[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 12 (Monday, January 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING NICHOLAS AND ALISON ST. CLAIR

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 23, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
hard work and dedication put forth by Nicholas and Alison St. Clair, 
the owners of Antebellum, a restaurant located in Flowery Branch, 
Georgia. As a testament to their diligence and culinary talent, 
Antebellum was recently named one of the top 100 restaurants in America 
by Opentable.com--an honor that has been bestowed upon the restaurant 
for two out of the last three years.
  Combining the savory tastes of traditional Southern cooking with 
classic American food, Antebellum has been a go-to for the residents of 
Hall County for the five years its doors have been open. Having had the 
opportunity to eat there myself, I can attest to their supreme service 
and re-imagined Southern fare--especially their take on country fried 
steak. Starting a business can be a daunting decision, but the St. 
Clairs' entrepreneurial spirit and passion for culinary excellence has 
given rise to a dining experience that all residents of the Ninth 
District of Georgia can enjoy.
  Nicholas St. Clair has worked as a chef for almost 20 years and 
credits his education and creativity with the success of Antebellum. 
Northeast Georgia is lucky to have business owners like the St. Clairs, 
who invest in their products in order to serve their clients.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the St. Clairs' commitment to 
their craft and to congratulate them on the outstanding success of 
Antebellum. I am looking forward to my next visit to their restaurant 
to see what's new on the menu, and wish the St. Clair family continued 
success in Flowery Branch and beyond.

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