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Atlanta Kitchens: Recipes from Atlanta's Best Restaurants

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Atlanta has some of the finest cuisine served up by some of the finest restaurants in all of Georgia. In "Atlanta Kitchens", cookbook author and restaurant critic Krista Reese draws upon her more than twenty years of covering Atlanta's finest dining establishments ranging from down home cafes to elegant restaurants, to showcase fifty-six of Atlanta's finest ranging from Watershed, Mary Mac's Tea Room, and Babette's Cafe, to The Pecan; Gravity Pub, and the Horseradish Grill. Profusely illustrated, the step-by-step recipes run the complete dining gamut from appetizers to entrees, from side dishes to salads, from desserts to beverages. Of special note is the chapter entirely dedicated to 'Comfort Foods' as offered by some of Atlanta's most impressive chefs. From Strawberry Serrano Mussels (Babette's Cafe); to Butter-Poached Shrimp and Grits (Repast); to Pulled Pork BBQ on Cornmeal Pancakes with Spicy Mustard Coleslaw (Horseradish Grill); to Orange Buttermilk Chess Pie (South City Kitchen), "Atlanta Kitchens" offers thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly', palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, gourmet quality dishes that would grace any dining occasion and bring some of that memorable Atlanta quality restaurant cuisine to the family table.

This is an excellent compilation, not only for Atlanta "foodies," but anyone who appreciates creative and tasty recipes that are easy to follow and enjoyable to consume! I've given the book four stars, only because, having dined at nearly all the represented restaurants, I noted that some of their "best" (read: my favorite) dishes have been omitted. Which ones? I would prefer Atlantans decide this culinary question for themselves! Suffice to say, "Atlanta Kitchens" provides excellent recipes for great dining. It's a book worth adding to anyone's "cook book shelf."

This book has great recipes from good Atlanta restaurants - great concept for a cookbook. If you like fried chicken this book has several recipes including the famous Scott Peacock, Watershed, recipe. I haven't tried recipes yet but know these dishes/restaurants are famous in Atlanta. I rate at 4.5 stars but almost gave five stars. I would like to see a few more country food recipes (BBQ, etc) - but the book has a lot of recipes. The book also has pictures of most of the dishes so you know what they should look like.

I highly recommend this cookbook - you won't be disappointed.