Anyone that hangs out with me knows that my nightlife revolves around planning my next meal, eating really well and then unwinding in a lounge, somewhere. For a while the combination was simple: patio pre-game, midtown restaurant of some sort, followed by a quick jaunt to the Halo Lounge. As of last Tuesday, I’ve managed to find a spot that can take care of all three in a pinch.
- Buckhead Bottle Bar
Buckhead Bottle Bar knows its comfort zone: it cares about the food without overreaching, it manages to be genuinely friendly in the world of the beautiful people and it invites you to linger. You don’t need a sponsor from the beautiful crowd to show up. Moreover, it’s solid food against a fantastic atmosphere and dare I say, the food is downright cheap at this level.
So let’s cut to the chase: what should you pay attention to?
The cornmeal crusted oysters with citrus smother were excellent. I’m not generally one for oysters, and I tend to be highly critical of anything that’s less-than-perfectly fried, but when I go back, I’m ordering these again. The chicken liver pâte, apple jelly and toast was also good. I do have to say the mussels were nicely done and the house-made pappardelle with veal ragout was very good. How does this marriage of opposites exist? It’s comfort food meets fashion, and I’m coming back.
Main dining area
This will be one of my satellite offices.
Menu
Cornmeal Crusted Oysters, Citrus Smother
Chicken Liver Pate, Apply Jelly, Toast
Pappardelle, Veal Ragout, Mushrooms
Mussels, Fries
More mussel action
Cheesecake
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