EAT:
Barcelona Wine Bar: This is your tapas bar/restaurant to hit in Atlanta.
BeetleCat: Every city has the hip, cool and fun oyster bar and lounge. This is is for ATL.
General Muir: Contemporary, upscale and worth visiting this well received Jewish deli.
Gunshow: Your food presented on a rolling cart. Unique and recommended foodie experience from celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie.
Heirloom Market BBQ: Communal table BBQ joint with a flare.
Iberian Pig: A little bit of Spain in the super cool suburb of Decatur.
Marcel: Looking for that hip and unique steakhouse. Look no further.
The Optimist: Best place for seafood in Atlanta.
Staplehouse: Atlanta's go to Farm to Table restaurant.
Umi: The formula of Buckhead and sushi equals a great place to dine.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit: Some good ole fashioned southern style at this counter service hot spot.
La Grotta: Best Italian in Atlanta.
Henri's Bakery & Cafe: As outlined in "The List" section this is my favorite bakery in the USA. Nuff said!
Stay:
HOTELS:
St Regis: Best place to stay in Atlanta. Located in the Buckhead part of the city. Whole Foods across the road and many cool shops and restaurants as well.
Four Seasons: Located in the midtown area of Atlanta. You can never go wrong staying at a Four Seasons.
Intercontinental: A convenient Buckhead location. Close to the Lennox Mall as well.
DRINK
Watchman's: At the ever so cool Krug City Market.
Hotel Clermont: I love my hotel bars - this is the place to hit in Atlanta. A great rooftop location.
Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall: Get the true Atlanta experience here.
St Regis Hotel Bar: Careful - you may find yourself on the set of the Real Housewives of Atlanta!
Ticonderoga Club: Another fine establishment at the Krog City Market.
HANG:
Ponce City Market: Outstanding market/food hall with a selection of great restaurants and kiosks. Also an excellent rooftop experience along with some boutique shops.
Little Italy: An area worthwhile to spend an afternoon/evening and explore: Have a drink at Bar Amalfi while having a pizza app (definitely the San Gennaro!), then enjoy a chic dinner at Gio’s and end with gellato at Caffe Antico.
Beltline: Walk it, Run it - connects many of Atlanta's cool areas. Allows you to eat, drink and shop the afternoon away at Ponce City Market, Krog Street Market, New Realm Brewery, Lady Bird & Parish.
The Battery: Must visit area of Atlanta. Watch the Braves play in their new stadium and stick around for dinner and or shopping. Also fun when the Braves aren't playing.
Lucy's Market: Atlanta's best farmer's market.