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Salt and pepper Georgia shrimp at Octopus Bar
100 Dishes to Eat in Atlanta
Past issues of Creative Loafing’s “100 Dishes” have focused on “Atlanta dishes you must try before you die,” to paraphrase the editorial approach behind our previous lists of “bests” or “must eats” to be found in the greater metro Atlanta area.
But the “100 Dishes” in this issue are not to add to your bucket list. Nor do they offer a roadmap for some gastro marathon that you should complete over the course of a weekend. Our 2019 list includes “100 Dishes” to eat in order to live — to enjoy life in Atlanta to the fullest. Think of it as a sampler of all the culinary diversity this city has to offer.
This year, we’ve scoured past issues for dishes that have previously made the cut, re-evaluated others, and added new ones that should tempt your taste buds. Many thanks to Creative Loafing writers past and present for their input, and to the many Atlantans who, though unnamed, took the time to share with us their favorites. Bon appétit!
- CL Editors
Small Plates, Apps and Sides
Though only the starter course, these delicious dishes may be the best part of your meal
Breakfast
Wake up to the best breakfasts in Atlanta
Salads
Atlanta's best salads you must try now
Soups
Warm up with Atlanta's best soups
Burgers and Sandwiches
Run, don't walk, to try these dishes - best things between sliced bread
Pasta, Pizza and Noodles
Atlanta's best noodle and pizza dishes
Meatless Entrees
The best vegetarian-friendly dishes in Atlanta
Seafood
Atlanta's best fishy dishes
Meat Entrees
Eat here now: Atlanta's heartiest meaty meals
Desserts and Sweets
Atlanta's best treats for a sweet tooth
Cocktails
Atlanta's best mixed drinks