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You know when you only have a few minutes to grab something to eat, but you don’t want to settle for something like gas station food? We’ve been there before, too. That’s why we’ve rounded up some places where you can grab a quick meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Check out our list for quick and easy spots to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner around Atlanta!

After years of sitting basically abandoned on Ponce de Leon Avenue as the old Sears building, Ponce City Market has become Atlanta’s top tourist destination. And the dining possibilities can frankly, be overwhelming! From a plethora of food hall vendors to full-service restaurants to other delicious options down the street, there’s a lot to pick from and we’re here to help guide ya. 

Picture this: a spritz in hand, oysters on the way, and a striped umbrella blocking you from the sun. It’s not quite Euro summer, but it’ll do the trick. There’s nothing like kicking back and enjoying a refreshing cocktail and meal with your crew, and doing so on a patio (with fans of course because this is summer in ATL after all). Read on for our list of restaurants where you can dine al fresco, and maybe feel like you’re in Europe for a couple of hours. 

Whether you’re the whiz of the group or the dunce, a trivia outing is about so much more than the questions themselves. While it’s definitely more fun when you win, there are several other factors that go into making trivia night a can’t-miss event. We hand-picked a few of our very favorite trivia spots both ITP and OTP based on their food and drinks (duh), the space itself, and, of course, the trivia.

When you’re feeling like something fermented is on deck for the weekend, you don’t always have to stick to the spirits that Big Liquor stocks the shelves with. Georgia is home to dozens of distilleries – everything from no-frills, made-in-small-batches bourbons to elevated spaces hosting big events. We’ve put together a few of our favorites below, with some folks who specialize in bourbons, gins, vodkas and more. Some are nearby in Atlanta and others are simply worth the drive (just make sure you have a designated driver – these spirits are potent!).

Everyone loves a trip to the lake! You can avoid the long drive to the beach and still have a summery getaway for the whole family to enjoy. While Lake Lanier has held the title as most visited lake in the state, there are more, less crowded options with restaurants that are just as good […]

Vegan Bakeries are all over Atlanta for those seeking a plant based goodie. Thanks to ingredients like flax eggs and vegan butter, all the delicious cakes, brownies, and cookies from your youth can fit your modern day vegan lifestyle. Here are the best places in Atlanta to get your next Vegan treat.

If Johns’ Creek were a person, it wouldn’t be old enough to drink yet! The city was only incorporated in 2006, but since then it’s seen incredible population growth and with it, excellent restaurant options. With an abundance of well-to-do patrons in the area, restaurateurs have been flocking to Johns Creek to open incredible dining options. Here’s our list of Johns Creek’s best restaurants.

When it comes to Asian food, Vietnamese cuisine stands apart. Influenced by its past with French colonialism, the cuisine brings together that history along with the flavors of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and China into a delicious amalgamation. There’s more than pho and banh mi at these incredible ATL Vietnamese restaurants.

ATL is a whole vibe.  A good vibe.  A party vibe.  When it comes to hosting your next big bash, shindig, jamboree or gathering, there are almost too many options in the A.  That’s why we decided to go to the experts – specifically, our verified followers on Instagram.  See below for where the creme de la creme like to fete in our official list of the Best Places Party in Atlanta.  

 I LOVE BURGERS, I crave them, I think of them constantly, they make me happy.  So it is now time to put my own burger list out in the universe……I give you Steak Tips: the Top Burgers That Matter Most in my Life Right Now. These are the spots that immediately jump in my head when I know it is time to get my burger on! Listed below in alphabetical order.

Eatertainment is a pretty uncomfortable portmanteau, but there’s not an obviously better way to describe that specific type of venue – one that prioritizes both a delicious, mouthwatering menu and an engaging, fun night out. Folks throughout Atlanta may have noticed more and more of these venues popping up – from a bowling alley with fancy, five star appetizers to a 30,000 square foot venue where you can spend hours having a blast.

Atlanta has tons of lovely neighborhoods from North to South and East to West. We want to focus on the dining scene in a cozy Eastside neighborhood. There’s so much to love about Candler Park from summer festivals and the parks to the growing dining scene, of course. Read on for some of our favorite […]

While we can’t guarantee that whoever you’re meeting off of Hinge will look like their profile pic, we’ve at least got a great list of first date spots for you so you can rest easy knowing that great vibes, amazing food, and fantastic drinks are in store for your evening! Restaurants and attractions listed below in alphabetical order. 

Atlanta is all about business. Besides being known as the “City That’s too Busy to Hate”, Atlanta’s economy is in the top 20 – not just in America, but globally. And for every deal that closes around ATL, it usually happens at a restaurant known for its “Power Lunches”. We’ve put together a few places that are the perfect environment for closing your next deal.

Who else is ready to take their Pfizer shots out for a spin at ATL’s various down and dirty dive bars? There’s a lot of change happening in ATL, but one thing that stays the same is our city’s iconic dive bars. Hop on over and visit one of these joints this holiday weekend.

The Old Fashioned is one of the world’s oldest cocktails, and if you ask bartenders around town, it has long reigned king in the city of Atlanta as the drink of choice. In its most simplest form, it’s whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water garnished with orange or a cocktail cherry. However, there’s plenty of establishments around town making it new and fresh with their interpretations of this drink. 

This ain’t your grandma’s bingo night! Music Bingo Nights are made for getting together with friends at your local pub all while sharing stories, snacks and suds. When trivia starts to feel tired, music bingo is a great way to mix it up! We’re highlighting some of our favorite music bingo nights in Atlanta – at breweries, food halls and your favorite pub.

This one is for all the moms and dads out there. You’ve spent ungodly amounts of money to offer your kids the best higher education possible (along with some cash for extracurricular activities, of course). Now that they’ve somehow managed to graduate intact, it’s time to give them one last meal before you send them off to adulthood with a metaphorical spank out the door.

Art is for everyone. At least, that’s the idea at the best pottery and art studios you’ll find around Atlanta. They’re all conveniently located places for you to express yourself (and maybe get a neat little plate out of it, too). We’ve put together a list of the best below.  And after you’ve worked up an appetite getting creative, we’ve also suggested some places conveniently located nearby each studio where you can get a bite.