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One of Atlanta's Best Zero-Proof cocktail Menus Is At This Michelin-Starred Gem
Zero proof cocktail at O By Brush
O by Brush, which recently earned its first Michelin star, is the buzzy new offering from Chef Jason Liang, the culinary talent behind Brush Sushi, Cuddlefish, Lucky Star, and Momonoki in Midtown. At O, Chef Liang creates an omakase dining experience in an intimate setting, serving pristine dry aged sashimi and elegant nigiri presentations. You'll also enjoy the French-influenced pastry stylings from Liang's wife ChingYao Wang. The 20-course Omakase menu is defined by Liang's work with dry aged fish and Binchō-tan, a type of hardwood charcoal that Liang uses to finish some of the menu items. Expect silky dry aged sashimi offerings such as sanbaizu dusted with chives, or inventive riffs on classics such as the chawanmushi with caviar and uni.
The dance of preparation, service and taste is impressive, especially when paired with a specialty sake. Yet, one of the most inventive pairing options is the non-alcoholic/zero proof menu. Here, guests are treated to clever use of botanicals and texture to recreate the cocktail in spirit.
O's non-alcoholic pairing menu doesn't just substitute cocktails—it reimagines them. The opening sipper, for example, is a vibrant blend of grapefruit, jicama, rose hip, and basil, delivering the crisp effervescence of brut Champagne without a drop of alcohol. It's a perfect foil to Liang's supple, umami-rich sashimi.
A standout 'Cognac' pairing follows—crafted from Taiwanese alpine tea, oak, vanilla, and a whisper of tamarind. Earthy and gently tannic, it complements the richness of the Wheel Pie: a decadent bite filled with monkfish liver, black truffle, shiitake, and sugar plum.
Over the course of the meal, guests are treated to ten meticulously crafted zero-proof pairings, each echoing the spirit of traditional libations while remaining wholly unique. The entire 20-course experience is perfectly paced—luxurious, not lengthy—and ends with a charming takeaway: a gift bag filled with house made cookies and specialty teas. It's thoughtful, playful, and wholly satisfying.
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Bottom line: Whether you're sober-curious, abstaining, or simply interested in the heights a beverage can reach without alcohol, O by Brush sets a new gold standard. It's thoughtful, elegant, and above all—deliciously intentional.
