Atlanta, GA
www.fiveandten.com
Food ($120)
Oysters Rockefeller & Eggs Benedict; Duo of Lamb & Trout with Asparagus; Creme Brulee & Key Lime Pie
Musings (Maylee)
The home of the Georgia bulldogs has many wonderful restaurants to offer, but the only restaurant in Athens that consistently ranks among the Top 100 restaurants in Atlanta by the AJC is 5&10. In 2007, it was named the AJC's Access Atlanta Restaurant of the Year. Chef Hugh Acheson describes his food as a "contemporary American with inspirations from Italy and France," but the Southern influences are undeniable. The food is light but full of flavor, and does a great job of mixing textures. The restaurant used to be a five and dime store, hence the name, and is very unassuming. There is an understated elegance to the restaurant, and the ambiance can best be described as relax. The influence of Alice Waters in the culinary world are undeniable even here in Georgia. The menu is seasonal, using the freshest local ingredients available.
Glass of white wine...
The oysters rockefeller that still make me drool when I think about them and remain my standard for the dish...
I almost licked the plate clean for the eggs benedict. In season 4 of Top Chef, the judges made the comment that cutting into a poached egg is just sexy. I have to agree. The poached egg was plump and juicy, and perfectly balanced out the crispy bread. The hollandaisse sauce pulled everything together.
I remember loving the crispy skin on the trout...
And although it's been a while, and I don't really remember exactly what we ate for dessert. I do remember thoroughly enjoying myself and feeling very satisfied at the end of the meal.
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