The Atlanta-area restaurant Petite Violette is celebrating its 50th year in business with a month-long schedule of festivities. Started in 1974 by German emigrés Wolfgang Gropp and Helmut Bittl, the restaurant keeps beloved culinary classics alive with French and Continental fine dining, serving mainstays like coq au vin, beef Wellington and rack of lamb.
Starting Thursday, Aug. 1, and throughout the month of August, guests are invited to an anniversary party, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, a charity dinner and more, including special menus and deals.
Co-owners Anthony Gropp and Michael Gropp joined host Lois Reitzes on “City Lights” to discuss their history with the restaurant and what to expect with this month’s festivities.
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