Atlanta Magazine, August 2007
The fourth Earl of Sandwich may have changed the way people eat, but he didn’t invent the Moat (house-smoked beef brisket smothered in red barbeque sauce and topped with white barbeque sauce on an Italian roll), did he? David Bressler and Brian Falcon’s cheerful new eatery feels more like a tavern with a market section than a sandwich place, and their small menu is expanding fast. Hearty homemade soups, fresh salads, cute cookies, microbrews, and esoteric wines please the neighborhood to no end, and the two fresh-minted entrepreneurs beam with goodwill. READ THE ARTICLE.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Access Atlanta, June 21, 2007
Slyly named for English nobleman John Montagu… fittingly, the main menu at 5th Earl Market is mostly hot and cold sandwiches with imaginative mixes of meats, cheeses and veggies. Most have names that evoke a Monty Python version of Medieval England. The Nobleman layers shaved prosciutto, Parmesan cheese, and field greens dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and cracked pepper, between crispy pieces of flat bread. Duke of Earl is a basic but tasty combo of sliced chicken breast with pesto, caramelized onions and melted mozzarella on a baguette. The small, cozy back bar features a solid selection of beer and wine. And neat deli cases display fancy takeaway foods, from hummus and salads to cheeses and housemade soups. READ THE ARTICLE.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Access Atlanta Skyline, May 10, 2007
If you remember the old Oz Pizza restaurant, you won’t recognize the new 5th Earl Market. The restaurant and nosh shop opened March 30 in the old Oz spot, serving gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads, said co-owner Brian Falcon. The owners gutted the interior and replaced everything but “one terra cotta floor,” Falcon said. “We wanted to create an outdoor patio inside.” The restaurant makes almost everything from scratch and sells some of it in its shop as well. READ THE ARTICLE.

Atlanta Cuisine, April 12, 2007
Is it just me, or do restaurants in Decatur typically offer a superior beer selection to most metro Atlanta eateries? The newly opened 5th Earl Market is no exception — St. Bernardus by the bottle and Dogfish Head on tap will definitely place you in the good graces of local beer enthusiasts. READ THE ARTICLE.

Creative Loafing, May 2, 2007
Maybe it's because of the nearby train tracks, but it's hard not to think of The Little Engine That Could when facing the small block of stores on East College Avenue between South Candler and Avery Street in Decatur. For a block that once featured ... well, nothing ... the small stretch is now home to the brightly polka-dot-painted storefront belonging to Wiggle, a children's clothing store, and Vintage Home, a vintage-furniture shop that opened last year. The newest addition to the block party is 5th Earl Market, a sandwich shop and wine bar that also features a mini market with organic veggies, homemade soups, imported cheeses and other yummy, posh goodies. READ THE ARTICLE.

Flavours Magazine, 2007
Proprietors Brian Falcon and David Bressler bring not only culinary expertise but carpentry skills to their restaurant, The 5th Earl (after the Earl of Sandwich), slated to open in mid-March. The business partners have renovated a 1913 building and built the tables themselves. Featured items include gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, and artisan cheeses. READ THE ARTICLE.

Knife & Fork, April 2007
Hope spring eternal in the same difficult locations, but if anyone can beat the odds, it is the two young owners of this new cutie near Agnes Scott….On the whole, and especially at night, 5th Earl Market feels more like a tavern and wine bar than anything else. READ THE ARTICLE.

The Profile (published biweekly by Agnes Scott College), May 4, 2007
When I mentioned to people that I was reviewing 5th Earl Market for the school newspaper, it seemed to already have a fan base (I heard several rave reviews from both students and staff). Therefore, I was anticipating a good experience as I approached the inauspicious restaurant, tucked between a new children’s clothing store and a bar. I was certainly not disappointed. READ THE ARTICLE.