Decatur Local Lists
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by RunningMama
5 things in the ATL that I am thankful for
What do Taco Mac, the Path, Piedmont Park, Your Dekalb Farmer's Market, and Northside Hospital have in common? ---------- well, they are my favorite things in Atlanta for these reasons: ----------TACO MAC--The Original "Mac" in the Virginia-Highland… more
In this list: Piedmont Park, Your Dekalb Farmers' Market, Northside Hospital Wellness, Taco Mac Virginia Highlands
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
While it’s easy to name the nautical tourist trap (a.k.a. the Aquarium) as a must-do Atlanta experience, we are laying out what the locals like to do instead, because not a lot of us are hittin’ Underground Atlanta on a weekly basis. From the "burger nazi"… more
In this list: Watershed, Mjq Concourse, Jimmy Carter Library & Museum, Georgia Dome
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Stewart Cink's Top 5 Restaurants
PGA stud Stewart Cink is a Twittering-fanatic and his 900,000-plus followers constantly get the scoop on what the man likes to eat. Seeing as his tweets (@stewartcink) are funny and well coined, Editor Jonathan Baker convinced the 2009 British Open Champion… more
In this list: Frontera Mex Mex Grill, Universal Joint, New York Prime - Buckhead, Rathbun's Restaurant
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Best of Citysearch: Atlanta Restaurants
If there is one thing Atlanta City Editor Jonathan Baker (left, with stud chef Shaun Doty and super-producer Butch Walker) likes to wax about, it’s food. To get you, dear readers, pumped for our Best of Citysearch Restaurants edition, Mr. Baker delivers his… more
In this list: Chick-Fil-A, Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant, Belly General Store, Top Flr
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Now in Atlanta: New Restaurants
With as many candidates (three) on Top Chef ’09 as any other city, an Iron Chef champ in Kevin Rathbun, plus multiple James Beard Award winners, Atlanta is seen as an up-and-coming dining town. But not every hot spot needs to be of the fancy variety: From… more
In this list: BLT Steak, Noon Midtown, Livingston Restaurant & Bar, TINY Bistro
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Atlanta's Finer Things: Life's Too Short to Be Cheap
In a recession it's oh-so easy to just buy into discounts and bulk deals. But sometimes it's better to wait, save your money and spend it on things that are memorable. Finding a choice item that you will cherish for years is worth making the wallet a little… more
In this list: Brick Store Pub, Bill Hallman Flaunt, Sotto Sotto Restaurant, Criminal Records
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Summer gets pretty steamy in the South, so what better way to celebrate the sauna season than with a refreshing libation? Plenty of bars in town do your standard margs and mojitos, but these five slay it in style. From grapefruit martinis to Brazilian… more
In this list: Brick Store Pub, Brewhouse Cafe Inc, Cypress Street Pint and Plate, Holman & Finch Public House
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Best of Citysearch: Nightlife in Atlanta
We love the nightlife. And we know you do too. That's why we've launched our new Best of Citysearch campaign to find out where your favorite places are for after-hours fun. Know of the absolute best bloody mary in town? Coolest hotel bar? Happy hour haunt you… more
In this list: Brick Store Pub, Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Atlanta, Star Community Bar, Graveyard Tavern
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
Deck Disaster: Dude, Where’s My Car?
It’s a miracle that no one was injured when the Midtown parking garage collapsed on June 29th. We’re pretty sure that those who lost their cars in the wreckage are a bit shaken up, so we thought a snappy guide to affordable transportation might be in order.… more
In this list: Decatur Courthouse Square, Civic Center (N2) MARTA Rail Station, Bicycles Outfitters, Bacchanalia
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by Jonathan Baker
Citysearch Editor
We usually spend our time waxing about places to chase tail, the bars that mix the cheapest drinks and restaurants that have the town buzzing. But sometimes it's good to take a step back and ask not what Atlanta can do for you, but what you can do for Atlanta.… more
In this list: Trees Atlanta, Open Door Community, Hands On Atlanta, Habitat For Humanity
