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11 Atlanta Spots For Mezcal Lovers

We’ve fallen in love with the smoky intensity of mezcal--the perfect complement to any meal! Here are some of our favorite places to dig into some great grub along a fantastic mezcal cocktail. 
Forza Storico - Patio | Photo: Facebook/forzastorico

Truly Perfect Patios Around Atlanta

When the sun is out and the air is warm, you better believe we’re all eating outside! Enjoying a drink and a meal on a patio just makes everything a little better. Check out one of these cool restaurants that offer the perfect patio atmosphere and even better food!

Kamayan spread at Kamayan ATL | Photo: Facebook/kamayanatl

Most Unique Dining Experiences in Atlanta

Sometimes, half of the fun of eating out is in the experience and presentation, and these restaurants in and around Atlanta absolutely deliver on both of those fronts. You will absolutely remember your visit to these unusual dining spots for time to come, and leave with a super fun pic to flex on the gram!

Six donuts in a box. Clockwise from top left: strawberries and cream in a donut, peanut butter cup donut, A-shaped chocolate cream-filled donut, an orange star, a fritter with apple in the middle and a caramel drizzle, and a cookies and cream donut with pieces of dark Oreo cookie

Best Donuts in Atlanta

Nothing hits quite like a donut. Donuts have a higher floor than just about any other food — even the worst one isn’t too shabby — so the ceiling must be sky high. There are plenty of donut spots around Atlanta that are floating around that top layer, so let’s explore some of the finest in town. Trust us, you’re going to go nuts for these donuts.

The Absolute *Best* Restaurants in Athens, GA

Athens, Georgia is the greatest college town on the planet. The Classic City has everything, but what separates Athens from so many other college towns is its unbelievable food scene. Here are just a few of the finest restaurants in Athens near the UGA campus.

Mezcalito's - Mezcalita Cocktail | Photo: Facebook/mezcalitosoakhurst

11 Atlanta Spots For Mezcal Lovers

We’ve fallen in love with the smoky intensity of mezcal–the perfect complement to any meal! Here are some of our favorite places to dig into some great grub along a fantastic mezcal cocktail. 

cocktails from moonlight |

Atlanta’s Coolest Cocktail Bars

You can shake up your weekend plans with a fabulous cocktail at some of Atlanta’s top shelf cocktail bars. We think you’ll find our recommendations to be very neat. So take a look at our list and let the drinking begin!

NY Strip from Luciano's Ristorante Italiano.

Restaurants Near Gas South Arena

Atlanta is known for being a hotspot for quality entertainment, the fun doesn’t stop Metro Atlanta either! The Gas South Arena is home to exciting concerts, heart-racing sports games, heartwarming graduation ceremonies and so much more. Before you enter or after you leave the arena, you may want the good vibe to keep going! Here […]

Where To Eat, By Terminal, in The Atlanta Airport

Living in the A, we may all gripe about the traffic and the 100 degree summer days, but something we all are proud of is the Atlanta airport. You don’t realize it until you visit other cities’ airports that Hartsfield-Jackson is just *built different.* It’s more efficient, with more shopping options, and of course, places to eat. Take a look at our list and hop aboard the plane train if you’re trying to find your nearest Chick-fil-a or if you’re in search of Ludacris’ chicken spot. We’ve got all the highlights (though if you want a full list of all 100+ spots here, check out atl.com!) 

B And L Wings - Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Where To Find Atlanta’s Best Lemon Pepper Wings

Is there a dish that’s more quintessentially “Atlanta” than the humble lemon pepper wing? We think not! We did a deep dive on the history of the lemon pepper wing a few years back, but never have shared a full roundup of the best places for the lemon pepper wing, so keep on reading for some of our favorite ones around town. 

Best Diners in Atlanta

Diners are a time portal. Many restaurants strive to be modern or pivot hard to feel retro, but diners are effortlessly the real deal. Several of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants are diners and they’re defined by the mantra “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Or even it it is broken, why bother fixing it? This laissez faire approach has a charm that not many other types of restaurants can pull off. 

Empty wine flight at Terra Terroir.

11 Incredible Wine Bars Around Atlanta

These Metro Atlanta wine restaurants and wine bars are really grape!! With a fabulous selection of wine from all over the world as well as a fabulous selection of food, you’re in for bottles and bottles of fun.

Street tacos from Chando's Tacos.

The Best Street Tacos in Atlanta

Where are the Best Street Tacos in Atlanta? With a thriving Mexican immigrant and Mexican-American population, along with plenty of west coast transplants to our fair city, there’s so many options that we had no trouble picking some favorites. But what makes a street taco a STREET taco?

Hsu's Atlanta - Lo Mein | Photo: Yelp

The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food in Atlanta

Atlanta is so much more than fried chicken and fried green tomatoes (though we have got some GREAT places for those as well). It also features global cuisine from all over the world, including the varied flavors from all the different regions of China. Whether you want Szechuan spice, xiao long bao, dim sum, or orange chicken, there’s no shortage of places to visit in Atlanta for your next Chinese food fix!  

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Must Visit Farmer’s Markets Around Atlanta

Food just tastes ~better~ when you know it’s local, and Atlanta’s glorious farmers markets around town are the perfect way to find local produce, baked goods, handmade goods, and more. Here are a few of our favorites that take the chore out of grocery shopping and instead make it a wonderful way to spend a Saturday or Sunday. 

food and drinks from pelican Petes at lake Lanier

Where to Eat on Lake Lanier This Summer

Break out your towels and flip flops because it’s about that time of year again… we’re talking about lake season! Whether you live on the lake, are a part of a boat club, or just have some good friends that invite you on their boat in the summertime, you need to know where to get […]

Smoked ribs and sides from the Terrapin Taproom and Fox Bros BBQ at The Battery.

The Ultimate Restaurant Guide to the Battery Atlanta

Metro Atlanta’s The Battery Atlanta complex has only been around for a few years, but is already one of the City’s favorite restaurant destinations. That’s why it’s long past due for us to share our ultimate restaurant guide to the Battery. If you haven’t been yet, let us tell you – there’s nothing better than a summer or fall afternoon at the Battery with your friends and a ballgame on deck. Check out our list, prioritize your favorites and head to the Battery today!

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