Diners at Little Bear in Atlanta, Georgia, will notice a theme in the decor: dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head chef and founder Jarrett Stieber named his restaurant after his dog Fernando, affectionately known as a \u2018little bear\u2019 due to his size and fluffy fur. As for the food? Jarrett will be the first to tell you that the answer isn\u2019t as easy as you might expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the 30-seat eatery is inspired by Jarrett and his wife\u2019s dining experiences in cities like San Francisco and Montreal, Little Bear preserves the atmosphere and sensibility of Atlanta. The ingredients are locally sourced and each dish brings a fresh perspective to traditional Southern cuisine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere’s a sense that artists can do whatever they want in Atlanta. The music scene is kind of all over the place stylistically, and that’s sort of how the food is here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With items like catfish and pork sausages with hoppin\u2019 john fried rice, and a menu featuring ingredients named \u201cadorable crouton\u201d or \u201cunnecessary garnishes,\u201d Jarrett has put a level of personality into his food and beverage program that\u2019s led to a full dining room and multiple awards. As a small business owner, he\u2019s put the same level of ingenuity and thoughtfulness into creating a restaurant that delights diners and improves the lives of his employees and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n