Johns Creek, GA · Fulton County
Johns Creek dinners wherethe whole extended family fits
Johns Creek has plenty of quiet streets and not much in the way of a nightlife strip, so the good parties happen at home. When the aunts, cousins and grandparents all land in one driveway, a chef at the grill keeps the host out of the kitchen.
What a hibachi night looks like in Johns Creek
Some of the city's most recognizable addresses sit inside golf and country club communities such as St. Ives, the Country Club of the South and the Standard Club, where long winding drives lead to roomy back terraces. Outside the gates, the swim-and-tennis subdivisions fill the space between the Chattahoochee and the Forsyth County line, and summer revolves around the neighborhood pool and the swim team schedule. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Ocee Park give kids somewhere to burn off energy before a big dinner.
This is a city where many households celebrate more than one calendar of holidays, and dinners often stack up in the fall and around the turn of the year when relatives come in for long visits. We hear from hosts planning a parent's milestone birthday, a welcome dinner for family from overseas, or a reunion of college friends who all ended up in North Fulton. The common thread is a crowd that spans ages, from toddlers to grandparents, and a host who wants to sit down and enjoy it.
From the grill
Setting up in Johns Creek
For gated communities, put the chef on the guest list at the gate and share any code ahead of time; the guard house will not wave in a truck that is not expected. Golf course homes often have a lower terrace facing the fairway, which works well as long as there is a path the rolling grill can take without stairs. Pool decks are fine if the grill stays well back from the edge and the wet area. Keep the seating for older guests a comfortable distance from the heat and the smoke.
Johns Creek questions
We live inside a gated club community. Is there anything we need to do?
Yes, please add the chef's name to your gate list and tell us which entrance to use. Some clubs also ask residents to register outside vendors, so check with the front office.
Can grandparents and young kids eat from the same grill without a fuss?
Of course. The chef can go easy on spice and the onion volcano for little ones and keep portions soft and simple for older guests, all on the same cook.