ATLANTA, GA., Jan. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - A collection of important paintings, including works from masters Picasso, Freud, Bacon, Soutine, van Gogh and Chagall, have been installed on the walls of Atlas, a new restaurant by famed Atlanta chef and restaurateur Gerry Klaskala and the Tavistock Group. This impressive grouping features two-dozen 20th century masterworks from the Lewis Collection, one of the most significant private art collections in the world.
Located in the heart of Buckhead at The St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas will offer this unique and treasured visual experience for diners when they visit the soon-to-be-opened restaurant on January 26. Green lacquered walls provide the backdrop for the art, which can be viewed from every vantage point.
"The artwork from the Lewis Collection being installed at Atlas is significant," said Michael Shapiro, director of the High Museum of Art," and the Soutine painting featured at Atlas was an important addition to our recent exhibition. The restaurant will be an exciting place to visit for anyone interested in art."
Atlas Curator Carolyn Carter Directing the Installation of Francis Bacon's "Study for Portrait."
Some of the paintings displayed at Atlas include:
- Chaim Soutine, "Portrait d'une jeune fille (Fille en blouse bleu)"
- Pablo Picasso, "Dora Maar"
- Francis Bacon, "Study for Portrait"
- Lucian Freud, "Naked Child Laughing"
- Pablo Picasso, "La Famille"
- Vincent van Gogh, "Vieux se chauffant"
- Marc Chagall, "Le Femme Rouge"
To complement the fine works, the dining at Atlas will be superlative, bringing an unparalleled culinary experience to the Capitol of the South. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, consulting chef Gerry Klaskala and chef de cuisine Christopher Grossman, formerly of The French Laundry, have crafted a daily-changing menu that includes potato-leek clam chowder, ginger-marinated black bass, braised leg of Alabama rabbit, and oat crusted Blue Ridge trout.
"Inspired by the harmonious relationship that has long existed between art and food, we set out to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests, where the food is as carefully chosen and prepared as the world-class art collection," said Gerry Klaskala, consulting chef at Atlas and founder of Aria and Canoe, two of the city's most vibrant and popular dining establishments.
Atlas is located at Tavistock's premier hotel property The St. Regis Atlanta, situated within the shopping and financial district of Buckhead. Atlas is one of 14 award-winning brands operated by Tavistock Restaurant Collection, a Tavistock Group company. Designed by the Johnson Studio, Atlas will open to the public on January 26th. For more information, visit http://www.atlasrestaurant.com.
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ABOUT ATLAS
Atlas, a new restaurant by famed Atlanta chef and restaurateur Gerry Klaskala and the Tavistock Group, celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, the chef-driven, dinner-only restaurant brings an unparalleled culinary experience to the Capitol of the South, opening January 26. Atlas is located at Tavistock's premier hotel property The St. Regis Atlanta, situated within the shopping and financial district of Buckhead. Atlas is one of 14 award-winning brands operated by Tavistock Restaurant Collection. Designed by the award-winning Johnson Studio, Atlas also features more than two dozen important paintings from noted artists of The Lewis Collection. For more information, visit http://www.atlasrestaurant.com.
ABOUT TAVISTOCK RESTAURANT COLLECTION
Tavistock Restaurant Collection is part of the Tavistock Group, an international private investment organization founded by Joe Lewis. The Collection operates award-winning restaurant concepts including Abe & Louie's, Atlas, AquaKnox, Napa Valley Grille, California Cafe, Atlantic Fish, Coach Grill, ZED451, Joe's American Bar & Grill, Blackhawk Grille, Timpano, Cafe del Rey, Canonita, and Sapporo. For more information, visit http://www.tavistockrestaurants.com.
For additional information about the Tavistock Group, visit http://www.tavistock.com.
ABOUT THE LEWIS COLLECTION
The Lewis Collection, created by investor and businessman Joe Lewis, has become one of the most significant private collections of modern art and sculpture. Today, it includes landmark works and is recognized by ArtNews, Sotheby's and Christies as one of the world's most important collections.
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