Le Bon Nosh

      

Immediately upon walking into Le Bon Nosh, I am taken aback by the grandiose and elevated vibes the restaurant presents. In a world where the trends for buildings are modernized and somewhat bland Le Bon Nosh is well…refreshing. Le Bon Nosh is one of Atlanta’s newest privately-owned French American restaurants located in Buckhead, Atlanta. Tucked away in the neighborhood's night scene, this restaurant remains a statement piece. Le Bon Nosh was founded in 2021 by Georgia Tech and Cordon Bleu Paris Grad, Forough Vakili. So what does Le Bon Nosh mean exactly? According to the website, the French translation of Le Bon Nosh translates as "the good bite."  Le Bon Nosh states that it prides itself on serving ingredient-driven dishes that celebrate the simplicity of amazing food. Here’s what I loved most, Vakili says on her website, that when guests visit Le Bon Nosh, she wants them to feel as though they are eating at her dining room table. 

   When first walking into the entryway, one of the first things that caught my eye were the gorgeous saffron-colored drapes that sweep over the floor in the main dining room area. According to one of the managers, the drapes are reminiscent of Vakili’s time growing up on her family’s farm in Iran in which saffron was grown. The high ceilings and tall windows filling the space with natural light, paired with the golden cove lighting wrapped around the ceiling are simply divine and really provide a high-end chic feel to the restaurant. I also couldn't help but notice the navy blue floral chairs paired with dashes of Lilac and Fushia spread across the restaurant. 

    To the left of the foyer is a barista counter composed of white marble from top to bottom. There is a glass case filled with fresh, decadent pastries that are made daily. One of my favorite things to order from the Barista counter is their rich and creamy, rose latte. The rose lattes are made with a
homemade rose water syrup which requires a long preparation process according to one of the baristas. When finished, the latte is garnished with rose petals which makes for an especially nice treat. 

  Just on the other side of the restaurant is what many Le Bon Nosh frequenters have deemed an Instagram-friendly spot; the bar area <3 The countertop to the bar is also composed of white marble with wooden panels directly underneath.  A lovely traditional chandelier hangs in the middle of the bar area with a tall arched mirror similar to the one at the barista counter, which is nestled behind their wine and champagne selection. One of my other favorite things about Le Bon Nosh is how involved they are within their local farming community. On the back of each numbered ticket is the name of a local farmer that they work with and a small biography and summary of what the farmer produces. There is also a large bookshelf that is built into the wall of the kitchen that Vakili has installed and filled with cookbooks galore. Last but not least is one of the most unique items in the restaurant, a painting resembling that of a puzzle of the Brittany Coast by Tyler Hayes. Once again, another piece of Vakili’s past is woven into the walls of Le Bon Nosh. 

Upon my dinner attendance at Le Bon Nosh, a few of my personal favorites were the duck confit, vegetable crudite, and the date cake. My favorite, however, was the fruit and fromage board. 

While I’m sure I could continue writing this blog post, I will leave it at this. All in all, Le Bon Nosh is nothing short of decadence and a truly refreshing, chef-inspired experience.

Photo courtesy of Le Bon Nosh

Written by Elena M. Ray