The bread they use for the sandwiches is baked throughout the day- indulge in the "sandwich" portion of the menu.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best wine list. Have fun trying the list's lesser-known grapes and regions: "aromatic" furmint tokaji and txakoli or Nebbiolo for a red, to name a few. Read more.
Go for the fesenjoon, a sweet and slightly sour stew of chicken breast meat, grated walnuts, pomegranate juice and pomegranate molasses. Read more.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best vegetarian splurge. Chef Kevin Gillespie may be pork-obsessed, but the $65-$85 Vegetable Tasting Menu is truly indulgent Read more.
Try the two lobster tails in a ginger-scallion sauce for only $21. Other favorites are the salt and pepper squid and the oysters in black bean sauce. Read more.
Cliff's favorite ATL restaurant. Damn expensive at light, but lunches are affordable. Favorite dishes are the black spaghetti, panino, the crispy fish, and the scallopini.
The hunk of Alaskan halibut is cooked perfectly, with flavors that are fresh and pure. If you order the gnocchi and lamb plate, eat them together: lamb and tomato balance each other harmoniously.
Entrees will be more than enough to keep you full, and are all quality. Ask for Darryle.
True fusion of a Japanese and Southwestern flavors done expertly. Try the *amazing* Tomo uni, sea urchin wrapped in a shiso leaf and tempura fried. Read more.
The $85 prix fixe buys nothing short of quality, but you can order cheaper at the bar. However, the the farm egg with wild mushrooms was way too salty.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best new restaurant and best pizza. You''ll love their pizzas that arrive with their hot, crusty, thin, perfectly balanced crusts, and their tangy, sweet tomato sauce Read more.
The first Atlanta outpost from star chef Hugh Acheson is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. DO NOT MISS the "Super-food" (veggies and hanger steak) for lunch. Read more.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best doughnut. Try the A-town cream (glazed filled with vanilla cream and coated with chocolate) or orange dream star (glazed topped with orange-infused frosting) Read more.
The cha gio spring rolls are worthy of your indulgence. The bot chien is an interesting texture experience, and the cafe sua da is eye-opening.
The biggest surprise on this ever-changing menu is the rarely seen oden, a stew-like concoction sold from street carts during Japan's bitter winters. The chawan mushi – a steamed egg custard studded w Read more.
One of Cliff's top 10 restaurants. Layered Thai sauces and regular intriguing specials make it shine. The radna with shrimp and crab is classic.
Be adventurous at this exotic place! Try Laab Ped with chunks of crisp duck meat with a hint of fruit, or the Chilled Lamb in spicy sauce. Read more.
The extra-spicy super-crunch roll with a slice of jalapeño will fire you up. Try kushiage (panko-coated, deep-fried, skewered goodies) or the "Magic Mushrooms" for something unusual. Read more.
Sotto Sotto's food and service are stunningly consistent. Go for the risottos--the frutti di mare version is a jumble of delicious seafood Read more.
One of Cliff's top 10 restaurants. There is nothing on his menu he would not recommend. But the slider-like steamed buns and late-night ramens are favorites.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best of cheap eats. The Mediterranean small plates, such as sautéed mushrooms or roasted peppers with house-made ricotta, all hover around $3 Read more.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best Chinese noodles. Don't miss the dry-fried beef chow fun, a wide rice noodle stir-fired with large pieces of tender beef and just the right amount of oil. Read more.
