TASTING INTOWN: Anis Café Restaurant Review

By Art Huckabee

Bonjour, mes amis! I’m dining at this quaint and charming café and bistro called Anis. Wish you were here! But… don’t buy an airline ticket because I’m speaking French, this place is closer than you might think.

Anis Café and Bistro occupies a converted house on a side street in the Garden Hills neighborhood of Buckhead, not the south of France. It’s full of personality and busting at the seams a er enjoying over 20 years of award-winning success.

Anis does both “Café” and “Bistro” quite well. Sit outside under the covered patio and have a glass of Gousseaume

Sauvignon Blanc and a plate of Mussels

Marinieres, with white wine, garlic, parsley and cream. e mussels are tender and you’ll want to sop up the garlicky broth with a hunk of crusty French bread. Or order a Kronenbourg beer and a plate of Calamari Frit, nicely cooked and corn-meal dusted, with a Harissa remoulade providing a spicy kick. Yes, close your eyes and be transported to Provence. C’est si bon! e popularity of Anis has not only caused it to physically expand to its limits with a variety of inside and outside dining options, along with a funky little bar, but also to expand its menu to dishes and price points that stretch the casualness and more