Atlanta is pleased to welcome several new restaurants to the local dining scene! In downtown, Thrive offers a luxurious and contemporary dining experience while French American Brasserie brings a new twist to French cuisine and Luckie Lounge offers a modern day eatery open late into the night. In midtown, J.C.T. Kitchen is serving sophisticated southern specialties while a local pub scene is created at TAP.
Thrive
Thrive is an upscale yet casual restaurant located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Thrive combines the elements of delicious food and extensive drink choices with a luxury setting. Thrive’s space, located in Centennial Tower, is a unique blend of sleek, contemporary style designed by renowned architect Bill Johnson of The Johnson Studio. After hours at Thrive shifts from a gourmet restaurant to a hip lounge spot. Your experience will be complete with Thrive’s late night Sushi Bar.
French American Brasserie
French American Brasserie (FAB) recently opened in the heart of downtown in the Ivan Allen Plaza. FAB offers a unique French inspired menu including a wide variety of canapés, delicious seafood and steaks prepared with your choice of six different finishing sauces.
Luckie Food Lounge
Luckie Food Lounge recently opened across from the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. A seasoned veteran of Houston’s and J. Alexanders, Chef Alaska Dzamenshie and his talented team bring the flavor to Luckie’s classically inspired American menu. Luckie is proud to offer a pastry department that is equally as star-studded with Nicholas Crawford, formerly of MidCity Cuisine fame. He is the master behind everything from the delicious Gelato and pastries in Charm, an adjoining cosmopolitan convenience market, to the many pies, cakes and plated desserts that grace the table at Luckie. Luckie also delivers a spectacular sushi bar with a backdrop of massive salt-water aquariums.
JCT Kitchen
“J.C.T." -- three simple letters known for identifying the junction of rail lines now becomes a place where family and friends join together for a dining experience of “Southern Farmstead Cooking” at JCT. Kitchen & Bar. Acclaimed Chef Ford Fry, along with operating partner Ray Camillo, proudly introduce their vision for the casually sophisticated JCT Kitchen & Bar by melding a passion for flavorful food, enjoyable music, stylish décor and enticing aromas – creating an incredible sensory experience. Recently opened in January in the Westside Urban Market, JCT Kitchen & Bar offers upscale, yet casual dining in an atmosphere inspired by the California wine “country” with an East Coast interpretation. This unique neighborhood restaurant features a menu reminiscent of traditional family favorites.
TAP
Fresh ingredients, seasonal flavors, palatable pours and thirst-quenching brews all fuse together to create a unique, culinary experience in a cordial setting. Locally grown ingredients are a staple at tap, making it a truly local experience. A simple and eclectic menu featuring bar snacks, items for sharing and entrees is prepared daily to the highest standards by Chef Todd Ginsberg. His impressive culinary background adds a touch of finesse to TAP’s casual bill of fare.