Jocks N Jills Sports Bar

1 CNN Ctr
Ste 265
Atlanta, GA 30303

Drew W. writes: This sports bar in CNN Center is a favorite spot for people attending a sporting event downtown. Whether they're from the 'burbs or out of towners, I guess sitting in a sports bar before a game is just what you're supposed to do.

If you decide to eat…

Happy China II

2615 George Busbee Parkway NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Lori B. writes: My family and I just had dinner here.  Little on the high side, but not bad.  they have an extensive lunch menu with prices that range from $5.45 to $6.65 AND include Fried Rice, Chicken Wing, and an Egg Roll.

The restaurant is decorated nicely, but…

Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q

6912 Douglas Blvd
Douglasville, GA 30135

Teresa D. writes: There are those that would argue this is not real barbecue but if you like smoked meat the sliced pork is worth the trip and the sides are always consistant.  The slaw is good and so are the fries if fresh.  The baked beans are hit and miss depending…

New Nails
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3145 Peachtree Rd NE
Suite 161
Atlanta, GA 30305

Jinx R. writes: What a delightful little place!  The decor here is so pleasant from the clouds hanging off the ceiling to the shop mascot Benji, an adorable and very well behaved Yorki terrier.  I went in for a full set of acrylic nails and was promptly seated by…

Dolce

6018 Sandy Springs Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30328

Rebecca O. writes: A delectable candy shop, offering some of the finest looking (and tasting) treats in the city.  The selection of truffles and other chocolate delicacies is my favorite part of the store.  I can pick out the pieces I want, and the lovely person behind…

Sopo Bicycle Co-op
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

465 C Flat Shoals Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30316

Coley W. writes: Sopo is not a bicycle shop. It's a co-op. They don't sell anything. They just offer help with bike maintenance. The best kind of help. Free help.

Actually, Sopo asks that you make a small donation in return for their expertise and spare parts. It's…

Cold Stone Creamery
Neighborhood: Midtown

232 19th Street NW
Suite 7110
Atlanta, GA 30363

Rebecca O. writes: Get ready to wait in line.  And you'll find yourself deciding to stick it out because you're craving the ice cream and your custom mix-ins so badly.  I know the feeling.

1.  Pick your ice cream flavor.
2.  Pick your mix-ins.
3.  Watch the person behind…

Lollipops & Lemonade

1675 Cumberland Pkwy
Suite 414
Smyrna, GA 30080

MiRIAM w. writes: Growing up in Las Vegas and living for nearly a decade in the San Francisco Bay Area doesn't afford one many opportunities to be exposed to brands like Lilly Pulitzer, Vera Bradley, or Vineyard Vines much less sporting events like steeplechase races.…

Affluence Floral

1675 Cumberland Pkwy
Ste 411
Smyrna, GA 30080

Irina H. writes: Dear Anna and David, You did it again. Wow!!!! Your design was lovely Anna and just what we were looking for. You captured our vibe. Holy Casablanca!!! Great call, elegant, aromatic, yummy. The peonies were my favorite little surprise detail and they…

Nineteen 71
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

Euclid and Moreland
Atlanta, GA 31132

Chuck D. writes: The theme here is '70s housewares and decor, and in theory it should be one of my favorite stores in Atlanta, but it is not.  My biggest beef is that the inventory is really slow to change.  I walk in with great hopes each visit only to find that…

Bazaar Shopping Mall
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1132 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

Drew W. writes: Pretty cool CD's available at a couple of the booths inside this little retail space. I found a nice mix of hip hop, dance, and world music I had never seen before in one place. It's a little like a maze at the back of the store, you're ducking…

Little 5 Soul

Little 5 Points
Euclid Avenue at Colquitt
Atlanta, GA 31132

Erin W. writes: Little 5 Soul has a variety of alternative funk music and grass roots/bohemian apparel.  Fitting into this lifestyle Darryl, the owner also sells incense, oils, soaps, shades, hats  and other accessories.  Little 5 Soul is located Little 5 Points at…

City Sports
Neighborhood: Midtown

261 19th Street
Suite 1170
Atlanta, GA 30363

Deanna J. writes: Workout gear so cute, you'll be excited to get it all sweaty.

City Sports has a very fashion-y selection of outdoor/workout gear - nary an unattractive piece of gear to be found. It's smaller, so it's less intimidating then the behemoth chains like…

Buckhead Bread Company
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3070 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Rachel A. writes: I was here quite awhile ago, however, I've been meaning to make mention of the cheese grits this place has.

First, please note that I am originally from Jersey but now live in New England. New Englanders apparently believe they know how to make good…

Atlanta Coffee Roasters

2205-F Lavista Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Drew W. writes: Give it up for the local coffee shop with the huevos to import and roast their own beans. Atlanta Coffee Roasters has a huge number of bean varieties available for purchase, all of them roasted on site in the store. They purchase green coffee beans…

New York Bakery

5758 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30340

Drew W. writes: The name may be New York, but the food and the selection is all Viet Nam. This is one of my favorite spots on Buford Highway to grab a bahn mi to go. Service is fast, friendly (if sometimes puzzled by the tall white guy buying tons of Vietnamese…

Mood Lounge
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3081 E Shadowlawn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30305

Deanna S. writes: This is the funnest club I've been to here in the ATL so far. (I call it a club even though it's called a lounge.)I always have a great time. You have to get dressed up, though.  Great dance music, beautiful people (not that I'm one of them, but…

Aqua Bistro
Neighborhood: Buckhead

264 Pharr Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Rebecca O. writes: This place is so hit-or-miss that I was forced to give it 3 stars (though technically it should only receive 2.5 for being a 50/50 gamble).

Pros:  Half-price sushi on Mondays.
Cons:  Horrible service.  Every thing from bringing out the wrong order to…

Eighty Eight Tofu House

5490 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30340

Coley W. writes: Having never been to Korea, this is what I imagine authentic Korean soup tastes like. The fact that I am usually the only non-Korean in the place supports my theory.

Here's how it works at 88: You order a bowl of soup, either beef, seafood, chicken,…

Thai Fusion
Neighborhood: Buckhead

2140 Peachtree Rd NW
Ste 130
Atlanta, GA 30309

Talib K. writes: The utensils tell the story.  No "Thai Spoon," just a fairly heavy and ornate bronze colored fork sat lonely atop a napkin.  I arrived just before the restaurant closed for the tweener hours (end of lunch to beginning of dinner).  Clearly, the 2:30p…

Decatur First United Methodist Church

300 East Ponce De Leon Ave
Atlanta, GA 30030

Drew W. writes: This chapel at this church is a gorgeous location for a wedding. Lots of natural stone, gorgeous natural light and old, dark wood...The site of one of my favorite weddings I've been to in Atlanta. I can't speak to the quality of the congregation,…

Jang Su Jang

3645 Satellite Blvd
Duluth, GA 30096

hen a. writes: traditional korean restaurant in duluth....fairly nice....clean....friendly attentive staff to quickly service your dining needs....atmosphere adheres to modern korean look and feel.....while the patrons can vary in all ethnicities.....

the dishes…

Grant Park
Neighborhood: Grant Park

840 Cherokee Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

Drew W. writes: Sometimes I feel like Piedmont Park gets so much pub that we forget about how great Grant Park is too. When I first moved to Atlanta I spent many a weekend exploring Grant Park, watching the ultra competitive soccer matches on the fields, and playing…

Zesto Drive-In
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

377 Moreland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Yvette J. writes: I dream of Zesto's. When I was pregnant, Zesto's was my craving. I've never ordered anything but ice cream but that's all I need. Their cones are the best - brown crown, nut crown, nut brown crown - all heavenly.
When I die, I want some of my ashes…

Babs
Neighborhood: Midtown

814 Juniper St
Atlanta, GA 30308

Eric S. writes: Babs, a great little spot for people to gather! I had lunch here on Monday with some friends and really enjoyed it. Bab's is located in a great spot in Midtown right next to the 805 building. The interior has a great urban feel to it that gives you a…

Dance 101

2480 Briarcliff Rd
Atlanta, GA 31132

Melissa L. writes: My mother signed me up for every dance class under the sun starting when I was 3.  I used to think she saw talent in me.  Now I realize she was just trying to get rid of me for a few hours every afternoon.

Nevertheless, I was the recipient of 13 years…

Qoo
Neighborhood: Centennial Place

1 Coca Cola Plaza NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Eugene G. writes: Each can is brewed from the pulpy flesh of rotting fruit carcasses! Oishii Apple, YUM!!!!

European Dry Cleaning Boutique

6647 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30328

Gretchen O. writes: This place is the best!  I have been taking my clothes here for a year now and have never been disappointed.
The woman that helps me is always cheerful and asks me when I want my clothes back.  Never have I been told I couldn't get them in the time…

Salsa Havana

749 Moreland Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

mandy r. writes: I miss this place, not sure when they closed but I am saddened :0(

I am not a big fan of Cuban food, that is not why we loved this place so much. The sole purpose we loved Salsa Havana?The TACOS with fresh corn tortillas were to DIE for! The yellow…

Canton House Chinese Restaurant

4825 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30341

Kit F. writes: Look at their website... "Authentic Cantonese Cuisine"

"Our food is beautifully presented and bursting with exotic flavors. Whether you enjoy Stir Fry, Chop Suey, Chow Mein, or Sweet and Sour, our experienced chefs serve up mouthwatering meals that…

Pink Pony

1837 Corporate Blvd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Ivan S. writes: Back in the halcyon days of the Clinton (uh, Bill) era, the Atlanta strip club hierarchy was pretty well-defined. The Gold Club first, then the Cheetah, then the Pony and the rest.  I realized this pretty quickly after I moved to town when, after I…

Cheeseburger in Paradise

1230 Ashford Crossing
Atlanta, GA 30346

Gretchen O. writes: I didn't expect to like it ...  Generally, I try to avoid the chains, but some nice things about this place were:
1. Fun selection of Froo Froo drinks.  I had the Blackberry Swirl Margarita and it was perfectly tart with a delicious swirl of…

Einstein Bros

2240 N Druid Hills Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

duane m. writes: While the food gets and emphatic and enthusiastic 5 stars, the establishment gets, well, 1 star. I compromised, and focused on the food for this rating, because I would hate for those to-go people to miss out. Also, you can sit outside, which totally…

Hoedowns
Neighborhood: Midtown

931 Monroe Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

duane m. writes: Sadly, Hoedown's is now closed, BUT, it has recently RE-OPENED, and is now called Three Legged Cowboy. It is basically the same place, and it is safe to say that Hoedowns lives anew!

I still remember the first time I went to Hoedowns, because I…

The Real Chow Baby
Neighborhood: Westside / Home Park

1016 Howell Mill Road
Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30318

Bonnie P. writes: Oooh, another somewhat controversial and heavily reviewed place. I love adding my two cents to these debates. I like, Miss S., wish I could give 3.5 stars, because I liked the food. But I can't quite justify 4, so 3 it is.

A quick primer on the…

Veni Vidi Vici
Neighborhood: Midtown

41 14th St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

Deanna S. writes: The website says "upscale casual", but don't be fooled. Everyone eating on a Wednesday night was in a suit or dressed very nice. So I'd say it's a purdy fancy place.  It's the kind of place where the waiter refolds your napkin when you go to the…

New Star Thai Restaurant

6163 Reynolds Rd Ste B
Morrow, GA 30260

Matt T. writes: UPDATE: RIP, this establishment has been closed down. Such a terrible loss, and apparently the cause was a familial dispute. Such a sad outcome.

Thai food isn't very common in this area, with far more Vietnamese, Chinese, and Hispanic restaurants than…

Chicago's Nancy's Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Midtown

265 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Carl M. writes: I moved to the Atlanta area March of this year (2007) to work as the Internet Marketing and Operations Manager on the RKiHomes Team with Keller Williams Realty.  Growing up in Chicago I took pizza for granted...I did not realize how lucky I was to…

Cumberland Mall

2860 Cobb Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339

Catherine P. writes: Good old Cumberland Mall...it used to be pretty run down.  For a while the only anchors were Sears, JC Penney, and Macy's.  I actaully may have liked it better that way.  I could park so close to the mall entrance and run in to Gap or whatever and,…

Chick-Fil-A Inc

1324 Cumberland Mall SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

deb n. writes: We don't have these in the SF/Bay area and when I am in Atlanta I love to stop off and get their tender chicken morsels.  The spices are great and are moist.  I am tossed between their ranch and buffalo dipping sauce.  I loved their chick fil a…