Month: April 2017

Find Perfectly Marinated Meats and More at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q gets its name from Jonathan and Justin Fox, twin brothers from Texas who share a deep and abiding love for barbecue, so much so that they co-founded this restaurant ten years ago. Five years later, they expanded the restaurant’s patio and bar space, to make more room for the crowds that pack this place week after week.

What makes Fox Bros. so popular with local residents? The food, of course, is at the top of the list. The perfectly cooked meats are the most popular items, and they also offer praise for the kitchen’s unique appetizers and sides. Try the Tomminator tater tots covered in Brunswick stew as an opener, along with some smoked wings, a plate of fried okra, or a crock of baked mac and cheese.

The Brunch Can’t Be Missed at Mary Mac’s Tea Room

Atlanta is, in many ways, the standard for Southern cuisine, and Mary Mac’s Tea Room is a prime example of why this is the case. Mary Mac’s has been in business since 1945, and since that time has not only been declared “Atlanta’s Dining Room” by the Georgia House of Representatives, but has also maintained its position as one of the city’s go-to brunch spots.

The brunch menu is expansive, but to hear the regulars tell it you should save yourself the time and head straight to the “Southern Specialties” section of the menu. Standout dishes include the Pot Likker with cracklin’ bread, the sweet potato souffle, and, of course, the fried chicken and pork barbecue specials. Locals often bring out-of-town visitors here, not just because the food is tasty, but also because Mary Mac’s has a reputation for providing a true Southern hospitality experience. Come find out why!

Enjoy Pies Made With House-Made Dough at Antico Pizza

Antico Pizza sits on the corner of Hemphill Avenue and Ethel Street in a building that looks more like a warehouse than a destination restaurant, but stop by at dinner time on any Friday or Saturday, and you’ll find that this is one of the most popular pizzerias in the area.

Yelpers say their favorites include the San Gennaro, which is topped with sausage, peppers and red sauce, and the Verdure, which features broccoli rabe, mushroom and garlic on a white pizza. The atmosphere here is casual and laid back, thanks to long picnic-table seating and rolls of paper towels that serve as napkins. The kitchen here only makes so much dough each day, and when it runs out the staff closes up shop, so be sure to stop by early!

Find Some of the Best Burgers in the Country at Holeman & Finch

Located just two blocks south of Peachtree Battle shopping center, Holeman & Finch is a popular Atlanta gastropub perfect for happy hour or late-night drinks.

Each morning at Holeman & Finch, exactly two dozen burgers are seasoned and shaped by hand and paired with two dozen orders of hand-cut fries. That’s it for the day, so you’ve got to show up early to snag one of the burger-and-fry combos for yourself! It may seem like a lot of work, but it's worth it, as food critics have called it one of the best casual meals in the country.

In addition to burgers, the menu here offers an array of classic comfort foods (think pork chops and spring chicken), but it also includes more adventurous offerings like head cheese and roasted bone marrow. No matter what your food preferences are, this popular gastropub probably has something that’s right up your alley.