C & M Gastronomy Group to Open Fig Jam Kitchen & Bar

C & M Gastronomy Group’s latest creative concept, Fig Jam Kitchen & Bar, is slated to open in mid-February, the restaurant, which occupies the former Baroni Italian space, is the work of restaurateurs Costanzo Astarita and Mario Maccarrone. Fig Jam Kitchen & Bar is their third venture.

“Over the years, we’ve really had a chance to see the Atlanta culinary scene evolve,” said Astarita. “Today, Atlantans are looking for innovative options and are increasingly curious about new foods and fusion recipes. We’re always excited to bring new ideas to the market, filling a void and enhancing dining experiences.”

Astarita and Maccarrone may best be known for successful Buckhead restaurant Ciao Bella and Midtown restaurants Baraonda, Publik Draft House and Bazzaar Lounge.

Fig Jam Kitchen & Bar’s open kitchen juxtaposes intimate and industrial atmospheres. The restaurant includes an 80-seat main dining area and a .40-seat private dining room.  In the center of the restaurant, guests will find a salami cellar, a glass enclosure that features cured meats and cheeses displayed butcher-shop style.

The cuisine features charred octopus,  salmon bresaola, short rib sliders, mussels in a coconut lemon grass curry broth, duck confit and Mediterranean seafood stew.