The Expat

Winter comfort in the form of Osso Bucco is now available for takeout. Order online via link in bio. #bistrotogo #fivepointsathens

Lobster lasagna and Champagne is a decadent way to ring in 2021! Our special New Year's Eve Meal Kit menu is now live for preorder. Items are available a la carte, or as a complete meal for 2 for $105.00 Pre-order these special menu items by 5pm on Wednesday 12/30. Regular takeout menu items will also available for pickup on New Year's Eve. Head to the link in bio to check out the menu and preorder.

French Fries make everything better. So does not having to cook the day after Christmas. We’re back at the takeout game tonight, order online (link in bio) or give us a call starting at 2pm! #leftoverfreezone #pommesfrites #bistrotogo

We’re not done with holiday cheer yet! Join @jerryslater again tonight on the patio for a warm Christmas Rum Punch. $4 a mug, the first one is on us if you are picking up takeout. 5pm-8pm or we run out.

We know this is a busy week. You have shopping to finish and a special day to plan. Let us do the cooking for you. We have pick-up dinner hours this week Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. As a special bonus, we are offering take and bake cinnamon rolls and fresh mimosa kits for Christmas morning! Pick up your cinnamon rolls on the 24th from 11am to 1pm, and simply pop them in the oven on Christmas morning. Follow the link in bio to preorder online.

Eggnog Alert! Years ago we had the pleasure of making eggnog for a holiday article in @bittersoutherner .We’ve made our version of this recipe every year since..., and 2020 is no exception. Tonight! @jerryslater is making a batch of this very spirited nog and serving it on our heated porch from 5-8pm. Only $3 a mug; and as a special thanks, your first mug is on us if you are picking up takeout. by @reneebrockphoto for Bitter Southerner. See more

Tomorrow is our next step, and we don’t take this step lightly. Our dining room opens Tuesday, September 29th. Online reservations are available now via Resy. Safety will remain our top priority. Here is what you can expect during your visit:... 1. Face masks are required when not seated at your table. Our team will be wearing masks at all times for your safety, please be considerate of their safety when they approach your table/bar seat. Masks will be provided at no cost if needed. 2. Our dining room is reconfigured to meet social distancing guidelines. All tables are 6-ft apart. Tables will not be adjusted beyond their existing capacity. 3. We have opened the windows on our 100-year old building, and screens are added to allow for improved air flow within the dining space. 4. Our bar seating is also reconfigured to meet social distancing guidelines, and therefore only guests seated in bar stools will be provided service from the bartender. Bar stools can not be rearranged from their position. Reservations for the bar are available and highly recommended. 5.All visits will be held to the 2-hour reservation limit. 6.Expanded patio dining will remain and online reservations for patio are now available.

Motivation to venture out on a grey rainy day: the promise of perfectly crisp tempura fried @woodlandgardensathens okra with saffron aioli and a glass of bubbly. Seating is limited tonight so give us a call.

Is today the literal calm before the storm? It seems so. Also seems like the perfect Fall-like evening for a whiskey drink on the patio. May as well try one of our new menu items while you’re at it. #athensalfresco

Ok, so the clouds just got real dark. But! we’ll be here regardless, fulfilling takeout dinner (and wine) or welcoming you onto the patio once the rain break. Either way, we recommend going classic this Saturday evening by pairing our roasted chicken with one of our juicy lighter reds. Give us a call or order online!

Like much in 2020, the Kentucky Derby was rescheduled from its normal running in early May to tonight!(Saying Happy Derby in September feels weird)We can't be in Kentucky, but we can absolutely make outstanding Mint Juleps in commemorative cups (while they last!) for you to enjoy on the patio starting at 5pm.

Patio or takeout, Tuesday through Saturday. #moulesfrites #spritz Great shot , @atownfoodielife ! #athensalfresco

Guess the cat is out of the bag about our little sister coming soon to Prince Ave, @thelarkwinespace ! The kind folks @naborealty did a little interview with Krista. Go follow The Lark’s insta and check the link in bio to learn more than you asked to know about K. And, get in the know about what’s coming soon

It’s Wednesday, we’ve got the best burger (too bold?) in town on special, and we’ve got lots of burger wine* in the house. Enjoy a bottle on the patio or snag one to-go for your burger picnic. Order online or enjoy on the patio! *Burger Wine, as defined by @larkthegirl : a lighter, juicy red that you can put a bit of a chill on, that can handle the beef, cheese, pickles and aioli complexity of a burger, and won’t leave you as full as burgers with beer will. #themoreyouknow

Trying to follow this weather forecast for patio dining is...stressful; but we find our ways to cope. As of right now it looks like we’ll be in the clear by the time open , but we are doing dinner takeout (including wine!) until 8pm regardless. Give us a call for reservations or to order takeout: 706-521-5041

While predicting the weather has been slightly challenging for #athensalfresco dining this week, at least there is pasta. Fresh fettuccine, roasted @bartram_trail_farm tomatoes, caper butter, olives, herbs and shrimp. On special for the weekend while it lasts. We’re doing takeout til 8pm and patio dining as long as the weather behaves ( so far so good for tonight!)

Lamb & beef meatballs with white bean purée, local arugula and cucumbers in leek vinaigrette, puffed barley. On special tonight! As is this juicy Nerello Mascalese, a delightful pairing, so you should plan to get both. #athensalfresco

Starting off the week with the first of many delicious specials this week! Seared yellowfin tuna garnished with a salad of cucumbers, Serrano peppers, olives, dill & basil flowers. #athensalfresco