FALL DINING GUIDE

Notable newcomers

Published on: 10/06/04

OF THE HUNDREDS of restaurant openings that occur in the Atlanta area every year, these are 10 we're keeping an ear to the ground about. Some have already opened. Others are on the way.

Vine

A smart retrofitting of the old Tiburon Grill space, with an expanded patio and broad selection of wines by the glass. 1190-B N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, 404-892-2393.

Rathbun's

The Inman Park "it" restaurant from Kevin Rathbun, former Buckhead Lifer. Reserve now for whenever you can. 12 Krog St., Atlanta, 404-524-8280.

Che: Tapas & Rum Bar

Mojitos made with fresh-extracted cane juice and many nibbles in the heart of party-hearty Buckhead. From Aria's Gerry Klaskala. 268 E. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, 404-231-2224.

Boi Na Braza

A Buckhead bookend to Fogo de Chão with yet more, more and more Brazilian spit-roasted meat. 3215 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta, 404-814-1086.

Grace 17.20

Fresh, seasonal cooking with a verse from Matthew attached. Chef Charles Schwab is a Bacchanalia alum, not a financial analyst. 5155 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 678-421-1720.

Bollywood Masala

A nonvegetarian Indian restaurant from the folks behind the terrific Madras Saravana Bhavan. In the same Decatur mall. 2201 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur. 404-636-6314.

Toast

Fresh, handmade pastas and bread served without any pretension in a small space hidden on the backside of the Biltmore. The patio should be just about perfect this time of year. 817 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, 404-815-9243

Two Urban Licks

A follow-up to One Midtown Kitchen with live blues, a 14-foot wood pit rotisserie tower featuring a whole suckling pig, California wines tapped from barrels and another groovily obscure locale. Chef Scott Serpas proved his mettle at Sia's. Slated to debut in two weeks. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, 404-522-4622

Restaurant Eugene

Beautiful, finessed food with a classic edge that appeals to a tony, sedate Buckhead crowd. A serene setting and good wine program round out the experience. 2277 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta, 404-355-0321.

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