perimeter Mall, Ashford
Dunwoody Road (770/671-0100)
....Has emerged as happy hour rivaling The Tavern
at Phipps
(What's sizzlin' in Atlanta - December
2000)
(October 2000) OCTOBER'S TOP TEN DINING RECOMMENDATOINS - GOLDFISH, Ashford Dunwoody Road, Perimeter Mall (770-671-0100). Tom Catherall's latest venture is a seafood restaurant combined with an upscale bar at this Perimeter Mall location which is fast becoming a huge happy hour draw for the beautiful people.
(October 2000) As expected, Goldfish, Tom Catherall's new restaurant at Perimeter Mall, has become the place to be seen at happy hour on the city's topside. The lounge is packed Fridays early with a mover and shaker crowd so loud it drowns out the live pianist.
(January 2001) Catherall's newest venture, Goldfish, located at Perimeter Mall, has an offer you can't refuse. Sunday through Thursday from 5 til 6:30 p.m. diners can choose one of three half-pound fish selections for only $5. Your options could include Block Island swordfish, Idaho rainbow trout, yellowfin tuna among others and can be served grilled, blackened or broiled. The fish is served a la carte and diners can select sides such as asparagus hollandaise, creamy garlic grits or mashed potatoes.
(April 2001) Chef Peter Kaiser has been chosen to replace chef Chris McDonald at Goldfish in Perimeter Mall. Chef Kaiser was with the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group learning to speak English in the kitchen at 103 West and working his way to executive chef at the Buckhead Diner in 1995 and on to executive chef at Pano's and Paul's in 1998... It's rumored that We're Cookin' Inc., owners of Canoe, Aria and Fishbone Piranha Bar, plan to open a new restaurant with a concept different from any of their other locations in Roswell sometime this year... Mumbo Jumbo Owner/Chef Shaun Doty will hold his Wild Spring Dinner featuring wild fruits, vegetables and game on Tuesday, April 17 at the restaurant located at 89 Park Place in downtown Atlanta. The evening will feature wine pairings with each of the dinner's five courses. Cocktails will be served at 7 p.m. Dinner begins at 8 p.m. Partial proceeds from the evening will benefit the Center for Puppetry Arts which will provide a performance during the dinner. The cost for the dinner is $105 with wine $85 without. Price does not include tax or gratuity. For reservations or more details call Suzanne Shaw Cashin at 404.892.7042... On April 2 you can enjoy and evening of fine dining at the Abbey with a 5 chef events entitled, "Body & Soul." The event begins at 7 p.m. and features creations by some of the nation's celebrated chefs. $100 of the $175 price for the event is tax deductible and the contribution goes to benefit NFAA. You can call 1.888.637.3702 for reservations.
Gordon Biersch Brewery (January 2000) In 1988 Dan Gordon, one of America's leading brewery engineers, and Dean Biersch, a longtime West Coast restaurateur, joined forces and opened their first brewery, Gordon Biersch in Palo Alto, California. After opening five others (all in the western U.S.) the first East Coast Gordon Biersch (pronounced beersh) opened December 30 in Atlanta at 848 Peachtree Street. The concept that differentiates itself from other brew houses is that it features a more upscale design and menu all in a fun, energetic and creative environment. Also the staff is trained to be informed, proactive and unpretentious. The interior features a modern-day decor, somewhat eclectic with a subtle German theme. The brewing tanks are showcased behind glass windows. Seating for 388 will be accommodated at booths, banquettes and tables. A private banquet facility located upstairs can hold parties for up to 75 people. An outdoor patio will open for spring and offer a scenic view of the Atlanta skyline. The menu celebrates international flavors and unique seasoning combinations on seafood, pasta, meat, stir fries and a selection of salads and desserts. Highlights include shrimp and chicken potstickers, roasted turkey sandwich, green apples and Gorgonzola on herb foccacia, and filet mignon medallions with Portobello mushroom demi-glaze. Entree prices range between $6.95 and $19.95. Lunch and dinner is served as well as Saturday and Sunday brunch. There is a separate bar area with a billiard room attached that offers pool tables and numerous televisions sets strategically scattered throughout both rooms. Known for their authentic German-style lagers the on-premise brews offered include the Golden Export, a smooth, lightly hopped with a dry finish, Dunkles, meaning "dark" in German, a full bodied malt and Marzen, a mildly sweet lager. Big River Breweries, which also own Rock Bottom, own this Gordon Biersch.
(September 2000) Gordon Biersch on Peachtree Street has introduced a late night menu which includes beer battered fish and chips, sweet chili and ginger glazed chicken wings, and several pizzas with toppings including pepperoni, shrimp, goat cheese, rotisserie chicken and Italian sausage.
(November 2000) See Midtown
Grady's, Ashford Dunwoody location opened September 1993
Grape, The (October 2000) Opened
(November 2000) All you ever wanted to know about wine and more is how you describe The Grape, a wine bar and wine retail store that opened on October 18 on Paces Ferry Road in the Vinings Jubilee Shopping Center. The Grape offers a unique 10-category system of classifying wines with each having its own distinctive characteristics. For example, the 'one grape' category represents white wines resembling the taste of freshly picked fruit corresponding with menu items chosen to help enhance the taste of the wine. The management team was trained to teach the consumer about wines. "We want to help the public reach up and take wine off its pedestal," said director of operations Christopher Reid. "Wine is something to be enjoyed by all, not revered by a few." The interior was designed by Bill Johnson of The Johnson Studio and offers seating for 32 inside at the bar and at cafe-style tables. Forty-four more can be seated outside on a large patio that will be heated during the winter months for year-round use. More than 120 international wines are available for purchase either by the bottle or by the glass. Prices range between $8-$18 for a bottle and $3.50-$6.50 for a glass. The menu is light and includes appetizers and desserts. Price range is $5-$10. The retail portion offers the same wines as well as accessories, wine carriers and books.
Grayson House (Opened October 1998)
Grazio (Opened August 1997)
Great Western Burrito Co. (Opened February 2001)
(January 2001) Frederick Davis and Steve Warhola plan to open the second Great Western Burrito Co. in the Kroger Shopping Center at 1715 Howell Mill Road on January 3rd. Davis, who graduated from law school but chose restaurant biz over being a lawyer, came up with the restaurant's concept and then opened the original location in the Midtown Promenade about 5 years ago. Warhola, who most recently worked with a tire company, says he became partners with Davis about six months ago because he wanted to get in on the ground floor of expanding the concept. The new location will be about three times the size of the original and will have a full bar with 30 bottled beers, 5 draft beers and a selection of made-from-scratch margaritas. Davis and Warhola will continue to serve the burritos, quesadillas, salads and black bean soup known at the original location. Warhola points out that what makes the Great Western Burrito Co, different from other burrito type joints is that everything is made fresh to order. Nothing is microwaved. Small burritos cost around $5 with the regular ones costing about $5.75. The specialty burritos including the portabello mushroom and spinach saute; the barbecue chicken or pork or the crispy chicken with honey mustard sauce are in the $5.95 to $6.95 range. The interior's brick walls, 14 foot exposed ceilings and honey oak wood tables give the restaurant a warm warehouse feel instead of the sterile feel of some strip mall restaurants. The restaurant, which also has a children's menu, draws customers ranging from college aged kids to single adults and families. The seating capacity is 90 and they are enclosing their deck which should provide seats for another 45 customers. The restaurant, which encourages customers to come as you are, accepts MasterCard, Visa and Amercian Express. The duo is considering another location at an undisclosed site for spring. The phone number is 404/603-9011 and the fax number is 404/603-9012.
Grouchy's (October 2000) Opened
(November 2000) The owners of Atlanta Bagel & Coffee in Sandy Springs branched into the deli business with the opening of their latest restaurant, Grouchy's, A New York Deli at 11525 Haynes Bridge Road.
Gulf Coastal Grill - Opened February 2000
(January 2000) It's been a year in the making and will finally make its debut on January 15. Yes, the Gulf Coastal Grill that we've been noting as coming soon in previous months will finally open its doors on January 15 in the Medlock Crossing Shopping Center on Medlock Bridge Road. Owner Paul Sachetti of Blue Ribbon Grill fame on LaVista has been looking forward to this for a while now. "Things have finally progressed forward and we're anxiously waiting to open," Sachetti said. The idea behind the restaurant is "you don't have to drive to Destin for Gulf coast seafood." The casual restaurant will offer "Gulf coast appeal with a neighborhood feel." The interior design will be funky yet class classy with lots of mahogany wood, green leather and unique Florida artifacts. There will even be a replica of the Titanic. Seating will accommodate 150. The menu will feature 18 oz. Australian Reef Cold Water Lobster Tails as well as five to six daily choices of fresh grilled Gulf fish. Another menu main attraction will be the lobster roast, which is a 1/4 lobster roasted in succulent spices in the oven. Additional entrees include tenderloin, New York Strip, seafood platters, oysters and more. Prices will average between $10.95 and $21.00. A full service separate bar will have a tin roof and offer a variety of fru-fru drinks (the ones with umbrellas). "There will be one of everything," Sachetti said. Outdoor seating on the patio will be scheduled for the spring.
(February 2000) Gulf Coast Grill, scheduled to open in January, had construction delays and a February 15 opening is anticipated.
Gumbo A Go-Go (Opened September 1997)
Gustaro's (Opened October 1998)
Halo (January 2000) It looks as if there could be a new strong contender in the restaurant/nightclub scene. Nitro Burnin' Concepts, which currently owns and operates Cobalt (in the former Otto's) and Bliss, will be adding Halo to its repertoire of restaurants and clubs. Halo will be located in The Biltmore on W. Peachtree and is scheduled to open in early February. The renovated hotel has a rear wing on 6th Street that was once a loading annex. The entire space is being completely remodeled into a high-style lounge with a strong emphasis on happy hour. The one story interior will have three different levels with a private VIP room. Wood tones, metal and glass will make up the inside to help fill the 18-ft. ceilings. There will be two full service bars. "Halo will be a perfect compliment to Cobalt," said partner Charles Cook. "Where Cobalt is high energy, Halo will be perfect for after an art show or theater. It will be complimentary to those who want to dress up and enjoy a night out."
Hal's in Roswell (January 2000) After several months under construction Hal's in Roswell finally opened its doors on December 6.
(June 2000) Hal Nowak's newest Hal's in Roswell was supposed to take that town by storm. Unfortunately, it created one. Shortly after opening, Nowak and the owners of the property got crossways and wound up in court. Now, the two have split and the restaurant is being run by an interim management company. "Just happy to be back in Buckhead," says Nowak from his Ivy Street institution which continues to pack 'em in.
Hal's, Duluth (January 2001) Hal's of Atlanta, an Atlanta favorite for eleven years on Old Ivy in Buckhead, has announced the opening of a second location. The new restaurant is located at 10305 Medlock Bridge at the Shops of St. Ives in Duluth. Hal's, known for its exceptional steaks, duck, veal and fresh seafood, menu boasts a Continental flair with a Creole Italian influence. The pasta dishes are equally outstanding. Appetizers range from $5.95 - $15 and entrees range from $16.95 - $25. Specials are offered each evening. Hal's is an upscale restaurant where patrons feel comfortable in shirtsleeves as well as Tuxedos - The restaurant seats 240 comfortably and is handicap accessible. Hal's is open Monday through Saturday. The bar opens at 4 p.m. and dinner is served from 5-11 p.m. Entertainment is provided nightly. All major credit cards are accepted and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Valet parking available nightly. Reservations are recommended 770/418-0448.
Hamilton's (August 2000) (See Marietta Conference Center) Hamilton's in the Marietta Conference Center & Resort has introduced a new lunch and dinner menu with prices ranging from $6.50-$9.50 for lunch and $15.50-$27.50 for dinner and featuring a more lighter fare of salads and sandwiches for lunch and new appetizers, salads and entrees for dinner.
Hammerjax (Opened February 2001)
(March 2001) Dave Matthews was planning to open HammerJax at 3920 Canton Road in Marietta in the former site of Woody's in mid February. "Woody's played a lot of rock and oldies. We're going to play more top 40's and dance music," says Hammerjax's general manager Michael Perea. Dance music is a good idea for the 5,000 square foot spot of which 1,200 square feet is dance floor. The music will be played by DJ's during early evening on Sundays when a blues band will perform. However, HammerJax is not just a dance club. They will also serve lunch and dinner. There is a dining area which will seat about 50, with seating or 20 at the main bar and additional 12 at the smaller bar. The menu, which will be served for lunch and dinner with a few more items such as steaks possibly being added later on for dinner, will include philly cheesesteaks, burger, wings, quesadillas, nachos, stuffed portabello mushroom and a chef salad with chicken and shrimp and almost "everything but the kitchen sink. Food will be in the $5 to $9 range. HammerJax will accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
Hand In Hand (February 2000) The British are coming! Again. Another English pub by Derek Lawford Pubs is slated to open this spring. It will be named Hand in Hand and will occupy the corner of North Highland and St. Charles Avenue in the space that was formerly Reuben's Restaurant and Deli. Derek Lawford Pubs principal Steven Welch, who also own Rose & Crown in Buckhead, Fox & Hounds on Collier Rd. and Prince of Wales on Piedmont, feels "Virginia Highland's community spirit and understated charm are a perfect fit with Hand in Hand's image. We strongly believe in the tight-knit feel of the area - which perfectly complements the philosophy upon which our pubs are based." The authentic English pub will include a rich wood interior and will include a fireplace. Seating on custom-made furniture and hand-painted signs from England will make up the wall decor. The interior will soon open to an outdoor beer garden. As with all the other pubs an authentic British telephone booth will welcome guests just outside the main entrance. The British and Indian inspired menu will consist of tomato mop, bangers and mash, curry chicken salad, shepherd's pie and Indian soups and breads. All appetizer and entrees will be under $10. A full service bar will be offered and will include a large selection of draught ales and stouts.
(May 2000) Derek Lawford Pubs a.k.a. Rose & Crown, Fox & Hounds and Prince of Wales is adding another installation to their series of English pubs. Hand in Hand is scheduled to open in late May and in keeping with its sister restaurants, will be a traditional English pub. The restaurant will be located in the former Reuben's Restaurant and Deli on the corner of North Highland and St. Charles Avenue. Steven Welch, principal of Derek Lawford Pubs, explains, "Virginia-Highlands' community spirit and understated charm are a perfect fit with Hand in Hand's image. We strongly believe in the tight-knit feel of the area&emdash;which perfectly complements the philosophy upon which our pubs are based." The rich wood interior will include a fireplace, seating on custom-made furniture and hand painted signs from England. An outdoor beer garden opens from the dining area and will offer guests an alternate dining space. As with all the other pubs an authentic British telephone booth will welcome guests just outside the main entrance. The menu will offer British and Indian inspired cuisine including tomato mop, bangers and mash, curry chicken salad, shepherd's pie and Indian soups and bread. Appetizers and entrees will be under $10. The full service bar will offer a large selection of draught ales and stouts.
(October 2000) Hand in Hand opened September 2000
Hand in Hand, located in Virginia Highlands, finally opened its doors on September 1st. Hand in Hand is part of Derek Lawford Pubs which also own Rose & Crown, Fox and Hounds and Prince of Wales.
Happy Herman's (June 2000) Did a double take the other day at the Happy Herman's marquee on Cheshire Bridge Road. It blared: "Take a Fat Bastard Home with You." No, it wasn't promoting overweight, mean-spirited human beings, but rather a brand of wine.
Harris & Jack's (Opened March 2001)
(April 2001) Eric Hurst recently opened Harris and Jack's at 3179 Peachtree Road in the site that once housed Blues Harbor and most recently the Chameleon Club. He sold his part in Moondog's which is located above his restaurant to invest in his new venture. Hurst named the restaurant after his grandfathers Harris Hurst and Jack Burns. The elder Hurst was a commercial artist in Atlanta in the 50's and 60's and it is his artwork that decorates the walls. The interior, which seats 100, has a warm comfortable feel with the walls being painted forest green, tan and burgundy. Executive Chef Christopher Arrington, who has also worked at the Brooklyn Cafe in Sandy Springs, Veni Vedi Vici in Midtown and Sambuca in Buckhead describes the fare as Contemporary American Cuisine. For starters the menu includes jumbo lump crab cakes, Thai chicken wings with Asian dipping sauce, grilled chicken quesadillas, and steamed mussels in a garlic herb white wine sauce. Also on the menu are an oyster Caesar salad; a Brazilian jungle salad; grilled chicken wrap; marinated portobello mushroom sandwich; curry chicken salad sandwich; pasta primavera; chicken breast stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and spinach; five pepper seared tuna; pork tenderloin with mango chutney; and a maple mustard marinated ribeye served with fresh cornbread. Starters, sandwiches and salads are in the $4 to $8 range. Entrees cost between $10 and $19. Harris and Jack's is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and lunch-only on Sunday and Monday. They are considering the possibility of bringing in a jazz duo or trio in down the road. The restaurant's number is 404.995.0120.
HARRISON'S ON PEACHTREE: (September 2000) I used to get my mail here (only kidding). It opened (1974) at precisely the time Atlanta bloomed into a full blown world class singles city. Party today, forget about tomorrow. Harrison's had style and class, but welcomed you in jeans or tuxedo. In made Atlanta the best Friday night town in America. The bartenders became legends and they served many of the legends of today's Atlanta from Ted Turner to old buddy Lewis Grizzard. When it closed scores scrambled to buy artifacts from the place, including one chap who bought the toilet seat in the lady's room.
Have A Nice Day Cafe opened September 1994, 2nd opening October 1998
Hedgerose Heights (April 2000) See also Aria
Herren's, a 32-year-old tradition in downtown Atlanta in 1990, reopened in Cobb County November 1990
High Cotton (September 2000) Mike Zajac and Kevin Carey will open High Cotton, a restaurant that will serve steaks, seafood and pasta. Located at 5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, the restaurant will be in the former Park Bench Dunwoody and a late September or early October opening is being anticipated. Minor interior changes are being made such as new paint. One wall will be red brick with the others done in a rich gold khaki. Lots of windows will offer natural lighting. There'll be an open kitchen and the dining room will seat approximately 100. A patio will open at a later date. The separate bar area will have several bar seats as well as additional seating at a 24 foot banquette. A full bar and an extensive wine list will be offered. The restaurant will be non-smoking. Open for dinner only the entrees will range in price from $9.95 to $19.95. The menu will offer a filet, veal chop, pork loin chop and two or three fresh fish daily to name a few. Each entree will be served with a choice of Caesar or house salad. Each table will be served a family-style bowl of pasta and a loaf of fresh bread. This is the first private ownership venture for partners Mike Zajac and Kevin Carey. Kevin brings to the table his expertise he learned from years at Houston's and Liberty House Corporation. Mike was formerly with Bennigan's, Houston's and California Dreamin in Charleston, SC. "We want to create a place where local parents both new and old can come without the kids and have a good meal in a neighborhood environment," said Kevin
(October 2000) Opened
(October 2000) Mike Zajac and Kevin Carey are feeling as they're in "high cotton". As they should be for their restaurant named coincidentally High Cotton is scheduled to open middle October. The restaurant will be located at 5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, in the former Park Bench Dunwoody and will serve steaks, seafood and pasta. Some minor interior changes are being made such as new paint of which one wall will be red brick with the others done in a rich gold khaki. Lots of windows will offer natural lighting. There'll be an open kitchen and the dining room will seat approximately 100. The restaurant will be non-smoking. A patio will open at a later date. The separate bar area will have several bar seats as well as additional seating at a 24 foot banquette. A full bar and an extensive wine list will be offered. High Cotton will be open for dinner only the entrees will range in price from $9.95 to $19.95. The menu will offer a filet, veal chop, pork loin chop and two or three fresh fish daily to name a few. Each entree will be served with a choice of Caesar or house salad. Each table will be served a family-style bowl of pasta and a loaf of fresh bread. This is the first private ownership venture for partners Mike Zajac and Kevin Carey. "We want to create a place where local parents both new and old can come without the kids and have a good meal in a neighborhood environment," said Kevin. Carey learned his trade from years at Houston's and Liberty House Corporation. Mike was formerly with Bennigan's, Houston's and California Dreamin in Charleston, SC.
Highland Tap (June 2000) For those who have complained one too many times about the lack of parking in Virginia Highlands the owners of La Tavola, Noche, Murphy's, Fontaine's and Highland Tap are funding two new valet parking options which are located off North Highland behind the shops and restaurants. It's free while spaces last.
Hi Life Kitchen and Cocktails (Opened October 1997)
ªAugust 2000) Hi Life Kitchen and Cocktails has expanded its menu to include new appetizers such as grilled lamb tenderloin salad and balsamic marinated beefsteak tomatoes with fresh mozzarella to grilled entrees of chicken paillard, Idaho trout filet and veal chop.
(OCTOBER 2000 - December 2000) OCTOBER'S TOP TEN DINING RECOMMENDATIONS - HI-LIFE, 3380 Holcomb Bridge Road (770/409-0101): Innovative dining in a warm, slick Gwinnett atmosphere featuring the 'Reinvented American' cuisine of chefs Christopher Pyun and John Metz.
(January 2001) Another menu change has taken place at Norcross' Hi Life Kitchen & Cocktails on Holcomb Bridge Road. Chefs Christopher Pyun and John Metz have introduced Hi Life blazed spare ribs, crab and lobster dip, the chef's daily cracker pizza sampler, springroll stuffed trout filet and prosciutto wrapped jumbo shrimp to name only a few. Hi Life regulars will be happy to know the Hi Life signatures of chicken paillard, Atlantic salmon filet, veal chop and a roast half Maine lobster with crawfish and baby shrimp remain on the menu.
Holyfield's New South Grill (August 2000) Holyfield's New South Grill has begun offering nightly themed tapas available in the bar for $3 each. Mondays are island style tapas and a specialty drink; Bluegrass Tuesday featured Cajun/Creole style tapas with mint juleps; oriental Thursdays offer sushi and dim sum tapas with sake; and southwestern tapas and margaritas end the week on Friday.
(September 2000) On September 6 The Food Network will air its special titled "Bill Boggs Star Athletes" featuring three-time heavyweight champion and restaurant co-owner Evander Holyfield and his Holyfield's New South Grill. A second airing will be repeated on September 9.
(October 2000) Closed
Hooter's (Conyers location opened August 1996)
(September 2000) Hooters say it will rebuild its location destroyed by fire at 6765 Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro and reopen by spring of next year.
Hops Restaurant & Brewery (Gwinnett location opened August 1998)
Horseradish Grill (February 2001) Stephen and Renee Alterman, who will celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Horseradish Grill at 4320 Powers Ferry Road in April, are opening a second location in The Terraces at Windward Parkway. Although menu items will be different, the new location, slated for an April opening, will offer the same authentic regional southern food as the original restaurant. Executive Chef Dave Berry who has been with the Horseradish Grill for seven years will be creating the menu and overseeing the kitchens at both restaurants while the new location gets up and running. Lunch will run from $9 to $16. Dinner will be in the $17 to $27 range. Marcia Lyle, who designed the interior at the Powers Ferry location, will also be creating the interior's style a the new place. "We are going for that same warm feel," says Renee Alterman. "There will be a lot of wood, leather booths and three fireplaces. There will also be outdoor seating." According to Alterman, the new location will probably not close between lunch and dinner like their first spot. The other difference in the two is that the latest location has more banquet space and will seat between 220 and 240 customers while the first one seats 142. She says they plan on holding two or three opening parties from which proceeds will be donated to community charities in Alpharetta.
Hot Spot, The (June 2000) Don't think the nude dance club business is a moneymaker? The Hot Spot on Piedmont Road, rarely mentioned among the top nude dance palaces in the city, recently sold for a nifty $1.7 million.
Houck's (Opened Paper Mill location October 1983)
HOUCK'S,
305 Village Parkway
(770/859-0041)
....Live music for dancing, great bar for
mixin'
(What's Sizzlin' in Atlanta - August
2000 - October 2000)
(February 2001) Lee Stuart, who along with his brother Jerome started Fat Tuesday in Atlanta, has bought Houck's Steak and Seafood at Paper Mill from owner Bill Houck. Stuart doesn't plan on making many changes to the restaurant. "I bought a business that was going well," he says. " I don't plan on rocking the boat. Bill is a hard act to follow." Stuart may add some upgraded specials to the fare including smoked sea bass with a ginger soy glaze, and smoked tenderloin with fried oysters and a chipotle aioli. Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday will also continue. Stuart says he is also aggressively going after the private event business which can be housed in the restaurant's two banquet rooms which both seat approximately 120 people. "I'll miss the people but the restaurant business with a big night time operations is young man's game. I hate to say it but I'm not as young as I use to be," says Houck who owned the restaurant for 15 years. "Plus I have a family and I think they deserve a little more of my time." He also says he wants to focus his attention on some other businesses. He will continue to run the Courtside Grill at the Concourse Athletic Club, a job he has done for nine years. He and his wife Judy own the Dogwood Cotillion which teaches fifth through eighth graders etiquette and dance. Houck is also starting a new business called Hottowels which provides a machine to restaurants that warms towels for customers who may be eating such food as ribs.
Houston's (Peachtree Location opened August 1988), (Powers Ferry location opened October 1993)
Icon (March 2001) In the beginning of April, Pablo Henderson, one of the owners of Karma, Click Models owner Brandon Lewis, and Eric Gerault plan to open Icon at the site at 85 Poplar Street downtown which until recently, housed the Farlie-Poplar Cafe. "It will be an alternative type place for people to hang out with a good bar, and well- made, but not pretentious food at reasonable prices," says Henderson. His weekday lunch crowd will come from all of the people working in the area. He expects his evening customer base to be a mix of folks living downtown and people coming to events at Philips arena and The Tabernacle. He hopes some Midtown and Buckhead residence will come down to the bar/bistro. "People can stop by before a game or concert for a beer or cocktail, maybe some dinner and afterwards for coffee and dessert," says Henderson. Structurally he says there wasn't much they could do to the building's structure. A lot of brushed metal, steel and blue lighting are being used in the interior which will mix with the exposed brick walls to give Icon a contemporary industrial feel. There will be a seating area, a lounge area, a bar area and sidewalk seating. The menu was still being developed when this issue of the hudspeth report went to press. Henderson said they would be adjusting hours based on the crowds but planned to be open for from 11 a.m. until around 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Brunch will be served on Sunday from 10 a.m. until noon. Some nights DJ's will be playing light music including acid jazz, down temp and smooth grooves.
Ilfornio Pizza & Pasta (S. Atlanta Street location opened August 1996); (Piedmont location opened February 1995)
Il Localino (August 2000) The year-old Il Localino restaurant at 467 North Highland Avenue in Inman Park has a new chef, new dining room and new menu. The chef is Sean Moran, most recently chef at Three of Cups, A Sicilian bistro in NewYork City, and before that a partner at Kiva here in Atlanta. "I love the idea of fusing styles and ingredients. I would consider my style unovo Italian," said Moran. Il Localino has also totally overhauled the former Johnny's Pizza space and created a romantic, candle-lit dining room with full bar service.The glory days of Cobb clubs like Sneakers, Studebaker's, Flanigan's and Charley Magruder's are long gone, but a mini-comeback may be on the way.
Illusion (November 2000) The Bayou Room adjacent to Mama Mae's Louisiana Kitchen is jumping on Marietta's Roswell Road and now Buckhead and Midtown operator George Wagner plans to open a new club at 2000 Powers Ferry Road next to Players' Billiards. Illusion will makes it debut in late November. The 7,000 square foot club will include seven separate areas. A dance floor offering dance hits of the '80s and many private rooms for intimate conversations will encompass the space, all decorated with an eclectic-fusion theme. There will also be a unique fur-lined 'Barbarella Room' and a deck with a small accoutisal, jazz or blues band playing nightly with a view of the city its patrons hope to escape. Wagner has had ownership in such clubs as The Leopard Lounge, The Odysey, The Avenue, Pat Hurley's and The Zone - all located in Buckhead or Midtown. "Since I've gotten older I've changed the caliber and clientele of my establishments," said Wagner. "I have reached that goal by offering clubs with a lounge-like feel like Leopard Lounge and now Illusion. I think Illusion's success will stem from the fact that there is a need for this type of entertainment closer to home and because there are more office parks, hotels and apartments near this business, essentially giving me a monopoly with no fear of competition." The club will be open Thursday through Saturday and a cover of $5 will be charged.
(December 2000) Illusion, a 7,000 square foot nightclub, was scheduled to open November 30 at 2000 Powers Ferry Road. The club includes seven different areas with a 700-square foot dance floor with 1980s music, private rooms for conversation, a deck with accoutiscal, jazz or blues nightly and an outstanding view of Atlanta's skyline. The club is decorated in an eclectic-fusion theme. There will be one area called the Barbarella Room lined with fur. The club is owned by George Wagner, who has had ownership in Buckhead and Midtown clubs.
(February 2001) The glory days of Cobb nightlife, especially the variety near the Chattahoochee River, seem so long ago. And for good reason: It was a long time ago. It's been 30 years since the Riverbend apartment complex attracted national magazines like Time with its swinging singles nightlife. It has been twenty years since Jeryl's rocked the Powers Ferry area with its wildness and more than 10 years since Sneakers packed in the beautiful people off the intersection of Powers Ferry and Windy Hill roads. In the past decade other nearby area nightlife spots like Studebaker's, Fat Tuesday and Miss Kitty's all went down the tubes. Cobb has been in danger of becoming a no man's land for fun. But there is a hint of a renaissance. Restaurants like Houston's, Nathaniel's and T.G.I. Friday's solidly dot the Powers Ferry corridor near Windy Hill and veteran Buckhead and Midtown nightclub operator George Wagner, along with partner Jay Brown, has opened a true nightclub at the corner of Powers Ferry and Windy Hill. Yes, a nightclub you might find in Buckhead or Midtown. Yes, it is no Illusion. It is Illusion. "I think we have the financial numbers that will make this work," says Wagner, who owns the adjacent Players, an upscale billiard parlor, at the 2000 Powers Ferry Road location. Wagner, who has had ownership in such clubs as The Leopard Lounge, The Odyessy, The Avenue and Pat Hurley's in Buckhead and Midtown, opened Illusions in December. The 7,000-square foot club has seven separate areas, including a dance floor offering dance hits of the '80s. There are also private rooms for intimate lounging and conversation, and Wagner also has a large patio with a spectacular view of downtown Atlanta he'll debut in the spring. "I think this will work in this area because there is nothing like it now," says Wagner, "and we're surrounded by office parks, hotels, restaurants." Interestingly, The Buckhead Brewing Company is slated to construct a location directly across Powers Ferry from Illusion, another indication that a renaissance is taking place on this Powers Ferry strip. Illusion is open Thursday through Saturday. Pictured on our February cover are Illusion owners Wagner (standing) and Jay Brown.
Imperial Fez (Opened September 1991)
Indigo (January 2001) See Star Steak & BBQ - Celebrity Chef Tom Catherall (Goldfish, Noche, Tom Tom & Prime) has decided to close Indigo Coastal Grill at 1397 N. Highland in Virginia Highlands and completely revamp the building and concept. The new venue, Star Steak & BBQ will in no way resemble its predecessor Indigo. Catherall's Here To Serve Restaurant group hopes to open Star in mid January to early February.
Insignia (Opened August 1999)
June 2000) Insignia, located on Roswell Road, has updated its lunch and dinner menu to include a ceviche section. The ceviche is prepared three different ways (traditional Ecuadorian, Thai, and a southwestern). Also added was the popular mahi mahi prepared "moo shu style."
(August 2000) Insignia on Roswell Road will be celebrating its first anniversary the week of August 2-6. During these four days 25% of the total checks for that day will benefit Camp Twin Lakes.
(November 2000) Closed
(February 2001) Former Insignia owner, David Abes, is reportedly the Director of Operations for Tom Catherall's Here To Restaurant Group which includes Prime, Goldfish, Noche, Tom Tom and the new Star Steak & BBQ opening soon in Virginia Highland.
Ippolito's (Holcomb Bridge location opened August 1989), (Abernathy location opened October 1993), (Suwanee-Lawrenceville location opened October 2000), (State Bridge Road opened February 1995)
Isabella's (October 2000) Opened in September 2000
(July 2000) The move to the "burbs" is on the rise again as Isabella's will make its debut on July 20th. Isabella's, named after owner Antonio LaRusso's daughter, will be an upscale casual authentic Tuscan Italian restaurant located on Peachtree Industrial and Suwannee Damn Road. LaRusso, an Italian native, moved to Atlanta from New York where he has over 15 years restaurant experience and was the General Manager of the Club at Chops. The interior will be rustic with Italian tile flooring, an open kitchen and will seat 100 at white clothed tables. A patio is scheduled to open in September. The cuisine will pull from the Tuscan region of Italy as well as the Puglia region (lower and southern area), which has been said to have the healthiest cuisine in the world making entrees with olive oil, garlic, no butter and very little cream and coincidentally the region where Antonio is from. All items will be made with fresh ingredients and offer subtle flavors to enhance the food. For starters there will be 12 different anti pastas, which means "no pasta" and will be made of meat, vegetables or legumes and served in a number of different flavors. A 16 oz. T-bone over a black bean salad and served with garlic-mashed potatoes and ravioli stuffed with lobster in a brandy cream sauce are just a couple entree items. Prices will average $22 a person. "I call it three star dining at one star prices," said Antonio. All desserts will be made on premise and the dessert menu will include a pear cake and homemade Italian cheesecake (made with ricotta cheese). The full service bar will serve an $18 bottle wine list with the exception of the reserve list with bottles averaging $35.
(August 2000) Due to construction delays Isabella's will now open on August 20th as opposed to their scheduled opening date of July 20.