My favorite spots are all very different, but in my opinion are some of the best.
Violette- Fantastic, intimate, french dining tucked away from Clairmont and 85. http://violetterestaurant.com
57th fighters group- My personal favorite. On Peachtree Dekalb airport made to look like an old WWII bunker. Amazing view as the planes come and go and great food. http://www.the57threstaurant.com
The Brick Store- Hip gastropub that has been a staple in Decatur since the late 90's. Best beer list you'll find in Atlanta with an entire upstairs bar devoted solely to Belgian/European selections. Complete with a specially reserved cellar if you have the wallet. http://www.brickstorepub.com
Cafe Intermezzo (midtown)- Amazing European cafe. Coffee, tea, dessert, and wonderful salads, sandwiches, omelets , crepes, and more. Can't go wrong here, and they validate parking from the Loewe hotel. http://www.cafeintermezzo.com
Hope this helps! I've enjoyed reading the list so far myself. Thank you for the post.
Posted By: hollydavis
I will be in your fair city this weekend and know 0 about the dining and nightlife there. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Where is your favorite place to eat and hang out?
Thank you!
Holly
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Greasy fast food on an industrial scale.
If you want a burger in Atlanta, go to The Vortex. 
...and let the car hop come out to you and put the tray in your window. Get two naked dogs or gettum' in the garden with chili and mustard. Have a PC. Top it of with a Frosted Orange. mmmmmm good eatin'.
I admit that I have eaten the peach pie fried in oil. But that's all. lol
I went to the Varsity once on an elementary school field trip. Even as a child I thought the food & "atmosphere" were bad. I'm not a big fan of fast food though. I think some like the Varsity for nostalgic reasons :P
I just don't think The Varsity is a good representation of what Atlanta has to offer.
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Used to work at a place that ordered The Varsity to go. After the office workers ate their greasy burgers, hotdogs, fries and peach pies, they all eventually raced to the bathroom for a #2. Lots of upset stomachs.
Posted By: MelinaValentina
Greasy fast food on an industrial scale.
If you want a burger in Atlanta, go to The Vortex.
Don't go disparaging that iconic Atlanta establishment. I've had more fine meals there than I can count. Ok "fine" might be stretching it a bit... And we'd often follow that up with a Krispy Kreme run. And I'm a perfectly normal, well -adjusted, healthy individual...
Hmmm... I'm not helping my case, am I?
Nietzsche said "That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
Those heavy dogs will make you pretty damn strong - I guarantee it. Well, if they don't kill you first. I bet Nietzsche would've downed a few. He was a real man. And like most philosophers he was half crazy. Which would definitely help in making a trip to the V...
Posted By: fitnessbuff1
Used to work at a place that ordered The Varsity to go. After the office workers ate their greasy burgers, hotdogs, fries and peach pies, they all eventually raced to the bathroom for a #2. Lots of upset stomachs.
Posted By: MelinaValentina
Greasy fast food on an industrial scale.
If you want a burger in Atlanta, go to The Vortex.
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I'm with you on the Vortex. And have stock in Hal's
Posted By: MelinaValentina
Greasy fast food on an industrial scale.
If you want a burger in Atlanta, go to The Vortex.
Varsity!!!!????
I take relatives that I do not like there. Horrid food. I admit that I do not get the attraction. Different horse for different courses.
Perhaps????
Trying to render the young lassie incapacitated from the food. Then have a follow on sessions????
Nope just kidding.
Unless you want the girl farting all night, go elsewhere.
