Dining in Atlanta

Richard W. wrote:

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>I'm going to be in Atlanta for a week or so ad was hoping for some
>dining recommendations.  The Bridgetown Grill was recommended to me
>by a friend, and it sounds interesting.  If anyone has anything special
to
>say about this place (either positive or negative) I'd love to get a
line.
>In a similar vein, if their are any good brew pubs in the area (I'm
staying
>at the Crowne Plaze Holiday Inn), I'd appreciate some recommendations.
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>Richard
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Bad news for you Richard- Brew pubs are still illegal in Georgia. Of course, now that Mr. Liberal, Newt Gingrich, is in charge of the Congress, all that will change....

As far as restaurants go, there are several I recommend. For overall quality and value, check out Georgia Grill (404) 352-3517 (try the pork fajitas). For a truly unique experience, try the Buckhead Diner (world famous and featured in many of Coke's commercials (404)262-3336. If you want a nice quiet romantic evening with outstanding food and service, try Bacchanalia (404)365-0410. And one of my favorites is Azalea (404) 237-9939. All are expensive except the first, but if you want to splurge...

Never been to the Bridgetown Grill.

Anthony Fonzo
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Linda S. wrote:

>>In a similar vein, if their are any good brew pubs in the area (I'm staying
>>at the Crowne Plaze Holiday Inn), I'd appreciate some recommendations.
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>I'm not sure where exactly that hotel is, but if you're at all near Phipps
>Plaza (upscale shopping center in Buckhead), drop in and try the Peasant
>something (Peasant Uptown, I think).  I had an excellent meal and excellent
>service there a few weeks ago.

Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn is next to the Perimeter Mall.  Get on the road perp. to I285 and follow it until you hit Peachtree street, about 2 miles.  Turn right on Peachtree and follow it for another mile or two and it is on your right.  Truly a shopper's paradise.

The Peasant chain is quite popular in Atlanta.  They have numerous different restaurants: Peasant (Country Peasant, Pleasant Peasant, Peasant Uptown, etc.) Bistro foods.

Micks: American diner food.  Great Oreo cheesecakes.

City Grill: Upscale grilled steaks and chops.

Daily's: Kind of like the Peasants but I like it better.

Trios:  Well it used to be Trio's a long time ago, but I have forgotten the new name.  Very chic, very trendy.  Last time I ate there the food was excellent but the presentation was a tad intimidating.

Pete Wung

Linda S. wrote:
>From: [email removed] (Linda Snow)
>Subject: Re: Dining in Atlanta
>Date: Fri, 6 Jan 1995 16:57:56 GMT

>>I'm going to be in Atlanta for a week or so ad was hoping for some
>>dining recommendations.  The Bridgetown Grill was recommended to me
>>by a friend, and it sounds interesting.  If anyone has anything special to
>>say about this place (either positive or negative) I'd love to get a line.
>>In a similar vein, if their are any good brew pubs in the area (I'm staying
>>at the Crowne Plaze Holiday Inn), I'd appreciate some recommendations.

Linda,

If you like Indian food, try Raja at 2919 Peachtree Road, 404/237-2661; the bryani is exceptional and the prices very reasonable. The spinach/potato concoction is also excellent if you enjoy strong flavors.

For gourmet Mexican, try La Paz on Roswell Road, ~2 miles north of I-285; it is on the left & easy to miss; look for the big green sign with the red chili pepper.

Atlanta had two restaurants in Esquire magazine's "Best New Restaurants of '94". Those were: The Horseradish Grill, 4320 Powers Ferry Road, 404/255-7277; and The Atlanta Fish Market, 265 Pharr Road, 404/262-3165. If you try either of these, please give me a review; they have both opened since I have been in Atlanta.