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RESTAURANTS, PUBS, TAVERNS & BARS
(The diverse Atlanta dining scene has continued to evolve over the past twenty four years since we first began covering the 'newly opened, coming soons and casualties' of the Metro restaurant/bar wars. The following are local favorites of what Atlanta and the surrounding areas have to offer, making them all unique to the City from the 60+year-old proven eateries to the newest and brightest in tastes & trends. We have also added in our favorites in Pubs, Taverns & Bars. Enjoy!) |
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ATLANTA, DOWNTOWN & CASTLEBERRY HILL
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 GRIND HOUSE KILLER BURGERS209 Edgewood Avenue, Sweet Auburn Curb Market, Atlanta, 404.522.3444. The funky 20-seat burger counter offers fresh ground hamburgers, turkey and veggie burgers and sliders, custom made with a variety of unique and delicious toppings. Also featuring fries, onion rings, sweet potato chips, fresh salads, homemade chili, milkshakes and soft serve ice cream. Hours are Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.grindhouseburgers.com |
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NIKOLAI’S ROOF 255 Courtland Street, NE, Atlanta, 404.221.6362. Since 1976, Nikolai’s Roof, located on the 30th floor of the Hilton Atlanta, has impressed patrons and restaurant critics with its masterfully prepared French and Russian dishes by Chef Olivier de Brusschere, panoramic views of the Atlanta skyline, enchanting ambiance and impeccable dining staff. Nikolai’s Roof has been the recipient of the highly coveted AAA Four Diamond award for over 20 consecutive years and is the longest standing restaurant in Atlanta to do so. www.nikolaisroof.com |
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NO MAS! CANTINA 180 Walker Street, Atlanta, 404.574.5678. The menu includes more than 36 tequilas, a Mexican-inspired menu that includes tampiquea, camarones alambres and sopa de tortilla. Not only is food on the menu, but so are the art and furnishings, which come courtesy of No Mas Hacienda next door. Serve breakfast, lunch & dinner. www.nomascantina.com |
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THE SUN DIAL 210 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, 404.589.7506. This revolving restaurant is Atlanta’s only tri-level dining complex offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the city, live jazz, specialty desserts and seasonally influenced contemporary American cuisine. Open 7 days a week serving lunch, brunch & dinner. www.sundialrestaurant.com |
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ATLANTA, INMAN PARK & OLDE FOURTH WARD
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AGAVE RESTAURANT 242 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, 404.588.0006. Established in October of 2000 and set in the historic Cotton Mill general store, Agave has been named the Best Southwestern Restaurant in Atlanta by several local publications. This eclectic southwestern eatery & tequila bar appeals to a wide cross section of taste and styles while focusing on guest satisfaction in the high energy dining room & bar. The principal founder of Agave, Jack Sobel, is an accomplished restaurateur bringing over 20 years of restaurant and management experience to the business. Hours are Sunday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. www.agaverestaurant.com |
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KROG BAR 112 Krog Street, Atlanta, 404.524.1618. After visiting Spain, Kevin Rathbun returned with a vision of an intimate wine bar with small tapas plates. Working along with the restaurant designers and architects, he opened Krog Bar. He incorporated all types of Spanish-style cuisines into a menu and atmosphere, which has some of the same staples as day one and now features daily specials of hot plates. Krog Bar’s intimate interior adds to the warmth of dining in this award winning Spanish-style wine bar. Opens at 4 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. www.krogbar.com |
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RATHBUN'S RESTAURANT & KEVIN RATHBUN STEAK Rathbun’s, 112 Krog St., Atlanta, 404.524.8280. Rathbun Steak, 154 Krog St., Atlanta, 404.524.5600. In May of 2004, Kevin Rathbun opened his namesake restaurant ‘Rathbun’s.’ It opened to critical acclaim and was voted by Esquire Magazine as one of the “Top New Restaurants in the Country”. Since the inception of Rathbun’s, Kevin has opened a second restaurant Krog Bar next door (2005) and Kevin Rathbun Steak a block away in 2007 in an old cotton warehouse, becoming a driving force in the local and national restaurant scene. Along with brother Kent, Kevin has also challenged Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America, www.kevinrathbunsteak.com, www.rathbunsrestaurant.com |
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THE SOUND TABLE 483 Edgewood Avenue, SE, Atlanta, 404.835.2534. Sister restaurant to Top Flr in Midtown. This two-story venue offers dining-only upstairs of International ‘street to table’ food and signature cocktails and a DJ Booth downstairs. Hours are 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Monday - Saturday. www.thesoundtable.com |
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ATLANTA, MIDTOWN
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ANTICO NAPOLENTANA 1093 Hemphill Avenue, Atlanta, 404.724.2333. Owner, Giovanni Di Palma has trained with the Maestros of Italy in Naples, Salerno and in Rome with Italy’s largest Flour Miller. Antico is Italian for Ancient and describes the preparation method dating back to the origin of Pizza Napoletana. Handmade with all-natural products from Napoli, the recipe has been perfected over generations. Word spread quickly as its opening in 2009 and reviewers were calling it the ‘Best Pizza’ in Atlanta. Carry-out is featured or you can sit at a table in their kitchen and become immersed in the age old culture and traditions.Hours are Monday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. until they are out of Dough. www.anticopizza.it |
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LA PIETRA CUCINA One Peachtree Pointe, 1545 Peachtree St., Atlanta, 404.888.8709. Aptly named, La Pietra Cucina (Italian for ‘The Stone Kitchen’) is a nod to Peachtree Pointe’s Italian granite facade and its stone piazza al-fresco dining area. It’s bathed in earthy tones ranging from the Pompeian red upholstered walls to the gold velvet armchairs and rich brown leather banquettes, the dining room atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Complemented by an inspiring selection of regional Italian wines, Chef Bruce Logue’s ingredient-driven cuisine focuses on the ‘hand-made’ aspects of authentic Italian cooking, using the local bounty as his guide. Hours are Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., lapietracucina.com. |
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LIVINGSTON + BAR Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, 404.897.5000. Livingston Restaurant + Bar, inhabits one of the city’s few historic buildings. Inspired by the architecture’s good bones, Livingston’s has made an inviting modern space without obscuring its original glamour. Straightforward, yet refined American classics fill the menu. Meet early at Livingston Bar for cocktails and a light supper or settle in at the restaurant for a four-course evening. Opens daily for breakfast at 6 a.m. www.livingstonatlanta.com |
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MARY MAC'S TEA ROOM 224 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, 404.876.1800. For over 65 years, Mary Mac’s has been setting the standard for Southern cooking in Atlanta. Created in post-World War II 1945 by Mary McKenzie, the eatery has seen business people, celebrities, families and world travelers pass through the door. Every morning the workers shuck bushels of corn, hand wash greens and snap the green beans by hand. Breads and desserts are baked on the premises. Hours are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. seven days a week. www.marymacs.com |
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TOP FLR 674 Myrtle Street, NE, Atlanta, 404.685.3110. Top FLR is an intimate, eclectic restaurant with a casual, romantic setting. The bar and lounge are downstairs and the dining room upstairs. The Mediterranean inspired menu includes gourmet pizzas, fresh pasta, seafood, steak and more. Some of the popular dishes include the duck confit and portobello mushroom pizza, lamb skewers, mussels and ravioli to name a few. The selection of dessert cocktails are mixed with three unique chocolate truffles. In 2007, Top FLR was rated as the top 75 restaurants in Atlanta by Atlanta Cuisine and noted as the top 5 new restaurants in Atlanta by Knife and Fork. Hours are Monday - Thursday 4:30 p.m. - 1 a.m., Friday & Saturday 4:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. and Sunday 4:30 p.m. - midnight. www.topflr.com |
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ATLANTA, EASTSIDE
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FOX BROS. BBQ 1238 Dekalb Avenue NE, Atlanta, 404.577.4030. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q got their start back in 2000 when Jonathan Fox got tired of not finding any good bar-b-q in the city of Atlanta. In 2001 the brothers (Jonathan and Justin) had a party at their house for friends which featured all you can eat bar-b-q, sides, all you can drink and live bands. The event became a yearly tradition and grew each year with more elaborate menus and better bar-b-q each time. By 2004 the brothers were cooking for 200 plus folks. At this point, Jonathan and Justin Fox started catering and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q was born. Jonathan handled the BBQ and Justin took over on desserts. Menu favorites include brisket meatloaf, catfish taco’s, fried ribs, sandwiches, baskets and plates. Hours are Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.foxbrosbbq.com |
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HOLY TACO 1314 Glenwood Avenue, Atlanta, 404.230.6177. Holy Taco is a modern Mexican eatery with a seasonal locally-influenced menu created by Chef/owner Robert Phalen. Visit the spacious patio and try some of the more than 50 tequilas and the city’s best sangria. Chef Phalen’s appreciation for fresh, quality ingredients began at a young age while he spent summers on his family’s farm where just-picked peaches and tomatoes off the vine were daily pleasures. In February of 2008 he opened Holy Taco, a casual Pan Latin restaurant in the heart of east Atlanta. He is a member of the Slow Food Movement and Heritage Foods USA. “Best Mexican Food” Best of City Search 2009. Hours are 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday - Wed. & until 11 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. www.holy-taco.com |
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LEON'S FULL SERVICE 131 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, 404.687.0500. Decatur’s community-driven restaurant & bar. The guys at Decatur’s Brick Store Pub (Dave Blanchard, Mike Gallagher and Tom Moore) opened their latest concept just around the corner in a space that was originally a 1930’s gas station. The menu changes seasonally with locally-sourced ingredients keeping the pricing $20 & below. The ‘beer cuisine’ concept aims to complement the menu and changes often as well. www.leonsfullservice.com. |
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MAJESTIC DINER 1031 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, 404.875.0276. The Majestic Diner has drawn generations of customers since it first opened in 1929. Featuring breakfast, burgers, gyros, sandwiches, blue plates, milk shakes and desserts, the Majestic’s 24-hour menu offers a wide array of Southern-style short-order cooking. Open 24 hours. Seven days a week. www.majesticdiner.com |
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ATLANTA, WESTSIDE
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ABATTOIR White Provision Development, 1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 404.892.3335. Latest dining venture by chefs/owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison with partner and Executive Chef Joshua Hopkins, Abattoir opened on May 21, 2009. French for “slaughterhouse,” Abattoir is an American chophouse specializing in the use of locally-raised proteins to produce high-quality, affordable food. Offering freshly butchered whole fowl, fish, beef, pork and other game served in a variety of ways, the menu is based around “whole animal cuisine,” a term referring to the use of every functional piece of the animal. Named 2009 Restaurant of the Year by Atlanta Magazine, this “meatcentric” concept furthers the commitment to using local ingredients to create one-of-a-kind culinary experiences. www.starprovisions.com. |
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BACCHANALIA 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 404.365.0410. One of Atlanta’s most celebrated restaurant featuring contemporary American cuisine from Chefs/Owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison whose culinary philosophy is creating light dishes built on strong flavors. Bacchanalia’s seasonal menu relies entirely on organic ingredients, many sourced from Anne and Clifford’s farm, creating an utterly unique dining experience every time. Consistently rated as one of Atlanta’s top 10 restaurants and the number one restaurant in the Zagat guide since 1996. www.starprovisions.com. |
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BOCADO 887 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 404.815.1399. A relaxed and innovative space with a lofted ceiling and inviting banquettes. The design is a literal translation of their passion for sustainable farm-to-table foods. The holistic American menu features small plates, stacked sandwiches and fresh salads. Keeping with a commitment to simplicity, the restaurant’s design reflects a love of all things natural utilizing organic, reused materials recreated in inventive and distinctive ways. Other features include a spacious patio and a communal table, located in the heart of the modern space. www.bocadoatlanta.com. |
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FLIP BURGER BOUTIQUE Two locations, Midtown & Buckhead. 1587 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 404.352.FLIP. A modern burger boutique featuring a menu that redefines what we’ve come to think a hamburger should be. FLIP is a modern, hip space that incorporates elements of fine dining with a creative, raw energy. Chef Richard Blais (appeared Bravo’s Top Chef show) developed the menu with his creative take on American food. www.flipburgerboutique.com. |
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JCT KITCHEN & BAR 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. 404.355.2252. “ J.C.T.” -- three simple letters known for identifying the junction of rail lines is a place where family and friends join together for a dining experience of “Southern Farmstead Cooking” at JCT. Kitchen & Bar. Acclaimed Chef Ford Fry, introduces his vision for the casually sophisticated JCT by melding a passion for flavorful food, enjoyable music, stylish décor and enticing aromas – creating a sensory experience. www.jctkitchen.com. |
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MILLER UNION 999 Brady Avenue, Atlanta, 678.733.8550. Opened in November of ‘09 and owned by Steven Satterfield and Neal McCarthy, Miller Union’s unique dining space sits on the site once occupied by the Miller Union Stockyards on Atlanta’s Westside. Garnering both local and national awards, including ‘Best New Restaurant,’ the menu is based on the partnership between chef & farmer and around the week’s harvest. www.millerunion.com. |
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NUEVO LAREDO CANTINA 1495 Chattahoochee Avenue, Atlanta, 404.352.9009. Voted “Best of Atlanta” by Atlanta Magazine since 1992. Georgia native Chance Evans’ Nuevo Laredo Cantina features authentic food prepared by Mexican cooks. Specialties include: Chicken Mole (a traditional dish of chicken smothered with a rich sauce flavored by a hint of chocolate), Pork Tender Briskets, Chile Rellenos, Tacos, Enchiladas, Lobster or Fish (grilled salmon) tacos and other classic dishes. www.nuevolaredocantina.com. |
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YEAH! BURGER 1168 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 404.496.4393. Chef Shaun Doty of Shaun’s in Inman Park, along with partner Erik Maier, has introduced Atlanta’s latest casual burger experience. Located in the White Provision development at 14th Street and Howell Mill there is also a second location in works for N. Highland in Inman Park. The duo has presented the classic American burger joint as a fast-casual, family-friendly eatery featuring all-natural ingredients. Doty has also created a menu with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant’s 2,500 square-foot space seats 55 in the dining room and 40+ on the large, concrete-tiled patio. www.yeahburger.com. |
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MORNINGSIDE & VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS
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PURA VIDA TAPAS & SUPER PAN LATINO 656 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, 404.870.9797. Chef Hector Santiago brings a unique flavor, style and technique to the city. As a native of Puerto Rico, he focuses on Latin American and Spanish fare with a fresh, bold, creative approach. In addition to the fare, he offers tango & tapas, cooking classes and gastro treks through other countries. Santiago has also introduced a sandwich shop beside his eatery, Super Pan Latino Sandwich Shop @ Pura Vida, offering lunch sandwiches through a side door on Blue Ridge Avenue from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday - Friday. Sandwiches will include pork belly coconut buns, a chipotle BBQ beef sandwich and jamon serrano on house-made Spanish coca bread with manchego cheese & date-marcona almond butter, plus many more. Super Pan Latino is located at 1057 Blue Ridge Avenue, 404.477.0379. Visit www.superpanlatinosandwichshop.com for menu. www.puravidatapas.com. |
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ROSEBUD 1397 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, 404.347.9747. Rosebud focuses on good food, kind flavors and lots of atmosphere serving a creative fare of American cuisine with a bit of Southern inspiration. Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the menu features local and regional ingredients because they believe in supporting their neighbors. At Rosebud, they like comfortable food, loud music and a good drink. Chef Ron Eyester hosts such events as the Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia musically inspired dinners – that have become a thing of legend. He's also the lovable author of a controversial twitter page, http://twitter.com/theangrychef, www.rosebudatlanta.com. |
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ALPHARETTA, MILTON & ROSWELL
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GREENWOOD'S RESTAURANT 1087 Green Street, Roswell, 770.992.5383. Traditional eatery in the heart of Roswell. A 20+-year-old restaurant founded by Bill Greenwood and located on Green Street in Historic Roswell. Like so many other restaurants in the district, this one is carved out of an old house showcasing brick walls, eclectic memorabilia of Elvis and the Greatful dead in a funky ambiance. The grounds are quirky with peace signs and black truck frame sitting to one side. Figuring out where the entrance is presents a bit of a problem. The always-in-season menu features items such as the shrimp/avocado gazpacho, organic fried green tomatoes, grilled chive-butter fish, fried buttermilk chicken in hot sauce, pork chops sauteed in sage butter, all served with old-fashioned Southern sides and homemade pies. www.greenwoodsongreenstreet.com. |
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MILTON'S CUISINE & COCKTAILS 780 Mayfield Road, Milton, 770.817.0161. Nestled in the five points of Crabapple’s Historic District lies Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails. With its comfortable & quaint setting, Milton’s entices your senses with its inviting atmosphere and artful edge. Keeping with the rural character of North Fulton, the 150 year-old farmhouse & 1930s cottage were preserved and restored with classic elements and charming details. There is an energetic bar, fireplaces to warm the soul and intertwining outdoor deck & patio. The menu features contemporary New Southern Cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients to create comfort food with bold flavors with many of the items coming from the restaurant’s on-premise garden. Milton’s opens daily at 5 p.m. www.miltonscuisine.com . |
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SWALLOW AT THE HOLLOW 1072 Green Street Roswell, 678.352.1975. A barbeque restaurant & live country music venue featuring award-winning songwriters from Nashville on Fridays and Saturdays, the menu includes Hickory-smoked meats, homemade sausage, macaroni and cheese, chocolate chip banana pudding, buttermilk biscuits, freshly-baked bread and more. Takeout menu available. http://theswallowatthehollow.com. |
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BUCKHEAD & PEACHTREE HILLS
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BISTRO NIKO 3344 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, 404.261.6456. Bistro Niko is the newest addition to Buckhead Life Restaurant Group. This new bistro offers a lighter version of classic French cuisine, like the current trends in Paris. The fare is authentic & simple. There is also an affordable wine list, cocktails and extensive craft beer list. Bistro Niko is located in the Sovereign building in the heart of Buckhead. The stunning décor features elements of a Parisian yester-year with vintage pieces of art, antique light fixtures from France and a red awning covered, sidewalk-bistro style patio that overlooks Peachtree. www.buckheadrestaurants.com/bistro-niko/. |
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CHOPS LOBSTER BAR 70 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, 404.262.2675. An Atlanta icon known for its exceptional food and service, Chops consistently ranks as one of the top ten steakhouses in the country. Exquisite seafood flown in fresh daily and the very best USDA prime aged beef are served with style in the warm ambiance of the dark wood dining room. www.buckheadrestaurants.com. |
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HOLEMAN & FINCH PUBLIC HOUSE 2277 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. 404.948.1175. Holeman and Finch Public House is just that, a public house. The arrangement of the tables and seating encourages conversation and communion. There are items on the menu that have been there since day one, and will remain there; because sometimes, you want to go to a place and taste the familiar—it’s comforting house-made, house-cured and house-preserved items, made with seasonal ingredients. Around 9:30 each night, 24, double-patty cheeseburgers are assembled on house-made buns and served alongside hand-cut fries and homemade ketchup, mustard and pickles—only 24. Some nights they sell out in under a minute. Chef Linton Hopkins and company decided that only a handful would be made and served each night. The burgers are also a regular part of our Sunday brunch offering. www.holeman-finch.com. |
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JOHNNY'S HIDEAWAY 3771 Roswell Road, 404.233.8026. 32 and still cookin’, DJ spins Sinatra era to current hits. All major credit cards accepted. Free parking, wheelchair access. www.johnnyshideaway.com. |
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RESTAURANT EUGENE 2277 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. 404.355.0321. Sister restaurant to Holeman & Finch Public House, Eugene allows a local, house-made pantry to drive the menu, the approach is at once traditional and urbane. Names of farmers and artisans are sprinkled about. The goal in the kitchen is to make absolutely as much of what is used from scratch as possible. Simple sauces like hot pepper sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and the like are made by hand. This ‘from scratch’ approach may at first, be perceived as rustic but the end result of each dish proves that really, this is what true cuisine is—folkways meeting Escoffier. Chef Linton Hopkins was named one of Food & Wine’s ‘2009 Best New Chefs.’ www.restauranteugene.com. |
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TAVERN AT PHIPPS 3500 Peachtree Road, Phipps Plaza, 404.814.9640. Voted “Atlanta’s Best Happy Hour” by Atlanta Magazine Readers Choice and “a big draw for young professionals who want to meet and mingle” by the New York Times. Consistently named for best outside patio, best people watching, best singles spot, best looking wait staff, best tavern inside the Perimeter and best bartender in Atlanta. A favorite among locals and visitors alike, the Tavern offers full service on the patio complete with evening live entertainment. Dark stained wood walls, imaginative cuisine and an inviting atmosphere set the tone for a power lunch, a night on the town or easy access to Atlanta’s most prestigious shopping. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Specialty dishes include steaks, pastas and seafood. http://centraarchy.com. |
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WOODFIRE GRILL 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, 404.347.9055. Woodfire Grill indulges Atlantans with seasonally influenced, ingredient-focused cuisine. The menu changes daily and features fresh local ingredients. Executive Chef Kevin Gillespie(appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef) incorporates the seasonal offerings of small local farms and purveyors as well as sustainable beef, lamb, pork, poultry and seafood for simply prepared cuisine. Foods are fire-roasted and grilled with a menu comprised of first, second and main courses in addition to chef’s tasting menus. Since opening in 2002, Woodfire Grill has been honored by critics in numerous reviews, by both local and national press such as Food and Wine, Gourmet and Wine Spectator. www.woodfiregrill.com |
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PERIMETER & DUNWOODY
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GOLDFISH 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, 770.671.0100. Located off of Ashford Dunwoody Road in the front of Perimeter Mall opened in the summer of 2000. The menu is a combination of seafood, sushi & steaks featuring fresh fish from around the world. The interior boasts huge ceiling height and a massive oversized mural. There is a 600 gallon salt water aquarium with sea creatuares. Live entertainment nightly and trendy full bar. www.h2sr.com/goldfish. |
