ATLANTA (November 13, 2001) - Joël, Atlanta's hottest new French brasserie with Mediterranean and Asian influences, opens for lunch today indulging diners in a weekly-changing prix fixe lunch menu featuring four appetizers, four entrées, three desserts and a cheese course.

WHAT - Joël begins lunch service.

WHEN - Starting, Tuesday, November 13 Joël will serve lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE - Piazza at Paces, 3290 Northside Parkway

COST - Two courses for $23.95, three courses for $29.95.

Joël is open for dinner Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; the restaurant is closed Sunday. Joël patisserie is open from 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The bar is open from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday and 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday. Reservations are recommended but not required by calling 404/233-3500.