Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/18/23

After hosting a series of dynamic culinary pop-up experiences this summer, Atlas and The Garden Room are set to officially reopen for full service, with The Garden Room returning today, Wednesday, Aug. 16, and Atlas returning on Thursday, Aug. 17. Both restaurants pushed their creativity and hosted temporary pop-ups including The Choux Box, a very successful dessert pastry boutique as well as the Atlas Underground dining experience in June, July, and early August as the kitchen underwent a refresh. Now both restaurants are returning, just in time for the city’s Michelin Guide buzz, with fully reimagined menus, offering the same elegance and impeccable quality that Atlas and The Garden Room are known for but with new inspiration after Chef Freddy Money’s extensive travels abroad, event participation around the world and lots of research and development throughout the summer.
 
This reopening will serve as the beginning of a new phase for both restaurants, led by Chef Freddy, Tavistock’s Atlanta Culinary Director. Born and raised in London, England, Chef Freddy began cooking at the age of 16 and went on to develop his culinary skills training in several of the world’s finest Michelin Star-awarded restaurants, including Paco Roncero, El Bulli Catering in Spain and The United Kingdom’s Alain Ducasse Group.
 
Joining Atlas and The Garden Room in 2019, Chef Freddy quickly took both highly revered Atlanta restaurants to new heights, offering visually stunning dishes with bold and complex flavors. Now, after extensive travels abroad this summer, gathering inspiration, and conducting research and development, Chef is relaunching both restaurants with a realized vision.
 
“I, and the Atlas team, spent an extensive amount of time redeveloping the cuisine for both restaurants,” said Chef Freddy. “We worked meticulously, creating, and refining several dishes before we selected the final menus. After spending several weeks working on them, we know beyond a doubt that we’ve created something that our guests, new and returning, will love.”
 
Atlas guests can expect a modern avant-garde approach with a tasting menu that evolves through the seasons. Dishes include Kristal Caviar, Westholme Wagyu, and the signature Chocolate Rocher. The tasting menus will also include wine pairings from Atlas’s esteemed wine cellar. The Atlas Tavern will also feature an a la carte menu, with selected items from the tasting menu.
 
The Garden Room will offer a 2-course and 3-course prix-fixe menu, with a la carte options also available in the bar area. The menu features incredible dishes like crispy duck salad, Chilean seabass, lobster gratin, prime rib and Yorkshire pudding.
 
For more information or to make reservations, please visit the Atlas website here and The Garden Room website here. Interviews with Chef Freddy Money and photography are available upon request.  

About Atlas: Under renowned culinary leadership, Atlas brings a fresh and innovative approach to traditional cooking. The menu is inspired by partnerships with local farms using the freshest and most seasonal produce. Each dish tells a story, and the menu is a journey that focuses on ingredients, provenance, and texture resulting in a powerful combination of wonderful and memorable food. For more information, please visit www.atlasrestaurant.com and follow along on Instagram and Facebook.
 
About The Garden Room: The Garden Room is an immersive garden bar and dining experience and an enchanted escape, welcoming in its beauty and appealing through its casual approach. Guests can unwind and enjoy whimsical cocktails while enjoying small plates and house specialties curated by Chef Freddy Money. The talented landscape artists, Boxwood Gardens, work throughout the year to create seasonal floral and decor installations. For more information, please visit www.thegardenroomatlanta.com and follow along on Instagram and Facebook.