Faking It: Gourmet to Go

175 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE Suite E, Atlanta, GA 30328 (map)

These designer breads are an appropriate addition to any dinner party or picnic. Soups and other tote-able items dot the menu as well, but don't leave without at least one loaf.

772 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

From house-made hummus and chicken salad to sandwiches and empanadas--you can't go wrong at this little Highlands shop. Those looking for breakfast options that will last a week can pick up a bag of their addictive olive oil bagels.

1394 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

This popular Morningside bakery (which sports a second locale OTP) stocks addictive sweets, artisan breads and sides like a gourmet-to-go for VaHi yuppies. Our advice? Rock one of their already made sandwiches and thank us later.

240 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

While Parish rocks a full menu of elegant eats in their upstairs dining room, hit the downstairs market to grab high-end meats, cheeses and the occasional po'boy to go.

650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)

The original gourmet take-out spot, this enormo-market still does great heatable dinner options, as well as a massive hot bar and soup station. Or for those wanting a kick-ass salad experience, their selection is tough to beat.

1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Ste. 309, Smyrna, GA 30080 (map)

This will blow your mind. Full gourmet meals come in vacuum-sealed packages--all you have to do is just drop the whole thing in hot water and your food cooks itself. Seriously.

2161 College Ave, Atlanta, GA 30317 (map)

Kirkwood eatery delights with sandwiches and seasonal meals ready to take home. From pork tenderloin to fresh fish, this cute one-stop-shop is saving Atlanta from fast food one gourmand at a time.