Fritti

309 N Highland Ave NE 404-880-9559

The quality of the pizza here is enough to drive ya pazzo. (That means “crazy” in Italian.) Speaking of Italy, chef/owner Riccardo Ullio’s Milan roots are evident in every aspect of this intimate neighborhood joint.

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The Albert

918 Austin Ave NE 404-872-4990

Sure, it looks all gritty and greasy from the outside. But the burly waitstaff are sweethearts, the drinks are potent, and the food is (surprisingly) tasty.

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City Issue

325 Elizabeth St NE 678-999-9075

Midcentury mod home digs sourced from all over. Lucite vanities, swinging ’60s club chairs, and pop-colored, vintage place mats and glasses are all likely finds.

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Adaptation Floral Design

316 N Highland Ave NE 404-577-1910

Fifties kitch decor and a fresh orchid stash are staples here. Cool (but so very sweet) owners Mike LaSage and Liz Gudmundsson make sure that everything else is a daily pick.

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Jac

245 N Highland Ave NE 404-681-4696

Now closed.

Resist the urge to hijack this lifestyle boutique and take up residence. Shop artsy house goods, Frye boots, Euro chocolates, and anything else that puts a smile on shopkeeper Jaci Effron’s face.

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