best Atlanta restaurants?

>Hi,
>
>I'll be in Atlanta this weekend;  can anyone recommend the best places there?
>Is there anything on the same level qualitatively as places like Jean-Louis
>Palladin's or Daniel Boulud's restaurants, Chez Panisse, or Masa's?  What about
>at a small step below world-class where the food is often as good but the
>pretense and prices are a bit lower (e.g. $100-125/couple instead of $200+)?
>
>Stan  [email removed]  919-991-7911

Try Pano's & Paul's, the Pleasant Peasant, The Abbey, Coach and Six.  There have also been rave reviews in justabout every paper and magazine in Atlanta about Azalea, which I believe is owned by the Pano's people.  Any of the Peasant restaurants are good, not too expensive, and busy, so make reservations. Also, for something unusual and rather fun, try Dante's Down the Hatch in Underground Atlanta.  It is fondue, and the food is as good as you cook it yourself.  There are two parts of the restaurant - one features a jazz combo and the other features a piano bar.  You can get out of there for under $100 a couple unless you drink alot.  It is a very interesting place and since the tables tend to be very separate from the others, it is kinda romantic, too. Enjoy your trip to Hotlanta!!