July 25, 2006
Wired, Fired, and Ready to Go
Atlanta’s Wi-Fi Guide
So far away. Doesn’t anybody stay in one place anymore?
The bad news: Negatory.
The good news: That’s no reason to be clueless about where to surf the Web for free. A few hot spots to try:
A Pick with Perk(s)
If drinks like the Almond Administrator don’t give it away, Maasty Computers and Internet Cafe is run by tech-savvy baristas who moonlight as computer repairmen (736a Ponce de Leon Avenue, Midtown; 404-294-8095).
When OOTOT = Out on the Office’s Time
The open-networked Apple Store and Panera Bread at Lenox Square will help anyone cover for a “lunch meeting” spent sampling tarts at Williams-Sonoma (3393 Peachtree Road, Buckhead; 404-233-6767).
Hip Hosts and the Like
Bonus: the randomly charming library at West Egg Cafe shelves everything from Curious George to Georgia O’Keefe (1168a Howell Mill Road, West Midtown; 404-872-3973). Down the street, Octane Coffee Bar & Lounge features a weekly beer and an emerging artist each month (1009b Marietta Street, West Midtown; 404-815-9886).
Chill Out, DOS
Zen garden or LAN haven? It’s your pick at 11:11 Teahouse (753 Edgewood Avenue, Inman Park; 404-521-1911). Get your pub and hub on at The Angel (426 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur; 404-687-5299).
Kid Friendly, Motherboard Approved
No pretense or silent stares across the commune table at Dakota Blue (454 Cherokee Avenue, Grant Park; 404-589-8002). Just a bustling burrito and brunch spot with (surprise!) free wireless.
If All Else Fails …
Check out JiWire, Ripple, or Boingo and have at it.
Things should start clicking in no time.
