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90 | M A C O N M A G A Z I N E F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 1 7 American THE BACK BURNER RESTAURANT TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 11AM - 2PM AND 5-9:30PM 2242 INGLESIDE AVENUE | 746.3336 The Back Burner Restaurant has been serving the Middle Georgia community since 1997. Award-winning chef, Julio Rosas, and his wife, Karen, took over ownership of the restaurant in January 2015. Located in a charming 1934 home, The Back Burner Restaurant has crafted a niche by offering a variety of steaks, chops and seafood. The restaurant's new menu maintains this tradition and provides guests with more options, both for lunch and dinner. Private dining rooms are available as well as a banquet space that can accommodate 40 seated or up to 60 for cocktails and hors d'oeurves. Reservations are recommended. BEARFOOT TAVERN MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 11AM - 10PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11AM - 11PM; SUNDAY 11AM - 9PM 468 SECOND STREET | 305.7703 Now in a new location sporting a new look with expanded bar and re-imagined interior. A gastro pub and beer garden with an extensive menu that goes beyond your typical bar fare, featuring gourmet burgers, steaks and seafood. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. BRASSERIE CIRCA MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 11AM - 2PM AND 5 - 10PM 4420 FORSYTH ROAD | 621.4140 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 our menu. Our specialty grilled items include a filet, New York strip, and more. DOVETAIL OPEN FOR DINNER 543 CHERRY STREET | 238.4693 OPENTABLE.COM/DOVETAILMACON Macon's first farm-to-table restaurant that highlights the bounty of produce from all over Middle Georgia and the Southeast region, in a casual dining setting with award-winning American cuisine. Proudly a part of the successful, Macon-based, Moonhanger group, which also owns the legendary Rookery and manages the historic Cox Capitol Theatre. Dovetail specializes in elevating Southern cuisine classics such as its Pork Belly Collard Noodles or providing a Southern take on classic dishes from abroad such as Rabbit Lasagna or Quail Risotto. Our mixologist provides a pre- prohibition take on cocktails. Try the Sazerac or Old Fashioned or new Southern twists like his own Pecan Tree Martini. The dress is casual, the service is comfortable, and we welcome you to visit for your next special occasion or just because. DOWNTOWN GRILL MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 5PM 562 MULBERRY STREET LANE | 742.5999 MACONDOWNTOWNGRILL.COM The exposed brick and atmosphere of this 1890 building create the charming ambience of an old English steakhouse. Serving prime Angus beef, fresh fish and homemade desserts as well as nightly specials, we are dedicated to providing the ultimate downtown dining experience. We also offer a full selection of scotches, cognacs and aperitifs as well as an extensive wine list. Cigar aficionados are welcome — bring your own or choose from our oak humidor. Plan your holiday event in our banquet room, which is available for private parties of up to 50 guests. We're in the lane between Mulberry and Cherry and Second and Third streets. Reservations are recommended. EDGAR'S BISTRO MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11AM - 2PM 5171 EISENHOWER PARKWAY | 471.4250 EDGARSHOSPITALITY.COM/MENU A student-run restaurant serving as an experiential classroom for those enrolled at Helms College's Polly Long Denton School of Hospitality. This unique dining opportunity for Maconites is open for lunch Monday through Friday. Come savor an array of New American selections including cool, crispy salads; hot and tangy sandwiches; and steak, fish and pasta entrées. Edgar's is pleased to offer a new menu each quarter, each recipe having been hand- crafted by chef instructor Stuart Hardy. FOUNTAIN OF JUICE MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY LUNCH AND DINNER 4123 FORSYTH ROAD | 755.5000 Committed to bringing local, fresh food to please the eclectic palate, the foj team creates fabulous fare. Macon-born owners Natasha and Carl Phillips's restaurant at the Prado on Forsyth Road features a new, expanded menu and hours. Dine there for Dining Guide