Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee
One of only five Atlanta restaurants to earn a Michelin star, Lazy Betty is moving to its new home March 16. The acclaimed tasting menu spot opened in the former Radial Cafe space in Candler Park in 2019. Five years later, it’s taking over from Hugh Acheson’s esteemed Empire State South, which shuttered last year due to financial fallout from the pandemic. Located in the heart of Midtown near 10th and Peachtree Streets, the new space is nearly 2,000 square feet larger than the old, allowing owners Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips to grow the bar program, add an a la carte menu, and expand the group private dining options.
The duo, who also own the more casual Humble Pie in the Interlock, will continue to serve the seven course, $205-per-person tasting menus Lazy Betty is known for. It will keep charging a 20 percent service fee (included in the $205) to pay workers a livable wage. Lazy Betty will also continue to offer wine, beer, and spirits from small producer for which sustainability is top-of-mind. Wines include options from family-owned and minority-led biodynamic wineries. Lazy Betty also features rare spirits and a large bourbon portfolio, including Pappy Van Winkle, the Clase Azul Collection, and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. New cocktails and zero-proof options (including pairings) will be available. “We have a few [beverage] surprises for the city,” Phillips says. However, Lazy Betty has not procured its new liquor license yet, so for now, BYOB is welcome, and usual the corkage fee will be waived.
Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee
Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee
Designed by Blue Lantern Studios, the space features earth tones and organic materials: pine floors, a stone-topped bar, and a wine display made with a repurposed steel and glass window. The bar/lounge is decorated with greenery, brass and wood accents, and a hand-crafted bird sculpture. In the dining room, expect teal velvet…
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