Oral Pleasures
We’ve lost our minds. We’ve started from scratch. We’ve unshackled ourselves from our traditional Best of Atlanta. We do what we want!
This year, rather than trot out the same old favorites, we took a different approach. Our food and drink team asked, “What about this year made us excited, proud, hungry?”
We also changed our direction when it came to the huge decision of who would win Best Overall Restaurant. In years past, the honor has been bestowed on the restaurant with the highest ratings, the most formal service, and the most refined food. This year, all that was thrown out the window. Instead, we opted for the place we most want to eat. Crazy, huh?
Now, if you still need a recommendation for a Thai restaurant or a breakfast spot, our Readers Picks have you covered. Every year, your taste gets better and better, dear readers, and this year you’ve outdone yourselves.
But the critics have gone rogue. Forget filet mignon and crème brûlée, we’re touting confit duck heads and sea salt popsicles.
— Besha Rodell
Best Wine List BOA Award Winner
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Runner-up: Krog Bar
112 Krog St., 404-524-1618, www.krogbar.com
Best Wait Staff BOA Award Winner
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Runner-up: Flip Burger Boutique
1587 Howell Mill Road, 404-352-3547, www.flipburgerboutique.com
Best Vietnamese BOA Award Winner
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Runner-up: So Ba
560 Gresham Ave., 404-627-9911, www.soba-eav.com
Best Wait Staff BOA Award Winner
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And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Leon’s Full Service
131 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-687-0500, www.leonsfullservice.com
Best Wine List BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Krog Bar
112 Krog St., 404-524-1618, www.krogbar.com
Best Hamburger BOA Award Winner
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Best Cheap Eats BOA Award Winner
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Best Ramen BOA Award Winner
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Best Desserts BOA Award Winner
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Best Wait Staff BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Flip Burger Boutique
1587 Howell Mill Road, 404-352-3547, www.flipburgerboutique.com
Best Vietnamese BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Runner-up: So Ba
560 Gresham Ave., 404-627-9911, www.soba-eav.com
Best Wait Staff BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Leon’s Full Service
131 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-687-0500, www.leonsfullservice.com
Best Wine List BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Krog Bar
112 Krog St., 404-524-1618, www.krogbar.com
Best Sandwiches BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
Best Bakery BOA Award Winner
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Runner-up: Highland Bakery
655 Highland Ave., 404-586-0772, www.highlandbakery.com
Best Cookies BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Runner-up: The Cookie Studio
747 E. College Ave., Decatur, 404-373-8527, www.thecookiestudio.net
Best Sandwiches BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Star Provisions
1198 Howell Mill Road, 404-365-0410, www.starprovisions.com
Best New Restaurant BOA Award Winner
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Best Desserts BOA Award Winner
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Runner-up: Piece of Cake
307-A E. College Ave., Decatur, 404-378-8585, www.pieceofcakeinc.com
Best Desserts BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Piece of Cake
307-A E. College Ave., Decatur, 404-378-8585, www.pieceofcakeinc.com
Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-0690, www.thumbsupdiner.com
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-0690, www.thumbsupdiner.com
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-0690, www.thumbsupdiner.com
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-0690, www.thumbsupdiner.com
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-0690, www.thumbsupdiner.com
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-0690, www.thumbsupdiner.com
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-0690, www.thumbsupdiner.com
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-0690, www.thumbsupdiner.com
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Best Overall Restaurant BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
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