El Norteno Mexican Restaurant

4929 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30341

Berlin B. writes: I really wanted to give out one of my five stars.  El Norteno really could have gotten 5 but because the restaurant wasn't all that appealing and a little too basic, going to give a 4.5.

I worked in the area and we would really get excited to go to El…

Slice
Neighborhood: Ormewood Park

925-D Garrett St
Atlanta, GA 31136

Blake B. writes: Another nice new addition to the Glenwood Park neighborhood, located directly across the street from Soda Salon. Slice is quite a large venue, with tons of seating and a huge kitchen. I went one afternoon between lunch and dinner and found it pretty…

Beep Beep Gallery
Neighborhood: Midtown

696 Charles Allen Dr
Atlanta, GA 30308

Naoya W. writes: A nice little gallery that houses many of our own local artists... I can't say that I know a lot about the place, but every show opening I have been to now, draws a nice crowd, spilling out onto the sidewalk. The art is always great to look at, and…

June of China

3162 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

nikki k. writes: This restaurant has been around since I was a carefree kid of the 80's.  There was a point, for many years, where the shopping center it's located in was completely dead- all the stores failed and no one ever thought twice about going there, except…

Titan Games & Comics

2585 Spring Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080

Ivan S. writes: I'm sorry, Oxford Comics, but for the past few months, I've been cheating on you.  It's nothing personal, I swear, but when I found out that Titan Comics was sooooo close to my office, well, one thing led to another.  So really, Oxford, it's just…

Churchill's Pub

1401 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

nikki k. writes: Sadly, I honestly grew up in this joint.  Every time I drive by it I think of all the nights my sister and I spent eating fish and chips there ( that were so tasty and authentic) while waiting for something good to happen in our lives, like move away…

Starfish Restaurant
Neighborhood: Buckhead

2255 Peachtree Rd NE
Unit 720
Atlanta, GA 30309

Eric S. writes: I first remembered hearing of Star Fish from a fellow yelper and friend some time ago so when I was in the mood for some sushi, I decided to give it a try.

First of all, the place is beautifully decorated inside with these bright orange and blue faux…

Bangkok Cabin Authentic Thai Cuisine

3413 Cherokee St
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Gabrielle S. writes: As a Thai food loving vegetarian I especially love any restaurant that claims right on its menu: "Vegetarians Welcome".  What more could I want?

Bangkok Cabin may be off the beaten path for most Atlantans, but for anyone living or working in the…

Bikram Yoga Marietta

80 Powers Ferry Rd SE
Suite A05
Marietta, GA 30067

Alexa g. writes: went there many months ago. but remember my experience like it was yesterday!! yoga in a 100 something degree room!! wow... the insructor walked me through and was very motivated..... which kept me from getting up quickly and leaving the session!!!…

Peachtree Diner

915 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Ste B
Roswell, GA 30076

Peter Y. writes: I've never felt under dressed going to a diner before....until tonight. The decor is more upscale than anything I was expecting. Definitely not the greasy Jersey dives I'm used to.

Like most diners, they had alot of delicious cakes/pies on display.…

Willy's Mexicana Grill
Neighborhood: West Paces Ferry / Northside

1228 W Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

Lauren S. writes: This Willy's location is TINY compared to the other locations. It's located in the Publix shopping center at the corner of West Paces Ferry and Northside Drive, near the OK Cafe and between Panos and Paul's and Starbucks.

What this Willy's lacks in…

Chick-Fil-A
Neighborhood: West Paces Ferry / Northside

3419 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

Lauren S. writes: If I have to eat any fast food, this is where I get it. Love the breading on the chicken, I've yet to see it duplicated. The waffle fries are yummy and the tea, OHHHH the sweet tea!!!

Lots of times the drive thru can mess up your order, so always…

Cost Plus World Market

2530 Cumberland Blvd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080

Lauren S. writes: Cost Plus World Market is exciting! They have such an interesting selection of imported wine, teas, candies, and foods....perfect gifts too.

The real draw here for me is their home decor section. They have an enormous selection of table linens,…

Ma Li Restaurant
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

961 Amsterdam Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Rebecca O. writes: This treasure of a dining destination is located just beyond the border of what's commonly known as "The Highlands."  Once you find it -- tucked away and surrounded by parking lots -- you'll remember where it is for what are sure to become frequent…

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3081 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 31136

Lauren S. writes: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is exciting....like Pottery Barn pricing but a bit more trendy and hip. The sell an extensive line of custom upholstery, and they have photography by Tipper Gore (surprisingly good!).

This isn't IKEA, so don't expect…

One Hot Cookie & Creamery

1579 North Decatur Rd
Atlanta, GA 30307

Yuna P. writes: One Hot Cookie & Creamery opened a few months ago.  It is located in Emory Village, where the old Coldstone Creamery used to be.  One Hot Cookie is just like Coldstone Creamery, except you make your own cookie, instead of ice cream.  You order your…

Posh
Neighborhood: Buckhead

111 W Paces Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30305

Yuna P. writes: Posh is a new addition to the Tom Catherall's restaurant chain.  It features chic and elegant dining setting with a hint of homely feeling.  Posh offers modern American cuisine.  During the weekdays, Posh has two-course or three-course lunch menu…

Don Pablo's

3131 Cobb Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

Justin B. writes: I visited this Tex-Mex restaurant near the end of 2006 for my friends birthday party and I was not very impressed.  Don Pablo's is very similar to any other popular Mexican restaurant.  

They had all of the ordinary Mexican dishes that you would…

Tires Plus

665 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068

Justin B. writes: I actually did not go to this place to get new tires or have my tires repaired.  I visited this location because I was persuaded by the coupon in the paper I found for an oil change.  The guys here are actually really good at what they do.

Their…

Noir
Neighborhood: Castleberry Hill

264 Peters St SW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Sanna B. writes: We hit up Noir late-night this past Saturday.  I had been wanting to go for a while as a friend of mine promotes Friday night there and I've heard pretty good things.  
I was a little miffed to pay $10 for cover after 1 a.m., but whateves-that's how…

The Corner Pub

627 E College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

Elliot K. writes: I went out for dinner here with my girlfriend based on the menu on their excellent web site. You'd think it would be easy to slap together a page with an address, phone number, and current menu, but sadly most restaurants can't seem to manage it.

This…

America's Thrift Store

3344 Canton Rd
Marietta, GA 30066

Blake B. writes: I've always preferred buying at least some percentage of my clothes secondhand. You just can't get a shirt that feels comfortable and worn in the way a really good find at a thrift store does--not to mention for a fraction of the cost. These days,…

Nazeem Allayl Belly Dance Studio
Neighborhood: Candler Park

1394 McLendon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Deanna J. writes: Um, who knew belly dancing was so popular? Apparently not I. They have a ton of ongoing classes and they are superpacked out.

Women are obsessed with this stuff. Also apparently it's like the crack cocaine of dance classes - addiction comes easily.…

Candler Park Flower Mart
Neighborhood: Candler Park

1395 McLendon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

nikki k. writes: Sometimes I feel like buying flowers to brighten up my living room.  In most parts of town you are relegated to Kroger or Publix.  There you usually find limp daisies and over-bloomed roses.  But you don't have to settle if you're in midtown when you…

Goodyear Decatur

307 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

Mark T. writes: Very few things in life have ever taken care of me as well as my vehicles - even when I've treated them so poorly. My latest was purchased at the beginning of one of my incarnations, the first of a string of rebirths where I presumed to have the…

Post Ashford Apartment Homes

3716 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319

nikki k. writes: Ahh, this was my first apartment!  And it was the last time I had a good experience with apartments and renting homes.  

My old high school buddy and I moved in right before I started school at Oglethorpe (which is only a few miles away) and we were…

Marine Reef and Fish Store

1255 Johnson Ferry Rd NE
Marietta, GA 30068

Justin B. writes: This was one of the first independently owned fish stores that I have ever been to and I must say that I was impressed.  Marine Reef and Fish store had a fairly large selection of aquatic life to choose from.  They also had plenty of fish tanks to…

Asahi Japanese Steak & Sushi

2960 Shallowford Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30341

nikki k. writes: Okay, I am giving this place four stars instead of three because I think i't the best sushi place in East Cobb.  I might be wrong, so feel free to ell me otherwise and maybe I will try it next time I am in the 'burbs...

Anyway, whenever I go and visit…

Dance Factory Inc

5139 Austell Rd
Austell, GA 30106

Shanna B. writes: Our second year at dance was spent at the Dance Factory.  Everyone there is polite and loves each of the children equally.  They take the time to teach each child the value of dance and to respect not only others, but themselves as well.  We spent or…

Speedi-Pig Barbecue

715 Glynn St S
Fayetteville, GA 30214

Sherri R. writes: Awesome, succulent, fall-off-the-bone ribs.  Aromatic smoked chicken wings.  Great onion rings.  While the decor is pure southern BBQ house, the food is superb.  Just don't be caught dead sharing on an all-you-can-eat plate!!!

Rama 5 of Thailand
Neighborhood: Buckhead

318 E Paces Ferry Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Deanna J. writes: "Like a moth to a flame" is yet again the immediate lyric that comes to mind. I'm not really one to be a 'regular' at any one place, but I am often inexplicably drawn to Rama 5 because of circumstances - proximity, meeting friends, etc. . . So I do…

Giovanni's

4880 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068

Justin B. writes: Not the best Italian food in Atlanta, but what do you expect?  The place is just a small local restaurant joint, you know?  What are you a wise guy or something?

So cutting to the chase, the best thing on the menu has to be the 'noche' (sp?) which is…

That's Hair

3999 Austell Rd Ste 404
Austell, GA 30106

Shanna B. writes: Need a good hair cut without getting a cookie cut?  I love this salon, in fact the owner cut my hair when I was only 10 and I continued to go to his salon until he moved away, but now that his is back I've picked up where I left off twenty years…

The Great Wall

1275 Powers Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30067

Liz a. writes: The decorum at the place is very nice.  

Our Appetizer of lettuce wraps was great,  lettuce nice crisp and cold, filling  nice and warm , plus full of flavor.  A hot cup of green tea was a nice compliment to this dish.

As for the main of Empress…

Soge
Neighborhood: Midtown

1069 Juniper St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

nikki k. writes: I've been going to Soge for quite some time now and I am never dissatisfied with my hair cuts and color.  This is not your average hair salon where if you ask them to dye your hair blue they look at you as if you were an alien!  They say, what shade…

Frontera Mex-Mex Grill

3100 Main St W
Snellville, GA 30078

Justin B. writes: Even though some individuals may think that this is just another Mexican restaurant I beg to differ.  Okay, it may look like another Mexican restaurant on the outside, but it is my opinion that you can't judge a Mexican restaurant by its cover.  …

Barnes and Noble @ Georgia Tech Bookstore
Neighborhood: Midtown

48 5th St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

Stephanie S. writes: Georgia Tech fan and wondering where you can get one of those frizzy, yellow wigs that those crazy, shirtless Tech men where behind the goal posts at football games? The Barnes and Noble @ Georgia Tech is where you can get everything Tech. Prices may…

Roswell Area Park

10495 Woodstock Rd
Roswell, GA 30075

Blake B. writes: This has been one of my favorite public parks for almost 10 years now. In addition to the large public activity centers they have established (including a swimming pool that costs $5 a day or free with membership, an art gallery, baseball and soccer…

Doogallery
Neighborhood: Reynoldstown

205 Holtzclaw Street NE
Units I and J
Atlanta, GA 30316

nikki k. writes: Doogallery is a relatively underground art gallery where artists can rent the space for their own shows, or the people who run Doogallery host their own art shows and events.  The scene is always interesting because there are all walks of indie life…

Jeffrey W McDaniel, MD

3020 Paces Mill Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

nikki k. writes: I went to a previous doctor for way too long, I was being lazy and just never got around to finding a new doctor until I was just fed up enough to do something about it.  My best friend recommended her doctor, and that was good enough for me.

I packed…