Trattoria Lucca opens on Bogard St

The new neighborhood buzz is Trattoria Lucca, an italian restaurant that just opened on the corner of Bogard St and Ashe. To those of us (me) who grew up in the neighborhood (corner of Rutledge and Bogard) this restaurant is a stunner. Not just because of the stunningly beautiful restoration of the building by it's owner Ian Tomlinson, but the belief that a high end restaurant could succeed in the place of what was once "The Patio Tea Room", a greasy soul food spot with handwritten signs on the wall that read "No Babies on the Tables!!" The syrup laden sweet tea has been replaced by crisp prosecco and the greasy fat back is now a lovely prosciutto. Change is happening in the old neighborhood and change of this sort is undoubtably good, and good tasting! It's a good idea to call for reservations: 843 973 3323