"A graduate of Lamar High School in River Oaks, Atlanta-based chef Ford Fry opened State of Grace in the Lamar-River Oaks Shopping Center directly across from his alma mater. The recently revamped restaurant honors the Southern cuisine Fry grew up on while leaning into global flavors. The expansive dining space boasts a separate light-filled room where the raw bar takes center stage. Get a front-row seat to the shucking action before enjoying a selection of bivalves and dishes like wagyu carpaccio and redfish on the half shell." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley