Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore... That's right you hairy little rat, you're in Cougartown. If you're a middle-aged woman and want free shit, don't Yelp, go hang out at the patio bar. Fuck me, it's like Magic Johnson's harem but they're worn out a lot more. There is no lack of gold diggers or loose skin here... I kinda liked it. Let's face it, shallowness and pretentiousness thrives here... It's the heart of Buckhead. This guy at the next table 2 feet away was still in his workout clothes admiring his adonis physique and he was showing brain with those Richard Simmons short shorts he had on. C'mon, Vanity Smurf, why don't you just wear a leaf. It makes chewing diver scallops a tad disturbing with that fleshy visual. The space has been transformed into a cool space. It's a nice looking joint and the outside dining area comes with a convenient patio bar. The inside with the open kitchen area let's diners take a peek at the colonial cooking in action. Yes, it's a gimmick but can they actually put out decent tasting grubbery?
Mini Popovers. Not exactly the same as BLT's amazing specimens. These mini version were ok. But most of the table didn't even touched them except yours truly, the fat turd of the table.
Charred Octopus Salad. This dish was a tough one to order here knowing how awful the one at the Optimist was... But surprisingly, this version was tender and quite tasty with the delicate char.
Bacon and Peach. It's bacon... Thick cut, too. How can I pitch a fit about this. The tiny piece of peach was pretty tasty that makes you wish there were more of it. It would be ok if a chipmunk ordered it. That's the problem with this place, they either did it on purpose or they were just cheap.
Pot of Soft Polenta. hearth roasted, mushrooms, duck jus. Just a nice comforting and flavorful dish that you will want to keep eating and eating.
Scallops and Endives. This restaurant group always have a problem with cooking scallops in all their restaurants... Either it's burnt and overcooked or no color and undercooked. These were acceptable, one of them were undercooked but not too bad overall.
Roast Pekin Duck. crispy leg & spit roasted breast, red mustard greens, plums. This was the real winner on this visit. Generous amount of duck and spot-on on the execution... Could render some more of the fat on the skin but I still ate the shit outta it. Good dish, a keeper.
Grilled Eggplant. preserved tomato, pine nuts and mint. Not too shabby. I would order it again.
Mushroom “Wood Roast”, robiola. I love shrooms and this dish didn't disappoint. Mushrooms does well with that open hearth cooking. Smoky, earthy and fungusy.
I didn't expect too much going into this place not to get my hopes up but I was pleasantly surprised that most of the dishes worked out well with this cooking technique. The menu is pretty good but the cocktail menu was not interesting at all... So, just order a cocktail that you know like an Old Fashioned or Sazerac, they do have an extensive list of booze, though. This place is a scene and most of the people here could care less about the food... But would that keep me from coming back? Nope. The food is promising and the narcissism is entertaining. I would like to see more adventurous dishes on the menu in the future... Like offal.
3060 Peachtree Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 477-3500
http://www.kinganddukeatl.com/
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