During the

holiday season, shoppers from Fayette and Coweta counties jammed the shops

and sidewalks of the Avenue shopping center in Peachtree City looking

for the perfect gift.

Within the

next three months, foodies from throughout the region will probably be

doing the same as new restaurants start opening.

Already open

is Thai Spice . The restaurant is a welcome relief from the Mexican

restaurant on every corner that has summed up the county's culinary landscape

in the last few years.

Inside, diners

are greeted by friendly servers in a very upscale environment. Low lighting,

warm colors and linen tablecloths give the image of an Atlanta restaurant.

The food is

simply wonderful. The chicken satay is delicious and the peanut sauce

is a delight. Entrees include several types of curries, and diners can

choose mild, medium or hot.

Thai Spice

also features adventurous soup choices, along with wonderful desserts.

Soon to come

in the upscale shopping center is Famous Fish Company . Although

I've not received any information on the establishment, it will be wonderful

to have a seafood option in the county.

The other restaurant

scheduled to open in the spring is generating quite a buzz. Ted's Montana

Grill is the collaboration of billionaire Ted Turner and George McKerrow,

who started Longhorn Steaks.

The restaurant

will feature several brands of bison burger, since Turner is one of the

biggest bison farmers in the country.

Turner also

says the restaurant will serve comfort food, such as steaks and seafood,

and will offer an environment similar to a lodge in Montana.

If restaurants

like these keep opening, the dining excursions into Atlanta will drop,

and Fayette County will get more of Foodie's money.

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