Novak’s Steakhouse has been a staple in Morningside since 2018. Now, proprietor Blaise Novak, son of Hal Novak (Hal’s Steakhouse), is changing the restaurant right into a Mexican cantina. The crew is swapping out some paintings and lighting and introducing a menu of tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos, nachos and extra. When will debut? On Cinco de Mayo after all. The Sandy Springs location will stay a steakhouse.
“The neighbors needed one thing extra informal, so we determined to provide it to them,” Blaise Nowak stated. “It is about getting top quality elements at a very reasonable worth. It is household oriented.”
Nowak’s Cantina will serve dinner in addition to lunch each Friday by Sunday. No reservations will likely be accepted. And for these wanting Nowak’s steak, the menu includes a single lower, topped with queso. “We wish to assist individuals who have been consuming right here without end and nonetheless need to have the ability to get a steak from time to time,” Nowak explains.
Mia Prieto, previously of Caramba Cafe, consulted on the meals and beverage menus, together with a Pepperoncini Margarita, Spicy Mama (ghost pepper tequila, lime, agave, and jalapeño) and Piña Amalaga (tequila, pineapple, lime, and egg white). “It is all the pieces you’d anticipate from a standard Mexican restaurant,” says Nowak.
He and Yaal Raisin (Churchills), considered one of Novak’s companions, are constructing one other restaurant collectively — this one in Buckhead within the former Rock ‘n’ Taco area. Referred to as Beso, which implies “kiss” in Spanish, it would serve Mexican small plates with a “horny informal” vibe. Count on Mexican pizza, empanadas, ceviche, tacos, road corn and bowls with contemporary greens and seafood. For dessert, there will likely be a family-style chocolate bowl, known as La Bamba, crammed with ice cream, sorbet, fruit and cheesecake bites.
Beso can have cocktails with 12 on the menu. Some, just like the Pina Amalga, will likely be repeats of these at Novak’s Cantina, whereas others are distinctive, just like the Tijuana Crossing (Reposado tequila, candy vermouth and maraschino cherry liqueur). Wine and beer will come from Mexico and North and South America. Search for it to open in early summer season.
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