Chow Down Atlanta

Last night was Urban Flats’ friends and family dinner at their Lindbergh location. It is UF’s second and newest location in Atlanta. I’m so glad they finally have one in-town.

I love the lofty atmosphere here with the high ceilings and concrete floors. There’s a curved bar and their cool cruvinet system. As of this writing, they don’t have their liquor license yet but should have it by Friday, Sepember 19, which is their official opening day. There are booths on opposite sides of the bar where you can have a cozy and leisurely meal. Photographs of Atlanta city scene from a local photographer add warmth and color to the otherwise cold and intimidating feel.

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Food is exactly the same as the Lawrenceville location. The Baked Cheese and Tomato is a wonderful starter. You get this creamy tomato bisque with a ball of warm goat cheese in the middle. The bisque is delicious just by itself. But the goat cheese gives it character. Not on last night’s offering, the Tuna Poki (a personal favorite) is a must try.

Salads are equally good. I really liked their Park Salad that came with fresh baby spinach, pears, caramelized onions, waltnuts, bleu cheese the drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. The Urban Salad is a good mess of greens, raisins, sunflower seeds and goat cheese all blended together with a honey and white balsamic vinaigrette.

The flatbreads take center stage at Urban Flats although the not-so-small plates of Mahi Mahi with Garlic Caper Butter and French Dip are contenders. Flatbreads are 75% whole wheat and are baked fresh in their stone-hearth oven. My all time favorite, the Fig and Prosciutto is made with fresh fig jam, prosciutto, bleu cheese and mozzarella cheese. The sweetness and chewiness of the figs are a perfect contrast to the salty prosciutto. Trust me when I say this is the best flatbread in the house.

Other notable flatbreads that are equally delicious are the Fire Roasted Chicken made with sun-dried tomato pesto sauce and the Black and Blue with sliced steak, spinach, bell peppers, bleu/mozarella cheeses, tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This flatbread is so hearty it’s like eating a one-dish meal.

The verdict

Urban Flats gives Atlantans another choice for casual yet hip gathering place to meet friends for a drink or have an informal yet delicious meal made with fresh ingredients. With regular live music and weekly beer tasting, this might just be the place to be this side of town.