By Jenna Moran
From fried catfish and pimento cheese sandwiches to biscuits
and pork belly wraps, Atlantans can now find tasty options for southern cuisine
in the historic Buckhead neighborhood of Brookwood Hills.
Watershed first opened its doors 14 years ago in Decatur,
Ga., with the help of co-owner Emily Saliers – member of the Grammy-winning
American folk rock duo Indigo Girls – who jumped at the opportunity to turn a
quaint gas station into a popular restaurant. In recent years, Watershed has
become one of the most buzzed-about places to eat in the city, claiming a James
Beard award (often called “The Oscars of Food”) in 2007.
In
early 2010, Watershed announced Chef Joe Truex as its Executive Chef. At the
time, Chef Truex was already an established name in Atlanta thanks to his
former restaurant Repast. A Louisiana native, Truex has contributed to the
Southern cuisine menu by cooking up traditional dishes from the bayou such as
jambalaya, seafood gumbo and roasted oysters.
In August of
2011 Watershed closed its Decatur location and opened in May 2012 under a new
name, Watershed on Peachtree. The new location features renovations such as
private dining and patio seating areas, but continues to operate under its
original mottos that “casual is the new fine dining” and that the best tasting
foods come from local and organic farmers.
From the Georgia coast to the
Louisiana bayou, Watershed on Peachtree offers entrees from around the South to
tickle your every fancy. Even the desserts are filled with mouth-watering
delight, like the chocolate cake in a jar and the coconut and cream tart. The
restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, and Sunday brunch is
offered from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit their website
here.
