{"id":1178,"date":"2013-09-24T19:57:30","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T19:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/?p=1178"},"modified":"2013-09-24T19:57:30","modified_gmt":"2013-09-24T19:57:30","slug":"eats-drinks-and-snacks-in-atl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/2013\/09\/24\/eats-drinks-and-snacks-in-atl\/","title":{"rendered":"Eats, drinks and snacks in ATL"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1817\" style=\"width: 269px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parsely.com\/ona13\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1817\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1817\" alt=\"Parsely ONA Ad Reference(2)\" src=\"http:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/Parsely-ONA-Ad-Reference2.png\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/Parsely-ONA-Ad-Reference2.png 400w, https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/Parsely-ONA-Ad-Reference2.png?resize=259,300 259w, https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/Parsely-ONA-Ad-Reference2.png?resize=22,25 22w, https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/Parsely-ONA-Ad-Reference2.png?resize=120,139 120w, https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/Parsely-ONA-Ad-Reference2.png?resize=121,140 121w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ONA13 is sponsored by Parse.ly.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Exploring new places to eat <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mycarmd.ca\/\">dvds box sets<\/a> and drink is one of the perks of conference travel. ONA has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atlanta.net\/savings\/index.aspx?mtg_nbr=134546&amp;acct_nbr=00140029\" target=\"_blank\">secured discounts<\/a> at a variety of bars and restaurants around Atlanta,\u00a0and in your ONA13 attendee <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfxmusic.co.uk\/mens-ralph-lauren-hoodies-c-1_3.html\">ralph lauren hoodies<\/a> gift bag you&#8217;ll also find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.peachtreecenter.com\/Mall-foodcourt.htm\" target=\"_blank\">coupons for the food court<\/a> attached to the Marriott Marquis by a skybridge (on the Atrium Level (AL), walk toward the Registration area and follow signs for the skybridge to the Mall At Peachtree Center). It&#8217;s a convenient spot to grab <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awmag.co.uk\/Mizuno-MP-4-irons-UK_236.html\">Mizuno MP-4 irons<\/a> a quick lunch to bring back and enjoy while visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/sponsor\/midway\/\" target=\"_blank\">Midway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our host hotel also features <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/hotel-information\/restaurant\/atlmq-atlanta-marriott-marquis\/\" target=\"_blank\">a number of in-house options<\/a>, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.searatlanta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sear<\/a> for seafood and steaks, sports bar <a href=\"http:\/\/www.highvelocityatlanta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">High Velocity<\/a> &#8212; also open for lunch and dinner &#8212; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pulsebaratlanta.com\/restaurant\/hotels\/hotel-information\/travel\/atlmq-atlanta-marriott-marquis\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pulse<\/a>, for snacks and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ifpc.fr\/christian-louboutin-bottines-c-16_7.html\">Christian Louboutin Bottines<\/a> cocktails, a\u00a0Starbucks and a convenience store with grab-and-go items for breakfast and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rsb49.fr\/louis-vuitton-ailleurs-c-26_5.html\">louis vuitton ailleurs<\/a> lunch. Many of the restaurants <a href=\"http:\/\/www.virtualapps.co.uk\/\">Louis Vuitton sale<\/a> offer $10 lunch specials with several options.<\/p>\n<p>But if you want to go out and about, consider checking out these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.casesmaker.fr\/abercrombie-femme-c-1.html\">hollister femme<\/a> 20 unique stops across Atlanta for everything from some of the country&#8217;s best desserts, fried chicken and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.njbell.co.uk\/\">Christian Louboutin uk<\/a> steaks to fried pies, ramen burgers, vegan soul food and Top Chefs aplenty.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1201\" style=\"width: 238px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/ESS_Foie-Gras-Terrine_Sara-Hanna.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1201\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1201 \" alt=\"ESS_Foie-Gras-Terrine_Sara-Hanna\" src=\"http:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/ESS_Foie-Gras-Terrine_Sara-Hanna.jpg\" width=\"228\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/ESS_Foie-Gras-Terrine_Sara-Hanna.jpg 546w, https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/ESS_Foie-Gras-Terrine_Sara-Hanna.jpg?resize=205,300 205w, https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/ESS_Foie-Gras-Terrine_Sara-Hanna.jpg?resize=17,25 17w, https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/ESS_Foie-Gras-Terrine_Sara-Hanna.jpg?resize=120,176 120w, https:\/\/ona13.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/09\/ESS_Foie-Gras-Terrine_Sara-Hanna.jpg?resize=96,140 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slow Braised Beef Shortrib with Field Peas and Rice, Sweet and Sour Fairytail Eggplant at Empire State South. Credit: Sara Hanna.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.empirestatesouth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Empire State South<\/a><\/strong>: New Southern, led by chef\/partner and Top Chef judge Hugh Acheson. Also home to Melanie Durant, one of Food &amp; Wine&#8217;s Best New Pastry Chefs for 2013.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegeneralmuir.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\">General Muir<\/a><\/strong>: Tribute to the classic New York Jewish deli, with the added benefit of great cocktails.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/taqueriadelsol.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Taqueria del Sol<\/a>:<\/strong> Mexican with a Southern twist, housed in four former gas stations\/garages across the city.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/boccalupoatl.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">BoccaLupo<\/a><\/strong>: Italian-American, owned by Atlanta-native chef, Bruce Logue. Separate menu dedicated to pasta tasting.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.millerunion.com\/site\/\" target=\"_blank\">Miller Union<\/a><\/strong>: Farm-to-table dining with an expansive wine list.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gladysandron.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gladys Knight&#8217;s Chicken and Waffles<\/strong><\/a>: Soul food. Order the namesake. It&#8217;s the namesake for a reason.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/misoizakaya\" target=\"_blank\">Miso Izakaya<\/a><\/strong>: Japanese. The ramen burger is so hot right now.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gunshowatl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gunshow<\/a><\/strong>: Modern Southern. Creative Loafing&#8217;s Best New Restaurant for 2013, owned by Top Chef alum Kevin Gillespie.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marymacs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Mac&#8217;s Tea Room<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Classic Southern and the last of Atlanta&#8217;s tea rooms (there was once 16).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foxbrosbbq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fox Bros. BBQ<\/a><\/strong>: Texas-style BBQ. Try the tater tots and brisket chili.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/flipburgerboutique.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Flip Burger<\/strong>:<\/a> Local burger chain, owned by Top Chef winner Richard Blais.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebusybeecafe.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Busy Bee Cafe<\/a>:<\/strong> Classic soul food. Chicken every way imaginable.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.starprovisions.com\/bacchanalia.php\" target=\"_blank\">Bacchanalia<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Flagship restaurant from local chefs\/owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison. Seasonal menu, organic-only. Tasting menu in the dining room; a la carte at the bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lure-atlanta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lure<\/a><\/strong>: Seafood. Lots of fish, smoked in-house.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thevarsity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Varsity!<\/a><\/strong> Atlanta&#8217;s iconic drive-in with several locations across the area. Order a Frosted Orange and a fried pie.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soulvegetarian2.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soul Vegetarian Restaurant:<\/a><\/strong> Vegan, Kosher soul food. Yes, really<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/octopusbaratl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Octopus Bar:<\/a><\/strong> The &#8220;intersection between a local eatery and punk rock fine dining.&#8221; Only open late.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kevinrathbunsteak.com\/restaurants.html\" target=\"_blank\">Kevin Rathbun Steak<\/a>: <\/strong>Named one of the top places in the country to eat steak, by nearly every publication in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/holeman-finch.com\/menu.html\" target=\"_blank\">Holeman &amp; Finch Public House<\/a><\/strong>: Historic Southern pub fare.\u00a0 Find out what griddled fennel ham tastes like (and report back).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/optimistoysterbar.tumblr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Optimist:<\/strong><\/a> &#8220;Beach food&#8221; cooked in a wood-burning oven. Adjacent oyster bar for bivalve lovers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sadly, <b>Ludacris<\/b>&#8216;s restaurant-in-the-works <strong>Chicken-N-Beer<\/strong> won&#8217;t open at the Atlanta airport until the end of the year. But if this list hasn&#8217;t given you enough to chew on, book a return trip for Luda.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo: Empire State South. Credit: Sarah Dorio.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring new places to eat dvds box sets and drink is one of the perks of conference travel. 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