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Chef Acheson to launch contemporary meat ‘n’ three in Midtown’s 999 Peachtree

Atlanta, GA – September 16, 2009 – Real estate investment firm Jamestown proudly announces today that they have executed a lease with award-winning Chef Hugh Acheson to launch his first Atlanta restaurant at 999 Peachtree in spring 2010. The new venture, called Empire State So. will be a contemporary and casual meat ‘n’ three restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A finalist for this year’s James Beard Foundation’s Best Chefs in the Southeast award and named a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2002, Acheson, who owns acclaimed Athens, Ga., restaurants Five & Ten and The National, was an early proponent of fresh, local and responsible cuisine and is known for his support of such groups as Georgia Organics, Georgia Rivers Network and the Southern Foodways Alliance.

“Empire State So. will be a community restaurant focused on southern staples. It will make you crave okra, smothered pork chops, and collard greens. We want it to be a place where you’ll find yourself having a drink on Sunday, a coffee on Monday, lunch on Tuesday, a to-go sandwich on Thursday and dinner on Friday.”

Under Chef Acheson’s direction, Empire State So. will offer guests the opportunity to dine al fresco with a two-sided indoor/outdoor bar. Cultivating an inviting community atmosphere, Empire State So. also will feature an herb garden and bocce ball court. Parking will be convenient for guests with 50 complimentary parking spaces and a valet service. Located at 999 Peachtree, the dining space will feature 90 seats, including 24 seats at the bar. Breakfast and lunch will be served weekdays, dinner will be served Monday through Saturday and brunch will be served on Saturday and Sunday.