"If you find yourself outside the perimeter, hungry, and want to eat somewhere without a buffet line or the words “never ending pasta bowl” on the menu, head to The Alden in Chamblee. Not too far from Buckhead, this upscale Mediterranean and American restaurant serves small plates and a variety of shareable entrees, like harissa shrimp and grits and basil-cured salmon with onion marmalade. Stop by for a glass of wine at the bar, or for Thursday lunch on the patio outside." - team infatuation
"The Alden comes from Atlanta native and chef Jared Hucks. The restaurant serves dishes on its dinner menu like Maine sea scallops, sweet breads, tortellini primavera, and lavender-baked chicken. But for something truly special, consider reserving a seven-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings at the chef’s counter." - Eater Staff
"The Alden is a splurge-worthy spot in Atlanta. The Michelin-recommended place comes from Atlanta native and chef Jared Hucks. The restaurant serves dishes on its dinner menu like Maine sea scallops, sweet breads, yellowfin tuna, and rack of lamb. But for something truly special, consider reserving a seven-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings at the chef’s counter. The restaurant also hosts cooking classes led by Hucks that showcase seasonal produce and demonstrations on how to use them." - Eater Staff
"Chef Jared Hucks, owner of The Alden in Sandy Springs, points out that cooks who use specialty ingredients and buy smaller quantities don’t benefit from the bulk discounts restaurants get on produce; the venue also runs recurring events like First Thursday, which offers a five-course tasting for $125 as a lower-cost alternative to its usual seven-course $175 tasting." - Su-Jit Lin
"Cited among the farm’s chef partners, this eatery is exploring inventive uses of mushrooms on its menu, including applications like mushroom birria tacos and ravioli." - Danielle Meinert