Omnivore Atlanta

Oh happy day! Spoon, the terrific Thai spot on Marietta Street, has opened a sister operation in Ormewood Park shopping center, 749 Moreland Ave. That’s the shopping center that houses Azio.

The restaurant opened Friday and we dined there Saturday night. Our meal was flawless. We both ordered specials. For me: soft-shell crabs in a panang sauce that has no equal in the city. For Wayne: this crispy duck in a basil sauce. (Warning: the latter cost $26 while the crabs were only about $16.)

The restaurant is not yet serving alcohol and probably won’t until June. You can carry your own beer and wine, if you like. The bar is, however, in place and customers are welcome to dine there. The place, generally, has a very sociable vibe.

The restaurant was crowded when we visited but was running without any obvious glitches. The staff, just like the Westside one, is beautiful, solicitous, friendly and witty. There’s nothing like being waited on by marriage material.

I’ll have more to say in an upcoming Grazing column.

(Photos by Cliff Bostock)

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I lunched today at the brightly decorated Little Bangkok (2225 Cheshire Bridge Rd., 404-315-1530). Many foodies regard this as the best Thai food in town. It’s certainly the best for the buck — even if finding a parking spot at lunchtime is difficult. (You can park next door during evening hours.)

I had my usual green curry chicken today and my friend Michael had a special, panang flounder. Our lunch, with soup, was just over $7 each.

Always be sure to check the specials board here. Now and then, you’ll find dishes you’ve probably never had before.

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