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Chef Nick Leahy is preparing to open the Usual, a neighborhood tavern in Brookwood Hills

Carly Cooper - August 9, 2021

Located in the Arya apartment building—not far from Leahy's former restaurant Saltyard—the Usual will serve "something for everyone."

Review: Aix is inspired by the South of France but feels like Westside Atlanta

Christiane Lauterbach - March 29, 2019

Rather than trying to procure ingredients indigenous to the South of France, chef Nick Leahy embraces the philosophy of all local, all the time. Expect a great drink with intelligent cocktails and a wine list that offers unusual bottles from southern France.

Where to eat on Valentine's Day in Atlanta

Where to eat on Valentine’s Day in metro Atlanta

Carly Cooper - February 2, 2018

It's not too late to snag a hot reservation for February 14—as long as you act quickly. Here are 26 Atlanta spots offering special deals and menus for Valentine's Day.

Where to eat on Thanksgiving 2017 in Atlanta (or get your turkey to-go)

Carly Cooper - November 13, 2017

No time to cook? Here are several restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Atlanta, and several where you can order turkey and sides to-go before the big meal.

Where to eat on Thanksgiving in Atlanta this year (and get turkey to go)

Carly Cooper - November 6, 2016

For many, it’s their biggest meal of the year. Where will you eat on Thanksgiving Day? Check out these top-notch options.

Looking back, a review of 2013

Carly Cooper - December 30, 2013

As the saying goes, you win some, and you lose some. This year we saw famed mixologists leave their longtime outposts, award-winning chefs open new “it” spots, and the restaurant community band together to help one of their own. As we welcome in the new year, we pause to take a look back at what happened in 2013.

Chef Nick Leahy shares the inspirations for Saltyard

Carly Cooper - May 22, 2013

Saltyard—the small plates restaurant by La Grotta managing partner Christian Favalli and his wife, Kristy Jones-Favalli—is scheduled to open in the coming weeks in the Brookwood building on Peachtree Street.

Where to eat this weekend: May 3-5

Carly Cooper - May 3, 2013

Saltyard preview at Huff Harrington
Saltyard is offering Atlantans the chance to try its food before the restaurant officially opens in a few weeks. The dinner will be held at Huff Harrington Fine Art tomorrow at 7 p.m. The menu will include ahi tuna carpaccio, raw Thai vegetable salad, lemon and ale-braised chicken thighs, and more, served with wine. Reservations are required. $75 per person. Call 404.382.8088.

Bazaar Bizarro fundraiser for Slow Food Atlanta
A country fair with food from Farm Burger, Community Q BBQ, King of Pops, and more, Bazaar Bizarro is Saturday at 10 a.m. at Love is Love Farm at Gaia Garden in Decatur. Local crafters and circus performers will be showcasing their talents, and attendees can participate in a “veggie Tug-of-War,” radish races, Maypole dancing, and cupcake walks, among other activities. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $12.50 for children (plus service fees), and proceeds benefit Slow Food Atlanta.

El Burro Pollo is back
Hector Santiago (formerly of Pura Vida) is bringing back his burrito stand, El Burro Pollo, this weekend for a pop-up in East Atlanta Village. According to Santiago’s Facebook page, the stand will be open Saturday from 6:30 p.m. “’til the food is gone” at banh mi shop We Suki Suki.

Cinco de Ri Ra
Though Cinco de Mayo celebrations are usually kept to Mexican restaurants, Ri Ra Irish Pub is offering its own take on the holiday Sunday with a “Cinco de Ri Ra” celebration. The party, which starts at 9 p.m. and goes until midnight, features a DJ, Dos Equis, margaritas, and Mexi-Irish creations such as corned beef and cabbage burritos and shepherd’s pie enchiladas.

Saltyard to open in Brookwood in the spring

Carly Cooper - January 8, 2013

La Grotta managing partner Christian Favalli, and his wife, fellow restaurant veteran Kristy Jones-Favalli, will open Saltyard, an American restaurant serving small plates, in the Brookwood building on Peachtree this spring. Named after the ancient tradition of sharing salt as a sign of friendship, ‘Saltyard’ represents the hospitality the Favallis hope to offer.