Roswell Restaurant Makes List Of 'Georgia's 100 Plates'

ROSWELL, GA — The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Tourism Division (GDEcD) announced Thursday the release of the 2019-20 Explore Georgia Official State Culinary Guide. The fifth annual digest-sized guide features the wildly popular nomination-based "Georgia's 100 Plates" list, and a Roswell restaurant made the list. The guide also has a feature on five noteworthy female chefs; a guide to the best places to sample peaches, barbecue, craft beer, international cuisine and Southern dishes; as well as an exceptional selection of the state's best food and drink festivals.

The pimento cheese fritters from The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell made the top 100 list. Enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth marriage of savory and sweet thanks to locally sourced, house-made pimento cheese and a marmalade of caramelized onions and Heywood’s Provision Company bacon.

In the South, we are kept up at night remembering our grandmother’s fried chicken, our mother’s biscuits and gravy, the taste of a peach fresh off the tree in July and the smell of boiled peanuts as we pass by a roadside stand after a day of fishing with our grandfather. We crave and dream about our food, attaching it to memories of childhood, friends, and family. We are taught a great meal is not about the food and drink we consume, it is an emotional experience bonding us to it forever.

The Mill Southern Kitchen and Bar, the quintessential Southern neighborhood restaurant, is a down-to-earth spot, where the casual vibe is heightened by the mouth-watering cuisine, the culinary-inspired cocktails, the large selection of craft beers and the thoughtfully selected wine list. Whether a guest prefers the well-appointed dining room, the comfortable bar or the sizeable patio complete with a fireplace, it is a gathering spot for those who want to conjure up their favorite memories or create new ones. Located in historic Roswell, The Mill Kitchen and Bar features American comfort food reborn as contemporary takes on classics. Stop by and experience the hospitality at our popular downtown Roswell restaurant and experience the best in Southern American Comfort Food.

With diverse and flavorful crops, farm-to-table dining, food festivals, cooking schools, award-winning wineries, agritourism trails, talented local chefs, u-pick farms and much more, Georgia maintains its standing as a leading culinary destination in the South. The Explore Georgia Culinary Guide is one of the state's most popular marketing pieces with a growing print and digital circulation.

"One of the best ways to immerse yourself and truly experience Georgia is through our food," said Lisa Love, Interim Deputy Commissioner at Georgia Tourism. "The history and culture of our state is woven into the many flavors, ingredients, dishes and traditions that create an unforgettable dining experience. This issue of the Explore Georgia Culinary Guide is our best yet, as it focuses on sharing our distinctive food and dining offerings you can't find anywhere else."

Since the inaugural issue of the Explore Georgia Culinary Guide, Georgia Tourism has designated "Georgia's 100 Plates" as a way to provide visitors with locally sourced suggestions. Nominations from around the state are gathered via ExploreGeorgia.org as well as Georgia Tourism's social media channels and evaluated by a panel of judges who curate the list down to the final designees.

The list has been likened to recommendations that Georgians would share with family and friends, and it has received rave reviews from visitors as well as restaurant owners. View the full list of "Georgia's 100 Plates" online.

The Explore Georgia Culinary Guide is available for free at the 11 Visitor Information Centers across the state and on ExploreGeorgia.org. To learn more about Georgia's rich culinary experiences through videos, tours and more, visit ExploreGeorgia.org.