Expert Picks: Chef Shaun Doty
Updated: December 12, 2006
Shaun Doty has made a home--as well as a name for himself--in Atlanta, most recently with his eponymous bistro Shaun's in Inman Park. The Oklahoma-native has worked in some of Atlanta's top kitchens including Table 1280, MidCity Cuisine and The Ritz-Carlton. The culinary renegade tells Citysearch where to go for Sunday brunch, soul food and Mexican Coca-Cola.
On this page:Shaun's Dining Favorites, Shaun's Hangouts.
Shaun's Dining Favorites
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Watershed Inc
Read Reviews406 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)
"The definitive brunch is watershed. I go as often as I can. The hamsteak plate with eggs... it's so bad for you and it's such a big portion but it's dynamite. I feel so guilty about it but I can't help it."
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Son's Place Restaurant
Read Reviews100 Hurt St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)
"I had a couple of guests chefs from Belgium for a dinner I did with Stella beer. That was an essential stop-off to take them to a classic soul food restaurant. I get the fried chicken, of course."
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Your Dekalb Farmers' Market
Read Reviews3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)
"I shop at Dekalb Farmers' market a lot. I do that at least once a week with my son. It's cool. He digs it. Love the cafeteria."
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JOEL Brasserie
Read Reviews3290 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 (map)
"From a food and beverage standpoint, now that Seeger's is closed particularly, that's the ultimate. Best place to go in town for lunch. Where else are you going to have a smart lunch?"
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Atlanta State Farmers Market
Write a review16 Forest Pkwy, Forest Park, GA 30297 (map)
"It's pretty cool actually ... You take a box from your house and you load up everything you need. They also have the Coca Cola from mexico, the one that?s made with sugar and not just fructose and corn syrup."
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Floataway Cafe
Read Reviews1123 Zonolite Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)
"My personal favorite. I am more compelled to go to a restaurant that's been open five years than five weeks 'cause they're just doing things right. The menu's amazing."
Shaun's Hangouts
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Lui-B
Read Reviews1116 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)
"Great place for men's wear. They have a great selection of Italian shirts."
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Studio Oliver Salon
Read Reviews789 Argonne Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)
"Oliver's one of the most talented stylists in the city. He's extremely gifted. He has been around a long time."
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Belly General Store
Read Reviews772 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)
"I love Belly in Virginia Highland. They have homemade olive oil bagels that are excellent."
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Halo
Read Reviews817 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)
"You might say late-night hangout but that's more like my happy hour because that's when I'm getting off work. I consider happy hour between like midnight to 3am."
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Aurora Coffee
Read Reviews468 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)
"I live near Little Five Points so I can walk over to Aurora and get some coffee. Don't get me wrong, I got nothing against Starbucks coffee, but I'm still an Aurora guy myself."
