Think of Hot and Hot as the other side of the coin from the Highlands Bar & Grill. While the latter's dining room has a calm and somewhat formal feel to it, making it a favorite with the city's establishment, Hot & Hot is bustling with younger diners looking to make a night out of its combination of good food and lively atmosphere. But a fun evening isn't the only thing Chris and Idie Hasting offer: They and their crew will tantalize you with dishes like an heirloom cauliflower gratin with Petals from the Past pecans and bread crumbs or a roast venison chop with rutabaga, marjoram and persimmon juice. A number of reviewers raved about an heirloom "tomato salad to die for," with one telling us, "Nothing beats [it], except maybe their shrimp and grits, or maybe their donuts . . ."