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Thursday, May 19, 2011

French Fare at our Feet


After a recent visit to a meeting of the Atlanta Music Teacher's Association, one of the members suggested we venture to Violette for lunch. I, obsessed with all things French, immediately obliged. With a name like "Violette," I knew I was in for a treat.
Violette did not disappoint. The atmosphere was quite lovely with a roomy dining area and round tables. The aged stucco walls transformed us to an air of a slower pace.
With the best french accent I could muster, I ordered the "polenta avec crêpe tulipe." The polenta was served with olives, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. It was topped with roasted-tomato ragout and presented in a open-faced "crispy crepe." The sourness of the olives mixed perfectly with the creaminess of the goat cheese and my crêpe was the envy of the table.

Violette was founded by native frenchman Guy Luck, who came to the states in the 1980's. In a very french fashion, he named the restaurant "Violette" after an ex-lover. After his passing in 2003, his friend and business parter Stephanie Belcher, along with fellow countryman Stephane Picarda and Erin McDonald, vowed to keep Mr. Luck's dream alive.
I would recommend you make it a point to check out this restaurant and the many events it offers.