Crescent Room the
Neighborhood: Midtown

1136 Crescent Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Susan V. writes: Head down the stairs to this dark haunt of the midtown partiers and bar crawlers.  I've been to a few events here and I think its cool that the management is receptive to some creative entertainment.  A few years ago some friends were hosting music…

City Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

300 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

Erin W. writes: City Cafe is home to the biggest pancake spread ever. They're just delectable with hot chocolate and scrambled eggs.  Like a true diner the burgers and fries are admirable. If you're not into burgers and pancakes the menu has something for everyone.…

Taco Bell
Neighborhood: Midtown

429 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Stephanie M. writes: "Don't forget the extra meat!"

-An inside joke my friends and I have now due to a scary encounter David had here at 1:00 am when a trans-sexual woman asked my friend to order a beef challupa (extra meat!)  for her because they wouldn't allow her to…

Village Ice Cream Shop
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

479 Flat Shoals Ave
Atlanta, GA 30316

Drew W. writes: A refreshing stop for ice cream and freshly baked desserts while shopping in East Atlanta Village...

The Village Ice Cream Shop is a small store on the strip in EAV. It can be easy to miss due to its size, but it's worth checking out. They serve Blue…

Mo-Joe's

3655 Market Place Blvd
Suite 210
East Point, GA 30344

Erin W. writes: The Buffalo wings at Mo-Joes are appetizing.  I ordered some mild flavored wings that were cooked to order in roughly ten minutes.  Other flavors include medium, hot, lemon pepper, BBQ and teriyaki wings. Additionally two flavors can be mixed.  …

Qzar Gwinnett

3750 Venture Dr
Duluth, GA 30096

Drew W. writes: So I had this idea for my 30th birthday...parties for that and subsequent birthdays should be themed as if you divide my age by 2. Hence, I had a laser tag birthday party at QZAR for my "15th" birthday.

If you've never played organized laser tag…

New Natalie's Bridals & Bridesmaid

919 Chattahoochee Ave NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Catherine P. writes: OK yes...this place is a total zoo.
It's like the Marshalls or Ross of bridal shops.
I did find some nice things at good price points...like $1100 for a name-brand sample and lots more for $800 and under.
The place is a little confusing and hard to…

Mimi's Cafe

Perimeter Place
1221 Ashford Crossing
Atlanta, GA 31132

Erin W. writes: Salad and a muffin?  Mimi's Cafe is the only restaurant I've ever been to that serves muffins with salad. Just when you thought you were going to eat a healthy meal, there's a muffin attached.    Needless to say I passed on the mammoth muffin but…

Barley's Sports Bar & Lounge
Neighborhood: Downtown

338 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Cloe G. writes: I love the live music here!! I went this past Saturday night and the band was off the hook!! I like Barleys because you don't have to get really dressed up to come out ; you can chill with your friends, play pool or have drinks! The food and wait…

Corner Bakery
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3393 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326

Joel D. writes: On an early trip to the mall on Saturday, we stopped by Corner Bakery for some breakfast. I was very pleased with my bacon egg and cheese panini and it was under $5.

There lunch sandwiches are also pretty good.

Empire Tickets
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3 W Paces Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30305

Drew W. writes: Ticket brokers are essentially legalized scalpers. Lots of states like Georgia decided they'd rather make tax money off of licensed brokers rather than no money off guys selling tickets in the streets. It's a service that lets companies like Empire…

Get This Gallery
Neighborhood: Castleberry Hill

322 Peters St
Atlanta, GA 30307

Susan V. writes: I love collaborative shows.  I also love to collaborate so I have the utmost admiration for fellow collaborators.  Get This Gallery has a current show called Pen Pals up.  The gist is, an atlanta artist and a savannah artist mailed a canvas back and…

Angel Nail

566 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Susan V. writes: The ladies who work here are so sweet.  You get the spa mani/pedi for $30 which is a great deal and includes a massager chair that is made for people slightly taller than me...the neck roller is never in the right place.  Everytime I go in there they…

7 Stages
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1105 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Joel C. writes: This is a fantastic and intimate place to watch a show!  Most recently, I attended a show called "Flowers and Fire."  The entire play was created by their Youth Creates program and my friends son, Brendan; was one of the performers.  Let me just say…

Mitzi & Romano
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

1038 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Katie W. writes: I like this store.  I usually find things here that I like, although, they are certainly not bargains.  I always check out the sale rack and rarely find something there.  But, their regularly priced selections are very good.  This store is especially…

Michael C Carlos Museum At Emory University

571 S Kilgo Cir NE
Atlanta, GA 30322

Arnab M. writes: I enjoy museums at colleges and universities because they are rarely crowded and often have very interesting and an eclectic mix of collections, and one gets a chance to see art, sculpture and other artifacts that off the beaten track. The Carlos…

Williamson Bros Bar-B Q

1425 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

lee y. writes: Standard is about right. I took my family there when they came last week ,from Texas, to visit. Now these are down home southern folks who know their Q.
upon arriving we entered from the door closest to the street, assuming that it was open, so it…

Magic Johnson Theatre

2841 Greenbriar Parkway S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30331

jeffery j. writes: I like what Magic Johnson has done.  That's what more black folks need to be doing instead of tricking.  Anyway, a very nice establishment and concept...The only drawback of this place is its cleanliness.  It smells like piss in the theater which…

SCORE Atlanta

290 Carpenter Dr
Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30328

Drew W. writes: The Creative Loafing of Atlanta sports, but without ads for massage services and call girls on the back page.

This free publication focuses on sports of all types and levels in the Atlanta area. If you're looking for an alternative to the AJC sports…

Lotus Lounge
Neighborhood: Buckhead

Lindbergh City Center
565 Main St
Atlanta, GA 30324

Alicia W. writes: I'd have to say I like this place. It's a little spiffy sushi/ club just off of Piedmont and Sydney Marcus.

Although they do have Valet I honestly wouldn't waste my money. The parking deck is literally right around the corner and it's FREE. When I…

YamiYami.Inc
Neighborhood: Downtown

231 Peachtree Street NE, B-35
Peachtree Center Food Court
Atlanta, GA 30303

Rilindo F. writes: Usually food court outlets are so-so (or at least, the ones here in Atlanta). This is not the case with Yami Yami .inc

YYI is essentially a (or at least apparently) an Asian mini-buffett. Apparenty owned by the same people who owns Minado/Badayori,…

Tribeca
Neighborhood: Downtown

66 Peachtree St SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Erin W. writes: Boutiques are my favorite place to shop!  Tribeca, a boutique the carries styling and fashions for men and women, offers wardrobe solutions for everyday and special occasions. For the past six years I've been shopping at Tribeca and absolutely adore…

Atlanta Bread Company

5000 N Terminal Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30337

Keiko S. writes: Arriving past midnight, we weren't expecting to find anything decent to eat at the airport lounge, but thanks to ABC, we weren't left hungry til the morning. It's open 24 hours, 7 days a week...though past a certain time, they offer limited menu -…

Razor Gator
Neighborhood: Buckhead

1745 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30309

Drew W. writes: A local branch of the California based national ticket broker service, this used to be Encore Tickets. Not sure if they were bought out or merged, but the Encore office moved to Brookwood Place and became a Razor Gator office.

If you've never used a…

Randall Brothers

665 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Drew W. writes: A local hardware store with a selection of hard to find items for older houses. If you need trim, molding, or wood pieces for your house and you don't want to go the salvage route, Randall Brothers is a great option. You'll pay a bit more for…

Pike Family Nurseries
Neighborhood: Buckhead

4020 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342

Drew W. writes: The selection and the staff are what separates this chain of nurseries from the garden centers of the big box home improvement stores. Pike is a good choice when you're looking for some new plants for your house or for something a little different…

DTLR

3614 Marketplace Blvd
Eastpoint, GA 30344

Erin W. writes: DTLR is a one stop shop for with urban designer clothing, sneakers, CD's and DVD's.  Catering to the Hip Hop lifestyle, DTLR offers tons of fashionable  paraphernalia.   You name it, they have it; Rocawear, Akademics, Coogi and Enyce are just some of…

Golden Krust

7245 Rockbridge Road
Lithonia, GA 30058

Erin W. writes: Beef and chicken patties with coco bread and a pineapple soda take me back to Flatbush Brooklyn. Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery has patties, plantains, rice and peas, reggae fest combos, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more. Sauces and…

Waikikie Hawaiian BBQ

2160 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329

Kit F. writes: Two words: Spam Sushi.

Sushi is supposed to be quite healthy...but this Hawaiian version (musubi) is loaded with extremely high levels of saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol. Mmm Mm M! No wonder The Rock is so big...I'm just a Pebble b/c I ate the…

Marcello's Pizza & Subs
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3655 Roswell Rd NE Ste 216
Atlanta, GA 30342

Drew W. writes: A little too "we need red and white checkered table cloths and empty chianti bottles with candles melting over them to be Italian" for my taste. So many places don't realize that it is possible to serve Italian food without having to use very cliche…

Army Surplus Sales Inc
Neighborhood: Downtown

342 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Drew W. writes: If you've never shopped at an army surplus shop, think of it as being like REI but with everything colored in browns and greens. It's outdoor gear with a military tint.

I got some good work boots for house renovation projects and a couple of odds and…

By Design

6348 Dawson Blvd
Norcross, GA 30093

Erin W. writes: By Design is one of my favorite places to shop for furniture in Atlanta. Modern, urban, contemporary and eclectic best describe the array of furniture and accessories.  This colossal store has very unique living room sets, chairs, bedroom sets,…

Muriel and Sebastian's
Neighborhood: Midtown

970 Piedmont Ave
Atlanta, GA 30309

Rebecca O. writes: This ice cream destination provides something different.  It's a more comfy feeling than you get walking into any of the main chain places ... here you're faced with friendly servers and a variety of enticing flavors.  My favorites are Almond Joyness…

Ashley Furniture

3875 Venture Dr
Duluth, GA 30096

Erin W. writes: Specializing in traditional and modern furniture, Ashley Furniture has plenty of living, bedroom, office and dining ensembles and accessories.  A few years ago I came across an Ashley Furniture ad in the AJC that showcased a bar stool set valued at…

Sweet Lowdown
Neighborhood: Midtown

942 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30309

Stephanie M. writes: Brunch: Where do these people come from that still have energy left from a crazy Saturday night to party it up again at Sweet Lowdown? Brunch is crazy... A DJ and bottomless mimosas?! Hallelujah!!

I've been to Sweet Low Down for several parties. I…

5th Street Ribs n Blues
Neighborhood: Midtown

86 5th St.
Atlanta, GA 30308

Amy B. writes: Had a great chopped/pulled pork sandwich there. I would also recommend the mac & cheese and the brownie. I'll definitely go back!

UPDATE:  Just wanted to let you guys know that this place also does a great job at catering! We had an event at work last…

Krystal
Neighborhood: Westside / Home Park

626 14th Street
Atlanta, GA 30318

Bill S. writes: Krystal burgers are small, about 2 inches square. They have a sliver of a burger patty, some mustard, a pickle and optionally, cheese. In these ways, yes, its similar to a White Castle Burger. BUT THEY ARE NOT THE SAME, IT IS BLASPHEMOUS TO MAKE SUCH…

Atlanta Braves

755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315

Lauren S. writes: You know, after opening day last night, I am reminded that the Braves just never get old. Maybe you don't like to catch them on tv, but they are a sight to see in person.

Now that ole Tom Glavine is back on the pitcher's mound, I'm reminded of the…