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HOMEMADE HARVEST

A sweet and savory, caramelroasted cauliflower from Palo Santo’s Santiago Gome

Fresh Perspective

Original ChopShop brings good-foryou food to Buckhead this month

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Original ChopShop debuts its first Georgia location in Buckhead this month in the Peachtree Square Shopping Center. Highlighting customizable dishes, Original ChopShop’s menu includes protein bowls, salads (“chops”), sandwiches, breakfast items, fresh juice, acai bowls and more made from high-quality ingredients. We spoke with CEO Jason Morgan about what Atlantans can expect.

Why did you choose Buckhead? Atlanta has always been at the top of our list when looking for new markets for Original ChopShop. Buckhead is a nice entry point into the market because of its high visibility, traffic and population. We also have found a site with both surface-level parking as well as a large, shaded patio area, which is extremely hard to come by in an urban area. We believe we will be filling an on-the-go, feel-good need that the community is currently missing.

What makes the eatery unique? At Original ChopShop, inspiring others to "just feel good" is at the heart of everything we do, both internally and externally. We believe that we've created something really special, from our guest experience and shop design to our career development and team benefits programs. The variety allows us to offer four dayparts: breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Additionally, our entire menu is available for catering, which we know will be a hit with the office and medical communities in the Buckhead area.

Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan

What does your “food for Every/Body” ethos mean? Almost anything on our menu can be modified to meet the dietary needs or preferences of every guest. We also like to say that we have food for “Every/ Body” because there is truly something for everyone on our menu. Whether you're a health nut or you want something more filling or indulgent, we've got you covered. n

ORIGINAL CHOPSHOP • 404.381.8877 originalchopshop.com • @originalchopshop Earlier this year, Mexican chef Santiago Gomez opened his supper-club-style restaurant, Palo Santo, in West Midtown. Stop by for Mexican-inspired cuisine and cocktails, or venture to the rooftop to enjoy city views and a separate Japanese-Mexican menu. You can also bring a taste of the restaurant home with this savory-meets-sweet caramel-roasted cauliflower recipe.

IINGREDIENTS 1 whole white cauliflower 5 tbsp white miso 5 tbsp brown sugar 5 jalapeño peppers (seeded) 2 oz goat cheese ½ cup grape seed oil Salt (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Season the cauliflower with salt, then place it on a sheet pan and cook for 15 minutes until golden brown. Heat the white miso in a pan, add the brown sugar and mix until the sugar dissolves and turns golden brown. Remove from the heat. In a blender, process the jalapeño peppers and add oil until smooth. Add the goat cheese and salt to taste. Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Using a spatula, cover the entire cauliflower with the caramel miso. Put in the oven for 5 minutes and remove. Serve the jalapeño sauce on a plate and finish with the roasted cauliflower on top.

FOOD NEWS

St. Regis Sabrage Masterclasses are now available at St. Regis Atlanta. During the 30-minute sessions led by an expert butler, guests will learn how to open a bottle of Champagne using a saber. The experience also includes a bottle of Champagne and canapés. marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ atlxr-the-st-regis-atlanta PALO SANTO • 678.492.9211 botanicohospitality.com/palo-santo • @palosanto_atl

n Flight Club, a modern dart bar offering food and cocktails, is coming to West Midtown’s Star Metals development. A concept by London-based Social Entertainment Ventures, Flight Club will offer guests “Social Darts,” a technologically enabled darts game with automatic scoring. flightclubdarts.com/atlanta n Brunch is now on the menu at West Midtown’s wine and mozzarella bar Bastone (owned by Grana chef Pat Pascarella). Available Saturdays & Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., offerings include a traditional Italian brunch spread, shakshuka and pasta dishes. A selection of craft cocktails and wines by the glass make it festive. bastoneatlanta.com