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ALPHARETTA Fall/Winter 2018 Display Until 1/31/2019

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MILTON WINE FESTIVAL

Sunday, September 23 3 - 6pm | VIP 2pm

September 23 | Milton City Hall

The 2018 Milton Wine Festival

GENERAL ADMISSION 40 X 80 tent with 100+ wines 4 local breweries live music + food options

is benefiting

Children’s Charities Raising Funds for All Inclusive Play Park

VIP AREA entire City Hall Plaza is VIP rare and unique world class wines private bathrooms live music samples from local restaurants OTHER EVENTS

Tuesday, Sept. 18 | Milton Wine Dinner Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails multi-course wine dinner experience Sunday, Sept. 23 | Wine Education Program wine seminar led by Michael Venezia, Director of Education-United Distributors

MILTON WINE FESTIVAL SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSORS Pinnacle Beverage Group | The Voila Foundation | Olde Crabapple Bottle Shoppe | Shannon Foundation PLATINUM Mountain Vista Rentals Lauren Holmes | CryeLeike Realtors IN-KIND White Columns Milton Magazine Appen Media The Current Hub

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GOLD Maloney Center Stevens Group Cumming Pediatric Jackson Healthcare Northside Hospital Samuel Son & Co, Inc. Pennington Family Aubrey & Sarah Bailey | Atl. Property Professionals

BRONZE Phil Juravel & Associates Family Life Publications COPPER Shally Vaid Counseling Applied Resource Grp

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Food & Drink - Alpharetta Local Life Publishing PO Box #1153, Roswell, GA 30077 hello@locallifepublishing.com www.alpharettarestaurantguide.com Publisher REGINA GULICK BARKLEY

COVER STORY

Alpharetta Trifecta 3 Restaurants | 3 Concepts | 1 Owner - page 14 Photos by Angie Webb www.angiephotographs.com

INSIDE Come on in. Have a seat. Cover Story: Alpharetta Trifecta - page 14 Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou, The Southern Porch, Mercantile Social

Alpharetta Foodie - Cuisine Diversity - page 5 Map of Dining Districts + Parking - page 7 Southern Indian Cuisine Spice of Life - page 8 Atlanta International Night Market in October - page 9 SmokeJack BBQ: Downtown B4 It Was Cool - page 10 The Spirit of Alpharetta: Bourbon - page 12 250+ Local Restaurants - Alphabetical Guide - page 16 Best Way to Spend a Southern Sunday: Brunch - page 22 Jump on the Bandwagon: Street Food - page 25

President CHRIS SMITH Associate Publisher RENEE DEGENKOLB Associate Editor DANIELLE BARTLING Contributing Writers LAURA MILLER JOHN CONNER BECKIE HAWKINS Photographers ANGIE WEBB www.angiephotographs.com CHRIS SMITH www.photo-smith.biz Production & Design CLAIRE MURPHY Food & Drink - Alpharetta is published bi-annually by Local Life Publishing. The opinions expressed by writers and advertisers are not necessarily those of the publishers. Sharing articles on social media from our digital publication is encouraged.

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FEATURED RESTAURANTS & PROFILES Oak Steakhouse - page 13 Olde Blind Dog - page 17 7 Acre BarNgrill - page 18 Sage Woodfire Grill - page 18 Coalition Food & Beverage - page 19 Colletta - page 20 Cafe at AC Studios - page 20 Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails - page 23 South City Kitchen - page 24

PURE Taqueria - page 24 SHADE Street Food - page 25 Vinny’s on Windward - page 26 MADE Kitchen & Cocktails - page 26 Flippin’ Pizza - page 27 Bobby G’s - page 27 Theo’s Brothers Bakery - page 28 The Union - page 28 Original Pancake House - page 29 Chuy’s Taqueria - page 29

Alpharetta’s got it.

Cuisine Diversity By Regina Gulick Barkley

PURE TAQUERIA Pastel de Tres Leches Layered cake with 'three milks', mascarpone cream, housemade vanilla rum, strawberries, toasted coconut, sugared almonds

Alpharetta Foodie So many new - and tried and true - options for local palates. Alpharetta could be considered a ‘melting pot’ and dining destination in the South. Alpharetta is one of a handful of cities that can be considered

diverse concepts, including Thai, Indian, Latin, Hawaiian and

dining ‘destinations’ in the Southeast. By attracting young,

Middle Eastern options have opened - or are about to open

techy professionals, innovative entrepreneurs and families; as

- their doors to diners. Street Food appears to be a growing

well as restaurant groups who see it’s a safe bet to try out new

trend, too, which is often associated with diverse urban cen-

concepts here, we will continue to draw diners out to eat.

ters around the world.

They will keep coming north on 400 for our incredible food. We have terrific areas here that offer diners huge selections Those of us who live here simply prefer to #eatlocal.

in numbers of restaurants, like Windward, North Point and Old Milton Pkwy dining districts, with 60+, 50+ and 3o+ (re-

Earlier this year, I opined we needed just a little more “cuisine

spectively) packed into each of these popular strips for busy

diversity” if we wanted to win any food-melting-pot-of-the-

families and hurried professionals.

South awards; and coincidentally, it appears several culturally inspired restaurants were already planning their moves. More

However, I’m not referring to ‘numbers’ when I write, ‘cuisine

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diversity. I’m referring to greater selections of tastes, flavors and concepts from around the world. The Downtown and Avalon dining districts provide diners the most diverse cuisines in Alpharetta. While each does have increasing selections in numbers of restaurants, what’s more inspiring is the way each entertains our palates with its worldly influences. I find it so interesting - and exciting! - to watch all of this unfold. The Crabapple/Milton area - with 15+ restaurants - offers its own dynamic temperament - non-pretentious upscale, local residents with a lot of community affection can always enjoy delicious meals with fresh, attractive presentations. The Haynes Bridge Rd district also gives us about 15 restaurants along its 2 mile strip connecting downtown to North Point, but in contrast to Crabapple/Milton, it caters to professionals with its upscale local spots and national chains, mixed in with efficient business lunch options. And when we want less congestion and convenient parking, we simply drive South on Alpharetta Hwy or North on Highway 9 to find a scattered mix of durable restaurants with familiar restaurant brands we can count on for consistent taste and service. We’ve updated this Fall/Winter 2018 restaurant guide to include new restaurants that have opened since we published the Spring/Summer issue. Rather than simply updating our content as we had planned, we have actually added some new editorial pieces, including our cover story about an Alpharetta restaurant ‘trifecta’: Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou, Mercantile Social and The Southern Porch. What do you think? Tell us on Facebook (/alpharettarestaurants). And by all means, #eatlocal Photo courtesy of Vinny’s on Windward

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Dinings Districts & Visitor Info

Get there. #eatlocal PARKING

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The most important and frequently used spices & flavors in Indian cuisine are chilli pepper (mirch), black mustard seed (sarso), cardamom (elaichi), cumin (jeera), turmeric (haldi), asafoetida (hing), ginger (adrak), coriander (dhania), and garlic (lasoon).

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M. Thai Street Food on N Main Street in the Windward District has established a local following after winning the “People’s Choice” award at Taste of Alpharetta 2018 this summer. Pictured: Plamuek Tod Crispy Calamari

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Indian Cuisine photo courtesy www.photo247.com

CONTRARY TO COMMON BELIEF, not all Indian dishes are curries. However, “curry” has become a catch-all name for any spice-based meat or vegetable dish with a sauce. Curries can be watery, dry, red, green, hot, or really, really hot—it’s completely up to the chef in charge. In fact, there are basically 20 to 30 spices used in many Indian dishes—cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger, to name a few—and there are an infinite number of ways of using them.

October 5 - 7, 2018

Atlanta International Night Market

Every spice has a reason for being there. They have health benefits and make the food more exciting and flavorful, using locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.

North Point Mall | 1000 NPoint Cr, Alpharetta Friday & Saturday 5pm-12am | Sunday 12pm-9pm

“Indian cuisine uses the whole palette of flavors— spicy, sour, sweet, and hot all at the same time— making it something that wants to jump off the plate.” Floyd Cardoz, One Spice, Two Spice ($36)

Alpharetta is host to the largest and most diverse ‘Night Market’ in the U.S. with more than 75 nationalities represented in one location.

Alpharetta is a boom town for Indian cuisine, with 12 options (+1 coming soon) just right around the corner and listed below. Find more information in the directory, including their addresses, websites and telephone numbers. Affairs Indian Fusion Amma Kitchen Aunty’s Kitchen Bawarchi Biryani Bombay Flames Godavari Atlanta Madras Chettinaad

Attendees will enjoy cuisine from all over the world, exciting cultural performances, a fun Kids Zone, a large retail/shopping area, a cooking demonstration tent, a full bar, an educational International Village and more. This event will feature the following areas and activities: • Food Village – cuisine representing 75 nationalities • Vegan Village – this food area is 100% vegan • Retail Market – unique items for sale from 50+ vendors • Artisan Market – local handmade arts and crafts • Kids Zone – carnival games, inflatables, face-painting • Cooking Demonstration Kitchen – watch prominent chefs’ cooking demos and participate in cooking lessons • International Village – featuring 5-6 different countries every day for hands-on, educational experiences Learn more at www.awesomealpharetta.com.

Peppers Indian Cuisine Persis Biryani Sanjha Chulha Swagat Indian Taste of India Botiwalla (Fall 2018)

SMOKEJACK BBQ 29 South Main St., Downtown, (770) 410-7611 Sun - Thur 11AM-9PM, Fri/Sat 11AM-10PM Live music every week | www.smokejackbbq.com

“Porkzilla Sandwich”

By Danielle Bartling Photos by www.photo-smith.biz

SmokeJack BBQ Serving Downtown Alpharetta B4 Downtown Alpharetta Was ‘Cool’ IN THE RESTAURANT business aesthetics are important, but not to be overvalued. You’ve probably noticed the trend of overpriced restaurants with all the style and none of the substance. Those shiny “new toy” establishments lose our interest (and patronage) very quickly.

sandwich, and an entire category called, “From The Smoker,” so imagine all the possibilities. It should be no question that any restaurant measuring their menu items in pounds is a worthy investment. Smokejack is a self-described “family-friendly Southern grill with a major emphasis on barbecue,” but this concept didn’t manifest out of thin air. It is the brainchild of Dave Filipowicz, the restaurant’s dedicated and longtime owner. Before he opened the restaurant, Dave recruited his friend Jay Swift (of Atlanta’s South City Kitchen) to join him on a cross-country road-trip to scope out the national barbecue landscape.

It is understood that most restaurant startups do not last beyond the five-year mark, but if they do, they will endure. Impressively, one restaurant in Historic Downtown Alpharetta beat these odds by a landslide-- having more than a thirteen-year legacy under its belt. Smokejack BBQ opened its doors in December 2004 on Main Street, in a charming old building that dates back to the early nineteenth century. Behind the restaurant’s black-and-white façade, you’ll discover a warm and welcoming atmosphere of rustic red brick and wood-paneled ceilings, the signature aroma of house-smoked beef, pork and ribs (oh my!), not to mention their signature sauces and sides made fresh and from scratch every single day.

He kept a journal of ideas, observations and potential influences, from which he developed the ultimate concept of Smokejack itself-- a culmination of Dave’s experiences at BBQ hotspots across the nation, as interpreted by his creative imagination. Upon return he recruited Chef Johnny Umberger, who has remained Chef to this day, ensuring exemplary consistency in flavor over the last 13 years.

Some of the most popular and unique menu items include fried pickles, “triple bypass fries,” the “cue-bano”

Tried & True

The fully stocked bar is impressive, with friendly and familiar faces offering 30+ bourbons, 7+ scotches, 10 vodkas, 20+ varieties of whisky, 30+ bottled and draft beers plus several specialty house cocktails. A few favorites include their Peach Palmer; Jack’s Blueberry Moonshine Lemonade; and the 24 oz. “Large Marge” a-rita. The draft and bourbon flights, as well as the variety of draft - and local craft - beers makes Smokejack one of our favorite Happy Hour destinations downtown. In addition to a full-service dining room and full bar, Smokejack offers professional catering services both on and off-site. Upstairs is “Jack’s Attic,” a private dining room and reservable event space appropriate for parties, banquets, brunches, meetings and rehearsal dinners. The space can accommodate anywhere from 25 to 95 guests. Upstairs catering is buffet-style with a customizable menu featuring a variety of meat and sides, optional desserts, and bar options. Offsite catering is available for up to 2,000 guests; but unlike other cater-claiming restaurants, quality will never be sacrificed for quantity.

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Dave works hard to innovate traditional recipes and improve business operations. Under his ownership, Smokejack always has and will keep striving to be quicker, more original, and better-run. Take, for example, the journey of their famous fried pickles. Dave is never impressed by the ordinary, and for a while it seemed that the competition had simply given up and settled for soggy pickles. So he set out to correct this injustice, employing a vendor to churn out batches of a larger “super-cut” pickle. Dave then worked with his culinary team to concoct a crispier (and soggy-free) fry batter recipe that today remains a house secret. This unique and fine-tuned appetizer is a town favorite, and the envy of all transient competition. While most restaurants lack the drive to innovate or even improve (in the outwardly-noble name of tradition), Smokejack does both, maintaining a strong legacy while continuously working to be better.

Jack’s Attic

After making it past the interviews, Dave was selected as a finalist for Small Businessman of the Year 2017 by the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The honor was ultimately awarded to Michael Lundmark of Jekyll Brewery, a close friend of the restaurant. Smokejack BBQ is no stranger to praise. Smokejack received the Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor.com, and is ranked no. 1 out of a whopping 250+ Alpharetta restaurants, so you can take the city’s word for it: Smokejack is more than a must-try, it has become a landmark and a repeat venue for hungry Alpharettans (who know where to find the good BBQ). Known for its full-service dining room, exclusive house-made menu items, fully-stocked bar, familiar faces, impeccable service, private (upstairs) dining, special event space and off-site catering, Smokejack leaves a lot of legacy but little left to be desired.

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Photo by Photo-Smith.biz Bourbon Flight at SmokeJack BBQ

The Spirit of

Alpharetta

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By Beckie Hawkins

BOURBON HAS BEEN AROUND FOR CENTURIES. Scots, Irish and Englishmen brought knowledge of distilling across the sea with new grains. Thus, the Native Spirit of America, as declared by congress in 1964, came to be known as bourbon, the cornbased whiskey. More and more restaurants are investing in this brown spirit’s comeback. Bourbon is, “no longer your grandfather’s drink,” states Shawn Flanagan, bar manager at Smokejack BBQ. He credits this to “creative marketing, social media and increased interest in craftsmanship.” Bourbon rookies, Flanagan suggests, “can start mid-tier, typically a $9-10 pour.” He believes this starting point ensures “a quality product that will introduce the robust flavors but allow the palate to adjust and appreciate the complex varieties.” Smokejack’s flights showcase 3 different bourbons, such as Three B’s, which is so-named after distilleries starting with the letter “B” (Bakers, Bookers, Basil Hayden). A few blocks away, Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou turns creating bourbon cocktails into a spectacle. At the bar, Joe Rampino and bourbon obsessed mixologist Danny Shearer add flare by “using a smoking gun to infuse bourbon with cherry and oak woods and adding a twist to classic cocktails, like the Smoked Rose Manhattan, which is served with a hand-picked rose.” Branch and Barrel Craft Bar & Kitchen at Avalon set up a very popular-with-the-locals “Bourbon 101 Club,” for anyone who is interested in the fine art and taste of good bourbon. Free to join, B&B keeps track of incremental benchmarks which reward

#drinklocal members with special tastings, invitations to exclusive dinners and rare barrels. When a real treat comes in their doors, “Bourbon 101 Club” members are the first to know. The barrels - which might arguably be the most important element in the process - must be distilled in new charred oak barrels. The key word is “new” - brand new, and used for bourbon only once. “Straight Bourbon” has been aged for at least 2 years. “Single Barrel” means it is not a blend from multiple barrels. “Bottled in Bond” dates back to regulations established in the 1800’s, which means a higher quality product, aged for a minimum of four years. Home to the “International Irish Pub of the Year,” the best place for a bourbon or good Irish Whiskey is Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub in Crabapple/Milton. Unless you’ve got a trip to Ireland planned, the closest you’ll get to an authentic total Irish Whiskey drinking experience is right down the street. #drinklocal

OAK STEAKHOUSE Owned and operated by The Indigo Road restaurant group, Oak Steakhouse Atlanta presents a fresh take on the classic steakhouse. Located in Alpharetta’s new premier community, Avalon, Oak Atlanta offers inspired contemporary dishes alongside steakhouse classics in a modern and refined environment.

WHERE CAN WE FIND THE BEST selections of Bourbon around here? 850° F Barpizza (150+) Crabapple/Milton • www.850fbarpizza.com Branch & Barrel (120+) www.experienceavalon.com/restaurants/branch-barrel Flatlands Bourbon & Brew (100+) Downtown • www.flatlands52.com Oak Steakhouse (50+) Avalon • www.oaksteakhouseatlanta.com Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub (100+) Crabapple/Milton • www.oldeblinddog.com

Executive chef Stuart Roger’s menu celebrates Georgian ingredients from surrounding purveyors, farmers and fisherman. Oak Steakhouse features traditional Prime Certified Angus® Beef steak cuts along with contemporary small plates, salads, and entrees. House favorites include housemade ricotta gnudi, a seasonal vegetable plate, daily fish selection, Grassroots Farms roasted half-chicken, grilled swordfish steak and a whole fried lobster. Oak’s wine list highlights California Cabernet and Old World reds including a selection of Italian and Spanish wines, as well as a selection of artisan domestic wines. The cocktail program pays tribute to classic cocktail recipes, while enhancing the flavors with creative, modern ingredients. Oak offers a curated selections of beers, available on tap and in bottles, from local breweries.

Rays at Killer Creek (75+) North Point Area • www.raysrestaurants.com SALT Factory Pub (50+) Downtown • www.saltfactorypub.com Smokejack BBQ (50+) Downtown • www.smokejackbbq.com Mercantile Social Downtown • www.mercantilesocial.com MADE Kitchen & Cocktails Downtown • www.madekc.com

950 Third St | oaksteakhouseatlanta.com Steakhouse | Avalon District

By Laura Miller

Photos by Angie Webb www.angiephotographs.com COVER STORY

Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou The Southern Porch Mercantile Social

Alpharetta Trifecta 3 Downtown Restaurants | 3 Concepts | 1 Local Owner Blackend Redfish

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WHEN VINNY, JODI AND COURTNEY CHIECO opened Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou in 2016, they had no idea that within two years they’d have three restaurants, with three entirely different concepts within the same block in downtown Alpharetta. They hadn’t planned this; but now say they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Local fans insist the owners not make any changes to their drink menus - their cocktails are that good.

All 3 restaurants are housed in spectacular, historic downtown buildings.

The Chiecos own and operate Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou, Mercantile Social and The Southern Porch, three immersive restaurants in historic downtown Alpharetta. Each establishment retains its own distinct concept, menu and customer base.

Serendipitously, Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou came together naturally, almost as if the building itself had been waiting for just the right tenant – the structure looks like an old New Orleans house. Locals were aware that several other restaurants had tried to make a go in that location, but none had success. Despite knowing this history, the Chiecos reasoned that with the “cool vibe of the building”, a plan to complement that vibe with authentic ambiance, and delicious Cajun recipes created by their new Chef Francois Duquette, there was no way to fail. And they were right. Flatlands became an instant hit with the locals, and as word of this ‘hidden Alpharetta treasure’ spread, the Chieco’s confidence solidified. Locals and visitors who have read the great reviews online continue to find their way to the swamp.

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Local favorites include the Alligator Bites and Louisiana Cajun Fried Chicken, as well as Crawfish Combo, Spicy Gumbo and Blackened Red Fish. Chef Duquette’s strong menu changes very little - anytime he tries to make a change, the regulars revolt. Fans of Flatlands proudly insist everything stay exactly the way they like it, including the cocktails and the variety of 100+ bourbons. The Chiecos had no immediate plans in place for a new restaurant; however, they couldn’t pass up the opportunity this past February when long-time tenant Mittie’s Cafe & Tea Room closed its doors. The attractive historic building with a front porch on Main Street shared a parking lot with Flatlands - there was no choice but to move quickly to secure the space. And it just so happened that Francois had a “long list of southern dishes he was dying to make.”

their VP of Operations Kevin Jeskey. Lunch is served Tuesdays through Fridays; breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; a classic Southern brunch on weekends. Dishes include Southern Shrimp and Grits and Country Fried Steak. We found that the Three Cheese Sandwich with Swiss, American, and pimento cheeses, grilled on Sourdough - is irresistible. “The Southern Porch takes you back to grandma’s house, lazy summer days and firefly - catching nights,” Chieco explained. True to their pattern of letting the buildings determine the concepts, their third restaurant Mercantile Social was born in the old Manning Mercantile building, which was built in 1902 and rebuilt in 1910 after a fire. Mercantile Social fills an obvious demand in Alpharetta for more late night cocktail options with live music.

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Mercantile Social’s Charcuterie trays are the choice for guests for Happy Hours & late night cocktails.

“Mercantile Social transforms you to another time – a time of opulence and over the top grandeur with our mega mules and smoke infused cocktails,” added Courtney. Chef Francois presents his tasting menu using the freshest, local ingredients presented prettily on small plates - and locals continuously request his charcuterie trays. The team brought in local favorites Joe Rampino and Danny Shearer, who have quickly attracted fans of their hand-crafted one-of-a-kind cocktails and breadth of knowledge behind the bar. To wrap things up, Jodi put it is simply, “Our aim with each location was to marry the distinct ambience with its compatible menu.” Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou | 52B N. Main St. | flatlands52.com The Southern Porch | 62 N. Main St. | porch62.com Mercantile Social | 20 N. Main St. | mercantilesocial.com

Chef Francois’ Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy a menu favorite with lettuce, tomato, pickle, fries and remoulade.

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

THERE ARE OVER 250 LOCAL restaurants in Alpharetta and Milton for diners to choose from. We have everything we could want in variety of cuisines right down the street. So, have a seat. Your server will be right with you, and you can enjoy international flavors with a Southern accent.

photo courtesy: Coalition Food & Beverage www.coalitionfoodabeverage.com

250+ 7 ACRE BARNGRILL - pg 18 Farm to Fork | Milton (@Birmingham Rd) www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com 850 Hickory Flat Rd | (opening Fall 2018)

AMMA KITCHEN Downtown District | Indian www.ammakitchen.net 390 Cumming St - (770) 475-7776

BB’s BAGELS Windward District | Breakfast www.bbsbagels.net 770 McFarland Pkwy - (770) 475-1818

19 NORTH Windward District | New Southern www.marriott.com 5750 Windward Pkwy - (770) 754-9600

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG Old Mil Pkwy District | Breakfast www.anotherbrokenegg.com 4075 Old Milton Pkwy - (770) 837-3440

BENIHANA North Point District | Japanese www.benihana.com 2365 Mansell Rd - (678) 461-8440

2B WHOLE GF BAKERY Downtown | Cafe www.2bwhole.net 42 Milton Ave - (404) 919-8875

ANTICO PIZZA NAPOLETANA Avalon District | Pizza www.littleitalia.com 3185 Avalon Blvd - (770) 674-8811

BEZORIA Avalon District | Mediterranean www.bezoria.com 2685 Old Milton Pkwy - (470) 294-0991

850° F BARPIZZA Crabapple/Milton | Pizza www.850fbarpizza.com 12635 Crabapple Rd - (678) 585-4628

ATLANTIC SEAFOOD CO North Point District | Seafood www.atlanticseafoodco.com 2345 Mansell Rd - (770) 640-0488

THE BISTRO Windward District | Cafe www.marriott.com 12655 Deerfield Pkwy

AFFAIRS INDIAN CUISINE Old Milton Pkwy District | Indian www.spiceaffairatlanta.com 4120 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 566-0169

AUNTY’S KITCHEN Downtown | Indian www.auntyskitchenus.com 735 N Main St - (470) 358-9526

BITE Old Milton Pkwy | New American www.biteatl.com 11500 Webb Bridge Rd - (770) 754-5500

AJ’S COUNTRY COOKING Haynes Bridge District | Southern www.ajscooking.weebly.com 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd - (770) 754-0530

BAGEL BOYS CAFE 2 LOCATIONS Haynes Bridge & Old Milton Districts www.bagelboyscafe.com

BLACK WALNUT CAFE Windward District | New American Grill www.blackwalnutcafe.com 5805 Windward Pkwy - (404) 600-1222

ALPHA SODA Haynes Bridge District | Diner www.alphasoda.com 11760 Haynes Bridge Rd - (770) 442-3102

BARCELONA STEAK & GRILL Hwy 9N District | Steakhouse www.barcelonagrill.com 13075 Hwy 9 N., #120 | (404) 829-4538

BOBBY G’S - pg 27 9 North District | Sports Bar www.bobbygs.com 12990 Highway 9 N - (770) 772-0710

ALPINE BAKERY & TRATTORIA Crabapple/Milton | Desserts / Italian www.alpinebakeries.com 12315 Crabapple Rd - (770) 410-9883

BARLEYGARDEN KITCHEN & CRAFT Avalon District | Gastropub www.barleygardenkitchen.com 900 Avalon Blvd - (678) 266-6218

BOCADO BURGER Avalon District | Burgers www.bocadoburger.com 2820 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 248-5223

AMERICAN GIRL BISTRO North Point District | Cafe www.americangirl.com 1202 North Point Circle - (877) 247-5223

BAWARCHI BIRYANI North Point District | Indian www.barwarchialpharetta.com 2500 N Point Ct - (678) 297-6700

BOMBAY FLAMES Alph Hwy/Mansell | Indian 3050 Mansell Rd - (770) 552-5575 www.bombayflames.com

= F&D Favorite

50 Canton St, Alpharetta Downtown District

www.coalitionfoodandbeverage.com

(470) 839-6725

A place for families and neighbors to gather for a common purpose: enjoying chef-driven cuisine diner-style. 16

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

BOTIWALLA Downtown | Street Food / Indian www.botiwalla.com (opening Fall 2018) Alpharetta City Center - (470) 225-8963

CABERNET STEAKHOUSE Windward District | Steakhouse www.cabernetsteakhouse.com 5575 Windward Pkwy - (770) 777-5955

CAMPANIA PIZZERIA Downtown District | Pizzeria www.campaniaga.com 800 North Main St - (770) 559-4674

BRANCH & BARREL - inside cover Avalon District | Gastropub www.facebook.com/branchandbarrel 4100 Avalon Blvd - (678) 436-5655

CAFE AT A.C. STUDIOS - pg 21 Downtown | Art Studio Cafe www.acstudioscafe.com 160 North Main St - (470) 539-4189

CANS TAQUERIA Crabapple/Milton | Mexican www.canstaqueria.com 12635 Crabapple Rd - (770) 663-0908

BRINE SEAFOOD SHACK Avalon District | Seafood www.brineseafoodshack.com 700 Avalon Blvd - (470) 226-2190

CAFE AT PHARR Windward District | Cafe www.cafeatpharr.com 3050 Windward Plaza - (678) 691-4375

CARIBBEAN FIESTA North Point District | Caribbean www.caribbeanfiesta.com 4000 North Point Pkwy - (770) 521-0390

BROOKLYN JOES 9 North District | Pizzeria www.brooklynjoespizza.com 13065 Highway 9 N - (770) 754-0202

CAFE EFENDI Downtown | Mediterranean www.cafeefendi.com 488 North Main St - (770) 360-8014

CARMINE’S PIZZERIA Old Milton Pkwy District | Pizzeria www.pizzarestaurantalpharetta.com 4055 Old Milton Pkwy - (770) 772-3644

BRUSTERS ICE CREAM Old Milton Pkwy District | Desserts www.brustersicecream.com 3855 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 762-7790

CAFE INTERMEZZO Avalon District | Cafe www.cafeintermezzo.com 4910 Avalon Blvd - (404) 355-0980

CASA NUOVA 9 North District | Italian www.casanuovarestaurant.com 5670 Atlanta Hwy - (770) 475-9100

BUCA DI BEPPO North Point District | Italian www.bucadibeppo.com 2335 Mansell Rd - (770) 643-9463

CAFFE ANTICO Avalon District | Desserts, Cafe www.littleitalia.com 2200 Avalon Blvd - (404) 347-3874

CASCADES North Point District | Cafe www.embassysuites3.hilton.com 5955 North Point Pkwy - (678) 566-8800

BUFFALO WILD WINGS Northpoint District | Sports Bar www.buffalowildwings.com 2375 Mansell Rd - (678) 352-4599

CAKE WORLD 9 North District | Desserts www.cakeworldga.com 12890 GA 9N - (770) 751-9990

CEDARS GRILL Alpharetta Hwy District | Mediterranean www.thecedarsgrill.com 1497 Alpharetta Hwy - (404) 844-1441

BURGER FI Windward District | Burgers www.burgerfi.com 5475 Windward Pkwy - (770) 817-4656

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN North Point District | Grille, Pizza www.cpk.com 6301 North Point Pkwy - (770) 664-8246

CEVICHE TAQUERIA Downtown | Mexican www.cevichetaqueria.com 42 Milton Ave - (770) 777-0230

BUTCHER & BREW Downtown District | Gastropub www.butcherandbrewshop.com 3 South Main St - (678) 585-3344

CAMICAKES CUPCAKES North Point District | Desserts www.camicakes.com 7391 North Point Pkwy - (770) 641-7534

CHEESECAKE FACTORY North Point District | New American www.thecheesecakefactory.com 1000 North Point Circle - (770) 740-9273

OLDE BLIND DOG

Irish Pub | Tavern | Crabapple/Milton District Inside this award-winning Irish Pub is a wonderland of imported antiques, stained glass and hand-carvings that date back to the 19th century. Locals and visitors crave the traditional Irish fare - Bangers & Mash, Shepherds Pie, Fish & Chips, Ale and Cheddar Dip and more - plus over 100+ Whiskies and 30+ Craft Beers. Their Sunday Brunch was named “Top 10” by Points North Magazine. Olde Blind Dog is ideal for celebrations, sports gatherings, and every kind of get-together. Reservations are a great idea for parties of seven or more. Fewer than seven? Feel free to waltz right in!

International “Irish Pub of the Year”

12650 Crabapple Rd • (678) 624-1090 www.oldeblinddog.com

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK North Point District | Cafe www.thechickcaters.com 970 North Point Dr - (770) 667-5459

CHRONIC TACOS North Point District | Mexican www.chronictacos.com 970 North Point Dr, 160 | (770) 442-8226

COLDSTONE CREAMERY Downtown | Dessert www.coldstonecreamery.com 875 N Main St - (770) 777-2183

CHILI’S GRILL & BAR 2 LOCATIONS - www.chilis.com North Point/Windward | American Grill

CHUY’S - pg 29 Avalon District | Tex Mex www.facebook.com/chuysalpharetta 2560 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 722-3580

COLLET FRENCH CAFE Haynes Bridge District | French www.facebook.com 225 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 770-6066

CHIN CHIN CHINESE Crabapple/Milton | Chinese www.chinchinga.com 3070 Windward Pkwy - (770) 569-7565

CLEAN EATZ Windward District | Healthy Fresh www.cleaneatz.com 5815 Windward Pkwy - (770) 569-4888

CHIRINGA Downtown | Coastal Fare www.facebook.com/chiringaatl 34 South Main St, 2B

COALITION FOOD & BEVERAGE- pg 19 Downtown | New American Diner www.coalitionfoodandbeverage.com 50 Canton St, #108 - (470) 839-6725

CHUCK E. CHEESE North Point | Family Attraction www.chuckecheese.com 925 North Point Dr - (678) 893-0171

COISAS DO BRASIL Old Milton Pkwy District | Brazillian www.coisasdobrasil.com 4055 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 867-2115

COLLETTA - pg 20 Avalon District | Italian www.collettarestaurant.com 900 3rd St - (678) 722-8335 CORNER BAKERY CAFE Haynes Bridge District | Cafe www.cornerbakerycafe.com 10920 Haynes Bridge Rd (678) 317-0224

7 ACRE BarNGrill Farm to Fork / California Fresh | Milton Opening in Fall 2018 in the building previously occupied by ‘Wilbur & Rudy’s,’ the new 7 Acre BarNGrill will be a wonderful addition to an area starving for chef-driven, farm-to-fork restaurants. Chef Jake Ihara worked for Bon Appetit Management Group for 14 years in California. His style is farm/fork, California fresh. Expect to see authentic ramen, and local, fresh, hand-crafted cuisine from his kitchen. You’ll be treated to dishes like Pan Seared Ribeye with miso butter and silky whipped cauliflower; Crispy Fried Peking Duck with Jake’s Thai eggplant, carrot, sundried tomato, kumquat hash, plum sauce and celery root tortillas; and Miso Ramen with crispy pork belly, pickled lotus blossoms, yakisoba noodles, green onions, nori and soft boiled egg. Mix McCrory, a veteran in the Atlanta area restaurant industry, will be leading the front of the house staff and has been involved in the management with Sedwick Restaurant Group for many years. 850 Hickory Flat Rd., Milton | www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com

SAGE WOODFIRE TAVERN American Grill | Cocktails | Haynes Bridge District IN THE 17 YEARS SINCE OWNER JAMES LIAKAKOS opened his first location in Alpharetta, Sage Woodfire Tavern has become known for their exquisite woodfire grilled dishes. This classic, casual gathering place for locals and young professionals draws large crowds who enjoy nightly cocktail specials, craft beer and an extensive wine list. Live entertainment Tuesdays through Saturdays is a terrific backdrop to their wonderfully prepared contemporary American cuisine with global influences, ensuring a festive atmosphere for their guests. A wide variety of dishes appeals to every palate: market fresh fish, seafood, hand-cut steaks, chops, chicken, gourmet salads, pastas and burgers are all prepared over a live hickory oak woodfire grill. Professional, attentive servers are eager to take care of their guests every Monday through Friday for lunch. Dinner is served every evening, seven nights a week. Walk-ins are always welcome; and reservations are accepted over the phone or online. 11405 Haynes Bridge Rd | (770) 569-9199 sagewoodfiretavern.com/alpharetta = F&D Favorite

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

CORNER DELI Downtown | Deli www.facebook.com 10 Roswell St - (678) 566-0576 CRABAPPLE TAVERN Crabapple/Milton | Sports Bar www.thecrabappletavern.com 12350 Arnold Mill Rd (770) 667-7456 CRACKER BARREL Windward | Southern www.crackerbarrel.com 5590 Windward Pkwy (770) 521-9597 CRU FOOD & WINE BAR Avalon District | Wine Bar www.cruwinebar.com 300 Avalon Blvd (678) 248-5181 CRUST PASTA & PIZZERIA Downtown | Pizza www.crust-pizzeria.com 131 South Main St (678) 240-0174 CUE’ BARBECUE 9 North | Barbecue www.cuebarbecue.com 13700 Highway 9 N (770) 667-0089 CURRAHEE BREWERY CO Downtown | Brewery www.curraheebrew.com 23 South Main St (828) 634-0078

DINER AT NORTHPOINT North Point | Diner thedineratnorthpoint.com 2355 Mansell Rd (770) 650-6400 DISTRICT III Avalon District | Vietnamese www.experienceavalon.com 7140 Avalon Blvd (404) 977-1779 DONUT THEORY Old Milton Pkwy | Desserts www.donuttheory.com 11550 Webb Bridge Way (470) 275-5530 DOS MARGARITAS Crabapple/Milton | Mexican www.dosmargaritas.net 12460 Crabapple Rd (770) 777-4847 DUKE’S ROADHOUSE Crabapple/Milton | Grill dukesroadhousecrabapple.com 12635 Crabapple Rd, 120 (770) 674-7671

Open since June of 2018, Coalition Food and Beverage joins Alpharetta’s celebrated restaurant scene in Teasley Place, a mid-rise building including restaurants, shops and luxury residences, and the atmosphere has an urban aesthetic that evokes the action and pulse of the growing community – not only in “look-and-feel” but also as a vibrant hub of community engagement. The sense of possibility and energy infuses all aspects of the Coalition experience including the street-style art and a casually cool, throwback playlist. Chef Woolery “Woody” Back, a co-owner, is the driving force in the kitchen, offering a contemporary menu with progressive and signature interpretations of American wood-fired classics.

EGG HARBOR CAFE North Point District | Breakfast 5966 North Point Pkwy (470) 275-5800 EGGS UP GRILL Crabapple/Milton | Breakfast www.eggsupgrill.com 270 Rucker Rd (678) 878-2251

CUZI FRESH CAFE Old Milton Pkwy Area | Cafe www.cuzifreshcafe.com 4160 Old Milton Pkwy (678) 867-9854

EINSTEIN BROS. BAKERY Windward | Breakfast www.einsteinbros.com 5530 Windward Pkwy (678) 339-1866

DAVE & BUSTERS North Point | Sports Bar www.daveandbusters.com 6500 North Point Pkwy (770)256-1100

EL AZTECA 9 North | Mexican www.elaztecaatlanta.com 13800 Hwy 9 - (678) 867-9950

DICKEY’S BBQ PIT 2 LOCATIONS Windward & 9 North www.dickeys.com

Located in Downtown Alpharetta, Coalition Food and Beverage is the third, chef-driven restaurant by the team that launched Roswell’s Table & Main in 2011 and Osteria Mattone in 2013.

EAT FIT GO Windward | Cafe/Breakfast www.eatfitgo.com 5530 Windward Pkwy (470) 275-4994

CUTTERS CIGAR & SPIRITS Windward | Drinks cutterscigarandspirits.com 4915 Windward Pkwy (770) 640-0550

DAVINCI’S DONUTS Downtown | Desserts www.davincisdonuts.com 131 South Main St (678) 392-2523

COALITION FOOD & BEVERAGE

The foodscape emphasizes premium meats, entrée-sized salads and burgers worthy of a second napkin. In addition to a selection of craft beers and cocktails, beverage director and co-owner Daniel Pernice makes quality wine accessible by presenting the kind of curated wine list that’s typically reserved for special-occasion restaurants while also exploring one of Daniel’s guiding principles: that great wine doesn’t have to be expensive. For more information please visit coalitionalpharetta.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

EL DON MEXICAN GRILL 9 North | Mexican www.eldonalpharetta.com 6320 Atlanta Hwy (678) 404-5473 THE EL FELIX Avalon District | Tex Mex www.theelfelix.com 1130 Avalon Blvd (678) 248- 5239

Downtown District | 50 Canton St (470) 839-6725 www.coalitionfoodandbeverage.com

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

EL TROMPO TAQUERIA Windward District | Mexican 11877 Douglas Rd (770) 754-9442

FIRE & BRIMSTONE TAVERN North Point District | Sports Tavern www.fireandbrimstonetavern.com 10595 Old Alabama Rd - (678) 421-4213

FUZZIWIG’S CANDY FACTORY Avalon District | Desserts www.fuzziwigscandyfactory.com 3175 Avalon Blvd - (678) 248-5217

EM BOP Downtown | Korean www.embop.com 800 North Main St - (678) 395-6226

FIREBIRDS Avalon District | Steakhouse www.firebirdsrestaurants.com 2665 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 225-8611

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP Windward District | Mexican www.fuzzystacoshop.com 5325 Windward Pkwy - (678) 916-7674

ESPRESSO’S COFFEE Windward District | Cafe www.espressoscoffee.biz 5670 Atlanta Hwy - (770) 558-2701

FIREFLY KITCHEN Windward District | Cafe/Grill www.fireflyalpharetta.com 3070 Windward Pkwy - (770) 609-8523

GODAVARI ATLANTA Downtown | Indian www.godavarius.com 865 North Main St - (678) 579-5985

EXPRESS BURGER & MED. GRILL North Point District | Mediterranean www.expressburgergrill.com 7291 North Point Pkwy - (678) 795-0065

FIRST WATCH Old Milton Pkwy District | Seafood www.firstwatch.com 3450 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 566-3447

GOLDBERG’S Avalon District | Breakfast www.goldbergsbagel.com 3180 Avalon Blvd - (770) 663-8555

FANCY PANTRY North Point District | Southern www.fancypantry.com 10595 Old Alabama Rd - (770) 650-6544

FLATLANDS BOURBON & BAYOU Downtown, Cajun - pg 14 www.flatlands52.com 52B N Main St - (470) 242-5458

GOLDEN CORRAL North Point District | Fast Casual www.goldencorral.com 915 North Point Dr - (678) 867-2881

FARM TO LADLE Avalon District | Cafe www.farmtoladle.com 2200 Avalon Blvd - (678) 534-5390

FLAVOR JUICERY Old Mil Pkwy District | Cafe/Healthy Fresh www.flavorjuicery.com 4620 Kimball Bridge Rd - (678) 849-5367

GRAND CHAMPION BBQ Crabapple/Milton | Barbecue www.gcbbq.com 12635 Crabapple Rd - (770) 993-4227

FAVORS & FLAVORS CAJUN Downtown | Cajun www.favorsflavors.com 11775 Northfall Ln - (470) 275-6932

FLIPPIN’ PIZZA - pg 27 Windward District | Pizzeria www.flippinpizza.com/milton 5230 Windward Pkwy, 105 - (470) 410-3547

GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO Windward District | Cafe/Bakery www.getfreshbread.com 4915 Windward Pkwy - (678) 209-2229

FERMENTED WINE BOUTIQUE Downtown | Wine Tastings www.fermentedatl.com 50 Canton St, #106 - (470) 361-2091

FOUR FAT COWS Downtown | Desserts www.fourfatcows.com 64 North Main St - (470) 268-5268

GROUCHY’S NY DELI Haynes Bridge Rd District | Deli www.grouchysdeli.com 11525 Haynes Bridge Rd - (770) 667-6933

FINLEY’S BAR & GRILL North Point | Sports Bar www.coolerathletics.com 10800 Davis Dr - (770) 649-6600

FUDDRUCKER’S North Point District | Burgers www.fuddruckers.com 6360 North Point Pkwy - (770) 475-3338

GYRO CAFE Windward District | Mediterranean www.gyrocafeatlanta.com 869 N Main St/201 - (770) 754-0727

COLLETTA

Italian | Avalon District Colletta’s cuisine draws influence largely from Northern Italy, presenting new interpretations of Italian cuisine alongside traditional favorites. The restaurant promises excellence from its kitchen, featuring a wood-fire pizza oven, grills and rotisseries, alongside an ever-changing, seasonal menu of pizzas, pastas and small plates curated by executive chef Jason Stern. Staying true to its Italian roots, Colletta’s “For the Table” menu offers family-style options for a personalized, communal dining experience. A full menu is also available a la carte. The space, designed by architect David Thompson, is centered around its kitchen with its wood burning oven front and center. A chef ’s counter brings diners closer to the excitement, overlooking the kitchen and pasta station. A breezy patio off the bar offers an alfresco dining experience, and Avalon shoppers and guests can pick up a Colletta cocktail from the bar window to enjoy while strolling the property. 900 Third Ave | www.collettarestaurant.com (678) 772-8335 = F&D Favorite

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

HIGHLAND BAKERY Downtown | Cafe/Bakery Opening 2018 HONEYBAKED HAM North Point District | Deli www.honeybaked.com 7601 North Point Pkwy (770) 518-5000 HOUSE OF HUMMUS North Point, Mediterranean www.house-of-hummus.com 5950 North Point Pkwy (770) 680-2638 HUDSON GRILLE North Point | Sports Grill www.hudsongrille.com 7955 North Point Pkwy (770) 777-4127 HUMBLE PIE PIZZA CO Windward District | Pizzeria www.humblepiepizzaco.com 869 North Main St (678) 867-6773 ICHIBAN Windward District | Japanese www.ichibansteaksushi.com 5306 Windward Pkwy (770) 772-6822 IHOP Windward District | Breakfast www.ihop.com 870 North Main St (770) 552-1323 IPANEMA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE Old Milton Pkwy | Steakhouse www.ipanemasteakhouse.com 4055 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 864-1126 J. CHRISTOPHERS Windward District | Breakfast www.jchristophers.com 3070 Windward Plaza (770) 360-0907 JAMBA JUICE Old Milton Pkwy | Juice Cafe www.jambajuice.com 4305 State Brdg. Rd #103 (470) 719-9170 JASON’S DELI 2 LOCATIONS North Point & Windward www.jasonsdeli.com JEKYLL BREWING CO Windward Area | Brewery www.jekyllbrewing.com 2855 Marconi Dr (844) 453-5955

JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAM Avalon District | Desserts www.jenis.com 800 Avalon Blvd - (678) 894-1483 JERUSALEM BAKERY Old Milton Pkwy | Bakery www.jerusalembakeryandgrill.com

4150 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 777-0193

JILLY’S CUPCAKERY Windward | Desserts www.jillyscupcakery.com 12850 Hwy 9 N - (770) 777-1900 JINYA RAMEN BAR Downtown District | Japanese Opening 2018 JOE’S NY PIZZERIA North Point | Pizza www.joesnewyorkpizzeria.com 1605 Mansell Rd (770) 640-5637 JUICE BAR Old Milton Pkwy | Healthy Fresh www.ilovejuicebar.com 4180 Old Milton Pkwy (470) 233-7299 KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT Avalon District | Japanese www.kikujapanese.com 2725 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 740-0123 KING BARBECUE Avalon District | Barbecue www.kingbarbecueatl.com 4195 Avalon Blvd (678) 248-5159

CAFE AT A.C. STUDIOS 160 North Main St | (470) 539-4189 www.alpharettacreativestudios.com Chef-driven Cafe| Coffee Shop | Downtown The Cafe at Alpharetta Creative Studios embraces community-style open seating in its light and airy space. The menu presents the freshest and highest quality ingredients sourced locally as well as internationally. Enjoy the tangy bite of a salad tossed with local produce or a cheeseburger made from 100% natural, American Kobe beef. Their sodas are sweetened only with fairtrade certified cane sugar.

KONA GRILL Avalon District | Japanese www.konagrill.com 5100 Avalon Blvd (470) 226-1540

The most ingenious thing about The Cafe is that it sits in an art gallery and studio, serving as the community’s ‘creation space’ loosely divided into three open rooms Alpharetta Creative Studios.

KREMO ICE CREAM Avalon District | Desserts www.kremoicecream.com 3910 1st St - (770) 212-9045

Individuals or groups may come in to create original art at their leisure - or sign up for scheduled classes with expert instructors. The fully equipped pottery studio boasts 16 wheels put to good use by independent potters, groups of students or friends making their first pieces!

LA CASA ITALIAN GRILL Downtown | Italian www.lacasaitaliangrill.com 37 Old Roswell St (770) 609-6311 LA PARILLA MEXICAN Windward District | Mexican www.laparilla.com 865 North Main St (678) 339-3888 LAPEER, A SEAFOOD MARKET Downtown District | Seafood Opening late 2018

There are designated spaces for jewelry making and textiles, as well as painting and drawing. This newly opened local favorite and wi-fi hang-out spot encourages us all discover our inner artists.

LAUREL & MAY Crabapple / Milton | Bakery, Cafe, Wine www.laurelandmay.com 12630 Crabapple Rd (470) 545-6106

Southern Sundays

BRUNCH

LIN’S CHINESE CUISINE 9 North | Chinese www.linschinese.com 12850 Highway 9 (770) 740-1892 LITTLE TOKYO SUSHI & GRILL Windward District | Sushi www.akina-littletokyosushigrill.com Photo provided by Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails

5815 Windward Pkwy (770) 663-0630

LOBSTER HOUSE North Point District | Seafood www.lobsterhousealpharetta.com

10890 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 475-0333

THE LOCAL WOODFIRE GRILL Windward District | Mid Eastern www.thelocalwoodfiregrill.com 5315 Windward Pkwy (470) 448-1249 LOCO’S DELI & PUB Haynes Bridge | Sports Bar www.locosgrill.net 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 751-9898

A big Southern tradition,

LOLLI & POPS North Point | Desserts www.lolliandpops.com 1000 North Point Circle (678) 762-7639

but where did the meal come from?

LOYAL Q & BREW - pg 31 Old Milton Pkwy | Sports Bar www.loyalq.com 3655 Old Milton Pkwy (470) 359-9947

In Hunter’s Weekly, in 1895, British author Guy Beringer combined the words “breakfast” and “lunch” to create “brunch” and made a case that post-church Sunday meals should be made of lighter fare served late in the morning rather than long, multi-course meals with heavy meats and cheeses.

M THAI STREET FOOD Windward District | Street Food www.mthaistreetfood.com 875 North Main St/301 (770) 864-5651

He added, “Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting. It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week.” I love that description. Go out for brunch this Sunday at any of the following: Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails Eggs Up Grill Another Broken Egg J. Christophers Original Pancake House The Southern Porch = F&D Favorite

MADE KITCHEN & COCKTAILS Downtown | Spanish - pg 26 www.madekc.com 45 Roswell St - (770) 452-6233 MADRAS CHETTINAAD Old Milton Pkwy | Indian madraschettinaad.com 4305 State Bridge Rd (678) 393-3131

South City Kitchen Cafe at AC Studios Crabapple Tavern Scratch Fresh Village Tavern Pappadeaux Midway Meal House

MAIN EVENT North Point, Attraction www.mainevent.com 10700 Davis Dr - (770) 521-9100

MAMA’S PIZZA North Point | Pizza www.mamaspizzaalpharetta.com 5950 North Point Pkwy (770) 751-6001 MAMBO’S CAFE Windward | Latin / Cafe www.mambos-cafe.com 5915 Windward Pkwy (770) 753-4354 MAPLE STREET BISCUIT CO Downtown | Bakery/Cafe 50 Canton St - (678) 381-1447 MARLOW’S TAVERN Avalon Area | American Grill www.marlowstavern.com 3900 1st St - (678) 248-5230 MELLOW MUSHROOM Haynes Bridge | Pizza www.mellowmushroom.com 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 663-3810 MELLOW MUSHROOM Windward | Pizza www.mellowmushroom.com 3070 Windward Plaza (678) 566-7888 MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT Windward | Desserts www.menchies.com 12850 Highway 9 N (678) 297-0107 MERCANTILE SOCIAL- pg 14 Downtown District | Cocktails/ Small Plates www.mercantilesocial.com 20 North Main St (770) 640-0023 MF BAR Avalon District | Sushi www.mfbaratl.com 7135 Avalon Blvd (404) 977-1207 MIDWAY MEAL HOUSE 9 North | Southern www.midwaymealhouse.com 5150 Atlanta Hwy (770) 442-3738 MILLER’S ALE HOUSE North Point | Sports Grill www.millersalehouse.com 10750 Davis Dr - (678) 277-2581 MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS - pg 23 Crabapple/Milton | Farm/Table www.miltonscuisine.com 800 Mayfield Rd - (770) 817-0161

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails 800 Mayfield Rd, Alpharetta • (770) 817-0161 • miltonscuisine.com Crabapple/Milton District • $$$ • Fine Dining, Seed-to-Fork NESTLED IN THE FIVE POINTS OF CRABAPPLE’S historic district, the distinctly unique Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails entices your senses with its inviting atmosphere and artful edge. The 150-year-old farmhouse and 1930’s cottage were preserved and restored with classic elements and charming details. Beyond the cuisine, guests rave about the energetic bar, multiple fireplaces, intertwining outdoor deck and patio, and onsite garden, Milton’s Acre. The restaurant features contemporary new Southern cuisine which utilizes fresh, local ingredients to create regionally inspired comfort food with bold flavors artistically presented by professional attentive servers in the welcoming atmosphere. In addition to its seed-to-fork new Southern fare, Milton’s features prime steaks, including filet mignon, grass-fed Delmonico rib eye, dry-aged bone in NY Strip and their signature American Kobe flank steak. Many of the ingredients originate from Milton’s Acre, which features fresh heirloom vegetables and herbs used nightly in the kitchen. This one-acre outdoor space is perfect for weddings, wine tastings, social and corporate events. From late spring to early fall, Milton’s offers a “Garden Dinner Series,” which has sell-out limited seating. It’s a must-try dining experience that features a four-course, family-style menu with wine pairings in the center of the garden. Executive Chef Derek Dollar has gained a reputation as an inventive and uncompromising chef who demands the very best. He insightfully chooses which produce is to be planted in Milton’s Acre and incorporates the garden’s bounty each night in his dishes. Dollar has been applauded for his cuisine by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Local Palate, Zagat and more. Over the years, Milton’s has been honored to received OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Awards in the Best Overall, Best Food and Best Service categories. Zagat recently deemed Milton’s one of the “most unique culinary experiences” in Atlanta.

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

MONDO ITALIAN KITCHEN 9 North | Italian / Pizza www.mondopizzakitchen.com 14155 Hwy 9 - (770) 680-4452

THE NEST CAFE Downtown | Cafe www.thenestcafe.net 58 Canton St - (678) 231-2477

OLDE BLIND DOG IRISH PUB - pg 17 Crabapple/Milton | Irish www.oldeblinddog.com 12650 Crabapple Rd - (678) 624-1090

MY FRIEND’S PLACE Windward | Cafe/Deli www.myfriendsplace.com 696 North Main St - (770) 667-8414

NEVER ENOUGH THYME Downtown | Cafe - Opening 2018

ORIGINAL CHOW BABY Downtown | Chinese www.originalchowbaby.com 58 Canton St - (470) 709-2902

NAHM THAI CUISINE Windward District | Thai www.nahmfinethaicuisine.com 5310 Windward Pkwy - (678) 762-1818 NATSU SUSHI & OCEAN GRILL Windward District | Sushi www.natsusushi.com 3070 Windward Plaza - (470) 448-1919

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES Windward District | Desserts www.nothingbundtcakes.com 5230 Windward Pkwy - (678) 366-1445 OAK STEAKHOUSE - pg 13 Avalon District | Steakhouse www.oaksteakhouseatlanta.com 950 Third St - (678) 722-8333 ON THE BORDER MEXICAN North Point | Mexican www.ontheborder.com 10575 Davis Dr - (770) 998-3335

ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE - pg 29 Windward District | Breakfast www.pancakesalpharetta.com 5530 Windward Pkwy - (678) 393-1355 OSHI POKE & SUSHI Windward District | Poke www.o-shi.com 875 N Main St #305 - (470) 299-5000

SOUTH CITY KITCHEN New Southern | Avalon district

Fifth Group Restaurants headed North on 400 to open the group’s fourth South City Kitchen location at Avalon. SCK is renowned for their fresh take on classic southern dishes serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. They continue to serve their regular favorites, such as Shrimp and Geechee Boy Grits and Pan Fried Chicken Livers; however, the kitchen at this newest location is led by Executive Chef David Gross, known for creative menu development and seeking out local and seasonal ingredients to generate new masterpieces with exciting twists. The restaurant space itself was designed by a local architectural firm—The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry. They created a delightfully inventive space that melds the restaurant seamlessly into the Hotel at Avalon, including the patio dining area that overlooks Avalon Boulevard. SCK is this year’s ‘must-see-and-be-seen’ spot to dine, so make your reservations in advance for the best seating. 9000 Avalon Blvd | (678) 722-3602 | www.southcitykitchen.com

PURE TAQUERIA

Mexican | Crabapple district

Located at the site of an original PURE fuel oil gas station and situated on sleepy Roswell Street – the original PURE taqueria™ is a legendary Alpharetta hot spot! This place rocks! The vibe is hip, fresh and authentic. The locals covet its covered patio after a hard won tennis match. And no one shines like we do at at 5-o’clock. Something about the taste of a tart, refreshing PURE margarita will make you forget the weekday blues! The original PURE is still carefully managed by its founders – Chris Sedgwick and Michele Sedgwick – serious restaurateurs with a wild side. And if their culinary genius (Carlos) has been on site, ask what he’s whipped up in the kitchen. His specials are as authentic as they come! Don’t wait another minute to check out the original, PURE taqueria™ Alpharetta! 119 Roswell Street | (770) 676-0911 www.puretaqueria.com = F&D Favorite

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STREET FOOD M Thai Street Food

TODAY’S FOOD TRUCKS ARE NOT simply ordinary taco trucks on the corner downtown - these gourmet trucks’ menus offer delicious ethnic and fusion cuisine at reasonable prices. Food trucks are now even Zagat rated. But beyond food trucks - and beyond small plates - there’s ‘street food.’ And, street food is making it’s mark, locally.

Dutch influences tasting strong and spicy. “Kai Indian: diverse, as every region of India hasJeaw” its own specialties to offer. ie. Vada Pav, Cholle Bhature, Parathas, Rolls, Bhel Puri, Sev Puri, Gol Gappa, Aloo tikki, Kebabs, Tandoori chicken, Samosa. Hawaii: a “plate lunch” (rice, macaroni salad, and a portion of meat) inspired by the bento of the Japanese. Denmark: sausage wagons and hot dogs. Egypt: a dish called “ful,” a slow-cooked fava bean dish. Mexican: termed “antojitos” (“little cravings”) of tacos, huaraches and maize based foods.

When a street-food vendor in Thailand is awarded the prestigious Michelin star, it’s time to start paying attention to what’s happening on the street-food scene closer to home. Street food’s transient nature means it can keep up with new flavors and textures, allowing authentic, culturally influenced chefs to provide winning combinations.

Find street food in Alpharetta: SHADE Street Food & Bar (opening late 2018) Botiwalla (opening late 2018) M. Thai Street Food (‘People’s Choice’ Taste of Alpharetta) EM Bop | www.embop.com Pita Mediterranean Street Food | www.pitastreetfood.com PURE Taqueria | www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com Seven Seas Med. Cafe | www.sevenseascafealpharetta.com

Street food varies by country and region: Thailand: selection of ready-to-eat meals, snacks, fruits and drinks sold by vendors on the street. Bangkok: dishes like pad thai, som tam (green papaya salad), sour tom yum soup, curries, sticky rice mango. Indonesian: a diverse mix of Indonesian, Chinese, and

SHADE Street Food + Bar Alpharetta City Center | Street Food, Small Plates, Cocktails Opening in late Fall/Winter of 2018, SHADE offers chef-inspired street food along with local and global cocktails, craft beer and wine. The combination of their flavorful menu and eclectic, relaxed environment will make for the perfect dining destination. But the fun doesn’t stop there; you can also expect SHADE to be the ‘go-to’ spot for late night music and drinks. Mikka Orrick, restaurant owner and co-owner of Alpharetta and Roswell’s Ceviche Taqueria, designed the concept based on her passion for upbeat and colorful city-style eateries. Tucked into the charming Carriage House with an urban decor and ambience, SHADE Street Food + Bar will deliver a high energy experience where street art meets street food. Opening in late Fall/Winter 2018 10 South Main St. | shadestreetfood.com

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

PANERA BREAD North Point District | Cafe/Bakery www.panerabread.com 6480 North Point Pkwy - (678) 393-2647

PEPPERONI’S TAVERN Old Mil Pkwy District | Sports Bar www.pepperonistavern.com 4190 Old Milton Pkwy - (770) 343-8228

PINKBERRY Avalon Area | Desserts www.pinkberry.com 2200 Avalon Blvd - (678) 248-5162

PAPOULI’S CAFE Windward District | Mediterranean www.papouliscafe.com 3070 Windward Pkwy - (770) 442-8884

PERSIS BIRYANI Downtown | Indian www.persisindiangrill.com 631 North Main St - (678) 395-5457

POKE BAR Avalon District | Poke www.ilovepokebar.com 2685 Old Milton Pk #140 | (470) 210-5614

PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN North Point District | Seafood www.pappadeaux.com 10795 Davis Dr - (770) 992-5566

PF CHANGS North Point District | Chinese www.pfchangs.com 7925 North Point Pkwy - (770) 992-3070

POKE FRESH Windward District | Poke www.mypokefresh.com 5530 Windward Pkwy - (770) 417-8699

PEACE, LOVE & PIZZA Crabapple/Milton | Pizza www.peaceloveandpizza.com 12640 Crabapple Rd - (706) 810-8888

PIECE OF CAKE North Point District | Desserts www.peaceofcakeinc.com 970 North Point Dr - (678) 990-2931

PRAIRIE AMERICAN KITCHEN & HEARTH Downtown | Steak & Seafood located at Liberty Hall 33 South Main St - (opens Fall 2018)

VINNY’S ON WINDWARD Italian | Windward district

Vinny’s on Windward in Alpharetta has been one of the top spots for business visitors and date nights for over 20 years. One of the first of several hot restaurants owned by Chris Sedgwick (Sedgwick Restaurant Group), Vinny’s is a modern and upscale Italian eatery with a Californian flair featuring a menu fueled by their wood-fired grill. Chef Louis Ramirez’s trend driving work in the kitchen shows why Vinny’s has consistently been one of the few restaurants rated ‘Excellent’ in the Zagat’s guide over the years. Deliciously light yet fulfilling options abound from seared tuna with pinzimonio salad to shrimp and scallop risotto with a white truffle essence. Assuming there’s room left, the Tiramisu or the white chocolate Crème Brulee Napolean are great choices to complete the meal. While Vinny’s caters to the professional scene during lunch hours, and has been the site of thousands of business deals over the years, they also have one of the best wine selections in Alpharetta that helps turn their Tuscany styled décor into an amazingly romantic rendezvous. 5355 Windward Pkwy. | (770) 772-4644 | www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com

MADE KITCHEN & COCKTAILS Spanish Influence | Downtown district

Sedgwick Restaurant Group continues to wow us with its fresh approach to familiar dining concepts - MADE Kitchen & Cocktails - serves up small plates inspired by Spanish culture plus more than a pinch of Southern awesomeness. Inside, the ambiance conveys a unique vibe: Begin with a classic, Spanish barn; add an industrial mill; and then mix in a heavy use of modern metalworks and you’ll be close to envisioning this artfully designed space. MADE makes it all work in harmony. It’s rustic, yet modern. Spacious, yet intimate. We noted the metal shutters were sourced from the original Jim Beam distillery, which really complimented their metal - wooden - modern interior design. Spanish influenced, small plates / tapas keep coming out of the kitchen - and diners are able to try a nice variety of dishes and flavors to share and pass. Order the Paella Mixto and the Braised Short Rib Croquettes and pair each up with the right cocktails always engineered with old world ingredients. 45 Roswell Street | (770) 452-6233 | www.madekc.com = F&D Favorite

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

PURE TAQUERIA - pg 24 Downtown | Mexican www.puretaqueria.com 103 Roswell St - (678) 240-0023

RESTAURANT HOLMES Downtown | Farm-Fork, Small Plates www.restaurantholmes.com 50 South Main St

RUBY TUESDAY North Point District | American Grill www.rubytuesday.com 6055 North Point Pkwy - (770) 667-5776

PURPOSE SNACKERY Crabapple/Milton | Snacks www.purposesnackery.com 12630 Crabapple Rd - (888) 883-1004

RIO BALSAS TAQUERIA Alpharetta Hwy District | Mexican www.riobalsastaqueria.com 235 South Main St - (770) 475-7890

RUMI’S KITCHEN Avalon District | Persian www.rumiskitchen.com 7105 Avalon Blvd - (678) 534-8855

RAMEN BAR BY HAJIME Old Milton Pkwy District | Street Food www.ramenbarofalpharetta.com 4180 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 622-1718

ROASTERS Windward District | Sports Grill www.roastersfresh.com 12850 Highway 9 - (770) 753-0055

RUSANS 9 North District | Sushi www.rusansmilton.com 13085 Highway 9 - (770) 346-9020

RAY’S AT KILLER CREEK North Point | Fine - Grill www.raysrestaurants.com 1700 Mansell Rd - (770) 649-0064

ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL Windward District | Italian www.macaronigrill.com 5045 Windward Pkwy - (770) 360-6302

RUTH’S CHRIS Haynes Bridge District | Steakhouse www.ruthschris.net 11655 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 777-1500

FLIPPIN’ PIZZA - Milton Pizzeria | (470) 410-3547 5230 Windward Pkwy, Milton, GA | www.flippinpizza.com Your mom was right - it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Flippin’ Pizza’s 4 ingredient dough has no oil, no sugar, no high fructose corn syrup. Ever wondered why NY pizza tastes so much better? It’s the water. (Yes, really.) FP uses a special filter to make sure they get the right PH balance in the water they use in their dough - with minerals, like calcium and magnesium, just like NY water. We won’t bore you with the ‘sciency’ stuff because the proof is in the pudding - well, the dough, actually. Join the Flippin’ Dough Club for special offers and a free slice of their pizza as a gift. Locally owned and operated, the owners understand the importance of raising dough and supporting local causes. They proudly partner with multiple causes to help do their part. Stop by to enjoy NY style pizza, lunch specials, slices with salads, calzones, beer & wine. Gluten-friendly. Catering + delivery. Hours: 11am-10pm, 7 days.

BOBBY G’s Sports Bar & Restaurant | (770) 772-0711 12990 Hwy 9N, Milton | www.bobbygs.com Chicago Eatery

The atmosphere at Bobby G’s feels like a true neighborhood & Sports Bar sports bar, and it has become the local ‘go to’ spot for watching sports and enjoying the company of friends. An authentic Chicago-style eatery, the menu includes favorites such as the Classic Italian Beef Chicago-style Hot Dogs, Deep Dish and Crispy Thin Crust Chicago-style Pizza, and the Superior Ave Super - The MacDaddy. Regulars order DA-Meaty pizza with a couple of Bobby G’s really extensive selection of draft beers, including local craft beer from Jekyll Brewery here in Alpharetta. There are so many TVs guests have good views to whichever game they’re following. Wednesday night is Trivia Night with $3 domestic drafts and 1/2 priced wings. Tailgating at the bar starts early during football season. A private event space can accommodate up to 40 people, and Bobby G’s offers catering services, as well. Authentic Chicago 650 miles south of DA City - Fuggedaboutit!

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide SAGE WOODFIRE TAVERN - pg 18 Hayned Bridge | Cont American www.sagewoodfiretavern.com 11405 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 569-9199 SAIGON CAFE Windward District | Japanese www.saigoncafeusa.com 5530 Windward Pkwy - (770) 360-6366 SALATA Old Milton Pkwy District | Salads www.salata.com/locations 2560 Old Milton Pkw #110 (470) 233-7498 SALLY’S GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY Old Milton Pkwy District | Bakery www.sallysglutenfreebakery.com 4390 Kimball Bridge Rd - (470) 226-7965

SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA Windward District | Mexican www.salsaritas.com 5215 Windward Pkwy - (770) 754-5822

SCRATCH FRESH Windward District | Breakfast www.scratch-fresh.com 12890 Highway 9N - (770) 753-4833

SALT FACTORY PUB Downtown | Gastropub www.saltfactorypub.com 102 South Main St - (770) 752-1888

SCREAM’N NUTS North Point District | Desserts www.facebook.com/screamnnuts 5950 North Point Pkwy - (404) 474-4766

SANJHA CHULHA Windward District | Indian www.sanjhachulha.us 5815 Windward Pkwy - (470) 395-8527

SECRETO KITCHEN & BAR Windward District | New American www.secretokitchen.com 6195 Windward Pkwy - (770) 752-0922

SAX BLUES & JAZZ CAFE Old Milton Pkwy District | Music Cafe www.affairsbluesjazzcafe.com 4120 Old Milton Pkwy - (404) 341-0837

SEVEN SEAS MEDITERRANEAN CAFE Alpharetta Hwy District | Greek www.sevenseascafe.net 125 Devore Rd - (678) 624-9372

THE UNION

Comfort Food - eclectic | Milton district

The building that once housed an old rural barbeque joint is today home to one of Milton’s most eclectic and delicious restaurants for homestyle cooking and cold local beer. The Union Restaurant is a gem, tucked away by itself at the corner of Providence and Freemanville, yet everybody knows exactly where to find it. You can’t drive by without glancing over at the delightful setting - chic and barn-like, with somewhat of a 60’s colorful vibe going on inside.The kitchen serves up comfort foods like Jay’s Shrimp and Grits, Grandma Sedgwick’s Spaghetti, Chicken Parmesan, or Aunt Jo’s Sloppy Sandwich and then adds a twist with Ahi Poke and Sambal Chicken Stir Fry. Come hungry. 14275 Providence Rd. | (770) 569-7767 www.theunionrestaurant.com

THEO’S BROTHER’S BAKERY Scratch Bakery | Crabapple district

Theo’s Brother’s Bakery is your secret weapon – and its own restaurant group’s in-house source for the best artisan breads in town. This neighborhood bakery is just the place for sweets, treats, muffins, tarts and a changing array of specialty items. Stop in for lunch to treat yourself to the veggie sandwich on focaccia bread – you’ll be thrilled you did! And don’t forget a sweet snack for the kids. Pies and desserts, the freshest breads, pestos, sandwiches, daily pastries and a café - come once and you’ll be back for so much more. Open Tuesday - Saturday 8am-5pm, closed Sunday & Monday. 12280 Houze Rd. #6 | (770) 740-0360 www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com = F&D Favorite

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

SHADE STREET FOOD & BA- pg 25 Downtown - Opening 2018 www.facebook.com/shadestreetfood 10 South Main St

SMALLCAKES Old Milton Pkwy District | Desserts www.alpharettacupcakebakery.com 4055 Old Milton Pkwy - (470) 545-2051

SOUTHERN BAKED PIE CO Avalon Area | Desserts www.southernbakedpie.com 2685 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 254-0598

SHANE’S RIB SHACK Old Milton Pkwy District | BBQ www.shanesribshack.com 4180 Old Milton Pkwy - (770) 569-1988

SMOKEJACK BBQ - pg 10 Downtown | Barbecue www.smokejackbbq.com 29 South Main St - (770) 410-7611

THE SOUTHERN PORCH - pg 14 Downtown District | Breakfast, Lunch www.porch62.com 62 North Main St | (470)448-1006

SIMON’S CHINESE CUISINE Old Milton Pkwy District | Chinese www.simonschinese.com 3975 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 762-0038

SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN Downtown | New American www.southmainkitchen.com 9 South Main St - (678) 691-4622

STOP BOP GO Old Milton Pkwy Area | Korean www.stopbopgo.eat24hour.com 4000 Old Milton Pkwy - (770) 674-1969

SLOPES BBQ Windward District | Barbecue www.bbqalpharetta.com 5865 Gateway Dr - (678) 393-1913

SOUTH CITY KITCHEN - pg 24 Avalon District | New Southern www.avalon.southcitykitchen.com 9000 Avalon Blvd - (678) 722-3602

SUPERIOR WOK North Point District | Chinese www.superiorwok.com 6480 North Point Pkwy - (770) 343-9698

ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | (678) 393-1355 5530 Windward Pkwy | www.pancakesalpharetta.com Like everything else at Original Pankcake House, their buttermilk pancakes are made 100% from scratch. Making pancakes this delicious begins days in advance with a sour starter, which they make in-house w/ potatoes, water, flour, sugar and yeast. The buttermilk batter is mixed by hand with fresh, cracked to order, whipped eggs and yeast, which causes the batter to rise and produce the lightest, fluffiest, melt in your mouth pancakes you have ever tasted. There is no such thing as an Original Pancake House pancake mix - you simply can’t get pancakes this delicious anywhere else in Alpharetta. Everything is cooked in clarified butter that we clarify in house. Round out your meal with freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice or a cup of coffee from their private blend served with pure cream. M-F 6:30AM - 2:30PM, Sat & Sun 7AM - 3PM Awarded Best Breakfast in Alpharetta

CHUY’S TAQUERIA

Texas-Mexican | Avalon District FOUNDED IN 1982 IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, Chuy’s serves authentic Tex-Mex food in an eclectic atmosphere full of color and personality. The menu offers family recipes from South Texas, New Mexico and Mexican border towns, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Chuy’s, with 4 locations in Atlanta, has the reputation as the most fun and friendly spot to eat real Tex-Mex, at a great price.

2560 Old Milton Pkwy • (678) 722-3580 chuys.com/locations/atlanta/alpharetta

Comprehensive Restaurants Guide

SUSHI NAMI Windward District | Sushi www.sushinami.com 5316 Windward Pkwy - (678) 566-3889

THAI SQUARED Windward District | Thai www.thaisquared.net 5530 Windward Pkwy - (678) 297-0202

VILLAGE TAVERN Haynes Bridge District | American Grill www.villagetavern.com 11555 Rainwater Dr - (770) 777-6490

SWAGAT INDIAN CUISINE Windward District | Indian www.swagatus.com 5530 Windward Pkwy - (678) 247-0761

THAI THAI North Point District | Thai www.eatthaithai.net 11525 Haynes Bridge Rd - (770) 777-1306

VINNY’S ON WINDWARD Windward District | Italian www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com 5355 Windward Pkwy - (770) 772-4644

TACO FIESTA North Point District | Mexican www.itsatacofiesta.com 1055 North Point Pkwy | (678) 867-9001

THEO’S BROTHER’S BAKERY - pg 28 Crabapple | Bakery www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com 12280 Houze Rd - (770) 740-0360

VINTAGE PIZZERIA Crabapple/Milton | Pizzeria www.vintagepizzeria.com 12540 Broadwell Rd - (770) 817-6000

TACO MAC -1 & 2 Old Milton & Windward | Sports Bar www.tacomac.com

TOPGOLF - Alpharetta North Point | Attraction www.topgolf.com 10900 Westside Pkwy - (770) 217-0513

VITO’S PIZZA-RANT Old Milton Pkwy District | Pizza www.vitospizzaandristorante.com 3665 Old Milton Pkwy - (770) 475-0369

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Windward District | Healthy Fresh www.tropicalsmoothie.com 869 North Main St - (678) 580-1045

VOLCANO ASIAN BISTRO Windward District | Asian www.volcanoasian.com 5316 Windward Pkwy - (678) 366-9668

TRUCK & TAP Downtown | Food Trucks www.truckandtap.com 30 Milton Ave - (770) 702-1670

WILD WING CAFE Windward District | Sports Bar www.wildwingcafe.com 5530 Windward Pkwy - (678) 990-9464

TUSCANY CAFE & BISTRO North Point District | Cafe www.tuscanycafebistro.com 28017 Mill Creek Ave - (678) 624-9532

WILDFLOUR Windward District | Cafe www.wildflouratlanta.com 5815 Windward Pkwy - (678) 822-9453

TWISTED TACO - 2 Locations Alpharetta Hwy & Windward | Mexican www.twistedtaco.com

WINDWARD TAVERN Windward District | American Tavern www.windwardtavernga.com 5206 McGinns Ferry Rd - (678) 297-0904

TARA HUMATA Windward | Mexican www.tarahumata.com 3055 North Point Pkwy - (678) 867-9001 TASSA CARIBBEAN North Point | Caribbean www.tassarotishop.com 4005 Old Milton Pkwy - (678) 395-6748 TASTE OF INDIA Windward | Indian www.tasteofindia.com 3070 Windward Pkwy - (678) 242-0155 TAZIKI’S CAFE Windward | Mediterranean www.tazikiscafe.com 5306 Windward Pkwy - (470) 235-5614 TED’S MONTANA GRILL Avalon District | Steakhouse www.tedsmontanagrill.com 6100 Avalon Blvd - (678) 710-9025

THE UNION Crabapple/Milton | New Southern www.theunionrestaurant.com 14275 Providence Rd - (770) 569-7767

TERIYAKI GRILL HOUSE Old Mil Pkwy District | Japanese www.teriyakigrillhouse.com 3710 Old Milton Pkwy - (770) 777-1152

URBAN TEA Windward District | Tea Room www.urbantearoom.com 5250 Windward Pkwy - (678) 446-4200

YA MON JAMAICAN CUISINE Windward District | Jamaican www.yamonga.com 5530 Windward Pkwy - (470) 336-7965 ZOE’S KITCHEN North Point District | Cafe/Fast Casual www.zoeskitchen.com 10960 Haynes Bridge Rd - (770) 772-5632

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