The Best of Atlanta from Citysearch and CBS

3379 Peachtree Rd NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30326 (map)

Who knew about the $5 car wash special at Cactus, the self-serve $3 keg beer at Elliott Street Deli and Pub, or even turning in your church bulletin for a free Chick Fil A chicken sandwich? Some secrets we like to keep to ourselves (like the secret parking lot at the Variety Playhouse) and some, like the $5 steak sandwiches at Morton's, we can?t help but spill to you.

602 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

Atlanta is filled with plenty of crazy-talented folks, but sometimes we forget that some of our restaurants and bars get some love on a national scale. Did you know that we've got an Iron Chef-winning restaurateur living in Inman Park? Or that we have a burger that the Wall Street Journal named the "Best Burger in the US?" Hit Manuel's Tavern, one of Esquire?s top 50 Bars in the country, plus more accolades below.

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

Just because Thanksgiving (everyone's favorite time for gourmet-to-go!) is months away, doesn't mean you can't take full advantage of to-go shops that dish the good stuff. Not every night is built for hitting the town, or hitting the market for a little home-cooked action, so we've come up with spots like Muss and Turners, who supply not only great meals-in-a-bag, but great wines, cheeses and desserts as well.

245 North Highland Ave Ste 120, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

It's not the Holidays anymore, but birthdays seem to pop up when you aren?t expecting them. To look like a gift-giving champ, hit Jac. in Inman Park, who carry totally cute 'n' classic things for both guys and gals. Plus don't be fooled by the roundup title, these ideas work in almost any time of year.