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The General Muir | Atlanta, Georgia USA

The General Muir

The General Muir

 

Spacious and open dinning area layout

Spacious and open dinning area layout

 

The bar

The bar

 

General Muir deli counter

General Muir deli counter

 

Chopped Chicken Liver - caramelized onions, toasted pretzel bread

Chopped Chicken Liver – caramelized onions, toasted pretzel bread

 

Fish and Potatoes - smoked salmon over latkes, sour cream, apples, arugula, lemon

Fish and Potatoes – smoked salmon over latkes, sour cream, apples, arugula, lemon

 

Corned Beef Reuben - sauerkraut, russian, gruyere, buttered rye

Corned Beef Reuben – sauerkraut, russian, Gruyere, buttered rye

 

A sister restaurant of West Egg Cafe (love that place) over in Howell Mill, The General Muir, led by Executive Chef Todd Ginsberg, is a Jewish deli type concept that is a little over a week old. Been meaning to go check out the eatery as the reviews from friends were quite promising. My personal experience with the service and ambiance was quite good and the food was simply lovely. If you can, order the chopped chicken liver because that thing is delicious. Probably meant more as a 4 person appetizer than 2, but wow, I think next time I’m going to eat a whole plate of it for lunch. Yes, it is that good.

Some fun facts I learned from Sonia Chopra’s article at Eater.com, the eatery got its name per the USS General C. H. Muir. During the aftermath of World War II, the owner’s mother and grandmother, both Holocaust survivors, were brought to the United States thanks to this ship; the name is to show homage to the vessel of their salvation. I really admire restaurants that give thought to the name. It adds so much depth and character, gives a sense of connection once you learn its history. A lovely place. I will be back.

The General Muir (information gathered 2/2013)
1540 Avenue Place, Suite B-230
Avenue Pl Atlanta, GA
678.927.9131
Hours – Dining Room
Breakfast
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 10:30am
Brunch
Sat, Sun 8:00am – 3:00pm
Lunch
Mon – Fri 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner
Sun – Thurs 5:30 – 9:00pm
Fri, Sat 5:30 – 10:00pm
Hours – Deli
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 5:30pm
Sat, Sun 8:00am – 5:30pm

Parking:
Free parking in the Emory Point Parking Deck. 2 hours during the day, 3 hours in the evening. Not sure the cost after that point. Also there are metered parking (max of 45 minutes at a time, credit card only).

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Wikipedia article on General Muir squier class transport ship website
Sonia Chopra’s Eater article on The General Muir website
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Uchi | Austin, Texas USA

Yeah, this happened. I want to go back…lol

 

wagyu hot rock “sear it your­self”; wagyu beef, ponzu, japanese

 

Cooking Wagyu on the hot rock

 

Hama Chili; baby yellow­tail, ponzu, thai chili, orange supreme

 

Inside Uchi

 

Saba Shio; grilled norwegian mack­erel, parsley, preserved lemon

 

Hamachi Nabe; baby yellow­tail, koshi hikari rice, farm egg, soy broth

 

Machi Cure; smoked baby yellow­tail, yucca chips, asian pear, marcona almonds, garlic brittle

 

Kaki to Ringo; oyster honeycrisp apple wasabi

 

After a quick pre-dinner dinner at Barley Swine, we met up with some new food eating friends, Valerie Masterman and Jason Petitte for a trip through some of Uchi’s tasty offerings. What a meal. Everything I had was great. Especially the Wagyu hot rock dish! I think anything that is table side and/or do-it-yourself (to an extent) is so gratifying and entertaining. Before I come back, I definitely want to first check out their sister restaurant, Uchiko.

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Barley Swine  (information gathered 9/2012)
2024 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, Texas
512.394.8150
Hours
Mon – Fri 6pm – 11pm
Sat 5pm – 11pm

Parking
Good bit of parking available. There’s also valet if you wish to skip the trouble of finding a spot.

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References:Thanks to Bang Ho, Valerie Masterman and Jason Petitte for the wonderful company while eating at Uchi!
Uchi http://www.uchiaustin.com/uchi