Saba opens in Oakhurst
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Saba, the popular Emory Village restaurant, has opened a second location in Oakhurst Village (350 Mead Rd., 404-377-9266). That’s the space most recently occupied by Calavino’s and several others before that. The location has been death to just about everyone, but I have a feeling Saba may prosper here.
The menu is the same inexpensive, Italian-inspired food featured at the original location, which was opened by Ryan Aiken, the young chef who earlier operated Burrito Art and Misto. Aiken has only marginal involvement in the two Sabas’ day-to-day operations, but is rumored to be opening yet another restaurant. He’s also consulting with other restaurants.
Our meal really was a delicious bargain, starting with a stack of of roasted red peppers, portobellos, eggplant and goat cheese (above). The stack was encircled by a pungent pesto and drizzled with sweet balsamic reduction.
Wayne insisted on ordering these fresh, hot, crunchy potato chips with blue cheese and more pesto. Yes, it’s kind of a cliche — another echo of the Buckhead Diner — but the pesto is a unique touch.
