Atlanta
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For the benefit of those who visit Atlanta often, here are a few non tourist traps to check out...If ur like me, when ya travel, ya sort of like to have spots to check out that the local flavor hangs & bangs at...For the benefit of those that live in Atlanta that want a lil new flava or something to do, check these out as well

Places to Stay
Places to Eat : Buckhead : Midtown : West Midtown : Downtown : Virginia Highlands : Poncey Highlands : East Atlanta : Decatur
Cool Places for Late Night Cocktails
Clubs/Lounges : Downtown : Midtown : East Atlanta :
Art Galleries : SOBU District : Buckhead : Midtown : Virginia Highland : Downtown
Strip Joints

Places to Stay

W Hotel
111 Perimeter Center
West Atlanta, GA. 30346
770/396.6800
It's really kewl, but it's not quite as kick ass as the 1 in San Fran or LA, or N'awlins, but it's worth a visit, and while you're at it, check out Savu- the hotel's restaurant. They also run GREAT specials for rooms on the Weekends. ...Scott Chalk

SWISSÔTEL
3391 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404/365.0065 or 800/253.1397
Fax: 404/365-8787
Home of the rock stars when they visit Atlanta...Really kewl décor and nice bar/resturant called The Palm.

RITZ-CARLTON, BUCKHEAD
3434 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30326
404/237.2700 or 800/241.3333
Fax: 404/239.0078
One of the highest rated hotels in the country...and well worth it. The "Dining Room" is a great 'special occasion" destination and the new wine bar in the back is a great way to check out some of the best new flights of wine to get your night goingÉScott Chalk

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
75 14th St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404/881.9898
Fax: 404/873.4692

GEORGIAN TERRACE
659 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404/897.1991 or 800/651.2316
Fax: 404/724-0642

Places to Eat

Buckhead

BluePointe
3455Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta
(404) 237-9070
Great place for dinner and drinks, but it gets a bit cheesy @ times, but kewl as hell.

NAVA.
3060 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA
404/240.1984
From the same folks own it that own Bluepointe...Deep pockets, short arms.

Soto
3330 Piedmont Rd.
Atlanta, GA
404/233.2005
Sum of the best sushi in the country É ÒSome of the best Japanese food in general in ATL - definitely try out some of the specials, which change seasonally with the freshest catch as well as vegetables/fruits.ÓÉ Motomasa

Aria
490 E. Paces Ferry Rd.,
Atlanta, GA
404/233.7673
The consistency of this place is refreshing, from the art, to the 1 table in the wine cellar for 2 to4 people. We here at the box highly recommend.

BRASSERIE LE COZE
3393 Peachtree Rd. (Lenox Rd.)
Atlanta, GA
404/266.1440
Probably the best Coq au Vin in Atlanta for those cold dreary days...and the ONLY place that makes you feel like you're back in Paris...Go to Neiman's for the latest and greatest and then treat yourself to LeCoze! ÉScott Chalk

Eclipse Di Luna
764 Miami Circle,
Atlanta, GA
404/846.0449
This spot has a high-energy party vibe. Lots of ladies love this place because the food is so light. The salmon sandwich at lunchtime is the way to go and the calamari at dinner is swanging. Ladies, do go into the menÕs room and leave a wonderful imprint of your lips on the wall, and then sign your name.

Atlanta Fish Market
265 Pharr Rd. (bet. Peachtree St. & Piedmont Rd.)
Atlanta, GA
404/262.3165
Still very good fare for the out of towner guests who don't feel more comfortable with the traditional. ...Scott Chalk

PRICCI
500 Pharr Rd.
Atlanta, GA
404/237.2941
The atmosphere here is mostly big business of one sort or another. It seems that it has evolved to a place where older gentleman trying to impress the younger girls who hang out looking for a sugar daddy go. Personally, I donÕt think the food is all that, but it's not a place that I wouldnÕt recommend.

Justin's
2200 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA
404/603.5353
Quite popular because itÕs PuffÕs joint. Monday night is the place for the R & B crowd, for Martini MondayÕs. Personally, the food is much better at other spots, but folks tend to prefer the bar area, itÕs great mingling, and a really cool place to take your out of town guest who donÕt have the luxury of seeing black folks hang in more upscale environments.

Kyma
3085 Piedmont Road
Atlanta, GA
404/262.0702
Atlanta's first and only fine Greek restaurant. Be enchanted with the truly authentic Greek culture celebrated throughout the Kyma experience, the newest gem of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group.

Midtown

Floataway Cafe
1123 Zonolite Rd,
Suite 15
Atlanta, GA
404/892.1414
Brought to you by the same folks who do BACCHANALIA. These folks know simple good food.

South City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/873.7358
Every out of towner I've taken to eat consistently talks about how nice this restaurant is and how consistently good the food is. The closest you'll get to Southern Cuisine...not cookin' but cuisine. If you don't know the difference, don't bother! ÉScott Chalk

Loca Luna
836 Juniper St. @Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA
404/875.4494
A festive time waiting to happen for all that dare. The sangria and the tapas is the way to go. The quality of food is not the best, especially since Paul Luna is no longer involved, but Eric is to be applauded for keeping the joint a favorite on our list.

Terra di Siena
654 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA
404/885.7505
Fax: 404/875.3055

Fat Matt's Chicken Shack
1821 Piedmont Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA
404/875.2722
Just what it sounds like...and if you're into BBQ, go to the rib shack for pitchers o' beer, good blues and a whole mess o' ribs! ÉScott Chalk

Highlander
391 Monroe Dr.
Atlanta, GA
404/872.0060
One of a very few places in town to get a really good late night meal, trust me.

Tamarind
80 14th St. NE
Atlanta, GA
404/873.4888
This is a tough one for me...It's good food, but a REALLY bad location and overpriced. and don't even think about eating outside unless you want extra car exhaust with that satayÉScott Chalk

Vickery's
1106 Crescent Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/881.1106
Still a great bar scene, and standard fare. One of the few places that has a good neighborhood crowd that don't get snooty on you. Still serving the best martini's in town. From the people that bring you Highlander TapÉScott Chalk

Cherry
1051 W. Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA
404/872.2020
Converted old house that has the imagination of designer Patti Krohngold. Sophisticated and stylish without being too pricey or pretentious, it definitely adds a nice touch to Midtown dining.

Commune
1198 Howell Mill Rd.
Atlanta, GA
404/609.5000
The vibe...A modern day lounge-tavern. Located on the level below BACCHANALIA over at the Westside development. It's 2 levels, with each, the bar and dining room having separate entrances. Those who wanna eat can eat, and those who wanna be seen can be seen. One mo good thang, it opens @ high noon and closes at 2am, seven days a week ...thank you thank you thank you!

ENO
800 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA
404/685.3191
Just starting to get into a real good groove. Great wine list, great apps, and good (and pricey) entrees. Meet that first date for a flight of wine at the bar and order some apps.... Also, they have a fantastic wine tasting series EVERY Tuesday that gives you the MOST bang for the buck...Scott Chalk

West Midtown

BACCHANALIA
1198 Howell Mill Rd.
Atlanta, GA
404/365-0410
We're lucky to have it in Atlanta. If you're a true Òfoody,Ó go here first!

Downtown

Food Studio
887 W. Marietta St.,
Studio K-102,
King Plow Arts Center
Atlanta, GA
404/815.6677
Another great place to take out of towners or meet a date for a drink at the bar (or outside on the patio during the warmer months)...Even better, support the local arts and check out Actor's Express first!

Spice
Juniper
Atlanta, GA.
404/875.4242
Great dŽcor, but it should be with what IÕve heard to be an 8 million dollar investment. Depending on your timing, the music may be a lil obnoxious as well as the wait. But once you get thru that, the food is good. The fact that they are turning tables ASAP to pay for that place is pretty obvious. Tell them to slow down.

Virginia Highlands

Tiburon Grill
1190-B N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA,
404/892.2393
Everything is prepared over hickory grill. Hickory grilled asparagus with sesame/soy sauce (appetizer) is excellent, as well as the Flat Bread. Seared sesame encrusted tuna with a wasabi sauce is delightful, as well as their rack of lamb. EXTENSIVE wine list (200 + list)É Motomasa

DISH
870 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/897.3463
Hip house with cool decor...from the people who brought you Harvest, it's a little more upscale and the food is consistently good. Also, one of the better wine lists in town. ...Scott Chalk

Doc Chey's Noodle House
1424 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/888.0777

Fontaine's Oyster House
1026 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/872.0869
Have your college ID ready...and don't ask Mariah Carey about the foodÉScott Chalk

Highland Tap
1026 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/875.3673
One word...MARTINI's...Gets too crowded to think. We're all still wondering why they don't open up the table areas at night when dinner is over, so there'd be more room...One word.... MARTINIÉScott Chalk

Murphy's
997 Virginia Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/872.0904
Go for Brunch and be prepared to wait. When you're in love, do take the hunnie for a nice voigner and some of their fabulous dessert. Also check out their extensive wine listÉScott Chalk

Noche
1000 Virginia Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/815.9155
Jury is still out on this one.... if I had to choose IÕd pick Nava over thisÉScott Chalk

Surin of Thailand
810 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/892.7789

Poncey Highlands

SOTTO SOTTO
313 N. Highland Ave. A
tlanta, GA
404/523.6678

Fritti
The hipster hangout. The fried mushrooms are out of control!

Eats
600 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA
404/888-9149

El Azteca
939 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/881.6040

East Atlanta

Pastificio Cameli
1263 Glenwood Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/760.1975

Heaping Bowl & Brew
469-A Flat Shoals Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA
404/523.8030

Decatur

The Watershead
406 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA
404/378.4900

The Supper Club
308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. @ Ponce de Leon Pl.
Decatur, GA
404/370.1207
Cool places for late night cocktails, how could I not go there? Still remains one of the most decadent, and debaucheries places to enjoy time with friends...Michelle is someone who loves to have a good time and it shows! And just what goes on the that backroom is anyone's guessÉ But if you want to find out, just ask!!!É Scott Chalk

Cool Places for Late Night Cocktails

Park 75
Four Season Hotel
75 Fourteenth St.
Atlanta, GA
404/253.3840
If you need a place to meet your crew before you head out for a night of partying, this is it. I warn you, its hip factor is more on the trendy side vs. the hip side.

Loca Luna
836 Juniper St. @Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA
404/875.4494
Eclectic tropical craziness...Tapas joint...Really good drinks...Live Brazilian music on the weekends.

Apr�s Diem
931 Monroe Drive Suite C-103
Atlanta, GA
404/872.3333
International vibe via a lounge/coffee house, restaurant. Kick ass people and good ass food...Non-pretentious...Tres' Chic!

Cafe' Intermezzo
1845 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA
404/355.0411
Local favorite...Coffee shop with modern upscale twists.

Highlander
391 Monroe Dr.
Atlanta, GA
404/872.0060
Trust me when I say, its one of a very few places in town to get a really good late night meal. Attracts a very eclectic crowd from businessmen, to pimps, hoes, hustlers and stippers.

Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA
404/876.3030
The closest thing Atlanta has to a jazz vibe. The musician's are excellent, and the Tuesday night open jam is loads of fun. Just get there before the Fox let's out or you're not getting in... Scott Chalk

Clubs/Lounges

Downtown...

The Mark
79 Poplar St. NW
Atlanta, GA
404/577.6967

Midtown

The Crescent Room
1136 Crescent Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/875.5252

Eleven 50
1150 Peachtree Street, NW.
Atlanta, GA
404/874.0428

Whiskey Peach
44 12th Street @ Peachtree Walk
Atlanta, GA
404/874.6344

Backstreet
845 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA
404/873.1986
It's a gay joint but don't be turned off by that. It's where most folks wind up early morning when everything else has closed.

Visions
1068 Peachtree Road NW.
Atlanta, GA
404/874.4460

MJQ Concourse
736 Ponce De Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/870.0575
Late night underground spot, Poncy/Highland area

E. Atlanta

Eastside Lounge
485 Flat Shoals Ave.
Atlanta, GA
404/522.7841
This is kewl bar, sort of a destination, and the epitome of E. Atlanta HIPPNESS.

Flatiron
520 flat Shoals Ave. SW
Atlanta, GA
404/688.8864
This joint is a simple un-pretentious neighborhood bar with great bar food. and one of the BEST jukebox's in the ATL.

Art Galleries

SOBU District

Marcia Wood Gallery
1831-B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA
404-351-3930

Sandler Hudson
1831-A Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA
404/350.8480

Kiang Gallery
1923 Peachtree Road
404/351.5477

Kubatana Moderene
1831 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA. 30309
404/355.5764

Buckhead

Trinity Gallery
315 E. Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta GA
404/237.0370

Timothy TEW
309 E. Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta GA
404/869.0511

Lowe Gallery
75 Bennett St. NW
Suite A2
Atlanta, GA
404/352.8114

Midtown

The High Museum
1280 Peachtree St., NE
Atlanta GA
404/733.4400

Solomon Projects
1037 Monroe Drive
Atlanta, GA
404/875.7100

Downtown

Eyedrum
253 Trinity Avenue
Atlanta, GA
404/581.0961

The Contemporary Art Center
535 Means St.
Atlanta, GA
404/688.1970

Strip Joints

The Cheetah
887 Spring Street @ 8th
Atlanta, GA
404/892.3037
If you like your tits big and fake, this is definitely the place for you.

The Pink Pony
1837 Corporate Blvd.
Atlanta, GA
404/634.6396
A local fav...Open on Sundays when all others are closed. Sunday nights are off the chain.

Blue Flame Lounge
1097 Hartwell Road
Atlanta, GA
404/792.9507
The most ghetto big booty ass in the city, be forewarned.

Magic City
241 Forsyth Street
Atlanta, GA
404/524.7956
What does one have to say about this spot? Without a doubt, itÕs the most popular black strip club in the country. Believe that> If you dare, go see why.