Press

  • Creative Loafing
  • Creative Loafing

    100 Dishes To Eat In Atlanta Before You Die
    Crawfish pies at Watershed: Swampy decadence. That's what the filling of these empanada-shaped pies feel like; an okra-heavy, creamy jumble of crawfish funk that gushes out of its buttery shell all piping-hot and rich beyond reason. Read the article...

  • The Atlantan
  • The Atlantan

    Another Watershed Moment
    During a recent meal at Watershed, I took a mental inventory of the dining clientele. To my right, a finely manicured sixtysomething nibbling on pimento cheese dip, in the center a hipster group of thirtysomethings drinking red wine, texting and talking to their boyfriends, and to my left, a serious business lunch. Read the article...

  • Creative Loafing
  • Creative Loafing

    Review: Watershed
    Joe Truex pens the latest chapter at Decatur's temple to Southern cooking

    "Watershed is the restaurant where Atlanta first tasted Southern food in its new, elevated status." Read the article...

  • Good Day Atlanta: FOX 5
  • FOX 5: Good Day Atlanta

    Road Warrior: Watershed Restaurant
    Love was in the air Tuesday as get you prepped for Valentine's Day! FOX 5's Road Warrior Stacey Elgin visited the Watershed in Decatur with ideas for you this holiday -- whether you're single or attached!
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  • Atlanta Magazine
  • Atlanta Magazine

    Watershed
    If we were to play a restaurant version of word association, what would come to mind if someone shouted "Decatur"? My instant response is "Watershed." Read the article...

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  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Top 10 Restaurants in Atlanta
  • James Beard Nominations - Scott Peacock, Best Chef in the Southeast
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Ultimate Guide to Atlanta; Scott Peacock, Ultimate Chef
  • Bon Appetite Restaurant Issue
  • Zagat Guide Rated 25 out of 30
  • AJC Dining Guide 4 out of 5 stars
  • Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta - Best Fried Chicken
  • Atlanta Magazine - Best of Atlanta, Best Southern Accent
  • AJC Top 10 Places for Desserts - Ranked #7 out of 10
2005
  • The New York Times July 6, 2005 - "Chicken On the Plate, Family On the Side"
  • Food and Wine Magazine (Special Addition) - Chef Recipes Made Easy
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Spring Dining Guide "Top 10 Restaurants"
  • Creative Loafing Best of 2005 - Best Fried chicken and Best Sunday Brunch
  • Atlanta Magazine Best of 2005 - Best Southern Accent
  • Creative Loafing May 11,2005 - "a mouthful of...Burgers"
  • Southern Living April 2005 - "Tastes of the South"
  • The Charlotte Observer April 29, 2005 - "Luck Led us to Watershed"
  • Oxford American Magazine, Southern Food Issue Spring 2005 - "Cooks in the Kitchen"
  • Paper City June 2005 - "A Memorable Feast"
  • Creative Loafing June 22, 2005 - "Flavors of the South; Great Scott"
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Fall Dining Guide: 4 out of 5 stars
2004
  • Atlanta Magazine, "Best of Atlanta" 2004 - Best Southern Kitchen
  • James Beard Nominations: Scott Peacock, Best Chef in the Southeast; The Gift of Southern Cooking, Best Cookbook
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Dining Guide, 3 out of 4 stars
  • Wine Spectator - "Award of Excellence"
  • Creative Loafing, "Best of Atlanta" 2004 - Best Sunday Brunch, Best Fried Chicken
  • Zagat Guide - 23 out of 30 Points
2003
  • Creative Loafing, Best of Atlanta: Critics Choice, "Best Fried Chicken"; Critics Choice, "Best Sunday Brunch"
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Dining Guide, 3 out of 4 stars
  • Zagat Guide - 23 out of 30 Points
  • Atlanta Magazine, Best of Atlanta - "Best Southern Tradition, Fried Chicken"; "Best Sunday Brunch"
  • USA TODAY, September 12, 2003 - "10 great places to feast on fried Chicken"
  • Food and Wine Magazine - "Americas 25 best recipes" Fried Chicken
2002
  • Creative Loafing, Best of Atlanta: Critics Choice, "Best Fried Chicken"; Critics Choice, "Best Pecan Pie";
    Critics Choice, "Best of Decatur"
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Dining Guide, 3 out of 4 stars
  • Knife and Fork - Brunch Review, 4 out 4 stars
  • Gourmet Magazine - "America's Best Restaurants"
  • Wine Spectator - "Award of Excellence"
  • Atlanta Magazine - Best of Atlanta, "Best of Decatur"
  • Zagat Guide - "Americas Top 100 Restaurants"
2001
  • Wine Spectator - "Award of Excellence"
  • Atlanta Magazine - Best of Atlanta, "Best of Decatur"
  • Zagat Guide - America's Top 100 Restaurants
  • Knife and Fork - 3 out of 4 stars
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution - Dining Guide, 3 out of 4 stars
2000
  • Wine Spectator - "Award of Excellence"
  • Atlanta Magazine, Best of Atlanta: - Best Fried Chicken, Best of Decatur
  • Gourmet Magazine - "Atlanta's Top 5 Restaurants"
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