Best "I'll drink to that" for Atlanta craft beer advocates
The future
Despite the fact Atlanta beer lovers have it better than ever before, our most exciting prospect is the future. As great as the last few … »more
Best argument for giving Meatless Mondays a try
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q's smoked Portobello mushroom sandwich
Ordering a vegetarian dish while at a temple of smoked, meaty goodness seems counterintuitive, if not downright blasphemous. But Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q's smoked Portobello mushroom … »more
Best bartender
Kevin Bragg
After journeyman gigs at OTP's Trattoria 141 and Buckhead's Prohibition, Kevin Bragg has fully come into his own behind the decks at 4th & Swift. … »more
Best clearly not Southern or Italian charcuterie
Pura Vida
Charming plates of charcuterie seem to be ever-present on menus around town these days. Most are either of the proud Southern-ham-kicksass variety (which we love, … »more
Best covers-all-the-bases drink menu
H. Harper Station
If you can't find something to wet your whistle at H. Harper Station, you must be on the wagon. The city's most exhaustive menu of … »more
Best culinary time machine
La Grotta
In 1982, one food critic described La Grotta as "simply the finest Italian restaurant in Atlanta and one of the city's best restaurants of any … »more
Best dessert inspired by a candy bar
Local Three Kitchen & Bar's "Twix" Bar
Gary Scarborough is the self-taught pastry whiz and 20-year kitchen vet in charge of all things sweet and delicious at Local Three Kitchen & Bar … »more
Best Doughnut
Sublime Doughnuts
Sure, we know the competition has revved up this year, but while we admire those newcomers in Decatur, we've got to hand it to owner … »more
Best East/West grain bowl duo
Yet Tuh and The Bakery at Cakes & Ale
One is warm comfort; the other is crisp clarity. One is found off the beaten path in a Korean hideaway OTP; the other in the … »more
Best evolution for food trucks
Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market
Atlanta's rocky road to foodtruckdom suddenly seemed a little smoother when the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market came to town. Previously forsaken by endless … »more
Best farm on wheels
Farm Mobile
We feel a little nostalgic whenever we see the bright green Farm Mobile truck pull up to our Main Street or local park. It reminds … »more
Best homegrown food court
Sweet Auburn Curb Market
Food Truck Fridays may have moved on but Sweet Auburn Curb Market remains a thriving center for local entrepreneurs looking for a welcoming spot to … »more
Best jerky not in a plastic bag
Hot Café
Beautiful is not a word often used to describe beef jerky, but a plate of Hot Café's Lao dry fried beef jerky is indeed a … »more
Best late-night eats
Octopus Bar
It doesn't open until 10 p.m. And even then, if you're there before midnight, well, you're not part of the in-crowd. But this is no … »more
Best legendary beer bar in your backyard
Brick Store Pub
You know about the Brick Store Pub, sure. Perhaps you've heard tell of its Belgian bar, itself alone an embarrassment of riches fleshed out with … »more
Best patio for hoisting a brew
Midway Pub
It's huge. Like, more than 25 tables and booths of varying sizes huge. So huge, that you'll almost never have to wait for a spot … »more
Best place to buy local produce on Sunday morning
Grant Park Farmers Market
If you've ever been to the Grant Park Farmers Market, you'd never guess that it's only in its second year. Every Sunday during market season, … »more
Best place to get Atlanta's original double decker burger
Zesto
The local fast-food institution Zesto has been around since 1949, serving burgers, onion rings, chili dogs, milk shakes, and more greasy comfort faves than you … »more
Best reason to regress
When I Was Eight cocktail at Proof and Provision
Sometimes a cocktail's name is so off-the-wall high-concept that you've just got to order it, even when you suspect you won't want to finish it. … »more
Best service
Woodfire Grill
If you've ever stumped your server with a question regarding the menu, you probably weren't enjoying a meal at Woodfire Grill. In fact, there, the … »more
Best spot for a first date
Leon's Full Service
A first date is all about opportunity: the potential to go one way or another. Will it lead to something more? Or will it fizzle … »more
Best they-do-it-all
Empire State South
Perfectly pulled espresso and cortados? Check. Flaky pastries and decadent fried chicken biscuits in the a.m.? Check. Lunch anchored by a plate of "super food" … »more
Best wine list that requires a leap of faith
The Spence
Spatburgunder. Zweigelt. Assyrtiko. Hondarrabi Zuri. These are just a few of the obscure grapes found on general manager Justin Amick's wine list at the Spence. … »more
