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EXPLORE ATLANTA | | | | | | | 1394 N Highland Ave
Atlanta,
GA
30306
404-872-6000 | | | | | Description: VIRGINIA HIGHLAND. Alon's lunches are great for one main reason: the sublime, fresh-baked bread. Challah, Country French, rye and croissants are done to perfection. Top these with creative mixtures of fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses and hearty meats, and you have a sandwich that's nothing short of unforgettable. If you love to browse tray after tray of bakery-fresh desserts and who doesn't! then don't skip theirs. From tender scones to some of the most addictive cookies in Atlanta, you'll find it all here. Try a tangy lemon square or a big piece of raspberry white-chocolate cheesecake, and don't forget a fragrant cup of coffee to go with your selection. Wine is not served, but you may buy a bottle in the store to take home.
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| 129 E Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur,
GA
30030
404-687-8822 | | | | | Description: DECATUR. Quietly elegant, this Asian fusion restaurant surrounds guests with soft lighting, wispy curtains, and exposed brick. It's a melange of effects in perfect keeping with the cuisine. Fresh, light flavors are standard, and a touch of spice is not unknown to the kitchen. Roasted duck breast is dressed with soy syrup and Thai basil puree, and crispy coconut prawns get a kick from a fragrant curry sauce. Seafood is prevalent, although you'll find chicken, squab, pork, lamb, and rabbit available as well. Delicious and reasonably priced.
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| 1026 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta,
GA
30306
404-875-3673 | | | | | Description: VIRGINIA HIGHLAND. This centrally-located restaurant and pub, situated where Virginia and Highland meet, is always full of conversing diners, first-daters and bar-hoppers. The casual front half is where the bar crowd congregates and is usually much louder. In back, the restaurant has an elegant feel, and patrons can enjoy quiet conversation, a great steak and a perfect martini. Reservations recommended. Smart casual attire.
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| 2796 E Point St
East Point,
GA
30344
404-765-9220 | | | | | Description: If you're searching for an Atlanta restaurant that offers a health-conscious menu to match your health-conscious lifestyle, then Lov'n It Live can ably provide what you're craving. The vegan menu features lasagna, tostados, sage burgers, and tacos, all prepared with organically grown vegetables produced by local farmers. The menu varies based on the season, but the selection is always fresh because of it.
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| 421 Memorial Dr
Atlanta,
GA
30312
404-521-3737 | | | | | Description: GRANT PARK. If you plan to have weekend brunch at Ria's, plan to come early, because crowds quickly gather, and the tiny place takes some time to turn over. It's in your best interest to hold out, though, because the homemade food is to die for. Breakfast served all day is the real attraction, whether you choose the omelet of the day, lush caramelized banana pancakes, huevos rancheros, or even the unusual but delicious brisket breakfast. An array of vegetarian and vegan options are available, and although the funky little place has a groovy vibe, it's as comfortable for your hipster nephew as for your church-going grandma. At lunch, find gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, and a few hot entrees.
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| 3475 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta,
GA
30305
404-231-3232 | | | | | Description: BUCKHEAD. Under the masterful tutelage of chef Roy Yamaguchi, this restaurant's menu is a skillful fusion of European and Asian cuisines. Here, Roy's standards are joined by dishes created by the resident chef, and the place has a reputation for lively ambience, attentive service, and incredible food. A devotion to impeccably fresh ingredients and a penchant for artistic presentation characterizes the menu, whose temptations include steamed Hawaiian onaga, tri-peppercorn-crusted ahi, and ginger-steamed Chinese chicken. There's also steak, lamb, pasta, pork, and duck. Nightly specials make an appearance too, and the signature chocolate soufflé is absolutely sinful.
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| 56 E Andrews Dr NW #22
Atlanta,
GA
30305
404-239-9023 | | | | | Description: BUCKHEAD. Those in the know regard this ladling lunchery as one of the best alternatives in town; judging from the proverbially long lines, the accolades are well deserved. Creative sandwiches and salads are featured, but the true headline-grabbers are the gourmet-caliber soups, which run the gamut from Southwestern-style chicken tortilla to the ever-popular My Dad's Turkey Chili, which "owner-souper" Jenny Levison makes sure is on the menu every day. Expect a casual though crowded scene you can't enjoy food like this all by your lonesome!
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| 1200-B Howell Mill Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30318
404-352-5811 | | | | | Description: WESTSIDE. Sibling of Midtown's ever-popular Sundown Café, Taqueria del Sol serves quick and easy Southwestern food that is so good you'll be convinced the cashier under-charged you. Made-to-order fare is prepared right at the counter, and you can have your taco stuffed with tasty ingredients like chopped smoked pork, tilapia rolled in corn masa, or chicken breast with lime jalapeño mayonnaise. Heartier appetites can go for one or two beef brisket enchiladas and, perhaps, a side of Mexican rice, turnip greens or jalapeño coleslaw.
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| 61 North Ave NW
Atlanta,
GA
30308-2102
404-881-1706 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. A hallmark of down-home Atlanta dining, this '50s-era establishment is the world's largest drive-in restaurant. Have your hot dog and onion rings or chiliburger and fries served on a tray hanging from your car window; or dine inside and enjoy the banter between enthusiastic counter workers and hungry diners as they respond to the Varsity's famous "What'll ya have?" No alcohol is served. Many rooms feature school desk-style tables and TVs showing hometown station CNN. Ideal for families and business people in search of a memorable weekday lunch. Make sure to visit the souvenir shop on the premises! MARTA: Civic Center
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| 3011 Paces Mill Rd SE
Atlanta,
GA
30339
770-438-2282 | | | | | Description: VININGS. Abundant charm is a given in this quaint, 19th-century structure, which offers a gracious welcome and delightful Southern fare. Ease into things with a signature crab cake or jumbo scallops before treating yourself to peach barbecued prawns, a cowboy rib-eye, shrimp and grits, marinated venison tenderloin, or pan-seared rainbow trout. They're terrific in the tasteful dining rooms, outside on the shaded deck, or upstairs in the Attic Lounge, which offers drinks, live music, and more casual dining.
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