Oral Pleasures
In a time where mobile technology reigns supreme, it is common to see humans glued to their phones at the dinner table. But imagine a simpler time, when the dinner table was a chance for conversation and community. In this year’s Oral Pleasures, we hope to carry on and expand those traditions – not just to offer our readers a chance to sample the diversity of ATL’s restaurants, but to bring people together from all cultures to break bread and share food. If there’s one thing that we know, it’s that food is essential to survival. So why not eat something delicious?
— Lauren Leathers, Events Editor
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Thursday October 4, 2018 03:02 pm EDT
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Who is Atlanta’s Best Local Musician/Artist? Article
Thursday October 4, 2018 04:36 pm EDT
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Best Bagel BOA Award Winner
Emerald City Bagels If Dorothy followed the yellow brick road and ended up at Emerald City Bagels she'd forget about Kansas in a heartbeat. Skip over to their EAV retail shop exuding retro NYC charm and sink your teeth into a rosemary bagel with cream cheese washed down with an egg cream. You'll be tapping your ruby slippersmore...
If Dorothy followed the yellow brick road and ended up at Emerald City Bagels she'd forget about Kansas in a heartbeat. Skip over to their EAV retail shop exuding retro NYC charm and sink your teeth into a rosemary bagel with cream cheese washed down with an egg cream. You'll be tapping your ruby slippers with glee.
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Best Baker BOA Award Winner
Sarah DodgeBest Bar Food BOA Award Winner
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar Atkins Park gets a bad rep for food because it's mostly known as a bar. It's honestly one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, way beyond bar food. We'd never recommend chicken fingers, but we break the rule here. Get the Texas fingers tossed in Thai chili sauce, fries, and ranch. Best tomato soup andmore...
Atkins Park gets a bad rep for food because it's mostly known as a bar. It's honestly one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, way beyond bar food. We'd never recommend chicken fingers, but we break the rule here. Get the Texas fingers tossed in Thai chili sauce, fries, and ranch. Best tomato soup and grilled cheese with bacon and smoked tomato, too. (Courtesy of Morgan Lanier).
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Best Bar- Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner
Ticonderoga Club (Featured)
Pat Hinson is able to talk to anyone because he's into so many awesome hobbies, and always gives above and beyond service.
Best Barbecue BOA Award Winner
GQ's Bar B Que (Where to Eat Recommendation)
GQs is a straightforward smoked meats shop with a friendly staff and incredible food, and their five-dollar Pittsburgh Plate is the meal you need.
Best Beer BOA Award Winner
Monday Night Brewing (Featured) Monday Night Brewing is a leader of innovation and productivity in the local beer industry, between the IPA-centric Black Tie Series pouring out of the West Midtown Hop Hut, and the newish Monday Night Garage barrel-aging program. In the last year alone, Monday Night has brewed more than 100 of somemore...
Monday Night Brewing is a leader of innovation and productivity in the local beer industry, between the IPA-centric Black Tie Series pouring out of the West Midtown Hop Hut, and the newish Monday Night Garage barrel-aging program. In the last year alone, Monday Night has brewed more than 100 of some of the best beers in the city. Weekends are overrated! (Courtesy of Alex Patton).
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Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Rise-n-Dine (Permanently Closed) Step foot in Rise N Dine and take a breath of fresh air, sweet with the smell of pancakes and maple syrup. It's not often that you can walk into a place and feel completely at home; gender, race, politics, and everything else aside. Rise N Dine provides a welcoming and positive environment, giving usmore...
Step foot in Rise N Dine and take a breath of fresh air, sweet with the smell of pancakes and maple syrup. It's not often that you can walk into a place and feel completely at home; gender, race, politics, and everything else aside. Rise N Dine provides a welcoming and positive environment, giving us the ability to focus on the simple things we can all agree on in life: love, kindness, and quality breakfast food. Not only is grub consistently incredible, but the staff also provides excellent service with warm smiles.
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Best Burrito BOA Award Winner
El Myr
I often buy El Myr's burritos two at a time because I know I'll want another the following day. The place has had regulars since day one. People simply cannot stop eating here. Wash it all down with a cold Grizz and celebrate this treasure of a burrito bar.
Best Cajun BOA Award Winner
Bon Ton Atlanta (Featured) If a trip to New Orleans is not in your future, head to the casual eatery in Midtown Atlanta serving Louisiana-style seafood and stiff cocktails at the former TopFlr location. It's not all fried po'boys here like most other Cajun spots – there are global influences on the menu like the falafel banh-mimore...
If a trip to New Orleans is not in your future, head to the casual eatery in Midtown Atlanta serving Louisiana-style seafood and stiff cocktails at the former TopFlr location. It's not all fried po'boys here like most other Cajun spots – there are global influences on the menu like the falafel banh-mi or the sweet and spicy cold noodles, along with boiled crawfish, crab, shrimp and more. (Courtesy of Andy Lee).
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Best Cheap Eats BOA Award Winner
Dish Dive (Permanently Closed) Kirkwood's gem undoubtedly serves up the city's most innovative food at affordable prices. Here you'll find clever takes on comfort food dishes, like shakshuka made with stewed tomatoes, butternut squash, bell pepper, corn, and fried egg. The restaurant is small and bare bones (hence Dive) but they domore...
Kirkwood's gem undoubtedly serves up the city's most innovative food at affordable prices. Here you'll find clever takes on comfort food dishes, like shakshuka made with stewed tomatoes, butternut squash, bell pepper, corn, and fried egg. The restaurant is small and bare bones (hence Dive) but they do take reservations now which helps cut back on wait time.
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Best Cheese Steak BOA Award Winner
The Cheesesteak PlaceBest Chef BOA Award Winner
Maricela Vega Honestly, Maricela Vega of Chicomecoatl has been continuously blowing us away with her cuisines of late. Her food is always incredibly fresh, inspiring, delicious, and beautiful to the eye. She's very conscious of her food from start to finish. She sources her produce, daily, from local farms like Growmore...
Honestly, Maricela Vega of Chicomecoatl has been continuously blowing us away with her cuisines of late. Her food is always incredibly fresh, inspiring, delicious, and beautiful to the eye. She's very conscious of her food from start to finish. She sources her produce, daily, from local farms like Grow Where You Are, off Cascade Road. Food that makes you happy. (Courtesy of Maricela Vega).
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Best Chinese BOA Award Winner
Ming's BBQ Doraville (Where to Eat Recommendation) You've never had 'real' Chinese in America until you've had Ming's BBQ on Buford Highway. The fried rice is not brown nor over-fried and soy-sauced, and it's made with real, freshly sauteed large shrimp, not those tiny, fake-dried, were-they-ever-even-really-alive-shellfishies in other fried rice. Imore...
You've never had 'real' Chinese in America until you've had Ming's BBQ on Buford Highway. The fried rice is not brown nor over-fried and soy-sauced, and it's made with real, freshly sauteed large shrimp, not those tiny, fake-dried, were-they-ever-even-really-alive-shellfishies in other fried rice. I hear the duck is the jam too.
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Best Cookie Dough Place BOA Award Winner
Batter Cookie Dough CounterBest Diner BOA Award Winner
Majestic Diner (Featured) This diner has been serving customers their breakfast favorites 24/7 since 1929. The red booths, neon signs, and long counter top are sure to give you a burst of nostalgia. Whether it be 3 a.m. or 3 p.m., stop by and order an omelet or their breakfast special to decide for yourself whether Majestic Dinermore...
This diner has been serving customers their breakfast favorites 24/7 since 1929. The red booths, neon signs, and long counter top are sure to give you a burst of nostalgia. Whether it be 3 a.m. or 3 p.m., stop by and order an omelet or their breakfast special to decide for yourself whether Majestic Diner lives up to its self-proclaimed title of Atlanta's coolest landmark.
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Best Ethiopian BOA Award Winner
Desta Ethiopian Kitchen (Where to Eat Recommendation) When Ethiopian- born Nega and Demise started Desta, they had the capacity for only eight guests - and now have expanded to 250. Go to Desta anytime on a weekend, and you will see young international crowds gathered for celebrations. The food is modern Ethiopian, served in individual portions and alwaysmore...
When Ethiopian- born Nega and Demise started Desta, they had the capacity for only eight guests - and now have expanded to 250. Go to Desta anytime on a weekend, and you will see young international crowds gathered for celebrations. The food is modern Ethiopian, served in individual portions and always consistently flavored. They also have a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.
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Best Experimental Food BOA Award Winner
Brown SugarBest Falafel BOA Award Winner
Yalla (Where to Eat Recommendation)
This colorful spot puts a modern spin on traditional Middle-Eastern cuisine and features fresh, seasonal ingredients and well-seasoned, generous portions. Omnivores, vegans, and vegetarians alike can rejoice in the abundance of delicious options.
Best Food Fest that hasn't happened yet BOA Award Winner
Hot Dog Fest @ATLHotdogfestBest Food Festival/Event BOA Award Winner
Japan FestBest Food Truck BOA Award Winner
Sunshine Alchemy (Featured) You don't have to be a vegan to appreciate the plant-based magic coming out of Sunshine Alchemy's truck. The brainchild of Jasmine Beck, Sunshine Alchemy relies on fresh, seasonal ingredients to create delectable 'veganish' dishes and cocktails. Mouthwatering treats on their menu include BBQ jackfruitmore...
You don't have to be a vegan to appreciate the plant-based magic coming out of Sunshine Alchemy's truck. The brainchild of Jasmine Beck, Sunshine Alchemy relies on fresh, seasonal ingredients to create delectable 'veganish' dishes and cocktails. Mouthwatering treats on their menu include BBQ jackfruit nachos and dreamy juice concoctions like matcha blended with cashews, coconut cream, and pineapple. Don't skip the CBD oil booster if you?re into that sort of thing.
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Best Fried Chicken BOA Award Winner
Alluvia restaurantBest Getting Funky w Fish BOA Award Winner
POKE BURRI (Featured) Poke Burri has taken the local sushi market by storm, offering quick and affordable sushi rolls, poke bowls, and sushi burritos from its spot in the East Atlanta Village We Suki Suki Global Grub Collective. The madmen behind the concept have started experimenting with sushi doughnuts, sushi pizza, andmore...
Poke Burri has taken the local sushi market by storm, offering quick and affordable sushi rolls, poke bowls, and sushi burritos from its spot in the East Atlanta Village We Suki Suki Global Grub Collective. The madmen behind the concept have started experimenting with sushi doughnuts, sushi pizza, and even a fried sushi corn dog. Poke Burri, you?re pushing sushi beyond the next level, and we see you.
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Best Hamburger BOA Award Winner
Grindhouse Killer Burgers (5 ATL Locations) Grindhouse wins every year for a reason, it's f*cking delicious. We don't know what kind of crack Alex Brounstein puts on his grill, but we're totally addicted. Disclaimer: They do not serve crack it's just really good. Now that we've decided the Impossible Burger is like eating negative calories, you'llmore...
Grindhouse wins every year for a reason, it's f*cking delicious. We don't know what kind of crack Alex Brounstein puts on his grill, but we're totally addicted. Disclaimer: They do not serve crack it's just really good. Now that we've decided the Impossible Burger is like eating negative calories, you'll find us at the Grant Park location all the time. Looking for a shuffleboard partner if you're out there!
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Best Hand Poke BOA Award Winner
Lauren ViscontiBest Ice Cream BOA Award Winner
the Plant Based Princess We stumbled upon this vegan ice cream place a couple of months ago, and can't imagine why more people aren't talking about it. The concoctions are original, and the flavors are tasty and not super rich. Much love to the butter pecan and peach cobbler. You get all the benefits of ice cream without themore...
We stumbled upon this vegan ice cream place a couple of months ago, and can't imagine why more people aren't talking about it. The concoctions are original, and the flavors are tasty and not super rich. Much love to the butter pecan and peach cobbler. You get all the benefits of ice cream without the stomachache, so eat 'til your heart's content.
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Best Indian BOA Award Winner
Chinese Dhaba (Featured) This place serves Indo-Chinese, a hyper-local cuisine of Western India which is basically Chinese food made spicier. South Asians order familiar Hakka noodles, chili chicken, or American chop suey, mainly for the nostalgia factor. With the growing awareness and popularity of its unique flavors, Chinesemore...
This place serves Indo-Chinese, a hyper-local cuisine of Western India which is basically Chinese food made spicier. South Asians order familiar Hakka noodles, chili chicken, or American chop suey, mainly for the nostalgia factor. With the growing awareness and popularity of its unique flavors, Chinese Dhaba now has four locations that are mainly in food-court style settings.
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Best Italian BOA Award Winner
BoccaLupo (Where to Eat Recommendation)
Is there anything more crave-worthy than Bruce Logue's 20-yolk tagliatelle with wild mushrooms and Tuscan kale kimchi? We think not. This Inman Park treasure has been open for nearly five years and reservations are still mandatory.
Best Japanese BOA Award Winner
Sushi Hayakawa (Where to Eat Recommendation) Yet another excellent Buford Highway eatery, Sushi Hayakawa serves classic Japanese cuisine and was founded by the masterful Atsushi 'Art' Hayakawa, who is the sole chef at the establishment. If you're lucky enough to get in - walk-ins are usually turned away - and the wait for a reservation is aboutmore...
Yet another excellent Buford Highway eatery, Sushi Hayakawa serves classic Japanese cuisine and was founded by the masterful Atsushi 'Art' Hayakawa, who is the sole chef at the establishment. If you're lucky enough to get in - walk-ins are usually turned away - and the wait for a reservation is about three weeks, you will enjoy authentic, no-frills sushi with a highlight on the fish's subtle flavor. Avid sushi lovers take note: this past May, Hayakawa introduced a 14-course omakase, a two-and-a-half hour dining experience for two. Reservations are mandatory.
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Best Japanese Izakaya BOA Award Winner
Shoya Izakaya (Where to Eat Recommendation) Izakaya is the Japanese equivalent of tapas, if you have to compare. It's more a vibe and a way of eating, small portions and beverages consumed in large quantities. Shoya is the closest in atmosphere and taste to the backstreets of Tokyo. The only thing missing - thankfully - is the clouds of cigarettemore...
Izakaya is the Japanese equivalent of tapas, if you have to compare. It's more a vibe and a way of eating, small portions and beverages consumed in large quantities. Shoya is the closest in atmosphere and taste to the backstreets of Tokyo. The only thing missing - thankfully - is the clouds of cigarette smoke filling these places in Japan.
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Best Bar- Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner
Kaitlin Kepfer at The AlbertBest Beer BOA Award Winner
SweetWater Brewing Company (Featured)420 Extra Pale Ale Item
Dry Hopped with a fat stash of Cascade hops. Our most popular brew! A tasty West Coast style Extra Pale Ale accentuated with a stimulating hop character. First conceived in our bat cave on 4/20, this kind of beer keeps the wheels on the bus going round and round! ABV 5.7%
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Best Burrito BOA Award Winner
Bell Street BurritosBest Chef BOA Award Winner
Ford FryBest Falafel BOA Award Winner
Mediterranean GrilleBest Food Festival/Event BOA Award Winner
Taste of AtlantaBest Fried Chicken BOA Award Winner
Hattie B's Hot ChickenBest Fro Yo BOA Award Winner
MenchiesBest Margarita BOA Award Winner
BartacoBest Nachos BOA Award Winner
Let's Taco Bout it
Best 24-hour Restaurant BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
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Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Mama's Restaurant
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Best 24-hour Restaurant BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
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Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Waffle House
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Best Bagel BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Emerald City Bagels
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Bagel BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Emerald City Bagels
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
If Dorothy followed the yellow brick road and ended up at Emerald City Bagels she'd forget about Kansas in a heartbeat. Skip over to their EAV retail shop exuding retro NYC charm and sink your teeth into a rosemary bagel with cream cheese washed down with an egg cream. You'll be tapping your ruby slippersmore...
If Dorothy followed the yellow brick road and ended up at Emerald City Bagels she'd forget about Kansas in a heartbeat. Skip over to their EAV retail shop exuding retro NYC charm and sink your teeth into a rosemary bagel with cream cheese washed down with an egg cream. You'll be tapping your ruby slippers with glee.
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Best Baker BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
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Sarah Dodge Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Bakery BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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La Calavera (Permanently Closed)
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Best Bakery BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Hell Yeah Gluten Free
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Best Bar Food BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Wrecking Bar Brewpub (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Bar Food BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Atkins Park gets a bad rep for food because it's mostly known as a bar. It's honestly one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, way beyond bar food. We'd never recommend chicken fingers, but we break the rule here. Get the Texas fingers tossed in Thai chili sauce, fries, and ranch. Best tomato soup andmore...
Atkins Park gets a bad rep for food because it's mostly known as a bar. It's honestly one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, way beyond bar food. We'd never recommend chicken fingers, but we break the rule here. Get the Texas fingers tossed in Thai chili sauce, fries, and ranch. Best tomato soup and grilled cheese with bacon and smoked tomato, too. (Courtesy of Morgan Lanier).
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Best Bar- Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Ticonderoga Club (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Pat Hinson is able to talk to anyone because he's into so many awesome hobbies, and always gives above and beyond service.
Best Bar- Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Kaitlin Kepfer at The Albert Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Barbecue BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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South Of Heaven BBQ
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Barbecue BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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GQ's Bar B Que (Where to Eat Recommendation)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
GQs is a straightforward smoked meats shop with a friendly staff and incredible food, and their five-dollar Pittsburgh Plate is the meal you need.
Best Bed & Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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The Social Goat Bed and Breakfast
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Best Bed & Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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The Inn at Serenbe
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Best Beer BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Monday Night Brewing (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Monday Night Brewing is a leader of innovation and productivity in the local beer industry, between the IPA-centric Black Tie Series pouring out of the West Midtown Hop Hut, and the newish Monday Night Garage barrel-aging program. In the last year alone, Monday Night has brewed more than 100 of somemore...
Monday Night Brewing is a leader of innovation and productivity in the local beer industry, between the IPA-centric Black Tie Series pouring out of the West Midtown Hop Hut, and the newish Monday Night Garage barrel-aging program. In the last year alone, Monday Night has brewed more than 100 of some of the best beers in the city. Weekends are overrated! (Courtesy of Alex Patton).
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Best Beer BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Picked By » Readers
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
SweetWater Brewing Company (Featured)
Picked By » Readers
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
420 Extra Pale Ale Item
Dry Hopped with a fat stash of Cascade hops. Our most popular brew! A tasty West Coast style Extra Pale Ale accentuated with a stimulating hop character. First conceived in our bat cave on 4/20, this kind of beer keeps the wheels on the bus going round and round! ABV 5.7%
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Best Biscuits BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Picked By » Readers
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Flying Biscuit (13 ATL Locations)
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Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Best Biscuits BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Happy Donuts
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Rise-n-Dine (Permanently Closed)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Step foot in Rise N Dine and take a breath of fresh air, sweet with the smell of pancakes and maple syrup. It's not often that you can walk into a place and feel completely at home; gender, race, politics, and everything else aside. Rise N Dine provides a welcoming and positive environment, giving usmore...
Step foot in Rise N Dine and take a breath of fresh air, sweet with the smell of pancakes and maple syrup. It's not often that you can walk into a place and feel completely at home; gender, race, politics, and everything else aside. Rise N Dine provides a welcoming and positive environment, giving us the ability to focus on the simple things we can all agree on in life: love, kindness, and quality breakfast food. Not only is grub consistently incredible, but the staff also provides excellent service with warm smiles.
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Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Home grown GA Restaurant (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Brew Pub BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Picked By » Readers
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Wrecking Bar Brewpub (Featured)
Picked By » Readers
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Best Brew Pub BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Wrecking Bar Brewpub (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Brunch BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Le Petit Marche (Permanently Closed)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Brunch BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Ray's on the River (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Burrito BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
El Myr Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
I often buy El Myr's burritos two at a time because I know I'll want another the following day. The place has had regulars since day one. People simply cannot stop eating here. Wash it all down with a cold Grizz and celebrate this treasure of a burrito bar.
Best Burrito BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Bell Street Burritos Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Cajun BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Bon Ton Atlanta (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
If a trip to New Orleans is not in your future, head to the casual eatery in Midtown Atlanta serving Louisiana-style seafood and stiff cocktails at the former TopFlr location. It's not all fried po'boys here like most other Cajun spots – there are global influences on the menu like the falafel banh-mimore...
If a trip to New Orleans is not in your future, head to the casual eatery in Midtown Atlanta serving Louisiana-style seafood and stiff cocktails at the former TopFlr location. It's not all fried po'boys here like most other Cajun spots – there are global influences on the menu like the falafel banh-mi or the sweet and spicy cold noodles, along with boiled crawfish, crab, shrimp and more. (Courtesy of Andy Lee).
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Best Caribbean BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Papi's Cuban & Caribbean Grill (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Caribbean BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
TasteBuddz Atl (Permanently Closed)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Best Cheap Eats BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Dish Dive (Permanently Closed)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Kirkwood's gem undoubtedly serves up the city's most innovative food at affordable prices. Here you'll find clever takes on comfort food dishes, like shakshuka made with stewed tomatoes, butternut squash, bell pepper, corn, and fried egg. The restaurant is small and bare bones (hence Dive) but they domore...
Kirkwood's gem undoubtedly serves up the city's most innovative food at affordable prices. Here you'll find clever takes on comfort food dishes, like shakshuka made with stewed tomatoes, butternut squash, bell pepper, corn, and fried egg. The restaurant is small and bare bones (hence Dive) but they do take reservations now which helps cut back on wait time.
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Best Cheap Eats BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Picked By » Readers
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Fellini's Pizza (7 ATL Locations) (Featured)
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Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Best Cheese Steak BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
The Cheesesteak Place Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Best Chef BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Maricela Vega Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Honestly, Maricela Vega of Chicomecoatl has been continuously blowing us away with her cuisines of late. Her food is always incredibly fresh, inspiring, delicious, and beautiful to the eye. She's very conscious of her food from start to finish. She sources her produce, daily, from local farms like Growmore...
Honestly, Maricela Vega of Chicomecoatl has been continuously blowing us away with her cuisines of late. Her food is always incredibly fresh, inspiring, delicious, and beautiful to the eye. She's very conscious of her food from start to finish. She sources her produce, daily, from local farms like Grow Where You Are, off Cascade Road. Food that makes you happy. (Courtesy of Maricela Vega).
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Best Chinese BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Gu's Dumplings
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Chinese BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Ming's BBQ Doraville (Where to Eat Recommendation)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
You've never had 'real' Chinese in America until you've had Ming's BBQ on Buford Highway. The fried rice is not brown nor over-fried and soy-sauced, and it's made with real, freshly sauteed large shrimp, not those tiny, fake-dried, were-they-ever-even-really-alive-shellfishies in other fried rice. Imore...
You've never had 'real' Chinese in America until you've had Ming's BBQ on Buford Highway. The fried rice is not brown nor over-fried and soy-sauced, and it's made with real, freshly sauteed large shrimp, not those tiny, fake-dried, were-they-ever-even-really-alive-shellfishies in other fried rice. I hear the duck is the jam too.
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Best Cocktail Bar BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Picked By » Critics
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Ticonderoga Club (Featured)
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Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Best Cocktail Bar BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Picked By » Readers
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Red Phone Booth (Featured)
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Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Best Cocktails BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
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Ticonderoga Club (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Best Cocktails BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Ticonderoga Club (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Coffee House/Coffeeshop BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
East Pole Coffee Co.
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Coffee House/Coffeeshop BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Ebrik Coffee Room
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Best Cookie Dough Place BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Picked By » Critics
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Batter Cookie Dough Counter Picked By » Critics
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Best Cuban BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
El Super Pan Latino Sandwiches & Bar
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Cuban BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Havana Sandwich Shop (Where to Eat Recommendation)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Best Cupcakes BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Piece of Cake (Permanently Closed)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
Best Cupcakes BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Picked By » Critics
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe (Featured)
Picked By » Critics
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Best Deli BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Muss & Turner's - Smyrna (Featured)
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Critics
Best Deli BOA Award Winner
Year » 2018
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
The General Muir
Type of Award » Oral Pleasures
Picked By » Readers
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