Guest Author - Karon Warren

Category 6: Hot Stuff
There’s always that group of people who are in the know. They know the hip clothes to wear, the trendy accessories to have and, of course, the happening spots to dine. While the cuisine is always delicious, foodies flock to these restaurants for that intangible quality: panache.

Bluepointe
3455 Peachtree Rd., (404) 237-9070, www.buckheadrestaurants.com
A contemporary dining room with modern adornments is the backdrop for the celebrity watching that takes place here on a nightly basis. Open Monday-Friday for lunch; dinner nightly. Menu items include sushi, seafood and steaks.

The Tavern at Phipps
3500 Peachtree Rd., (404) 814-9640, www.newyorkprime.com/tavernatphipps/phipps-intro.html
Located in Phipps Plaza, this is the place to be after the workday ends. Also known for its patio overlooking Peachtree Street. Menu features steaks, chicken, ribs, seafood, pasta, sandwiches and salads.

Bone’s
3130 Piedmont Rd. N.E., (404) 237-2663, www.bonesrestaurant.com
The rich woods and brickwork of this steakhouse dining room boosts the feeling of power throughout the room as deals are brokered and mergers come together. Obviously famous for its steaks, the restaurant menu also includes soups, salads, seafood and chops.

The Dining Room
3434 Peachtree Rd., (404) 237-2700, www.ritzcarlton.com
Located in the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, The Dining Room exudes style and elegance as patrons sample Executive Chef Arnaud Berthelier’s Mediterranean dishes. It is the epitome of sophistication and upscale dining. Because the chef prepares new menus nightly, selections vary, but usually include such items as seafood, various meats and fish.

Nava
3060 Peachtree Rd., (404) 240-1984, www.buckheadrestaurants.com
This Buckhead staple offers dishes with a Southwestern flair and regularly receives accolades for its margaritas. Menu selections range from fish and seafood to steaks, chicken and such meats as buffalo short ribs and lamb chops.