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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. 

It used to be hard to find a good burger. Your best bet was a fast food burger that was either microwaved or “char broiled”.* But over the past 10-15 years, smashburgers have added a new gourmet touch to your classic fast food patties. We’ve outlined a few local fast casual and dine in restaurants below that have been elevating ATL burgers for years.

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!).

Whether you’re more into a low-key get-together or just want to booze it up, we’ve got you covered for any and every type of birthday celebration you’d like to have in Atlanta. 

Do it for the gram! Make brunch more than a delicious combo of eggs and pancakes and bacon. Make it an experience to remember and document at these beautiful brunch spots around town that are totally instagrammable.

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.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Roswell, Canton Street is the epitome of charm with its historic ambiance, sidewalk cafes, and boutique shops. This picturesque street is not just about looks; it’s a culinary treasure trove. From April to October, Canton Street throws the best street party in Atlanta, “Alive in Roswell,” every third Thursday. […]

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.

Half-off wine, half-off charcuterie, a $6 jerk chicken lunch special–there are so many great food deals and steals happening around Atlanta to keep you fed and on budget. Check it out!

There are not a lot of things better in the summer than a buttery lobster roll. Here are some mouthwatering ones to try around Atlanta, 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.

Okay, so I’m kinda proud of being dubbed the  “Food Guy of Atlanta” and I get asked by folks near and far, what is it Atlanta is truly known for from a dining perspective?  In essence,  what does Atlanta do best?  I have a lot of answers to that question but one of those has to be we have kick-ass BBQ, and it only keeps getting better.

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 […]