andthebeatgoeson
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I thank the OP for not including that hot trash truck juice stand, junior varsity. That's not even meat. Come on, breh.
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Atlanta |OT| The Other Lost City
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Jack The Nipper
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According to the movie vacation. Also have desert? Feel confused by that.
An Atlanta OT and no mention of Straight outta Dunwoody?
ATL resident for 4 years now. Midtown and Brookhaven. Love the MARTA, love the beer, hate the drivers.
ATL resident for 4 years now. Midtown and Brookhaven. Love the MARTA, love the beer, hate the drivers.
I miss Atlanta and wouldnt mind moving back there some day. The transformation that the city is going through is amazing. Ponce city market and Krog street market are the two things that didnt open until after I left that I wanted to go to so bad. Still have a ton of friends there and will definitely be coming back to visit.
I used to live in West Midtownish area (Blandtown?) When I moved in it was kinda unimpressive but not too scummy and decent rental rates. Now there's at least 4 new apartment complexes within 4 minutes, a driving range, shops and stores. Spotty parts steadily getting blotted out. Was nice to see.
Give War A Chance
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BREAKING: I've got like... 2cm of snow here in North Decatur. I'm surprised my car hasn't spontaneously combusted in the parking lot.
andthebeatgoeson
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If anyone ever wants to see gentrification, come drive thru city of Decatur.
Heard it was a dump in the 90s up until recently. People on the block talk about drug dealers protecting people not too long ago. Now it's one of the best public school systems ITP with ranchers being torn down for $600k houses. Decent downtown area with good restaurants.
Heard it was a dump in the 90s up until recently. People on the block talk about drug dealers protecting people not too long ago. Now it's one of the best public school systems ITP with ranchers being torn down for $600k houses. Decent downtown area with good restaurants.
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Fox Bros is overrated now.
It is the victim of becoming too popular. Food isn't as good as it use to be, and wait times are crazy cause its the "known" BBQ spot. Plus it isn't cheap anymore either. Not that good BBQ is ever dirt cheap or anything.
Fox Bros is overrated now.
It is the victim of becoming too popular. Food isn't as good as it use to be, and wait times are crazy cause its the "known" BBQ spot. Plus it isn't cheap anymore either. Not that good BBQ is ever dirt cheap or anything.
Great OT, nice work!
I recently did a mini restaurant recommendation guide for a coworker...maybe if I forward it to you you might consider putting some of it in the OT? Could be useful for in or out of towners. We just moved here in May but the restaurant scene is a huge step up from VT. (I'm in Stone Mountain but work in DT.)
I've only been once. the parking situation is abysmal and I can see why residents are frustrated by it. Wait times were nuts and they don't have a good system in place to account for the long wait there. They need an overflow area or more space for people to wait in something like OPH or Pappadeaux. I was very impressed with the beef ribs and smoked wings, though, and the Frito pie was very good, too. Where do you recommend?
I recently did a mini restaurant recommendation guide for a coworker...maybe if I forward it to you you might consider putting some of it in the OT? Could be useful for in or out of towners. We just moved here in May but the restaurant scene is a huge step up from VT. (I'm in Stone Mountain but work in DT.)
I've only been once. the parking situation is abysmal and I can see why residents are frustrated by it. Wait times were nuts and they don't have a good system in place to account for the long wait there. They need an overflow area or more space for people to wait in something like OPH or Pappadeaux. I was very impressed with the beef ribs and smoked wings, though, and the Frito pie was very good, too. Where do you recommend?
Exactly what I was thinking, food-wise. O4W pizza and Jakes Ice Cream next to it are amazing. You could add Orpheus Brewing to the brewery list too, though most of their stuff is more of an acquired taste.
Going on my 5th year in the A and really like it here. Living in O4W close to Ponce City Market, checked out Minero there last night. Also have lived in Morningside and VA Highland before I made the move to this part of town.
……forgetit
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It wasn't going to stick they said, no real snow they said. Snow and cold as fuck in Marietta.
TangerineCloud
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Wow, after almost tree years of that drought thread, somebody actually made an OT. Nice work, OP.
Dubbedinenglish
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Moved here for school since 05, been here ever since.
Went to take my dog out and that wind is brutal.
Went to take my dog out and that wind is brutal.
I lived right down the road from it for a year and never actually went to try it out. Everyone I asked usually just wanted to go to Community (or, since we were in Kirkwood, we'd just walk to the good BBQ joint there).
That's the place right next to the delicious Mason Tavern, right? I wanna try it. It's great? What do you recommend there?
Aside from their brisket and pulled pork (which goes without saying), they have amazing mac & cheese. I also liked their brunswick stew.
Sweet. I'll check it out. Thanks man!
What's up ATL, I live right near L5P. Great thread OP, I never thought someone would put this kinda effort in for Atlanta.
Still the best wings in Atlanta. Crowds are off the chain in that place though, I only go right when they open, or for an early dinner. I would very much add Heirloom BBQ Market to the recommendations, it is my favorite spot in Atlanta for BBQ.
Should we add bar recommendations?
- Argosy
- Brickstore
- Little Trouble
- The Local
- 97 Estoria (smoking at night)
- Octopus Bar (smoking)
- All of the EAV
Still the best wings in Atlanta. Crowds are off the chain in that place though, I only go right when they open, or for an early dinner. I would very much add Heirloom BBQ Market to the recommendations, it is my favorite spot in Atlanta for BBQ.
Should we add bar recommendations?
- Argosy
- Brickstore
- Little Trouble
- The Local
- 97 Estoria (smoking at night)
- Octopus Bar (smoking)
- All of the EAV
Grady baby but I grew on the East side. Stone Mountain, Rays Road off Memorial surrounded by the best Jamaican pattys and natty fattys.
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The Kitchen Sink Salad with a side of pork is pretty amazing.
AllIsOneIsNone
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North Decatur checkin' in. Been an ATLien much of my life. Whats up guys!
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Community is what I'd recommend too.
A lot of it depends on what area you are in as certain places might be good, but not worth an hour drive through traffic.
Also let me state I'm not saying Fox Bros is bad. It's still good.
It's just not great and worth the higher prices, long wait times, and cluster fuck that is the parking these days.
A lot of it depends on what area you are in as certain places might be good, but not worth an hour drive through traffic.
Also let me state I'm not saying Fox Bros is bad. It's still good.
It's just not great and worth the higher prices, long wait times, and cluster fuck that is the parking these days.
Yeah no prob.
Also, added a bars section. It's a big list, so I'm gonna separate it by location/area I think.
Stormwatch
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As a fairly new resident of Newnan, GA I find this very useful. I've discovered a few of ATL's hidden gems on my own, but I'll definitely have to check out some of the others in the OT. Thanks!
Since we're just telling each other how right we are, I agree. I think Orpheus is the best craft beer in Atlanta. How was Minero? Sean Brock is cool AF. Thinking of taking some friends there later today?
CouldBeWorse
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Awesome OT! I'm going to use it as a "to do" list.
I'm way the hell up in Cumming but Kirkwood is my second home.
You should add Little Alley in Roswell to the food section. Best steak I've ever had.
And all of the snow is pretty much gone already
I'm way the hell up in Cumming but Kirkwood is my second home.
You should add Little Alley in Roswell to the food section. Best steak I've ever had.
And all of the snow is pretty much gone already
TheAbsolution
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All the snow has melted by me.
All the snow has melted by me.
Just a few flecks left on the ground here. I think the car I didn't drive this morning has a good bit of snow on it, still, though.
It's good, more authentic Mexican than most places around so just know that going in. Tacos are small like bartaco if you've been there, so you may need a bunch if you're hungry.
I got the carnitas platter and thought it was really tasty, but again the portion is on the smaller side. I drank the $3 pounders of tecate, but my girlfriend got a margarita and liked it.
Nastrodamous
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amybody done the porsche driving experience thinking about doing it for my birthday
Violence Jack
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I agree with this. My favorite BBQ place so far, and it's 5 minutes from me.
Pinko Marx
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Smyrna here. We're technically Atlanta now.
Pai Pai Master
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Also Smyrna. Sup!
Pinko Marx
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I've been in the area for over a year now, but in a roommate situation that I've found on Craigslist. Now my girlfriend and I want to rent a house/townhouse/duplex, but I'm having trouble finding anything north of 20 and east of 75/85 for under $1100. Any advice here? Buying isn't an option right now and we'd prefer to stay out of apartments. Might be totally unreasonable, but I'm not sure.
We ended up going...it was fantastic. The charred wings were my favorite. I thought it was much better than Superica and I'm a big Ford Fry fan.
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