First Look at The Cockentrice; More Local Reviews

Creative Loafing's Angela Hansberger takes a first look at The Cockentrice, Kevin Ouzts's new Krog Street Market Restaurant. Hansberger says it's pricey, but worth it to see what the man behind The Spotted Trotter can do in the kitchen:

The Cockentrice will be many diners' first exposure to Ouzts' chef chops - to witness more than his skills as a butcher or the Spotted Trotter's charcutier. Ouzts is making some seriously creative and seriously sophisticated food. To be fair, the whole experience comes at a premium. It's easier for two cocktail-drinking, charcuterie-eating people to rack up more than $100 at the Cockentrice (pre-tip) than it is to explain what a cockentrice is without Googling it first. But if you love food, it's worth it.

THE ELSEWHERE AND THE BLOGS: Atlanta INtown's Art Huckabee samples Papi's Cuban Grill and enjoys empanadas and Pollo Vaca Frita, but isn't thrilled with the Masitas de Puerco. eATLanta says chef Jeremy Miller has a huge hit on his hands with American Food and Beverage. Hot Dish Review has a good meal at Makan, and hopes to see more creative and spicy dishes in the future. Atlanta Restaurant Blog finds hits and misses at Tutto Kitchen and Bar in Roswell. Eat It, Atlanta advises against dining at Hal's. Bella Vivere has a magnificent evening at Trader Vic's. Marie, Let's Eat! says to skip the pork and dig into the brisket at Twin Smokers BBQ. Fried Chicken Lips is surprised by Grub Burger Bar and plans to return.