Three Stars for Buckhead's Aria

Iconic Atlanta restaurant Aria gets three stars in a review from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution this week. Jenny Turknett sums it up: "After 12-plus years, Aria has its formula down to a science, altering the menu to reflect the seasons and walking a delicate line to appease loyal customers with favorite dishes. Yet, even with consistent and well-executed food, a wine list begging for exploration, and service that leaves you feeling pampered, I wish for a little more. More risks? More playfulness? More that I know Gerry Klaskala can give."

In an almost-review, Christiane Lauterbach takes a look at Gato. The Candler Park restaurant was formerly known as Gato Bizco and is currently offering a Monday and Tuesday dinner service called Gato Arigato. She talks about the recent menu and chef changes and explains the new service in further detail over at Atlanta Magazine.

Breslanta visits Crawfish Shack, Getaways for Grownups explores Red Pepper Taqueria, Food Near Snellville reviews Hammocks Trading Company, Weekend Eats ATL gets dinner at The Lawrence, Atlanta Restaurant Blog tries the new chocolate line at Cacao, and the Amateur Gastronomer gets lunch at Lure.