THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED The Café Awards

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED The Café Restaurant Review:

Despite being called The Café, the atmosphere is classically formal yet comfortable, with plush seating and well-spaced tables. From business to romantic dining, it's all ideally staged. Power breakfasts before a board meeting or shopping at the malls across the street start with egg dishes including a choice of Benedicts. Italian flavors rule at lunch. On Sundays there’s an elaborate and exotic brunch. Dinner showcases an Italian emphasis again, with risotti, when offered. We've enjoyed a lobster risotto that preserved the pristine flavors of the beast, although the rice grains missed al dente by just a notch. Soups are pure flavors with little to disrupt the taste of the raw material; consider the butternut squash bisque. Rack of lamb and salmon, both cooked just to medium rare, are stand-outs. Take note that menu items change seasonally. Any dessert will please, but don't miss the cotton candy fillip at the conclusion of the meal. Finding a top-tier glass of wine to go with the meal is easy, and there is a list of half-bottle selections as well. Offerings include big-ticket items reaching to four figures and selections at good prices. Go local and try the Wolf Mountain sparkling wine from North Georgia.