Ethiopian: Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
Vegetarians and meat eaters alike have long relished the wonderfully aromatic stews and vegetables (red lentils, collard greens, tomatoes) served with spongy injera bread in this Druid Hills staple.
Sommelier: Steven Grubbs
“Old enough to drink itself!” “Take this one out to the bocce court.” “A gullet full of rocks, she is.” It’s breezy but accurate descriptors like these that make Empire State South and Five & Ten wine director Steven Grubbs the coolest cat in the cellar.
Southern Diner: Home Grown
At an institution that seems a lot older than it is, co-owner Kevin Clark provides an invaluable sense of place and history with classics that highlight our city’s roots.
Our favorite foods for under $10
We’d splurge on sushi and dine at steakhouses every night if we could. But most of us can’t, and for the casual lunch or dinner, we’re more likely to chow down on these singular stars, where cost and quality are far from equals.
Fourth Meal: Octopus Bar
Until Angus Brown, Nhan Le, and Duane Kulers opened a punk fine-dining spot on So Ba’s back porch, the only after-hours options available to chefs, musicians, and night owls were greasy fast food joints.
New Restaurant: Lusca
The biggest splash of 2014 came from Angus Brown and Nhan Le of East Atlanta’s Octopus Bar. The new spot enjoys a lofty space, a superior cocktail bar with a proper wine list, a raw bar, and gracious service.
Outdoor Furniture: Authenteak
The 15,000-square-foot showroom of Authenteak features more than 100 sets of outdoor furniture, plus kitchens, fire pits, grills, rugs, fabrics, and accessories.
Face-off: Barre Classes
Get the details on Atlanta's best barre classes at Pure Barre, Barre 3, FlyBarre, and Pink Barre
Quick Fix After Overdoing it: Treat Your Feet
As you might infer from the name of this luxe Buford Highway spa, Treat Your Feet focuses on reflexology. But what’s really exceptional is the array of massage options: deep tissue, sports, Thai, lymphatic, even pregnancy.
Way to Blow Off Work: Topgolf Alpharetta
It’s sort of like bowling outdoors, without the rented shoes. Get a bay stocked with clubs; an automated ball dispenser; and a waiter bearing wings, burgers, and beer (bar opens at 9 a.m.).
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