Atlanta Restaurants

  1. Fat Matt's Rib Shack

    Less than a mile north of Piedmont Park, a much more down-home choice is divey Fat Matt's, a shrine to two great Southern traditions: barbecue and the blues. Take special note of the Brunswick stew, a delicious side dish best described as barbecue soup.

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  2. Front Page News

    This place has a lush, roomy patio and a Sunday brunch featuring live jazz and a Bloody Mary bar. The Louisiana-style menu offers sandwiches, salads and heartier fare like jambalaya. At night, the scene gets lively, especially at weekends.

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  3. Sweet Auburn Curb Market

    Like the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia or the Ferry Building in San Francisco (but, frankly, not as nice as either) the Curb Market allows foodies to browse countless stalls for cooking ingredients or hot meals served on the premises.

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  4. Watershed

    Simply outstanding (and outstandingly simple), this is the place for traditional Southern food done up with just a touch of class. Tuesday night is fried chicken night; get there early or the birds will be gone. Any other night, order the veggie plate - you've never had a better one. The restaurant's vibe is friendly and casual, and James Beard Award-winning chef Scott Peacock is nothing less than a local hero.

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