Where to eat in Atlanta, GA
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Karen Hamilton
April 18, 2008
How time flies when you’re eating well!
I know that some of you are eager to hear about the Vancouver places we’ve enjoyed since my return from Atlanta. I’m also eager to write about them! So here’s the deal: I’ll condense my Atlanta dining observations into 3 more posts (2 restaurants, Bacchanalia and Two Urban Licks, deserve greater attention) over the next 3 days, and then it’s back to talking about Vancity.
Where I Ate
These restaurants are ranked by my desire to come back for seconds. Bacchanalia and Seasons 52 are highly recommended. Wouldn’t go back to the bottom 3 on this list.
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Bacchanalia
Best. Restaurant. Experience. Ever. Spent $165 after tax and tip. Worth every penny. Especially if you are a jet-setting foodie.
Seasons 52
Seasonal, health-conscious, irresistible mini desserts. A must-try if you’re in the Dunwoody area or following a shopping session at Perimeter Mall.
Two Urban Licks
Had a highly enjoyable and educational dinner sitting at the chef’s bar. Dishes were hit and miss for me.
Food 101
Virginia Highlands restaurant with patio overlooking the Morningside Farmers Market. Enjoyed my breakfast of biscuits and gravy and hope to re-create it at home. Wish I could have visited again for dinner.
Six Feet Under
Lively Southern eatery across from the Oakland Cemetery. From the outside, it looks like a truck stop; inside, it is vibrant, loud, great for people watching, with lots of good fried fare. Recommended food stop for visiting photographers (unfortunately, the thunderstorm prevented me from my plans to shoot the Oakland Cemetery).
South City Kitchen
Beautiful space. Beautiful presentation. Taste? A let-down personally; trout was bland and soggy and the chicken livers were forgettable. Everyone else enjoyed what they had. One even played with his food (apparently buttermilk fried chicken likes to dance).
The Ship & Anchor Pub
After-work hangout in Sandy Springs. Great patio. Passable pub appetizers: buy 3 and pay only $20.
Doc Chey’s Noodle House
Across the street from Food 101. Very disappointed by their dumplings, which were dry and rubbery.
Los Arcos
Mexican restaurant in Stone Mountain. My coworker swears by their beef fajitas. Here was my first encounter with flautas. I have had better in Vancouver (and our city sorely lacks good Mexican cuisine).
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta
I didn’t want to be here and I regretted going…but I literally couldn’t walk another step after 7 hours of sightseeing. Should have timed my visits better so I could have left for Two Urban Licks straight from my last tourist stop. Oh well. My husband now has a souvenir glass to add to his beer stein collection.
What I’d Try Next Time
Quinones at Bacchanalia
Sister to my now beloved Bacchanalia. Prix fixe tasting menu of 8-10 smaller items, which appeals to the nibbler in me.
Trois
Part of the Concentrics restaurant group that is responsible for Two Urban Licks and One Midtown Kitchen (Get it? 1, 2, 3…).
Eclipse di Luna
Tapas and lounge in Buckhead that is also popular for post-work drinks. I hear the tapas is excellent.
Recommendations from Atlantans
Still want more? Browse through Creative Loafing’s Atlanta Urban Explorer or check out these places that food-minded bloggers, colleagues, and taxi drivers have suggested:
- Rathbuns Restaurant
- Highland Bakery
- Cafe di Sol
- Nuevo Laredo Cantina
- Soul Vegetarian
- Nikolai’s Roof
- McCormick and Schmicks
- Goldfish
- French American Brasserie
Categories: Atlanta, Beyond Vancouver, Food, Restaurants, Travel, USA
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