ATLANTA FAVORITES
ATLANTA ITALIAN FOOD
Donetto is an Italian restaurant on Atlanta’s West Side. Unlike most Italian restaurants in the city, Donetto specializes in Tuscan cuisine, which truly sets it apart. This means shareable plates (including pizzas) and meat-driven dishes, like steak Florentine.
Amorino Gelato in Buckhead is unlike any other ice cream shop. Its authentic Italian gelato comes in the form of a flower made to order! Cool off with a delicious sweet treat or come in for coffee and pastries.
Storico Fresco might just be the best Italian restaurant in Atlanta! Located in Buckhead, this restaurant serves the most authentic Italian fare, both for dining in and carrying out. Enjoy fresh, hand-made pasta inside the cute eatery or take it home to cook for a gathering.
ATLANTA CASUAL EATERIES
Chiringa is a casual beachy restaurant downtown Alpharetta focusing on fresh, clean ingredients for healthy family-friendly meals.
Come to Firepit Pizza Tavern for the pizza, but stay for the meatballs, wings, and a fun but casual atmosphere! This relatively new spot in Grant Park is family friendly and offers tasty bites to patrons of all ages.
Big B’s Fish Joint in Sandy Springs is a casual seafood restaurants in Sandy springs. With incredible food and a laid-back, charming atmosphere, Big B’s is the kind of eatery you can bring your family to on a weeknight.
ATLANTA DRINKS
If you want to lighten up your cocktails for the summer, here are 3 flavorful recipes to try at home. They are twists on classic cocktails, but with less sugar and less calories.
Trader Vic’s is a restaurant downtown Atlanta that specializes in Asian-inspired flavors and is known for its Mai Tai cocktail. It’s a great place for special occasions, whether romantic, family, or business-related.
The Marquee Club is an exclusive space inside the fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta. With food and some drinks included in the price of admission, it’s a fantastic way to prepare for your favorite show in style.
FEATURED
Lily White is a new Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Buckhead that features a variety of mezzes (small plates) and entrees like lamb chops, kebobs, seafood and vegetarian options. Great for fun cocktails and late-night eats.
The Art Farm at Serenbe is hosting a beautiful summer dinner on August 18 with a performance by Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre. This al fresco evening will feature a full meal catered by The Farmouse at Serenbe restaurant, as well as specialty cocktails courtesy of Old Fourth Distillery.
Secreto is a modern southern restaurant with several locations throughout the metro Atlanta, including one in Brookhaven. Stop in for a classy brunch in a beautiful setting.
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