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I was excited to see one of my favorite Decatur restos get reincarnated and all brand-spankin new at The Brookwood on Peachtree. Not only did they keep alive their famous Fried Chicken Night (now on Wednesdays), but they revamped the menu for lunch and dinner by introducing new Southern-inspired farm-to-table cuisine focusing on local sustainable ingredients and seasonal flavors.
Gone are the days (thankfully) when music in restaurants was an afterthought and mundane elevator music was pumped in. The right music can make a great meal even better, just as the wrong music can detract from the juiciest steak. Ever try to stomach Nickelback with a side of sashimi? Not good. Atlanta restaurants are hip to the groove and, as such, are serving up equal portions of killer beats and gourmet treats. Read on to find the best places to keep your head bobbing and your mouth watering…
Cafe di Sol may be called Cafe 640 now, but thankfully, you’ll still find the same great food and drinks and what is quite possibly one of the best patios for people watching in Atlanta. The view of N. Highland Avenue is a steady stream of joggers, moms pushing babies in strollers, droves of cyclers, and a handsome hipster or two headed to the art gallery next door.
If you can’t make it down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, have no fear. We have plenty of ways to celebrate right here in Atlanta. From great restaurants with a flare for Louisiana fare to raucous all-day parties, it’s easy to find some sinful debauchery to get into. After all, Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. Let’s get fat, y’all.
