{"id":98890223,"date":"2017-07-20T09:59:14","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T13:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98890223"},"modified":"2022-10-06T15:05:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T19:05:24","slug":"exploring-the-atlanta-food-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/exploring-the-atlanta-food-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Comfort: Exploring the Atlanta Food Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Part of the reason Atlanta is such a stand-out city is its sizzling hot food scene. If you&#8217;re in town, you know you&#8217;re going to leave with a heaping portion of southern hospitality topped with a healthy (well, not entirely healthy&#8230;) slathering of southern flavor. Here\u2019s a look at some of the city\u2019s most sensational places to eat.<\/p>\n<h2>BBQ<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98901428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_1214935669.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Chicken and pork on barbecue grill\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_1214935669.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_1214935669-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_1214935669-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_1214935669-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s smoking in the ATL? Some of the South\u2019s best BBQ! You\u2019ll be spoiled for choice when comes to where to grab a bite of top-quality BBQ. But arguably the yummiest is at <a href=\"http:\/\/foxbrosbbq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox Bros Bar-B-Que<\/a>. When you go, try the chicken fried ribs &#8212; double sided, thick cut ribs, breaded, fried, and served with white sauce).<\/p>\n<h2>Burgers<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98890289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-70.jpg\" alt=\"a burger with fries\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-70.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-70-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-70-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-70-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want the chance to try a chef-led approach to building a better cheeseburger, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holeman-finch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holeman &amp; Finch<\/a>. To give you a sense of the dedication to building a better burger, the restaurant\u2019s bakery was partly conceived as an answer to making the perfect hamburger bun. But the guys behind this wildly popular restaurant could see no reason to mess with the ideal cheese for cheeseburgers already in existence. For the H&amp;F cheeseburger, Kraft singles are used.<\/p>\n<h2>Drive-in Food<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.7227332457293% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWk8T_ggqGn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Varsity (@thevarsity1928)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-15T18:26:36+00:00\">Jul 15, 2017 at 11:26am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re one of those foodies who would book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cheap plane tickets<\/a> to a new city just to satisfy a craving, you&#8217;ll find the perfect comfort food\u00a0with legendary status right here in Atlanta. For a timeless taste of\u00a0fast food history, drop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevarsity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Varsity<\/a>. With a claim to being the world\u2019s oldest drive-in, this Atlanta institution near the campus of Georgia Tech has been going strong since 1928. When they ask you \u201cWhat\u2019ll ya have?\u201d,\u00a0 be sure to order a chili dog, and for true Southern flavor get it with pimento cheese. And don\u2019t forget the onion rings!<\/p>\n<h2>Fine Dining<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98890290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-71.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted pork with grill vegetables\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-71.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-71-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-71-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-71-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Southern tradition with worldly flair is attractively presented on your plate at \u201ccountry modern\u201d restaurant\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.millerunion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miller Union<\/a>. Menus change weekly, so expect some delicious surprises when you visit. But if you see the seared pork belly, sweet corn puree, peach and fennel salad, or the Bourbon-glazed quail with farro, peaches, celery, turnip, and Vidalia onion soubise, strongly consider them for your appetizer and main course. What\u2019s no surprise is that a reservation is highly recommended if you hope to dine here.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You may also like:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/best-beach-destinations-to-visit-if-youre-a-foodie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Beach Destinations to Visit If You\u2019re a Foodie<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Street Food<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWqeFB4F-3r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Krog Street Market (@krogstmarket)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-17T21:57:51+00:00\">Jul 17, 2017 at 2:57pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.krogstreetmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Krog Street Market<\/a> is a 9-acre indoor spread of street food vendors with a ginormous beer shop and bar, and producers selling their tastiest wares. The breadth of choice for eats will blow you away. This award-winning and highly acclaimed food hall is a smart place to keep in mind for those times when mixed palates come together to socialize.<\/p>\n<h2>Soul Food<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98890292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-72.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Chicken served with collard greens and cornbread\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-72.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-72-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-72-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Untitled-design-72-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How down-home can the cooking get in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/atlanta-atl-georgia-deals\">Atlanta<\/a>? Dig in to the dishes at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marymacs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mary Mac\u2019s Tea Room<\/a> for made-from-scratch southern fare served \u201cwith open arms and a big smile.\u201d Highlights from the menu include Brunswick stew, fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs, shrimp and cheese grits and \u2013 of course \u2013 fried chicken.<\/p>\n<p><b><em>Where\u2019s your favorite place to eat in Atlanta? Let us know in the comments section below.<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part of the reason Atlanta is such a stand-out city is its sizzling hot food scene. If you&#8217;re in town, you know you&#8217;re going to leave with a heaping portion of southern hospitality topped with a healthy (well, not entirely healthy&#8230;) slathering of southern flavor. 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