Lazy Betty, Atlanta’s one-MICHELIN-star restaurant from Chef-Partners Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips, is set to open on Saturday, March 16 in its new Midtown space on the corner of Peachtree and 10th Streets. The move will bring Lazy Betty’s acclaimed tasting menus and affable ambiance and service style to the center of the city. An a la carte food menu in the bar lounge and a patio will debut at a later date, and reservations are now available here.
The 4,300-square-foot space features a 70-seat main dining room anchored by an expansive bar lounge, a semi-private dining room and a private Chef’s Dining Room. Kat Blue of Blue Lantern Studios designed the space, weaving modern elements with hints of nature. Inspired by the principles of biophilic design, the restaurant is trimmed with manicured greenery and natural textures, evoking a sense of harmony with the outdoors. Large windows fill the room with natural light, while earthy tones and organic materials will welcome guests.
With sustainability in mind, Kat utilized authentic and natural materials throughout; heart pine floors were refinished to their original character, the stone bar top was reworked and repurposed, and a steel and glass window was utilized to house a new wine display. The bar lounge is the focus upon entering and features lush plants along the back bar, brass and wood accents that provide texture and a hand-crafted birds sculpture installation by Jennifer Thoem. The main dining room showcases warm terracotta plaster paint on the walls, shades of teal velvet on banquettes and rich walnut and marble furnishings. Above, large light discs painted by local artist Christina Kwan hang from the ceiling.
The semi-private and private Chef’s Dining Rooms will offer guests a new way to dine at Lazy Betty. Velvet drapes give guests privacy in the semi-private dining room, and the Chef’s Dining Room provides a separate room featuring a hand-painted mural by Christina Kwan and a repurposed steel…
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