Centennial Olympic Park
Neighborhood: Downtown

265 Park Avenue NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Gabrielle S. writes: I think that with a lot of Atlanta's landmarks, it's easier to appreciate them fully when you have an understanding of their evolution, most especially "what they used to be".  Centennial Olympic Park basically used to be parking lots.  This is part…

Bound To Be Read Books
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

481 Flat Shoals Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30316

Jennifer M. writes: Great staff, great selection.  I have no complaints.  This place and A Cappella are the only places I go if I want something great to read.

MoJo Pizza and Pub

657 East Lake Dr
Decatur, GA 30030

Deanna J. writes: Is that bad that the first thing that comes to mind when hearing about this place is Austin Powers? As in, Austin Powers' mojo? Anyway, that's what I think about. Not pizza.

But this is indeed a pizza place, located in the middle of uber cute 'hood…

Smith Jay S Ddf
Neighborhood: Midtown

999 Peachtree St NE
Suite 795
Atlanta, GA 30309

Lisa L. writes: The staff are friendly, helpful, and cleaning machines.  Xrays are digital, so there are ceiling mounted monitors in each bay - once I had a viewing of a Sade concert during my deep cleaning.  I didn't really enjoy either, but that's not unexpected.…

Figo Pasta
Neighborhood: Edgewood

1220 Caroline St
Atlanta, GA 30310

Deanna J. writes: Things that make Figo Pasta Great:

- It can be hard to find a middle of the road place to eat in Atlanta - somewhere that you won't throw down $20 for an entree. Figo fits the bill (excuse my pun, please), as entrees run about $10 or so dollars, yet…

Atlanta Great Foods Caribbean Fiesta

4000 N Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Natalia J. writes: Authentic and tasty jerk chicken. My tongue felt like it was on fire.
You could choose between wings or boneless.
Also had cajun chicken and chicken roti. All very good.
Line gets long during lunchtime.

Blind Willie's

828 N Highland Ave Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306

Falicia G. writes: This place is a gem in the Highlands.  Walking around outside you may feel like you are in yuppie-ville but once you step into Blind Willie's the crowd changes into a more diverse (age, culture, style) crowd that can appreciate good live music.

I went…

Nuts 'n Berries

4274 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319

nikki k. writes: When I went to Oglethorpe University, this place was my salvation.  Located about a mile from the campus, I could get a tasty veggie lunch ( I always got the tofu salad sandwich ) and food for dinner after class.  It is nothing compared to Return To…

River Street Sweets
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3500 Peachtree St.
Suite 1011
Atlanta, GA 30326

Drew W. writes: Confession time: I have an obscenely unhealthy addiction to pralines and chocolate. I turn into a five year old around the stuff and lose all sense of rational thought and propriety. Having this classic Savannah candy store in Atlanta is both a…

Emory Spine Center

59 Executive Park South
Atlanta, GA 30329

Guru P. writes: I have suffered from severe lower back pain for more than 3 years.  I first went to the Emory Spine Center about 2.5 years ago.  My doctor there, Dr. Randy Katz, is the most patient person I have met.  He is not pushy and does not jump to surgical…

West Elm
Neighborhood: Atlantic Station

260 18th Street
Atlanta, GA 30363

Lauren S. writes: So I had to remove my old review because, well....my experiences with West Elm have really increased, and I thought you all deserved to know how much I still love West Elm. So you can read my original review below if you wish.

I'm finally moving into…

Dominican Hair Salon

4608 Jimmy Carter Blvd
Norcross, GA 30093

STEFANIE R. writes: First of all I'd like to say that, I love the way Dominican beauticians do hair.  My hair has never had as much body and a look of healthfulness.  Anyway, I tried this salon today and I left a very happy camper.  I was seen almost as soon as I walked…

Morton's of Chicago-the Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3379 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 101
Atlanta, GA 30326

Carl C. writes: OK, I'm not a big fancy steakhouse kind of guy, but I have to give props to my most recent visit to Morton's.  I was there with my younger cousin and a few of her friends ordering dinner.  All of a sudden we look up and guess who's walking in--…

Edgewood Retail District

Moreland Avenue at Caroline Street
Atlanta, GA 31132

angela y. writes: Since I've moved to this side of town earlier this month, this area is becoming a regular weekend stop for me.

I always drop by the WACHOVIA ATM and hit up my savings account for some spending cash...then I  head over to LOWES for ....(well not…

Hobby Lobby Creative Centers

1550 Southlake Pkwy
Morrow, GA 30260

Erin W. writes: Want to satisfy your arts and crafts hobby?  Well then go to Hobby Lobby.  Hobby Lobby has arts and crafts like scrap booking, jewelry making, children's crafts, needlework, faux floral arrangements, books and other basic crafts. It's similar to…

Emory University: Center for Lifelong Learning

1256 Briarcliff Rd
Atlanta, GA 30306

Drew W. writes: A great and relatively inexpensive resource for Atlantans looking for interesting and unique educational opportunities. I've taken a few classes through the Emory CLL, and they've been well worth the time and investment.

Check out the CLL website for…

Java Lords
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1105 Euclid Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307

Mark T. writes: IT'S ALWAYS BEEN A BARREN SIGHT when I've walked into Java Lords on Euclid. With the narrow corridor of a coffee shop stretching further back than I've ever stepped, I've never made it past a few feet inside, only going as far as the condiment…

Solomon Projects
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

1037 Monroe Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 31132

Larissa G. writes: Nancy Solomon is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic gallery owners I have come across recently in the Atlanta art scene.

Her gallery is not ridiculously huge, but the artwork is carefully selected and reflects a forward-thinking sensibility.…

Le Moulin Rouge

694 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Drew W. writes: I've been to a wedding and an office party here, and both were definitely memorable due to the venue. It's a truly unique space that I would definitely recommend to anyone who's looking for something a little offbeat and different than the normal…

The Standard
Neighborhood: Grant Park

327 Memorial Drive
Atlanta, GA 30312

Ivan S. writes: The name may be The Standard, but it's definitely an above average bar for those SoPo (south of Ponce.) It's in an old filling station (back when they called them "filling stations"), decked out in dark, hangover friendly colors and low lights.  A…

Rag-O-Rama
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1111 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

stephy s. writes: Remember in the movie "Field of Dreams" when the voices whispered, "If you build it...he will come." I pretty much had that happening to me all week and while there was no HE that I was hoping would come (wait?), what I was hoping would make itself…

Kaleidescope

252 W Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

Margo R. writes: I wish I could just buy this entire boutique for my wardrobe and use the tiny store as an oversized closet. I wish. Kaleidescope is fashionable and trendy yet unique and original. The merchandise will have people dying to know where you shop. The…

ProMove - North Druid Hills

2941 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Stephanie S. writes: Looking for an apartment to rent?

Try walking into Promove and have the work done for you, for FREE. Just tell one of their representatives what you are looking for, and let them consult their database listings of what's available in the current…

Stone Mountain Park

1126 Stonewall Jackson Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Drew W. writes: Stone Mountain taught me who won the Civil War: the gift shops. I for one salute our new gift shop overlords.

It's a monument to both commercialism and Confederate generals. The view from the top of the mountain is the best part, I can do without the…

Rialto Center for the Arts
Neighborhood: Downtown

80 Forsyth St
Atlanta, GA 30303

Drew W. writes: I've lost count of how many films I've seen here during the last few years of the Atlanta Film Festival. Everything from nature documentaries to martial arts flicks featuring blind swordsmen. One of my favorite events I saw here was a cultural…

Forsyth Fabrics

1190 Foster St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Lauren S. writes: I LOVE FORSYTH FABRICS!!!!

They used to have cheapy looking fabrics that looked like something your grandmother would like but in the last couple of years they've stepped it up a notch. I got a really great cotton David Hicks-ish geometric fabric from…

Mediterranean Cafe

2825 E College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

Berlin B. writes: My yelp reviews of restaurants have been lackluster at best.  I have to struggle to write something about some of these places.  I guess I have been spoiled and eaten at so many places, I don't get excited about eating at the "in" restaurant.  I have…

Dantanna's
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3400 Around Lenox Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Bonnie P. writes: Another example of how outstanding service can turn a good dining experience into a great one.

I used to be a server. In spite of or perhaps because of that fact, I tend to be skeptical of servers that remind me of myself as a server - early twenties,…

Filene's Basement
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3535 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Andre S. writes: Let me just start by saying, a Calvin Klein button up shirt for the office for $15?!  WHAT?  Calvin Klein slacks for $29.99?!  Some slap me silly and call me Susan.

How is it that I've been living in Atlanta for three years now, and finally stepped…

Yen Jing

5302 Buford Highway
#A6
Doraville, GA 30340

Alex L. writes: It's been my brother's favorite place ever since I was little. He would take me there and we would order the same things every time.  The last time I went there was in 2006, and I'm not sure about the cook/owners change either.
  However, there are…

Treehouse Restaurant and Pub
Neighborhood: Buckhead

7 Kings Cir NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Captain D. writes: The Captain has half a mind to spank (at least) one of you sweet bottomed lassies for not advising him of this tumbledown neighborhood hangout sooner... I mean, how could you be holding out on me, Captain Drew??!!?!?!!!

Despite your secrecy, I finally…

Cascade Family Skating

3335 Martin Luther King Jr Drive S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30331

Blu M. writes: Sunday night, adult night, $8 admission, $2 skate rental.
Good music. Great floor.

Lush
Neighborhood: Poncey-Highland

913 Bernina Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Diane I. writes: Super cute spot... definitely the trendiest vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to.  The dishes were a little heavy and the wait was ridiculous.  I definitely think the host was skipping over me and mom for some cute girls.  What can I say...mom's…

The Aveda Institute
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3402 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Joseph D. writes: I have a Samsonesque relationship with my hair.  It is from my hair that I derive my power to wrestle lions, seduce fair maidens, and control the procession of the equinoxes.

But I'm not about to pay $40+ for a fancy metrotastique haircut.

That's why I…

Garden Hills Cinema
Neighborhood: Buckhead

2835 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Rebecca O. writes: The ideal place to see a flick without dealing with the chaotic crowds guaranteed at a big movie theater.  This one is small -- showing just one film at a time ... usually an artsy film, which is cool.

The interior is very art deco.  Very cool.

Gato Bizco Cafe
Neighborhood: Candler Park

1660 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Mark T. writes: How come I've never heard of this place? Why haven't any of my friends ever so much as uttered it's name in passing? During all the times I've eaten at the Flying Biscuit, how come I've never looked out the windows and across the street and seen Gato…

La Fonda Latina

923 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Deanna J. writes: Picture it:  2006. My apartment. Me, cooking dinner for five friends.

It's 6:48 PM, dinner to be served at 7 PM. Enter, one panic-stricken girl, huge quantities of chicken that's still raw, and lots of billowing smoke.

Things aren't looking good. Did…

Woodfire Grill
Neighborhood: Morningside / Lenox Park

1782 Cheshire Brg Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Laura W. writes: Before I start, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on just how weird this section of Cheshire Bridge Road is.  Drive past baby furniture stores, sleazy nightclubs, the even sleazier looking "Poster Hut," smoke shops and old school Italian red sauce…

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

6000 North Terminal Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30320

Kerrie L. writes: ...and the award for most improved airport experience goes to...?

ATL!

Last time I was there was December 2001 - they hadn't quite worked out the kinks in security, so the lines snaked around the airport.  I was waiting in line when my flight left.…

High Museum of Art
Neighborhood: Midtown

1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Tulie L. writes: I like that I came on a day that was not crowded.. but I was very excited about the Louvre exhibit in Atlanta, but then was sadly disappointed by the items displayed.. I was expecting more sculptures but it was more CERAMIC PIECES.  
I went to the…