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Sichuan restaurant Hai Authentic Chinese opens in Alpharetta
Atlanta restaurateur Gary Lin opens the second location of his highly popular Decatur Sichuan restaurant in Alpharetta on February 23, the AJC reports. Hai takes over the former Swagat Indian Cuisine space on Windward Parkway and features a similar menu of Sichuan and Shanghai classics from chef Wan Hai to the Decatur location. Hai worked alongside famed chef Peter Chang (Tasty China) for three years. Lin also owns Urban Wu in Buckhead, Wei Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Marietta, and Hao Chinese Cuisine in southwest Atlanta. Open daily at 11 a.m. Order online for takeout. [AJC]
Brazilian steakhouse Passador sets March opening date in Alpharetta
Passador Brazilian Steakhouse opens in March, taking over the former Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse on Mansell Road, according to a press release. The restaurant features traditional passadors or meat servers who arrive at the table and carve meats placed on large skewers. Passador will also offer side dishes to pair with its fire-roasted meats and a salad bar. Owners Nelcir and Marcio Muller are no strangers to the Brazilian steakhouse experience. Nelcir Muller most recently worked at Chama Gaucha in Buckhead, with his brother Marcio Muller having worked at Chama’s Chicago location. [Official]
The Brookhaven location of seafood market and cafe Kathleen’s Catch opens mid-March
Permits are being finalized and an opening ETA of mid-March has been set for the Brookhaven location of seafood market and cafe Kathleen’s Catch on Clairmont Road. As with the Johns Creek and Milton markets, the Brookhaven shop will sell fresh fish, oysters, clams, shrimp, crab, and lobster, and prepared items, chowders, and sandwiches, such as its popular lobster roll and crab cake sandwich. The New England-style lobster roll will be available every day at the Brookhaven location, along with a daily specials menu and oven-ready meals which will change weekly. [Official]
