Omnivore - Money-saver menus from Fifth Group

From barbecue to cocido and

The Fifth Group Restaurants are offering recession-buster specials. I’ve tried the Tuesday-night cocido at Ecco and liked it very much.



TGIS AT ECCO

======Every Sunday night at Ecco, guests can choose a plate of pasta or a wood-fire pizza and a glass of wine or bottle of beer for only $15/person (plus tax and gratuity). Special is available at the bar or in the dining room. Reservations are recommended but not required. 40 7th St., 404-347-9555.

TUESDAYS IN SPAIN AT ECCO

In Spain, it has long been a tradition to gather with friends and family each Tuesday to enjoy a glass of fine wine and cocido, a hearty Spanish stew. Ecco now brings this charming custom to Midtown for only $24/person (plus tax and gratuity). Special is available at the bar or in the dining room. Reservations are recommended but not required. 40 7th St., 404-347-9555.

MOLTO MONDAYS AT LA TAVOLA======

Every Monday night at La Tavola, guests can choose a plate of pasta and a glass of red or white wine for only $15/person (plus tax and gratuity). Special is available at the bar or in the dining room. Reservations are recommended but not required. 992 Virginia Avenue, 404-873-5430.

BEER & BBQ AT SOUTH CITY KITCHEN Midtown & SOUTH CITY KITCHEN Vinings

Join us at South City Kitchen in Midtown and Vinings every Sunday night for a celebration of traditional BBQ. From slow-smoked-all-night-long brisket and pork to tender dry-rubbed ribs to delicious days-gone-by sides and fresh biscuits and cornbread with every order—it’s finger-licking, mouthwatering, “More napkins, please!” good. Plus, locally brewed Sweetwater beers are only $3 all day Sunday, too. 1144 Crescent Ave., 404-873-7358; 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., 770-435-0700.