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Can Somebody Help this Poor Girl

Posted on July 22nd, 2008 9:25am by Nancy Nichols
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OK, full disclosure–it’s me. I am going to Atlanta and need some tips on where to eat. Not fancy so much as good. OK, stay away from jalapenos today and think for me. Varsity, I know. (Thanks Elizabeth Lavin for the picture. You’re a Georgia peach.)

20 Comments to “Can Somebody Help this Poor Girl”

Michael @ July 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am

Kent Rathbun’s brother Kevin has two restaurants which have both gotten lots of accolades.
Marci @ July 22nd, 2008 at 10:05 am

we went to this great 1940’s kinda place (think jazz music and subtle decor) I reallllly enjoyed it. The food was excellent….they have a great mushroom crusted pork chop and a filet medallion trio that was yuuuummmmy…

http://www.wildfirerestaurant.com/
CBS @ July 22nd, 2008 at 10:34 am

Just got back from ATL. If you are in mid-town, 2 places worth checking out:

1. Flying Biscuit (great breakfast, try the oatmeal pancakes) and

2. South Side Grill (nouveau southern cuisine- decent prices)
Kelly @ July 22nd, 2008 at 10:35 am

Home- awesome food and cool atmosphere.
DTD @ July 22nd, 2008 at 10:38 am

I, too, would visit Kevin Rathbun’s “Rathbun’s” or “Rathbun Steak,” but I would also give Top Chef runner-up Richard Blais a visit at “Home.”

Since Richard didn’t win the big money, I suspect you’ll still find that celeb chef in the kitchen.
DTD @ July 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 am

Dang, Kelly scooped me while I was inserting all those quotes!
lightbulb @ July 22nd, 2008 at 10:53 am

If you’re in the mood for pizza, I’d recommend Fellini’s:

http://www.fellinisatlanta.com/fellinis.html

There are a few locations throughout the city. The one on Ponce was my favorite when I lived there.
DGirl @ July 22nd, 2008 at 10:54 am

I’ve been to Rathbun’s and Grog Bar many times and even though I know he’s great – those aren’t nearly as good as Abacus and Jaspers.

NEO is a new, chic contemporary Italian restaurant in The Mansion on Peachtree. It’s a great scene and has gotten fab reviews.
Michael Davis @ July 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 am

Nancy,

Best organic breakfast in a cool place:

R Thomas

http://www.rthomasdeluxegrill.com/

It’s on the left side of Peachtree a couple blocks north of the I-85 & Peachtree Amtrak station.

Also, I second the flying biscuit (the one at Piedmont & 10th which I believe is the original).
Donna @ July 22nd, 2008 at 11:10 am

What about top chef finalist Richard Blais’ new joint? I think it’s named Home.
SL @ July 22nd, 2008 at 11:23 am

Canoe, great food, service and atmpshere. Check out the menu on the website.
Uga VI (Rest in Peace) @ July 22nd, 2008 at 11:38 am

1. Colonnade
2. Taqueria del Sol/Sundown Cafe
3. Taco Mac (of course, it’s a wings place)
4. Blue Ridge Grill
5. Horseradish Grill
6. Alton Brown’s House (not a restaurant, but I bet you could get some good food there)
7. Rhoda’s
8. Manuel’s Tavern
9. The Briarcliff High School Cafeteria
10. Krystal
Christopher @ July 22nd, 2008 at 12:36 pm

The Vortex Bar & Grill Peachtree is supposedly THE PLACE to get burgers in the Hotlanta-area. The atmosphere however might require some bravery…
http://www.thevortexbarandgrill.com/

here’s a link to Atlanta’s version of “Best of”
http://atlantahappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/BestOf/BestOfAwards?Section=oid%3A394883
Micropundit @ July 22nd, 2008 at 1:05 pm

First:Where are staying? Location may determine accessiblity. Second: Business or otherise? Are you a guest or are you soloing?
Here are the latest ATL must do’s:

HOLEMAN & FINCH ,a southern influenced gastropub that was just named best new resto by Atlanta Magazine. On Peach in S.Buckhead.

If you are coming for the NEO media dinner 7/23, then you know about it: Mansion on Peach’s modern Italian spot.

STAR PROVISIONS. Lunch/takeoutspot for foodinistas from Anne Quatrano and company(BACCHANALIA). West midtown

JCT. in the same ‘hood as STAR. Casual, upscale southern classics done well with a great bar with a superior view of the ATL skyline.

FAB. Downtown ;French-American brasserie -get the roof top seating at nite.

PARISH. (If you can get in New Orleans themed hotspot in Old Fourth Ward(near RATHBUN’S).

ECCO. Newish but a fave.Italian. Your friend from the MANSION works here. Midtown, right off Peach.

hope this helps.
kerri @ July 22nd, 2008 at 1:39 pm

sun in my belly in Kirkwood!!!! the best/cutest!
Ed @ July 22nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm

Buckhead Diner is my choice for you, Nancy. THAT is the type of restaurant we need here in DFW.
Brandy @ July 23rd, 2008 at 4:12 pm

just saw this…did you know that STEEL opened in Midtown?

I talked to Chuck yesterday on another matter and he was in Atlanta! I had NO idea.
Amy Austin @ July 23rd, 2008 at 5:38 pm

Am I too late?

For a great steak..Bone’s in Buckhead. This is my favorite restaurant in Atlanta!

For a killer buger…the Vortex

For a unique experiece…Canoe

For awesome breakfast…Flying Biscuit

For a great steak without all the pretense…Hal’s on Ivy

Finally, for a trendy meal…Dolce in Midtown.

Enjoy!
EH @ July 24th, 2008 at 11:27 am

I lived there for 7 years – my favorites:

Georgia Grille – the absolute best Southerwestern food, tucked away in the corner of a nondescript strip mall. Get a Dan’s margarita.
Fritti – great pizza
Horseradish Grill – wonderful upscale Southern cooking
Flying Biscuit – the best breakfast in town! I wake up every Sat wishing there was one in Dallas….
Poodle @ July 29th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

place called Dogwood Restaurant (565 Peachtree Street, Downtown dogwoodrestaurant.com) opens tomorrow. i think it sounds delish.