Tag: French food

In France, one of the highest compliments one can pay to a dish or a meal is: “It was correct.” Having grown up in this context, where proper execution is valued and silly hyperbole frowned upon, I am delighted to say that Forough Vakili’s posh new all-day restaurant in Buckhead—a celebration of the Parisian grand cafe—is bold, elegant, but above all, correct on almost every level.

When Paris native Sam Djomo Jr. visited Atlantic Station a few years ago, he was impressed with the pedestrian-friendly vibe. When the former Land of a Thousand Hills space there became available, he snagged it. Come April, Djomo will open Rosé Bistro & Champagne Bar, serving both Parisian and Southern specialties.

What’s not to love about the Brasserie at Bazati, a day-and-night, BeltLine-adjacent restaurant that’s serious about traditional French cooking? Bread & Butterfly chef Rémi Granger’s food is that of a true Frenchman, and the restaurant's idyllic patio suits his classic style.