Atlanta, GA Metro Local Lists
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Well, here we go again… with the annual list, fitness goals and the idea that 2010 will be the best year ever! While most of us barely make it out of January without falling behind on our lofty expectations, we want to provide a little inspiration that yes,… more
In this list: Peachtree Athletic Club, Piedmont Park, Sole, Nadine's Triple Crown
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Junk food already tastes damn good, but when it’s served up by folks typically associated with Beard nominations, the usual accompanying addiction skyrockets. We aren’t sure if anything good has resulted from the economy tanking, but this provides one… more
In this list: Watershed, Nava, Chops, Buckhead Diner - Priority Seating
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So, I may have packed my bags after graduating and moved way across the country to LA, spent a stint in way too freakin' cold Chicago and moved back to Sunny Southern California, but Atlanta remains near and dear to my heart. As a true born and raised… more
In this list: Clermont Lounge, Chick-Fil-A, Thai Restaurant Of Norcross, Flying Biscuit
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by jaymaygm
Nothing like a cup of freshly brewed coffee on a cold winter day. There's a Starbuck's or Caribu on every corner, but I def prefer the smaller independant cafe's/houses. Still my fave is Dancing Goats in Decatur. Pick out the variety/blend, and they will make… more
In this list: Java Monkey, Java Jive Coffee House & Cafe, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Octane Coffee Bar & Lounge
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
We think the best bars are ones that have a specific vision, bars that are simple and know their identity and place. While 2008 brought us the overuse of “lounges,” thankfully the best bars in 2009 made super-strong statements and accomplished exactly what… more
In this list: Flip Flops, DrinkShop, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Gold Room
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
The holidays are all about thoughtful gifts, friendly cheer and good will towards men, but we’d like to take a second and highlight a personal favorite of the season: holiday cocktails! Rarely do we get the chance to sip mugs of hot spiced cider or booze-laced… more
In this list: Whiskey Park, St Regis Atlanta, Serpas True Food, BLT Steak
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by jaymaygm
Jason's Holiday Candies & Gifts!
Christmas or Hanukkah, it doesn't really matter. Everyone loves holiday candies. Memories of your grandmother, or maybe that box of Russell Stover candies, that someone gave you, it's part of the holiday's. I've listed a few of my faves, from Greene's in… more
In this list: Lemon Zest, Godiva, River Street Sweets, Greene's Fine Foods
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
This year saw Atlanta’s burger obsession hit a new level, a comical and delicious pizza war and Buford Highway’s emergence as a serious ethnic haven. Attention wasn’t just being dished to the expensive or gourmet. From cozy-cool tapas bars in Decatur (Iberian… more
In this list: Varasano's Pizzeria, BLT Steak, Livingston Restaurant & Bar, TINY Bistro
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by JDude
Lunch places...
In this list: Frontera Mex Mex Grill, Bi Ba's Italian Restaurant, Biba's Loganville LLC,
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Beyond Taqueria: Real Deal Tacos
I don’t like Taqueria del Sol. I know, I’m probably not an Atlantan since I hate the place that everyone thinks is the greatest invention since whoever coined the Locally Sourced-Southern-Farm-to-Table concept. But tacos are supposed to be simple--meat, onions… more
In this list: Pure Taqueria, Holy Taco, The Original El Taco, Bone Garden
