Mel Toledo, Owner and Chef of Foundation Social Eatery.Foundation Social Eatery Chef and Owner Mel Toledo and wife Sandy, together with operating partner Nicholas Hassiotis, will reopen the restaurant for brunch and dinner in its new Alpharetta location this December.
The restaurant will debut staples such as:
- Scallop crudo with warm brown butter vinaigrette, parsley & capers.
- Caviar service, burrata with sunchoke, black truffle, hazelnut gremolata, watercress, sunchoke chip and veal jus.
- Carbonara gnocchi with FSE bacon, poached egg, lardo, garlic bread crumb and veal jus.
The bar program will feature curated wines, seasonal cocktails, and local brews.
With seating up to 161, the concept will offer two patios: one covered with heaters & a fireplace for cold-weather months and fans for hot Georgia summers, alongside one open air patio. In the dining room, find a chef’s table overlooking the kitchen plus a combination of banquettes and table seating.
In early 2023, the restaurant will also introduce a new sister concept, Petite FSE. a Parisian-style bistro and market set at the front of the restaurant, serving as a daytime stop for coffee and a bite for dine-in or to-go. Petite FSE’s counter and case display will offer fresh-baked breads, take-home pastas, grab-and-go charcuterie boards, and more.
