The Spence, Midtown

I’ve been wanting to go here for close to two years now and the time finally came. It was described as “edgy American” and while that sounds kind of like an odd description for a restaurant I know totally understand. It’s located in midtown, tech square, to be more exact and has a modern feel with sleek tables and chairs. The lighting is also at a minimal. They have oysters, bone marrow topped with tuna tartare, Mexican corn, chilled foie gras and other snacks/small plates a like. Common ingredients married with not so common ones grace the menu to excite the palate of anyone ordering. Their wine menu is also impressive but when talking to the Som make sure you tell him your price point. I was offered a glass that was $32 and while it did sound enticing my table had already drank a bottle so my taste buds surely would not have gotten everything in tended for that pour. They have a burger on the menu, which of course I ordered, called the Juicy Lucy. The patty is a combination of brisket, short rib, chuck, and dry-aged beef fat, it’s also ground in-house daily. I would consider this burger to fall under the adult category. It was stuffed with american cheese topped with grilled onions, house made bread and butter pickles and served with thrice cooked fries. The combination is one that I’ve seen all over Atlanta but I like adjustment of the cheese in the middle. The fried cauliflower and corn creme brulee were also pleasing sides. The desserts were seasonal and we enjoyed the blueberry bites as they were our servers favorite. The menu is always changing but if you’re in the mood for something fun but elegant look nowhere else.