October 19, 2009

Amuse Atlanta

An all-day menu, global-fusion food, and a boho bar with all the charm of a Baz Luhrmann flick.

  Midtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Bohemian

September 17, 2009

Publik Draft House Atlanta

Perfect locale for a post-Fox Theatre show cocktail or slice from the chilled dessert counter. Mammoth chalkboards boast pub plates like beef skewers, fried oysters, and wines by the bottle or glass.

  Midtown, Food & Drink, Late Night, Live Music

September 8, 2009

Taqueria del Sol Atlanta

The margaritas are potent, the cheese dip is addictive, and the dirt cheap taco menu keeps every location hopping. Don’t worry, the walk-up-and-order line moves fast.

  Buckhead, Food & Drink, Cheap, Local

September 8, 2009

Repast Atlanta

Co-chef couple Joe Truex and Mihoko Obunai blend East and West into real-life New American fusion. Crab cakes, octopus carpaccio, sweet potato turnip gratin, and more leave happy diners patting their bellies.

  Midtown, Food & Drink, Romantic

May 21, 2009

Straits Atlanta

Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and chef Chris Yeo are behind this bungalow restaurant and bar. Curry rice, bangin’ Bangkok wings, and an unpretentious (yet celeb-prone) atmosphere make it a great spot for grabbing a cocktail.

  Midtown, Food & Drink, Brunch, Classic Cocktails

April 30, 2009

Blake's on the Park Atlanta

  Midtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Boozehound

February 14, 2008

Steamhouse Lounge Atlanta

Crab nachos, seafood steam pots and bisque, and kick-your-shoes-off dockside motif. When the weather’s nice (or it’s a drinking holiday weekend) grab a table and camp out on the wraparound deck overlooking West Peachtree.

  Midtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Boozehound

February 14, 2008

Smith's Olde Bar Atlanta

The bar downstairs is smokey (in a good way) and the upstairs music venue plays host to rock locals and visiting players.

  Midtown, Culture, Late Night, Live Music