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Sailor Spirits ~ Superior Seafood

Nestled in the heart of Dunwoody, Georgia, Message in a Bottle is your ticket to a coastal escape. With a beach-inspired atmosphere, we invite you to savor the sea's finest offerings. Our culinary journey is a celebration of the sea's bounty. From succulent shrimp and plump oysters to mouthwatering crab and tender fish, our menu is a treasure trove of coastal delights. Our chefs are dedicated to providing you with the freshest and most delectable seafood, prepared with skill and creativity. Complement your meal with our handcrafted cocktails, featuring Sailor Spirits that will whisk you away on a flavorful adventure.

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David Abes

David has lived in Atlanta since he was 5 years old. After attending Arizona State University, he moved back to Atlanta in 1991. Starting his restaurant career at the age of 16, he went on to work for Morrison's Corporation in their casual dining division with L & N Seafood & Silver Spoon. David was the General Manager of the Atlanta Fish Market during the Olympics. David moved on to become the Director of Operations for Here To Serve Restaurants for 14 years, growing the company from 3 to 14 restaurants.

Following Here To Serve, David became the Regional Director of Operations for LDV Hospitality, then COO for the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group overseeing 9 restaurants in Georgia and 4 in South Florida. His lifetime of experience inspired him to start Dash Hospitality Group, now a leader in hospitality management and consulting. The ability to revitalize distressed businesses led to his legacy project in Dunwoody. In 2020, David stood in the nearly empty corridor of Dunwoody Village and had a vision for a center of gravity for Dunwoody. His plan to create a vibrant hub of restaurants centered around an open and inviting courtyard quickly sprang to life. In November of 2021, Bar{n} booze {n} bites, a neighborhood whiskey & wine bar opened along with a stationary food truck, dubbed The Funwoody Food Truck. Morty's Meat & Supply, which opened in December of 2022 is already a neighborhood staple, and a seafood restaurant, Message in a Bottle opened in November of 2023, and Yoffi Food truck in March of 2024.

Despite his multifaceted job and busy schedule, he is a family man at heart. In his free time, he helps his wife Julie with her edible cookie dough concept, called Batter Cookie Dough Counter. They have a daughter Amanda, who is an Occupational Therapist, and son Mitchell who is a recent graduate of University of Maryland, now working with his Dad as the Brand Manager of The Village. Mitchell's diagnosis of Type One Diabetes at the age of 2 has made David a passionate supporter of JDRF as well as The Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Chef Camron Woods

As a culinary professional with over 25 years of experience, there isn’t much Camron doesn’t love about cooking. From luxury resorts to small country inns and fine dining restaurants, he loves to share his passion for food with guests and colleagues alike. He started his career in 1995 working as a dishwasher at 17. As luck would have it, it just happened to be at an award-winning inn and restaurant near his home outside of Charleston, SC. Camron quickly realized cooking was not only a passion but a career path. He completed an apprenticeship at the acclaimed Woodlands Resort and Inn, then rose through the ranks to executive sous chef. In 2003, Camron was recruited by Four Season’s Hotels in Atlanta and later the Bahamas. In 2007 he moved west to Southern California and opened The Grand del Mar Resort as well as a free-standing restaurant in La Jolla, California before moving slightly up the coast to Orange County as part of the opening team for The Ranch at Laguna Beach. Camron then spent 5 years overseeing the culinary operations of two properties with Omni Hotels in San Antonio, Texas before moving back to Atlanta to be closer to family.

Camron enjoys his free time doing nearly anything outdoors. While gardening, fishing and bird hunting are among his favorite hobbies away from the kitchen, it seems they all lead back to food.