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100 | M A C O N M A G A Z I N E D E C E M B E R / J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 8 Dining guide AMERICAN THE BACK BURNER RESTAURANT TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 11AM – 2PM AND 5 – 9:30PM 2242 INGLESIDE AVE. 746.3336 | BACKBURNERMACON.COM 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 not required but are recommended. BEARFOOT TAVERN MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 11AM – 10PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11AM – 11PM; SUNDAY 11AM – 9PM 468 SECOND ST. 305.7703 | HOTPLATESRESTAURANTGROUP.COM 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 11AM – 3PM. BRASSERIE CIRCA MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11AM – 2PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 5 – 9:30PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 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 the menu. Specialty grilled items include a filet, New York strip and more. DOVETAIL TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 5:30PM – 9:30PM FRIDAY 5:30 – 10:30PM SATURDAY 11AM – 2:30PM AND 5:30 – 10:30PM SUNDAY 11AM – 2:30PM 543 CHERRY ST. 238.4693 | DOVETAILMACON.COM Located in the center of a quickly re-emerging 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 and sophisticated dining room that tips its cap to the strong agrarian history of the South. DOWNTOWN GRILL MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 5 PM 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 bourbons, 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 located in the lane between