Perfect Patio Weather

The new neighborhood tavern, HOBNOB, (owned by the guys who own Gilbert’s) recently opened on the corner of Piedmont and Monroe, and it seems to be doing a pretty steady business.  I live right around the bend from HOBNOB and I spend a lot of time at Ansley Mall – so I pass by this intersection quite a bit.  I have to admit that I was pretty skeptical about the new restaurant, a hater if you will, and kinda vocal about how I thought it would “never last.”  However, any concerns I had (particularly about parking or a generic menu) were quietly put to rest yesterday… 

Yesterday was another absolutely gorgeous day in Atlanta.  In need of some sunshine, Christine and I decided to meet for lunch at a nearby restaurant w/ a patio.  If the sun in out – so are Christine and I. 

well hello, sunshine!

We decided to give HOBNOB a shot.  We had no problem parking, even though I’d anticipated otherwise, because they have valet service even during lunch.  Since it was a bit warm for us in our biz cas. work attire, we sat on the covered patio and enjoyed a nice breeze from the street. 

As I perused the menu, I noticed that it seemed a bit burger-heavy, but that they all sounded really good.  HOBNOB lists beer recommendations under most of the menu items, which I think is a nice touch.  I saw someone’s order of the Braised Short Rib Tacos come out of the kitchen, and they looked pretty darn delicious.  The folks at the table next to us were chowing down on the Soft Pretzels w/ warm cheese + beer dip.  I honestly had to control my urge to steal one from their table when they weren’t looking…  They smelled great!

I ordered the HOBNOB Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich (w/ toasted bun + slaw + homemade beer BBQ sauce):

Christine had the Lamb Burger (w/ tzatziki + feta cheese):

We both thought our food was sufficiently yummy + plentiful – and we thought the service was definitely above average.  Most of all, it was a perfect patio!  I’d even venture as far to say that it is one of my favorite patios in Atlanta. 

If you are looking to mix up your fancy bar food standbys, or just want a new patio to frequent for a little weekend day drinking – check out HOBNOB.  I’ll see you there.  I’m a hater no longer…

xx, L

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern
1551 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA  30324
404.968.2258
www.hobnobatlanta.com