Celeb Rated: Jeff Francoeur
By Jonathan Baker, Editor
The Braves' hometown hero checks in to discuss favorite parts of Atlanta. From the best spots to hit the links to the the reason he still goes to the Varsity--Francoeur dishes about the 11 places he can't live without.
Favorite Atlanta restaurants
“Stoney River Legendary Steaks, Shout Restaurant, Atlanta Fish Market, The Varsity and Yamato Japanese Steakhouse. The reason I like them all is first and foremost, I love the food. The atmosphere is unbelievable especially with The Varsity. It’s just an awesome place. Its old school and it’s really a good place to go and eat. I usual order some hot dogs or chili dogs with French fries, onion rings and their frosted oranges. They are the best things I’ve ever had. They are just amazing.”
Stoney River Legendary Steaks
5800 State Bridge Rd,
Duluth,
GA
Favorite spots on the road
“Every time I go to New York I have to go to Tao Restaurant. It’s an Asian restaurant and it’s the best. They have the most unbelievable food. I go there at least two times a series when we are up there. There’s also a good steakhouse in Cincinnati called Jeff Ruby’s. It’s amazing and I absolutely love it. Other than that, those are really the only ones I have to go to.”
Tao
42 E 58TH St,
New York,
NY
Places to play
“I go to the Mall of Georgia just because I live out that way and I like it a lot. I play golf a lot during the offseason, so I’m out at Hawks Ridge. It’s the golf course I belong to. I play at East Lake Golf Club and at the Atlanta Athletic Club. I play golf at a lot of different places but those are my favorites. They are great course with great greens. The service is great and they have the best caddies.”
East Lake Golf Club
269 East Lake Drive SE,
Atlanta,
GA
