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RESTAURANT REVIEW Gunshow Women in the Profession Section Perhaps you have heard great things about Kevin Gillespie’s restaurant, Gunshow, but have not yet made the trip. Or perhaps you are a little intimi- dated by the description of the res- taurant as a cross between Brazilian churrascaria-style dining and Chinese dim sum. In any event, you need to grab some friends, co-workers, or clients and head down to Gunshow because it is a culinary experience you will not soon forget! a can’t miss restaurant on the Atlanta food scene. Besides a cult-like local following, Gunshow and its chefs have received numerous awards including James Beard nominations and being named among Eater’s 38 Essential Res- taurants in Atlanta. Not surprisingly, reservations are recommended, though a few seats are often available if you are willing to wait – there are a number of watering holes to make the wait more palatable since Gunshow’s waiting area is quite small. Pro tip: the a la carte pric- ing can add up quickly, so bring a few friends that way you can try everything without breaking the bank. ▪ Gunshow opened in the Glenwood Park neighborhood of Atlanta nearly five years ago and reservations are still hard to come by. Instead of ordering off a menu like a typical restaurant, at Gunshow the dishes are brought tableside on rolling carts and trays by the chefs who prepared them. You can choose whether to try the dish, or wait for the next option. Pricing is a la carte. Similarly, cocktail conductor Mercedes O’Brien slings inventive cocktails off her rolling cocktail cart, which also comes tableside. There is no theme or singular style to the food at Gunshow. Instead Ex- ecutive Chef Joey Ward tries to curate the constantly changing menu into an exciting experience more akin to an evening spent at the symphony or at an art gallery opening - where all five senses are engaged and stimulated at once. Consequently, it is not unusual for a fois gras terrine to be followed by a Vietnamese take on chicken and waffles, all with the raucous background of the open kitchen, loud music, and nearby diners filling the air. The incredible food, exciting beverage program, and interaction between chefs and diners makes Gunshow unique and The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association THE ATLANTA LAWYER 23