I was flipping through the flagpole’s Guide to Athens yesterday and saw a listing in the restaurants section about The National, which is being started by chef hugh acheson of the cherished five and ten. anyone know... (13 replies, last updated by AmyWatts June 19, 2008)

We had dinner here ...very impressed, though a small restaurant everything was very high calibre. This was my 2nd visit. The first one I felt like prices were too high for portions and I think this is still the case but they are... (4 replies, last updated by CHC October 21, 2005)

Hugh, Are you thinking of Mike and Eds at 1120 Baxter St.? Accross from the Library? I think that that place closed a while back. Very sorry to break it to you this way... Let me know if I’m mistaken... maybe they moved? (10 replies, last updated by uptown jimmy June 9, 2009)

dinner in neon sundresses of differing colors. My appetite was ready to “bring it” and I knew that Hugh Acheson would be presenting his A-Game as well. It looked like there would be a wait as it was so crowded. We... (1 reply, last updated by gashrink October 4, 2007)

The National (downtown Athens): this is the new joint partly headed by the mighty Hugh Acheson of Five and Ten. The atmosphere is sorta stark and awkward, with really friendly yet amateurish and rather timid service. We had one... (10 replies, last updated by uptown jimmy December 21, 2007)

Hugh Acheson is not Cuban, is he? He doesn’t seem very Cuban, and the food certainly isn’t. As for the rest, you guys will have a good time. Athens has a limited number of really good food options, but a pre-show... (26 replies, last updated by gashrink October 5, 2007)

experience. I can enjoy a sausage dog from an Athens GA street vendor as much as I can a meal of medjool dates, imported cheese, and squab at nationally renowned chef Hugh Acheson's Five and Ten here in Athens. Thanks to those... (28 replies, last updated by lost marbles September 15, 2009)

well hello Hugh! It is good to see you here & congrats to both the restaurant and to you on all the great press. We try to hit Five and Ten every time we get to the Classic City and have an opportunity. I am addicted to the... (32 replies, last updated by SusanInSeneca July 10, 2009)

I am interested that you say only 5 and 10 has a “true chef”. It is my understanding that Chef Acheson sp? has never had formal culinary training. I have been to 5&10 and it was great. POint being you dont have to be... (57 replies, last updated by gashrink September 4, 2008)