Little Bear
Day 1: 5-Course Jewish Meets Sichuan Tasting Series
Three years old now, this delightful eatery from Chef/Owner Jarrett Stieber has become a Summerhill fixture—and a fixture on such "Best Of" Lists as Atlanta Magazine’s “Best New Restaurants of 2020 and 2021” and Eater’s “38 Essential ATL Restaurants of 2023.” Chef Steiber, who was born in Pittsburgh but moved to Atlanta at the age of three, graduated summa cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu and then went on to start the wildly popular pop-up, Eat Me Speak Me. At Little Bear (named for the restaurant’s mascot, a Pyrenees Mountain Dog) Chef Steiber stands behind the counter in the open kitchen, chatting with diners and turning out such colorful and inventive dishes as La Zi Ji Chicken, with strawberry sauce, turnip, cilantro, and za’atar, and Chill’d Wild Catfish with cocoa butter chili crisp, kraut yogurt, and everything bagel powder. His culinary bravado has earned him such honors as a Zagat National 30 Under 30 Award, a StarChefs Atlanta 2023 nod, and a James Beard Semi-Finalist title for "Best Chef: Southeast". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution describes Little Bear as “impossible to define [but] easy to love,” so naturally we’re primed to visit. Hope to see you there!
About the Host:
Jarrett Stieber
Chef/Owner
Born in PA but raised in Atlanta, Chef Jarrett Stieber graduated summa cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu and has cooked in kitchens across the city ( Joel, Pura Vida, Restaurant Eugene, Holeman & Finch, Abattoir) since he was 15. After his pop-up/speakeasy, Eat Me Speak Me closed in 2019, he decided to open a restaurant: Little Bear. He has received a Zagat National "30 Under 30" Award, a Zagat National "Rising Chefs" Award, a 2023 StarChefs "Rising Star" Award, and a James Beard Semi-Finalist nod for "Best Chef: SE".
The Lineup
Courses #1 - #4 will be served family style. Course #5 will be individually plated.
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Spring Lettuce Salad
peach harissa dressing, shaved roots, salted berry, shoyu pastrami seasoning
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Heirloom Tomato & Peach
coffee tahini vinaigrette, yóu po, spearmint, benne
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Pork Döner Sausage
summer squash, zhug, red pea mapo sauce, spring greens, roselle za'atar
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3 Cup Chicken
cucumber, daikon, spring onion, cress, duo jiao, tajine spices, cilantro
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Cream Custard
meringue, beet, 5 spice granola, green coriander coulis, flowers
Little Bear
71 Georgia Ave SE Unit A
Atlanta, GA 30312
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, there is nearby street parking available. Availability may be low however, so please plan accordingly.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with soy, nuts/seeds, alliums, garlic, or sesame seed/oil restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
