Photograph courtesy of Atlys Media Best beer for a cause: Second Self’s A.T.aLe Pride If they’re offering the chicken livers on toast, which appear frequently, be sure to order those, too. The only constant is the must-have housemade bread, a puffy sfincione. But the free-range approach suits the restaurant the menu is tweaked daily, taking into account what’s available from land and sea. The chef, sous chef, and general manager all have Italian backgrounds, so it’s a bit of surprise that the menu doesn’t stick to that country’s culinary style. Not only does White Bull focus on hyperlocal ingredients, but its staff goes so far as to churn their own butter and mill their own flour. 99 Krog Street, Best new farm-to-table: White Bull And your fussy spawn might even appreciate the $6 kid’s bowl. The salads are no joke, either (that turmeric–black pepper vinaigrette!). It’s a case study in ideal textural contrasts and fun flavor mash-ups. The four bowls on offer are $9.50 each, and the best of them is the dreamy Casablanca, with almost airy seared okra, pillowy feta, chewy beluga lentils, crunchy puffed rice, spicy carrot puree, and fragrant Swiss chard. The “healthy-ish” food stall has a few counter seats, but the real joy is quickly grabbing dinner to-go for a family of four-for $30. If your commute home takes you anywhere near Krog Street Market, Recess is a godsend. If it were open at night, we might never leave. At Muchacho, you can start your day with chorizo breakfast tacos and a cortado and wind it down with a Vietnamese grain bowl and a $3 beer. Yes, Venice has arrived in Reynoldstown, and it’s awesome. Soaring white brick walls painted with the type of orange and navy racing stripes commonly found on muscle cars and muscle tees. A super-chill, dog-friendly patio with plenty of potted succulents. 6035 Peachtree Road, Doraville, Best breakfast and lunch with SoCal vibes: Muchacho Their quaint, fast-casual lunch and dinner spot offers street food–inspired dishes vibrant with heat and acid, including a peerless laap (a spicy and tart meat salad more commonly known by its Thai name, larb) and a sinus-clearing bowl of khao poon (its curry broth, rich with coconut milk, clings to long rice noodles). Husband and wife Vanh Sengaphone and Thip Athakhanh opened Snackboxe after a trip to their native Laos, where they fell in love with the food’s bright flavors. But with the opening of Snackboxe Bistro in Doraville, there’s now an excellent representation of the underappreciated cuisine right in our backyard. Laotian food has long been overshadowed in Atlanta by the cuisine of neighboring Thailand. 789 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Black cocoa foie gras torchon The polished service and the after-dinner fun-at the hotel’s rooftop bar or in its basement-add to the magic. Along with the whimsical desserts of talented pastry chef Claudia Martinez, Aldrich’s creative interpretations channel the essence of French cuisine with none of the intimidation factor. Managing partner Steve Palmer smartly brought on chef Jeb Aldrich, who injects playful new energy into staples such as fromage brulee, escargots, and soupe a l’oignon. Named after a 1950s burlesque dancer who once disrobed downstairs, Tiny Lou’s possesses the timelessness of both Paris and Ponce de Leon Avenue. Tiny Lou’s is part classic brasserie, part hip hotel restaurant, and exactly what the Atlanta restaurant scene needed to up its game while remaining true to its nonconformist roots. Its triumphant return-in the newly rehabbed Hotel Clermont, right above the infamous (and mercifully untouched) strip club-is cause for celebration. For a few sad years, French cuisine appeared to have gone out of style in Atlanta.
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