Our luck changed in Atlanta. First of all, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is lovely. This was my first time there, and I loved it It was clean and roomy and uncrowded.
We landed in Terminal B and made our way to Terminal E for our international flight. Very easy to navigate.
But, what we found in Terminal E (besides many nice shops) was a complete surprise - a high-class restaurant - One Flew South..
We just happened upon it while trying to find our gate and, since we had a five-hour layover, decided to try it. It was a good decision!
Michael was our waiter, and he told us a little bit bout the restaurant and its chefs, Duane Nutter and Todd Richards, who even competed on Iron Chef America back in 2006.
First came the wine - a number of wines by the glass to choose from. Momo New Zealand sauvignon blanc for me and Kenneth Volk Paso Robles chardonnay for Bill. Each glass was served in a small decanter - very classy.
We chose two of their sushi rolls - Spicy Tuna Roll and Bagel Roll (Smoked salmon, yogurt, English cucumber and citrus). Then an Arugula Salad (arugula, potatoes, cherries, pecans, honey vinaigrette) and Salmon Hot Pot. Everything was delicious! Not what you would expect at an airport restaurant.
Michael even had Chef Duane Nutter come out to meet us, and I had my picture taken with him.
This lovely dinner sort of made up for the hassles getting to our flight.
Comments (7)
It sounds like you are finally getting to relax and enjoy your vacation. Wishing you totally stress free rest of your trip
Posted by Marta | September 5, 2009 10:31 AM
Posted on September 5, 2009 10:31
Ooooh, now THAT's a great way to help fill a 5-hour layover!
Posted by sandrac | September 5, 2009 4:59 PM
Posted on September 5, 2009 16:59
Nancy, it is great that you are starting to enjoy your travel... Will be watching for updates. Enjoy!
Posted by Eden | September 5, 2009 7:04 PM
Posted on September 5, 2009 19:04
Yay! Glad your luck has changed! Sounds like a great restaurant! Wish there was one like that at the Newark airport where I spend 6 hours every year waiting for my connecting flight. Enjoy Italy!!
Posted by girasoli | September 5, 2009 11:34 PM
Posted on September 5, 2009 23:34
WOW - I have never had a happy experience in the Atlanta airport. I am so glad that you did. . . . especially given the stress and bother prior to the departure!
Have an amazing trip Nancy!
Posted by Jerry | September 6, 2009 3:30 AM
Posted on September 6, 2009 03:30
This sounds wonderful and you deserved every bit of it. Were you able to check the luggage there?
Posted by Jane | September 6, 2009 5:53 PM
Posted on September 6, 2009 17:53
Yes, Jane, the flight attendant in Ontario did check our bags when we boarded the plane.
Posted by nancyhol | September 7, 2009 8:35 AM
Posted on September 7, 2009 08:35