Every Friday, Roots in Alpharetta features an article on food and dining in a series I like to call Foodie Friday.
There hasn’t been a lot to report here recently. Maybe the economy is turning around and restaurateurs are having a better go of things. A lot of what I have to mention this week are changes to existing joints.
The Firkin and Crown - This is an English pub at the Avenue Forsyth. I’ve only been there two or three times over the years and my opinion was mixed. But based on recent reviews I’ve read, it seems they have made a more racy change to their appearance. The waitresses are now showing a lot of skin. Think Hooters girls with short kilts and bare midriffs. They seem to have ripped off the racy theme of the Johns Creek Irish pub The Tilted Kilt. So if you’re easily offended by scantily clad women, be warned. It takes more than that to offend me though.
Meyer’s Deli - This is a new deli that opened across highway 9 from the Windward Walmart. I guess they are technically in Milton. I went there once for takeout and had a decent sandwich. I don’t want to pass judgment based on that experience alone though. I’ve lamented our over abundance of sandwich joints and delis before, so another in town doesn’t get my motor running. They also have the guts to claim they are an authentic New York style deli. While I’ve never been to a deli in New York, I’ve seen places like Carnegie’s on the Food Network. I seriously doubt we’re gonna see something like that in Alpharetta. I have low expectations, Meyer’s, so prove me wrong!
Hachi-Hachi Japanese - This is a hibachi and sushi place in Johns Creek on Jones Bridge Road. They are closed for a long renovation. I’m not sure for how long, but it is WAY overdue. I always kinda liked the food here and it was a little cheaper than the hibachi you’d find on Northpoint. But their building is old and dirty. This renovation needed to happen years ago. I look forward to trying them again once the work is finished. I never get tired of seeing grown men playing with food and lighting shit on fire. But being an only child, I’m easily entertained.
Nana’s Sushi – This is a small all-you-can-eat sushi joint in a Milton strip mall next to a gas station. I believe they are closed. There is no sign in the window indicating such, but the place has been locked during the lunch hour for a few days. I’m not an expert on the food business, but me thinks locking your doors during the busy cubicle dweller lunch rush is probably a bad thing. Sushi isn’t usually my bag, and AYCE raw food kinda creeps me out. Next-to-the-gas-station sushi doesn’t exactly scream classy sushi restaurant either.
Sage Woodfire Tavern - They are opening a second location at the perimeter in the Park Place shopping center. They’ll be in the space formally occupied by Houlihan’s. This is a perfect spot for them, I’m sure it will be successful.
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