Preview – Episode 816

By Atlanta Eats Staff

July 13, 2016

This summer’s hottest tennis event is the BB&T Atlanta Open happening July 30^th through August 7^th at Atlantic Station. Its World-Class Field and World-Class Fun for the whole family. Tickets starting at only 15 dollars. VIP lounge presented by Taste of Atlanta features food from delicious Atlanta restaurants including some that were showcased on Atlanta Eats- Joy Café, Twin Smokers and Tin Lizzy’s! See all three on this weekend’s episode of Atlanta Eats, BB&T Atlanta Open Special (for tickets go to http://www.bbtatlantaopen.com/)!

Joy Café is a tasty southern café tucked away on Pharr Road! From generations old meatloaf sandwiches, to a Milk & Cookies Pie and a whole page of their menu dedicated to grilled cheese heaven- they have the best of the best! It’s all made from scratch by Joy herself- you’ll be in love at first bite!

Twin Smokers is just a block away from the Georgia Aquarium and Philips Arena, serving up signature bourbon and BBQ that has the whole city buzzing. Get in early so you can have a full selection of their eclectic menu- from jalapeno mac n cheese to boozy vanilla bourbon milkshakes!

Tin Lizzy’s has taken traditional TexMex and upgraded the terminology to one that evokes more flair- FlexMex. They is taking over the town with its upbeat atmosphere and high standards of food quality. Multiple locations help spread the FlexMex gospel!

Watch this BB&T Atlanta Open Special on Atlanta Eats Saturday, July 16^th at 7:30 p.m. Peachtree TV and again next Sunday, July 24^th at 10:30 a.m. Peachtree TV!

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