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AMERICAN

The Back Burner Restaurant
This charming restaurant offers off-street parking and small rooms for a warm and cozy atmosphere, but it also has a private party room that will accommodate up to 40 people for lunch or dinner and 65 people for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. In addition to the regular menu, chef Christian Losito will prepare special orders while the restaurant specializes in unique dishes such as Chilean sea bass, venison, fresh farm-raised rabbit, veal chop and osso bucco Milanese. A small yet diverse wine list and a full bar are available. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Reservations preferred; major credit cards accepted. 2242 Ingleside Ave. 746-3336.

Downtown Grill
The exposed brick and atmosphere of this 1890 building create the charming ambience of an old English steakhouse. Serving prime Angus beef, fresh fish and homemade desserts as well as nightly specials, we are dedicated to providing the ultimate downtown dining experience. We also offer a full selection of scotches, cognacs and aperitifs as well as an extensive wine list. Cigar aficionados are welcome — bring your own or choose from our oak humidor. Plan your event in our banquet room, which is available for private parties of up to 50 guests. Serving dinner Monday through Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. We’re in the lane between Mulberry and Cherry and Second and Third streets. 562 Mulberry St. Lane. 742-5999. Reservations are recommended but not required. www.macondowntowngrill.com.

Grits Café
Upscale casual dining featuring Southern food with flair. Many great appetizers such as fried green tomato napoleon, grits martini with shitake mushroom cream, and a sweet vidalia onion tart with smoked tomato vinaigrette. Dinner offers chili-dusted wild Georgia shrimp with an aged cheddar grits croquette, sesame-crusted ahi tuna with Asian inspired cous cous, barbecue-rubbed pork tenderloin with herb baked mac and cheese, praline-crusted chicken, along with many other fabulous entrees and nightly features and blue plate specials. Dining room open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday. The Bar at Grits Café open for great evening small plates and mid-week “Smiley Time” appetizer and drink specials. Try our new signature cocktails. 17 West Johnston St., “on the square” in Forsyth. Reservations recommended for parties of 5 or more. 994-8325, www.gritscafe.com.

Market City Café
Croissants, cakes and desserts baked fresh daily. Superb lunch and dinner specials, pasta, loaded salads, homemade soups, pizza and award-winning desserts. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas. Dinner now being served on Fridays and Saturdays featuring daily seafood and steak entrees. Full bar, excellent wine cellar. Meeting space available and the restaurant can be reserved for private parties. Full catering services on or off site. Wireless internet. Open Tuesday - Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday. 478-257-6612, 502 Cherry St.

Nu-Way Weiners
Locally owned and family-operated, Nu-Way Weiners restaurants have been serving their famous red hot dogs, hamburgers and other great foods since 1916. As the nation’s second-oldest hot dog restaurant, Nu-Way has brought widespread acclaim recognition to Macon, having been featured in high profile publications such as The New York Times, Gourmet, Southern Living and Money Magazine. It has also been profiled on NBC’s “The Today Show” and on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). There are 10 Nu-Way locations in Macon, Warner Robins and Fort Valley. The original restaurant is located at 428 Cotton Ave., downtown Macon. Nu-Way caters. Call us for your next event: 743-6593, www.nu-wayweiners.com.