Thursday, October 8, 2009

Beleza

Hmmm, this place is a hidden gem. Unfortunately too hidden. I love mixology and this place has it. Navarro, behind the bar, creating old school cocktails with a modern twist and personality, making the price worth while. Travis, who is the mind behind the "crudo bar" is a joy to watch. Not only is he good at making excellent plates with NO KITCHEN, he has been dabbling in mixology, creating a cocktail or two that have been quite fabulous. I do enjoy going there when they first open so I can chit chat with the two of them and they have the time to invent things for us to try:) Definitely a great date spot and relatively healthy too, food wise that is. lol;)

http://www.sottosottorestaurant.com/

UPDATE
Beleza closed In May along with it's brother restaurant Lupe, the brainchildren of Riccardo Ullio, the mastermind behind the successful Sotto Sotto and Friti restaurant concepts. However, Riccardo Ullio’s fourth try for a Latino restaurant in Midtown Escorpion — has finally opened.

Top FLR and Dinner Party Atlanta owners to open a restaurant at 905 Juniper, where Riccardo's concepts failed TWICE? Patrick La Bouff, lead owner of Dinner Party Atlanta and Darren Carr, co-owner of Top FLR and The Sound Table, leased the space together. I love their other concepts...Fingers crossed!!!