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Sala Mexican Restaurant

Best Libation of 2002: Flaming Soul at Sala Sabor de Mexico. "…the sexiest and most refreshing new drink around." – John Kessler, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“The look is gorgeous...The bar is a runway of style, the drinks sublime... the staff unflaggingly nice.” - John Kessler, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Service at the restaurant … is excellent, some of the best I’ve ever seen in a new restaurant.” - Creative Loafing

“Gorgeous design and modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine are on the same page in this hot new addition to the Highland scene." - Atlanta Magazine

“Upscale Mexican food, tasty margaritas are the draw at newly opened Sala." - Where Atlanta


Park 75

"Best Brunch in the World" Zagat Survey 2003
Four-Diamond rating- AAA
Best Place to Eat on a Sunday- Atlanta Magazine


La Tavola

Top 50 restaurants in Atlanta – John Kessler – Atlanta Journal & Constitution, 2000, 2001, 2002

Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator, 2001

Silver Award – Short Wine List Category, Restaurant Hospitality, 2002

Best Italian Restaurant, Insite, 2001

“La Tavola has an Italian-inspired focus, and dishes up some of the best food in the city in this genre.” – Where Magazine

“If you are looking for ordinary Italian, then La Tavola is the wrong restaurant for you. But if your taste buds crave extraordinary Italian in a warm and inviting setting, this trattoria will exceed your wildest expectations.” – In Town Newspaper

“The simple-rich interior here creates the kind of swank urban image that will suck people in off the street with promises of au courant eats, well chosen wines and the ability to sit cheek to jowl with other in-the-know folks who can claim that they found this fabulous little trattoria months before it makes its beautifully photographed appearance in Atlanta Magazine.” – Southern Voices

“We feel La Tavola will be a wonderful addition to the trendy restaurant collection scattered along the Highlands.” – Hudspeth Report


The Food Studio

Four Diamond Award – AAA

Top 50 restaurants in Atlanta – John Kessler – Atlanta Journal & Constitution, 2000, 2001, 2002

Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator, 2000, 2001, 2002

Most Romantic Restaurant – Atlanta Magazine, 2000, 1997

America’s Best Table Tops, Gourmet, 1998

MEDIA: “An artful discovery: Doing right by food.” - John Kessler – Atlanta Journal and Constitution

“Not just artsy or cutting edge, this is bold cooking by someone with a passion for food.” – Critics Choice


Loca Luna

Jezebel Magazine
100 Best Restaruants
Best Appetizers
Best Patio
Best Place to People Watch

Atlanta Magazine
Best Tapas
Best Meet Market

Atlanta Journal Constitution
50 Best Dishes to Drive For ( Costelada Grelhada )

Creative Loafing
Best Restaruant with Entertainment
Best Restaruant with Dancing

Citysearch
Best Bar to Celebrate the Holidays


Joel

Named one of the "Best New Restaurants in the Country,"
Esquire Magazine

Named one of "America's Best Restaurants,"
Gourmet Magazine


Iris

Top 50 Restaurants & Top 10 New Reastaurants - AJC