Omnivore - The Reserve opens and I can finally drink on a roof in O4W

You’d think a city like Atlanta with equal parts urban skyline, stretching greenery and temperate climate (okay, not so much this summer) would be home to tons of favorite rooftop bars—but no! Where are all my rooftop bars at!? We certainly have enough vacant high-rises to stick on top a few watering holes. I love rooftop bars with a passion, but many of the ones in Atlanta, like those at the W Hotels, are too fancy for everyday alcoholism. Leave it to the corner of Edgewood and Boulevard to strike the right balance of trendy lounge and downtown nonchalance with the Reserve.

The Reserve opened this past Thursday above Cafe Circa with Latin music playing, cigars handed out and a few hookahs in the front. The hookahs didn’t really take off—it seemed weird watching people smoke hookah while bolstered up at a high pub tables—but guests seemed to like it. The space is comfortable and not overdecorated, a welcome change again from the other pretentious rooftop bars in the city. The bar is only on the second story and facing southward from Edgewood, so it’s not exactly a glamorous city view. However, it’s the perfect environment to chill out with a nice drink without the posing. (Do I pose?)