Southern Cooking That’ll Rock Your World
When Chef Zack Athearn, entrepreneur Jason Ishee and bartender, Drew Beatty. joined together to create their new restaurant, the goal was simple: Elevate and enhance familiar Southern flavors, while keeping Southern Hospitality intact. Their creation is called Georgia Blue, and it is one of Madison’s newest and tastiest offerings.
The founders’ beginning concept translates throughout the restaurant, which is located at Colony Crossing in Madison. The interior is comfortable and friendly, welcoming to families and adults of all ages. There’s often live music, and almost always a group of friends out for a night on the town. For Athearn and Ishee, the inviting atmosphere was a must and was part of the concept from the start.
Once the concept and the atmosphere were nailed down, the team set about crafting the menu that would keep foodies in the area coming back. Some of the items are fresh, flavorful versions of old favorites: red beans and rice, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits. Other menu items stand out for their inventiveness and flair: crab claws, Gorgonzola chips, fried green tomato and praline bacon BLT.
“No one wants to be bored when they go out to eat,” Athearn said. “We went the extra mile to make sure the menu had great surprises peppered among the familiar items. And, of course, all of it had to be delicious.”
The team at Georgia Blue is also proud of the staple entree items like the burgers, steaks, salads and grilled fish. Choice ingredients and proprietary spices make sure the flavor bursts on items like these: a succulent rib eye with Parmesan mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus, a grilled mahi mahi sandwich with avocado and remoulade, or a house salad with pears, almonds and bacon, drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette.
You can be out on the town with your buds, feeding the kids after soccer, or having a romantic date. Either way, Georgia Blue can more than meet your expectations. Make your way to Georgia Blue today and decide for yourself.
Georgia Blue Restaurant is located in Colony Crossing Shopping Center in Madison. The Restaurant is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Wed, and 11 a.m.-12a.m. Thur-Sat. For a menu preview, visit www.georgiablue.net, call them at (601) 898-3330, or find them on Facebook for blue plate specials and other event updates.