Good Day Atlanta viewer information: February 24, 2022

Metro Atlanta chef gives fans the gift of grits at new restaurant

Successful metro Atlanta chef and restaurant owner Ebony Austin is expanding her empire in some exciting -- and delicious -- ways with a new restaurant and her own line of grits.

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A successful chef and restaurant owner in metro Atlanta is expanding her empire in some exciting – and delicious – ways.

Ebony Austin is the owner and chef of Nouveau Bar and Grill, an upscale restaurant specializing in Southern cuisine which first opened in College Park in 2019. Last year, Austin opened a second location in Jonesboro, calling it Nouveau at Broad Street. Featuring the same menu as the flagship location, the Jonesboro location also places a big emphasis on outdoor dining, with large roll-up doors along the walls and abundant places to sit and eat under the open sky.

With a focus on regional cuisine, it should be no surprise that grits feature prominently on the menu; stone-ground grits are part of the restaurant’s popular Ultimate Cajun Seafood & Grits (with shrimp, salmon, and crab meat) and the Catfish & Grits, which is available for brunch. The grits are so popular that Austin is now releasing her own line, something the chef showed off this morning on Good Day Atlanta.

We spent the morning with Ebony Austin at Nouveau at Broad Street, which is located at 103 West Mill Street in Jonesboro. Current hours there are noon to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays, noon to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Click here for more information on both locations of Nouveau Bar and Grill.

Spring break ideas for Georgia families

If you're ready for warmer weather and a family getaway, it's time to start planning your spring break vacation. There are some great places around Georgia to go to, and Lesli Peterson with 365 Atlanta Traveler joins Good Day with her favorites.

Lesli Peterson gives Spring Break ideas for fun-loving families: Lesli Peterson is the owner of 365 Atlanta Traveler, which offers a daily dose of inspiration for metro-area families. Today she gives Spring Break tips for locations across Georgia and the entire country. Follow her on Instagram @365AtlantaTraveler

Dr. Lujayn 'Lulu' LaGree on National Children's Dental Health Month

It's so easy for children to fall off the wagon when it comes to taking care of their teeth. Dr. Lulu shares tips for parents and kids to help them stay on track.

Dr. Lulu talks Children's Dental Health Month: It's so easy for children to fall off the wagon when it comes to taking care of their teeth. Dr. Lulu has tips for parents and kids to help them stay on track.

Try these heart-healthy lunch options

Lisa Washington gives three ways to incorporate heart-healthy ingredients in your salads, wraps and veggies bowls. She also talks meal-prepping ingredients to save time and use them in different ways throughout the week.

Lisa Washington shares three easy, on-the-go, heart-healthy lunch options: Lisa gives tips on incorporating heart-healthy ingredients in salads, wraps, and veggies bowls. She also talks meal-prepping ingredients to save time and use them in different ways throughout the week.