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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!
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How to Spend the Perfect 48 Hours at Barnsley Resort

After our team had the most wonderful shoot at Barnsley Resort exploring all that the resort has to offer, we developed what we believe is the best itinerary to make your stay there the perfect mix of exciting and rejuvenating. Check it out!

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7 Restaurants in Helen, GA You Should Try

Spending a day in Helen, GA feels like you’ve just teleported into a a lovely, quaint European village, especially this time of year. Helen is a huge destination in the summertime for tubing down the river, however being there at this time of year is just magical. If you plan on spending a day or […]

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7 Festive Things to Do Around Atlanta This Holiday Season (2023)

Staying in town or nearby Atlanta this holiday season and looking for some festive activities to get you in the spirit? We have you covered with all kinds of fun things you can do around the city whether it’s a family outing, romantic date night, or you wanna go out and get silly with the […]

BBQ ribs from Cherokee Rose BBQ in Stone Mountain, GA.

The Best Places to Eat Near Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain is an ecological wonder – a gargantuan piece of granite sticking out from the Georgia woods. As a great place to hike, wander and play, you can really work up an appetite when you visit Stone Mountain. Whether you’re coming by for a fireworks show, holiday parades or a weekend hike, we’ve come up with some of the best places to eat near Stone Mountain Park.

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Snuggle Up at These Cozy Atlanta Restaurants

It’s sweater weather, and there’s not a lot of things more tempting to do than enjoy some comfort food in the warm glow of a fire pit in the company of a close friend or your significant other. Here are some extra homey restaurants, bars, and cafes that are especially irresistible this time of year.

Fried chicken thigh on a biscuit sandwich with pickles

What is Atlanta’s Favorite Breakfast Sandwich?

There’s no better way to start your day than with a breakfast sandwich. They’re hearty but not heavy, layered but not fluffy, and they taste so very good. We polled our 200,000+ Instagram followers about their breakfast sandwich preferences then compiled these findings into a tidy manifesto of the exact types that ATLiens like you love. Here’s what you had to say about breakfast sandwiches…

The General Muir - Matzoh Ball Soup

Good Soups Around Atlanta

We’re keeping the comfort food train going with these hearty broths and stews around town to warm you right up! Get your slurp on with takeout or dine-in at these restaurants today!

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The Ultimate Roswell Dining Guide

There’s so much to love about the city of Roswell–from hikes along the Mill to the happening downtown scene to the absolute plethora of top tier dining destinations Canton Street. Let’s dig into some of the best restaurants that this Fulton county suburb has to offer!

Kevin Rathbun Steak dry aged USDA Prime.

Michelin Guide Snubbed These Outstanding Atlanta Restaurants

Atlanta is now home to five one-star Michelin-rated restaurants as well as a slew of other Michelin-recommended and Bib Gourmand restaurants, and we’re thrilled for the extremely hardworking talented chefs and entrepreneurs behind those ventures! But of course, being the die-hards that we are for the Atlanta food scene, we think there were a few […]

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Where to Have A Rowdy Dinner Around Atlanta

When you’re in the mood for something more lively than a simple dinner but you don’t want to commit to the club, a high-energy, rowdy dinner is just in order. We’ve got the full range in this post, from casual to more upscale, from fun and upbeat atmospheres to places where it’s totally okay to twerk on the tables if the music moves you to do so. Dive into our list, and let us know if we missed a spot. 

The Ultimate Buford Dining Guide

Just because a city is OTP doesn’t mean it can’t have a thriving restaurant scene. Buford is packed with fantastic restaurants of all types and cuisines, from the bustling downtown area to the outskirts. Whether you’re in the mood for refined fare with a Southern influence or deliciously authentic Chinese food, here are some of Buford’s finest eateries.

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Here’s Where to Get the Most Festive Fall Treats This Season

Slowly but surely, fall is arriving in Atlanta, and with that comes all the basic fall flavors and we are here for it. From freshly baked breads to steaming hot lattes, there’s something so comforting about an apple or pumpkin flavored treat. If you still say that you don’t like pumpkin spice, quit being a […]

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The Wild History of Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, a Neighborhood Icon

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood icon in the truest sense of the word, and Atlanta is better for having a place like it. They hold golf tournaments, which they’ve been kicked out of on numerous occasions, serve killer food, and are the gem of their neighborhood. Here’s the story of Atkins Park.

9292 Korean BBQ - Bulgogi | Photo: Yelp

Where to Find Mouthwatering Korean BBQ Around Atlanta

Put a little sizzle in your next meal out when you gather around the grill with your friends, and experience the art of Korean BBQ at one of these top Atlanta restaurants. Korean barbecue is an interactive type of cuisine that involves grilling cuts of meat onto grills that are built into your dining table. It’s a wonderful way to spend the evening with friends, and thanks to a huge Korean diaspora community the Atlanta area, there are *tons* of great places to enjoy this dining experience. Here’s a list of a few with the most mouthwatering cuts of meat and flavors! 

A variety of pizza slices from Karvelas Pizza Co.

The Best Places to Get Takeout for Your Next Tailgate

Football in the South just feels different. It just matters more here – especially in Atlanta, home of the College Football Hall of Fame and just an hour away from the multi-championship winning Georgia Bulldogs. Between college football, high school games and your Atlanta Falcons, there will be plenty of football to enjoy this fall and tailgates to pregame before the big game.

Lasagna from Dirty Rascal in Buckhead.

The Best Places to Get Lasagna in Atlanta

Everyone loves lasagna. Layers of cheese and bechamel and meat and saucy goodness come together in one perfect dish. Atlanta has a multitude of Italian restaurants where you can enjoy some version of lasagna – everything from a grandma’s gravy, New Jersey style Italian restaurant to a fine dining, modern approach to Italian food.

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These Atlanta Restaurants Are Serving Up Amazing Salads

Yes, as the unofficial capital of the south, Atlanta does amazing fried chicken, delectable biscuits, incredible soul food, and all the other fun stuff that southern cuisine is known for. But it’s also become just as easy to embrace a greener diet in this city if that’s your thing. There are a huge amount of healthy salad/grain bowl spots, local farmers markets, and incredible full-service restaurants where salad is far from an afterthought. Dive into our guide to find a satisfying salad near you!

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