Reviewing restaurants as they open is kind of my schtick, although I’ll occasionally review in a series. If you know of a joint I should review or would like for me to review your restaurant, e-mail me at lee@rootsinalpharetta.com .
Restaurants Reviewed as They Opened
- La Casa Italian Grill – Alpharetta
- Azul Agave – Alpharetta
- Boga Taqueria – Milton
- BW Tavern – South Forsyth
- Bite – Alpharetta
- Heavenly Gourmet Popcorn – Alpharetta
- Smashburger – Windward
Scootz Gourmet Grill – South Forsyth(closed)- Marlow’s Tavern – The Avenue Forsyth
Tasca Latin Bistro – Johns Creek(closed)Burrito Gorilla – Johns Creek(closed)- Egg Harbor Cafe – Johns Creek
Poquito’s Cantina – Alpharetta(closed)- thai2 (thai squared) – Windward
- Erwoods Kitchen & Keg – Crabapple
- Zafraan Hyderabadi Indian Restaurant – South Forsyth
Legends Deli & Cafe – McGinnis Ferry(closed)- Taco Stand – Alpharetta
Tifosi Gastropub – Main Street Alpharetta(closed)- The Incredible Sandwich Factory – McFarland
- Jilly’s Cupcakery – Alpharetta
- The “New” BB’s Bagels – State Bridge Road
- Rio Nuevo Cantina – North Point
Shrimp Basket – Milton(closed)K Cafe – Windward(closed)- Mambo Jambo – Windward
- 52 Bistro – Alpharetta
- Studio Movie Grill – Holcomb Bridge
- Scratch Fresh – Milton
- River Tavern – Milton (closed)
- Cheeky Taqueria – The Avenue Forsyth
- Maryland’s Crab House (closed)
- California Dreaming – Duluth
Barbecue
A series from the summer of 2010, reviewing every barbecue restaurant in Alpharetta, Milton and south Forsyth. Also read my kickoff article and final thoughts. In ranked order they were:
- ‘Cue – Milton
- Dottie’s Delight/Bad Wolf – South Forsyth
- Smokejack – Alpharetta
- Jim N Nicks – The Avenue Forsyth
- Pig N Chik (Closed)
- Slopes – Midway, South Forsyth
- Dickey’s – Milton
- One Star (Closed)
Woody’s – North Point(closed)
Thinly Reviewed Restaurants
An ongoing series on restaurants that are thinly reviewed or otherwise fly under the radar.
- Jerusamel Bakery – Old Milton
- Tacone Flavor Grill – Windward (closed)
The Spot – Alpharetta(closed)- The Corner Deli – Alpharetta