Abattoir

Abattoir, The Westside

I have described places as a carnivores nirvana before but I was wrong as Abattoir is truly the ideal carnivores dream, after all, it does mean Slaughterhouse in French. Abattoir is apart of the Star Provisions family so the decor and service are nothing short of wonderful. The Charcuterie Plate was lavish and Beef Tartare decadent. We didn’t choose to partake in any of the mains but rather the butcher’s menu since it offered more adventurous culinary pursuits. The stand out was the Bone Marrow. And to be sure we didn’t over do it on meat we opted for the cheese plate as well. The whole meal was entirely protein and we didn’t regret it. Perhaps if you’re looking to eat like Henry the VIII for a night look no further. I do however still wish we had room for dessert since I can’t say I like ending any meal without something sweet! The only promise I made when we left (besides having to come back) was order a tad more sensibly since rich foods are genuinely more filling.

Lusca

Lusca, Buckhead

I don’t want to limit Lusca and say it is New American and while it is It’s so much more than that since I feel this restaurant has more appeal than the average dining establishment following a fad. Bon Appétit did name it one one of American’s Best New Restaurants of 2014!

They offer oysters and some nigiri to start but you should head straight for the killer charcuterie plate. The have some guy from Boston come down once a month and prepare all the meats. Unlike any other I’ve had in Atlanta.

Their menu does change daily so while I had the quail I have not seen it since when I’ve randomly checked and Tom got the wild mushroom risotto which I have seen on the menu again. This is probably because this risotto was everything a risotto should be and more.

The wine we had was one that we’ve never had before. The Marcel Lapiere Morgon and according to the Som sets the standard for other Gamay’s and on the plus side at a pretty good price point.