Tag: Oaxaca
Oaxaca and El Valle owner to open Casa Balam in Decatur and Dixeebe in Midtown
Chef Luis Damian, one of the owners of Oaxaca in Chamblee and El Valle in Midtown, has multiple new restaurants in the works. First to open—likely the second week in April—will be Casa Balam, replacing Ted’s Montana Grill in Decatur. Focused on dishes from the northern side of Mexico near Monterrey, Casa Balam will serve shared plates and sous vide cocktails in a casual environment designed for families.
Best of Atlanta 2023: Eat
Our 2023 Best of Atlanta picks for all things food-related—here's where you'll find great sushi, sandwiches, bread, vegan dishes, soul food, steak, desserts, and more.
Atlanta chefs are changing the perception of Mexican cuisine
In 2022, when he and his business partners opened the Mexican restaurant El Valle in Midtown, Luis Damian was clear on what he didn’t want for the space: “I didn’t want to open another tequila bar with a theme of sombreros, skeletons, and mariachi that Americans think of when they picture Mexico.”
The verdict on 5 new Atlanta restaurants: Oaxaca, Binky’s Eatery, Carmel, Gezzo’s Coastal Cantina, and TydeTate Kitchen
Two new Mexican spots in Chamblee and Bolton, a soul food restaurant and a sleek Thai spot downtown, and coastal cuisine in Buckhead.