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The #clubsandwich from @murphysatlanta from @sopermckibben. “I would say 3 1/2 to 4 stars on this one. What I liked about it was that it wasn’t too heavy on the mayo. I actually liked the smoked candy bacon because it gave a little bit of sweetness with that hint of smoke. I also didn’t miss the lack of that third piece of toast in the middle of the sandwich because I think the avocado kind of acted like a glue a little bit, but also lending some nuttiness.” She writes more about the sandwich in her @roughdraftatlanta newsletter, which you should subscribe to. taken in Murphy's by @sopermckibben

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In the Sept. 1 edition of Family Meal:

👀More than two dozen restaurants opened last month, from Dunwoody to Old Fourth Ward to Fayetteville.

Beth McKibben and Sarra Sedghi are also wrapping up their final dining stops ahead of the October deadline for Best New Restaurants of 2026. Winners will be announced in December.
Plus, we share some notable restaurant closures from August.

🌶️ In this week's Editor's Pick: Bun & Bombay’s vada pav in Avondale Estates.

🥟Chef Raul Thomas shares his recipe for Puerto Rican empanadas, served at Theater in the Square in Marietta.

✍️ @sopermckibben Read more at the link in our bio! by @sopermckibben

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Recent. August eats. taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @sopermckibben

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A recent trip to Decatur Estate Vintage Market (fave) for a friend’s bday present, and then a Chicago dog at Skips in Avondale. by @sopermckibben

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Favorite photo of the summer. taken in Stave & Stone Winery by @sopermckibben

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Terrible photo of the shrimp manti at @beymediterranean stuffed with savory minced shrimp and fresh herbs, garnished with Aleppo tomato ragout atop the restaurant’s house-made creamy tahini. 👍👍 by @sopermckibben

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Peaches and cream pound cake. Okay?! taken in Avondale Estates, Georgia by @sopermckibben

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Alabama crab. Bovino After Dark. West End. 🖐️ courses. $84pp. 🫶🫶🫶🫶 taken in West End by @sopermckibben

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Welcome to Rough Cut, in which our dining team (Beth McKibben and Sarra Sedghi) offer their first impressions on the food, vibe, and service at restaurants around Atlanta.

🍷📖Beth recently dined at Lucian in Buckhead, the wine bar and bookshop owned by Jordan Smelt and Katie Barringer.

Don’t sleep on the summer menu right now from Chef Jason Paolini and his team. It includes a striped bass served a la nage (or fish poached in an aromatic broth made from white wine, butter, and herbs or vegetables) garnished with slivers of okra and summer squash.

A tangy green tomato broth is the base layer for a summery cucumber and peach salad.

The cruller with an almond glaze comes crowned with peaches atop a sweet corn puree.

💫Pro tip: always order the off-menu fries, which come with a tarragon aioli. by @sopermckibben

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Guest co-host Beth McKibben of @roughdraftatl brought an insightful feature to the ATL Arts Collective, "The artistry of plating food." Her story features an interview with Chef Demetris Brown of @bread_and_butterfly. (Among others!) Listening link in bio and available wherever you get your podcasts. by @sopermckibben

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We’re changing things up for this week’s Rough Cut.

Rough Draft Editor-in-Chief and Dining Editor Beth McKibben shares her favorite Atlanta patios to get a drink, food, or just hang out at on a pleasant day.

Beth: “I tend to favor restaurant patios that transport me beyond where I am at the moment. For me, a restaurant patio should be an extension of the dining room, integrating naturally into the space. Without it, the restaurant wouldn’t be the same.”

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“I’m sharing some of my favorite restaurant, bar, and coffee shop patios I frequent on a nice day in the A, ranging from a backyard garden and a live music space adjacent to a pizza joint, to tree-covered grottos and a quiet escape just beyond Buford Highway.”

Shout out your favorite patios in the comments. by @sopermckibben

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