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From the traditional, All-American cuisine to the more-adventurous tastes of the Buford Highway, the Food page in the The Commons at HelloAtlanta.com is a fantastic way to connect with foodies like yourself. Brag about the spots you know and love, but find new places to try and get recommendations from the patrons that frequent them.
Create specialized groups to discuss cooking, cuisine, wine, and other foodie favorites. Want to start a cooking group? Organize an outing to that new place that everyone has been talking about? Maybe you just wanted to create a group to tackle the many international food festivals that Atlanta sponsors each year! Why wait? There is no telling what you’ll be able to learn and discover when you connect with others through The Commons at HelloAtlanta.com.
If Louisiana cooking is what you're craving, don't book a flight south or drive down to the bayou; just stop by Roux in Roswell for all those Big Easy flavors!
The four Diner locations around north Atlanta are not your average cup-o-joe dives, but that doesn't mean they don't still hold all the delicious appeal of that place your grandpa used to take you for breakfast on Saturday mornings. The Diner is just old-fashioned Americana, made-over.
The Brake Pad in College Park offers a good place to stop and relax, where you can enjoy pub fare with a nice twist. The Brake Pad's menu of food and drinks is reasonably priced and satisfying, and the casual atmosphere makes this College Park eatery a nice hangout spot.
SnoBalls are how New Orleanians beat the heat: a cup filled with powdery snow drenched in tasty syrups. But Atlantans can taste the nation's best icy treats without driving to Louisiana.
Brookwood Grill may be located off of busy Holcomb Bridge Road in suburban Roswell, but step inside and you would never know it. The elegant interior offers diners nothing short of a definitively first-class experience straight out of any major metropolis.
Deep down, there's a child in all of us no matter what our actual age. And all it should take to reconnect with our inner kid is a trip to Scoops; welcome to sweet tooth heaven!
Can't get away to Europe anytime soon? Don't worry because la Madeleine cafe will whisk you away to the French countryside with just one meal - or steaming cup of slow brewed espresso, if you prefer.
Atlanta food vendors have increasingly taken to the streets to deliver their wares, following trends in other large cities. From ethnic foods to traditional lunchtime favorites, food trucks offer a fast way to go gourmet.
When it comes to quaint eateries, North Atlanta isn't exactly known for its sidewalk charm the way Paris is; but Cuzi Fresh Cafe in Alpharetta hits close to the proverbial mark.
Vintage Pizzeria isn't your average pizza joint. Sure, they have a menu filled with different takes on the classic Neapolitan favorite, but they also offer so much more!
Cajun cooking has come to Kennesaw with the arrival of J. Gumbo’s Cajun Joint, part of a small Louisville-based chain. Now you can get that taste of New Orleans right here in Cobb County, without ever leaving home!
If you have a hankering for barbeque, there's a new sheriff in town when it comes to one of the country's favorite genres of food; in north Atlanta, that sheriff is Woody's Bar-B-Q.
Healthy food isn't supposed to taste this good, but you'd never know it to taste the sinfully good treats at Yogurt Tap.
Nestled along a leafy lane in historic Roswell is some of the most talked-about barbeque in the Atlanta area. Swallow at the Hollow is down-home barbeque at its best!
Even in the early morning, before Marietta Square is fully awake for the day, Sugar Cakes Patisserie glows with charm and all the wonderful character of a European cafe. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
To many, Durty Kelly's Public House sounds more like a place you might want to stay away from, but in the world of all things Irish the name is more like a badge of honor.
Different regions in Mexico are known for different things; some for art, some for flavor, some for tequila and the list goes on. But for a fusion of the best aspects of this vibrant culture, Tara Humata, just north of Atlanta, is a rising star on this side of the Mississippi River.
Don't let the outside fool you. Inside this restaurant you'll find friendly faces, fresh Mexican dishes and mouth-watering margaritas all for a fair price.
Here in the States, unless you're at the Renaissance Festival or a local fair it's hard to find street food. Even then, our version of the on-the-go morsels, compared to the types of street food found in other cultures, is usually very different. Enter the latest in a series of trendy restaurants lining Canton Street in Roswell: INC Street Food. It's an authentic world away found right here at home.
Pubs are rarely known for their gourmet food or stylistic qualities, but then again, the Salt Factory on Canton Street in Roswell is not your average pub.
Nestled in Milton’s up-and-coming Crabapple community is the suburban answer to an ultra cool Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant. Why go anywhere downtown looking for trendy when CANS Taqueria and Tequila Bar is just down the road?
When measuring success in terms of stars, it isn’t likely most restaurants would be happy with just one. But the Texas-style barbeque restaurant, One Star Ranch, gladly lays claim to its lone star.
At the center of the trendy “live, work, play” district in Atlanta known as Atlantic Station, sits Rosa Mexicano – a glittering jewel of a Mexican-inspired restaurant.
Could eating at a fast food chain really help change the world and save the environment? It could if that fast food chain happened to be EVOS, a restaurant that’s changing the status quo with healthy, delicious food options and environmentally friendly products.
You may not be Marie Antoinette or the king of ancient France, but you can still enjoy all the opulence of Versailles – at least in restaurant form.
The West Egg Café on Atlanta's gentrifying west side has a waiting area filled with plush couches. They're there for the long wait on the weekends for what some have called the best breakfast in Atlanta.
Strip malls aren’t typically known for their unique culture or individuality. However, java junkies flock to one particular retail storefront in Little Five Points because Aurora Coffee has more than just fresh brew – it’s got atmosphere.
If the name tells you anything, Cabernet restaurant in Alpharetta is like a fine wine: classically distinct and perfectly dramatic.
Schakolad may be fun to say, but it’s even better to taste. Despite the fancy name, you don’t need a passport to enjoy European chocolates, just visit the Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Alpharetta.
Metro Atlanta may be fairly large, but there are outlaying areas that still hold onto some small town magic. Don’t believe it? Head north to Canton and stop in at the Sugar Pike Junction Restaurant for a quick bite and a nice chat.