ATLANTA (October 28, 2014) – Bringing a new, old dish to the center of fast-casual dining, Seven Hens eatery puts chicken schnitzel in the center of its concept and opens a second location in Sandy Springs after only two years since launching the first one in North Decatur. Opening on Monday, November 3rd, the new Sandy Springs location will feature the popular seven variations on chicken schnitzel and add a few more culinary advanced interpretations of the beloved flattened chicken breast.
Seven Hens Sandy Springs occupies about 1,500 square feet and has a modern vintage look that includes ample use of exposed wood, chalkboard, and rustic metal finishes said to “mimic the nature of the food: true and real, not processed or canned.” The concept’s unique presentation is completed with the Mezzaluna knife as a main focus of the semi-open kitchen.
“I wanted to bring a staple food item from my native country to the Atlanta market,” said owner and former Israeli Michael Gurevich, who created Seven Hens in June 2012. “The fact that schnitzel is hugely popular in Europe and around the world but not so much in the United States is mind-boggling to me… Because it’s so good! I love how satisfying it is and love the crunchy and soft texture,” he added.
Seven Hens’ recipes are inspired from seven different countries from around the world. For example, the Cajun-BBQ schnitzel captures an American flavor, the Sauerkraut-Dill lends itself to traditional German taste, and the best-selling spicy Chipotle-Cilantro represents the flavor of Mexico. Guests are encouraged to pick a flavor they like or create their own dish by picking ingredients from a list.
Schnitzel is an age-old cooking technique originating from Europe. It means pounding a boneless piece of meat, essentially tenderizing it, breading it, and then frying it until it becomes “tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside.”
The chicken served at both Seven Hens’ locations is locally sourced, all-natural from Mar-Jac poultry in Gainesville, GA. The schnitzel is typically served as a sandwich ($7.49), but can also be served as a wrap ($7.49), plate ($8.99), or salad ($8.25). A build-your-own sandwich version is also available ($5.99).
Seven Hens in Sandy Springs is located in the Abernathy Square Shopping Center at 6615 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (404-228-5381). The original Seven Hens location is in Decatur at 2140 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033 (404-633-3000). Seven Hens is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information please visit www.7hens.com.