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1 0 6 | M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M A U G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 Back Burner Restaurant Located next to Ocmulgee Arts on Ingleside Avenue, The Back Burner continues to be a Macon favorite for quality steaks and fresh seafood. The BB offers daily specials, brunch options during lunch hours, and our traditional Lobster Thursdays. Seating options include our casual indoor and outdoor patio areas, as well as our more intimate private and semi-private rooms. Private event space is also available for up to 50 people. Reservations not required but recommended. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; until 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 2242 Ingleside Ave. 746.3336. backburnermacon.com. • • • • • Bearfoot Tavern A gastro pub and beer garden, Bearfoot Tavern has an extensive menu that goes beyond your typical bar fare, featuring gourmet burgers, steaks and seafood. Check out the back patio for dining outside or enjoying live music. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Brunch is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 468 Second St. 305.7703. bearfoottavernmacon.com. • • • • • Brasserie Circa This American brasserie, Circa has spirited classic French and European influences. With its European neighborhood restaurant feel, Circa offers extensive preparations of seafood as well as a raw bar. Large fresh salads and signature sandwiches provide the casual essence of the menu. Specialty grilled items include a filet and a New York strip steak. A private dining room is available for parties, and catering also is available. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Dinner: 5-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Brunch is served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 4420 Forsyth Road. 621.4140. maconcirca.com. Macon's best food An essential guide to our favorite restaurants D I N I N G G U I D E Christian's Fine Cuisine Located on Bass Road, the newly opened Christian's invites Maconites to enjoy an outstanding dining experience in a comfortable and welcoming space. Christian's entices visitors with its extensive wine selection and superb cuisine, including Chilean Seabass. Owner and Chef Christian Losito's passion for cooking was ignited while creating delicious food at his family's restaurant in Nice, France. After graduating from culinary school in France, he moved to the United States and has been creating delectable cuisine in Macon since 1996. Losito is looking forward to continuing his long-time passion and family tradition of creating superior dishes at his new restaurant. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday. 1693 Bass Road. 238.6300. christiansmacon.com. • • • • • Dovetail Located in the center of a thriving downtown district, Dovetail serves uniquely crafted, Southern cuisine. With dishes inspired by seasonal availability and traditional Southern fare, chefs use their expertise to highlight character and flavor, creating an experience that is familiar to any Southern dinner table, yet re-imagined in a rustic MARCO RISTORANTE ITALIANO