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Old Jun 2nd, 2004, 06:25 AM
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Good Eats in Downtown Atlanta

I have looked at Atlanta recommendations on this forum for good soul or barbeque but everything seems to be at least 5 miles from downtown. I'll be downtown at a conference at the Hyatt with only the Marta-and my feet!- for transportation. Any suggestions? mmmm...southern cooking, sweet tea....
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Old Jun 2nd, 2004, 06:32 AM
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Two blocks up Peachtree take a left at the Hard Rock Cafe. The Mexican restaurant next door is great (name escapes me).

Across the street from that, Daileys is excellent but it has been a while since I've eaten there.

There is a Beni Hannas (spelling) behind the restaurant and a Mick's.

There is a lot of dining very near the Hyatt.
 
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Get yourself over to Mary Mac's Tea Room:
224 Ponce De Leon Ave., NE
(Myrtle and Ponce De Leon)
404-876-1800
Take Marta Northbound to North Avenue and walk 4 blocks.
mmmmmmmm...southern cooking, sweet tea...I hear ya.
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Old Jun 2nd, 2004, 11:18 AM
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I leave Friday. Anyone else eat downtown?
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Old Jun 3rd, 2004, 08:37 AM
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check out fado, and cafe tu tu tango in buckhead. also rockbottom grill. awesome!
 
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Dailey's is a good nearby suggestion for a nice dinner or lunch as is Mary Mac's for southern cooking. I think there's also a Sylvia's downtown (a bit south of the Hyatt) that serves soul food, but I haven't eaten there.

Unfortunately, there are not too many options downtown.
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Old Jun 3rd, 2004, 09:22 AM
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I read that whole thread on southern cooking and it made me want to have some!
Thanks for the help. Here's hoping for some good eats...
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See if South City Kitchen is still open. I used to live in Atlanta, but have moved away, so am not sure anymore. But it used to be southern cooking with a modern twist. You'll probably need a taxi for it-I forget if it's accessible by marta. Do not, under any circumstances, let anyone talk you into going to Pittypat's Porch for southern food. It's an embarassment and a shame (idealizes slavery), and besides the food is awful.
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I would've said Mary Mac's, syd1 has the right idea ! It is all the good food without paying extra for the fancy ambiance. The Southern basics.
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South City Kitchen is still around
1144 Crescent Ave
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-873-7358

but you're probably back by now. Where did you wind up eating? We're all curious, I know!
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GoTravel,
I think you're talking about Mama Ninfa's. Legend has it that she was the first to start serving fajitas at her restaurant in Houston's. Before then it was only cooked at home because it was a way to cook and serve inexpensive, tougher meat. I ate at the original Ninfa's last summer and really enjoyed it. Have been to the one on International twice since then and it's as good as Houston. Rarely as crowded as Mick's next door.
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