Georgia
Athens- Buddha Bar
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
by Matt K
Address: 431 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30605
Appeal: Try sake in many different forms
Tips: Try a Sake bomb, Sake-tini or Fortune Cookie
You can get sake served to you in several different forms at Buddha Bar. Be ready for an interactive experience of pounding and yelling if [...]
The Weekender- Atlanta
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
The Weekender
By Matt
Its been just about a year since I last saw Georgia fading away in my review mirror, and I have to say its been on my mind ever since. There is just something so inviting about Georgia, and Atlanta in particular, that makes you feel welcome, like a part of the family. [...]
Atlanta- Sweetwater Brewery
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
by Matt
195 Ottley Drive in Atlanta, GA 30324
www.sweetwaterbrew.com
I was first introduced to the family of Sweetwater beers on a sunny Saturday afternoon in the little five points section of Atlanta. You take a big chance when you spend your hard earned money to sample a new brew, but in this situation I believe I made [...]
Atlanta- Neighbors
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
by Matt
752-C North Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306
http://www.neighborsatlanta.com/
I wouldn’t hesitate to call Neighbors your average everyday pub. They offer food, and drinks at semi-reasonable prices. For example a draft Miller Lite will run you four dollars, and a plate of nachos around 9 bucks. The atmosphere is young, and energetic for the most part, and [...]
Atlanta- Hand in Hand
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
by Matt
752 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Hand In Hand is a restaurant and pub which boasts “traditional” English Pub fare, and a wide assortment of ales. I’m personally not a fan of most English food that I’ve tried, but Hand in Hand serves an appetizer that caught my eye. It’s a plate of [...]
Atlanta- The Claremont Lounge
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
by Matt
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30306-4396
The Claremont has received its fair share of press in the last few years, and its easy to see why. It’s just one of those places that when others speak of it, you say to yourself “you will never ever catch me in that place”, but to [...]
Athens- Copper Creek Brewing Company
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
by Matt K
140 E. Washington St.
Appeal: Home-brewed beers and dollar shootersTips: Match your beer order with your food choice
A more laid-back atmosphere housing a bit of an older crowd, Copper Creek offers a variety of home brewed lagers made in the giant copper kettles at the front of the bar. If you are looking to [...]
Athens-The Winery
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
By Matt K
429 E. Broad St.
Appeal: Offer everything from your basic wine to many more exotic stylesTips: Go on a Specialty Cocktail Night A large patio out front provides one of the best places in town where you can enjoy your cocktail while partaking one of my favorite pastimes, people watching. The location of The Winery [...]
Atlanta-Bucket Shop cafe
Friday, April 11th, 2008
By: Matt K
Address: 3475 Lenox Rd NE (Cross Street: Kingsboro Road NE)
Appeal: Large outdoor patio to enjoy Atlanta nights
Tips: Official Auburn Tiger hangout during college football season
Located across the street from Lenox Mall, the Bucket Shop Café offers a nice crowd of young professionals from Atlanta’s Buckhead area. The food is decent and the service [...]
Athens-Allgood Lounge
Monday, April 7th, 2008By Matt K
Address: 256 E. Clayton St.
Athens, GA 30605
Appeal: Rooftop Tiki Bar on second floor
Tips: One of the few places in Athens you can smoke inside
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
The Allgood Lounge is one of the finer bars on the Athens scene. Drinks are reasonably priced at Allgood, and with the choice of [...]