Floral Creations Florist Inc

3308 S Cobb Dr SE
Smyrna, GA 30080

Eric S. writes: I called this place at the last minute looking for a single long stem cala-lilli last Saturday and they came through in a pinch for me. I showed up 20 minutes before they closed and was promptly helped by a very nice young lady named Chrissy.
The…

The Butter Trough
Neighborhood: Westside / Home Park

6346 Lynch Ave.
Atlanta, GA 31132

Steve M. writes: This is a hoax restaurant!

Wk Wings Restaurant

5593 Riverdale Road
Atlanta, GA 30349

Renee B. writes: I agree with Adrienne. Definitely not fine dining. This one is close to my parents home and there is another close to my school. Lucky me. I go to the one close to my school during class breaks because it has a drive through and i sit in my car and…

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic
Neighborhood: Buckhead

Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Ste 5000
Atlanta, GA 31136

Deanna J. writes: For a brief period, I thought I was a Shabby Chic girl, complete with a floral bedspread and whitewashed ladder. . . and post moving into 'semi-adulthood,' I've discovered that I'm not. I'm extremely not shabby chic.

However - with that being said, I…

Jefferson Park Neighborhood

Sylvan / Cleveland / Harris / Oakleigh
East Point, GA 30344

Lisa L. writes: $300K?!?!  There are beautiful homes for well under $250K and many less than $200K.  Jefferson Park is a tranquil peace of heaven in East Point, just six miles from downtown and 5 minutes from Hartsfield International Airport.  The neighborhood is…

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

1775 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033

Christopher B. writes: Probably the best Mexican restaurant in the city.  I've never had better.  Service is great, ambiance is just right, food is priced just right (lunch is a terrific deal, $5-7, and dinners aren't much more expensive), and the decor is reassuringly…

Nam Restaurant
Neighborhood: Midtown

931 Monroe Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

chelsa v. writes: authentic.  superb food.  very very cool/intimate feel to the dining area.  service was fantastic.  if you have never had Vietnamese, Nam is a must.  I think the best place for a first timer.  If you luuuuuuuv Vietnamese and you haven't been... what…

Ryan's Family Steak House

2380 Wisteria Dr
Snellville, GA 30078

Christopher B. writes: This is the best Ryan's in the Atlanta area, primarily because it hasn't converted to the all-buffet concept Ryan's is pushing in an increasing number of their restaurants.  What this means is that you can still, at this Ryan's, order a petite…

Paschal's Resturant / La Carrousel Bar

6000 N Terminal Pkwy
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Concourse C
Atlanta, GA 31136

Andrew S. writes: Unlike the Paschal's food stall in Concourse A, this is a full-service sit-down restaurant with a full bar.  As far as airport food goes, it's 5-stars in my book, and even without qualifying it as airport food, it's pretty damn good - no question.…

Fiber On A Whim

326 Sandy Springs Cir
Atlanta, GA 30328

jane s. writes: This is a fabric store from heaven. Owned by a mother-daughter team they offer many fabrics I can only find online from www.reprodepot.com and similar sites. They have many asian inspired fabrics, Free Spirit Brand, mostly aimed towards quilters and…

Nicholas Kniel Fine Ribbons & Embellishments

290 Hilderbrand Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30328

jane s. writes: This is a wonderful place to go if you are working with costuming, decor, mask, or other embelishing projects. He has the most beautiful ribbons and millinery embellishments I have ever seen. Feathers, buttons, flowers..the sky is the limit.
I would…

Burger Joe's

1369 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033

sidra a. writes: Their burgers are AMAZING! They are so delicious and I can never finish one because they are pretty huge plus you get a side of fries. They also offer a variety of other foods but their burgers are so great I never did try anything else. I love the…

Prime Cleaners
Neighborhood: Buckhead

4279 Roswell Rd NE
Suite 209
Atlanta, GA 30342

Sandi S. writes: This place is Customer Service Central.  Before I can even say "Hello" they've pulled up my account and have got the master rack spinning to get my clean clothes.  I've yet to have a shirt come back with a broken button, but they are too stiff…

Peachtree Center Athletic Club and Spa
Neighborhood: Downtown

227 Courtland St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303

Andre S. writes: Not too bad for an athletic club set in the heart of downtown.  This gym is located on top of the Courtland Street parking ramp on the 9th and 10th floors.  Its somewhat expensive for a month to month membership (around $90.00 a month), however, they…

Buckhead Station
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3495 Buckhead Loop NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Erin W. writes: Buckhead Station is always busy. This shopping center is surrounded by office buildings and condos as well as AMC Buckhead Backlot and quite a few hotels and shopping centers, Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza.  Buckhead Station is of course in…

Rose of India

4847 Peachtree Road
Chamblee, GA 30341

Charles Y. writes: Zyka -- that plastic-fork casual eatery in Decatur -- has long reigned over Indian eateries in Atlanta. Meet your match. Rose of India is housed inside a nondescript building on Peachtree Industrial, past Oglethorpe University. You can easily miss…

Atlanta Motor Speedway

1500 N Highway 19-41
Hampton, GA 30228

Drew W. writes: Here's the basics: the cars go fast, they turn left (a lot), and people get really excited when an accident occurs. And it holds tens of thousands of people with their eyeballs glued to extremely loud and fast cars.

Before I go further, let me point…

Moe's Southwest Grill

863 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Laura F. writes: For me, it's all about Moe's. I know others will argue the merits of competing fast food mexi chains, but the gooey cheesy goodness of Moe's tops my list. My Moe's cravings are the death of my diet!

I love the new combo menu many locations have…

Actor's Express

887 W Marietta St NW
Suite J
Atlanta, GA 30318

Charles Y. writes: When I was growing up in New York I was crazy about the theater scene, particularly plays with a lot of buzz. I used to save up dollars to see shows with Judi Dench, Anthony LaPaglia and other true actors. Six years ago, I moved to Atlanta and cried…

Crunch
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3340 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Sarah B. writes: Corporate ya-ya, ownership changes and increasingly fruity clientele aside, this is still the best gym in Atlanta in terms of equipment.  Though I do wish the basketball court could spontaneously implode and take the smelly, loud riff raff with…

Nickiemoto's Midtown
Neighborhood: Midtown

990 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Susan V. writes: Nikiemoto's used to be a really high class sushi joint in Buckhead, but they decided to go the Rusan's mass appeal route, changed their menu and moved into Midtown (which was one good choice they made). The new Nikiemoto's is still good in the…

Intaglia Home Collection

553-2 Amsterdam Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306

Erin W. writes: Intaglia Home Collection is yet another modern and eclectic home furnishing showroom in Atlanta.  They have very interesting mirrored accent tables as well as nice crushed velvety chocolate with cream piping couch that was very reminiscent of a cream…

Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

1594 Woodcliff Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Talib K. writes: The waitresses speak better Amharic than English and the chef doesn't speak any English......my kind of place!  I usually get the asa (whole tilapia) and gomen (essentially collard greens).  I have been there multiple times with many people and have…

Supplement Warehouse Corp
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

560 Amsterdam Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Beau B. writes: I love the Vitamin Shoppe (don't care for GNC at all), but I always hit Supplement Warehouse first if I can.  Their prices are excellent and the service is great.  The store is staffed by a bunch of body builder and power builder types and they know…

Cathedral of Christ the King
Neighborhood: Buckhead

2699 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Susan V. writes: I went to Christ the King Church for a wedding with my friend whose cousin was getting married. Christ the King is a great place to get married, or if you're devoted, baptized, reconciliated or confirmed. The inside is so cool because it has…

New York Village Ladies Fashion Boutique
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

500L-4 Amsterdam Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306

Erin W. writes: New York Village is a fashionably sophisticated and affordable  ladies boutique in Midtown. I used to go all the time and I finally made my way in there today just in time for my holiday trip back to New York.  

Whether its business casual apparel, a…

Straight From The Apple Men's Wear

500 Amsterdam Avenue
Amsterdam Walk
Atlanta, GA 30306

Erin W. writes: Whoa!  That's all I can say.  Straight From The Apple is clearly for tapered well put together men.  They have slacks, jeans and suits but the kicker for me was the leather, suede, velvet, checkered and wool pants. They were hilariously interesting.…

Benihana
Neighborhood: Buckhead

2143 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

J. D. writes: Step back in time to 1975 when the hibachi craze was really picking up sizzle in the USA.  (Excuse the pun kids.)  Well, little has changed since then.  At this location of Bennihana, the largest and most successful hibachi ventures in the States,…

Suzy Wong's

Howell Mill Rd.
Atlanta, GA 31132

Susan V. writes: I really like the decor and ambiance of this place especially during the summer when you can take advantage of their awesome patio. Located behind Bachannalia on Howell Mill Rd, the restaurant is a bit obsure but is worth trying to find. The patio…

Syms

5775 Jimmy Carter Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071

Shawn W. writes: Sym's is my first stop for men's suits, French cuff shirts and overcoats.   Also a huge selection of neckties, organized by color.  For some reason, French cuff shirts are pricey and hard to find at department stores.  I give Sym's big props for…

Art Lite
Neighborhood: Morningside / Lenox Park

1851 Piedmont Rd
Atlanta, GA 30324

Erin W. writes: Art Lite is an office supply store on Piedmont road in Midtown.  They have everything for your office from organization to seven hundred dollar ergonomically correct chairs. An invitation station, laptop storage, clocks, binders, pencils, pens,…

Fayette Pavilion

96 Pavilion Pkwy
Fayetteville, GA 30214

Erin W. writes: The Fayetteville Pavilion is just genius.  This massive shopping complex is frequented by South Fulton, Fayette and Clayton County residents.  All of the stores you need are centrally located and surrounded by restaurants, banks and other services.…

Stein Mart
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3906 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342

Drew W. writes: If I learned to play golf or miraculously aged twenty years overnight, this would be the place to shop. Barring either of those events occurring, I'll be shopping elsewhere.

However...if you are looking for a tuxedo to buy (not rent) they have a nice…

Orient Express of Vinings

2921 NW Paces Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339

Angela M. writes: short story: good food but overpriced.
long story:  I've been to Orient Express several times, mostly when I used to live in the area.  The food has always been good, sometimes better than others, but I've always found the prices just a little too…

Zesto Drive-In
Neighborhood: Midtown

544 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Deanna J. writes: You're able to get: a fish taco, french fries, and a ice cream cone. . all in the drive in!

With their Burrito Brothers/Zesto game on now, the beauty of Zesto is its diversity of menu goods. And you can even have the battle of the fast foods - while…

David's Bridal

3505 Gwinnett Place Dr
Duluth, GA 30096

Erin W. writes: To be or not to be?  Well at David's Bridal it is to be.  This fantasy wonderland of wall to wall cloned bridal gowns makes dreams come true.  One of my good friends got married a few years ago and we got all of the bridesmaid dresses from David's…

Lee's Golden Buddha
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3861 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342

Erin W. writes: Lee's Golden Buddha is appetizing Chinese food that is good for lunch. You can get in and out in less than an hour plus you'll be full for the rest of the day.  Lunch specials are served with salad, soup, fortune cookies and of course the entree.…

City Life Apparel
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

1287 Glenwood Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30316

Drew W. writes: The newest addition to East Atlanta Village, City Life Apparel is a cool little clothing shop close to the intersection of Glenwood and Flat Shoals. The selection is pretty narrow, but it's very reasonable for a small independent clothes retailer.…

Brownwood Park
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

Emerson Ave at Brownwood Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Drew W. writes: Brownwood Park seems like a forgotten park in many ways, it's usually very peaceful and quiet when I go there. It's a block off of Moreland Avenue, but you wouldn't know it. It's a great spot to walk your dog or go for a run.

The tennis courts are in…

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library East Atlanta Branch
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

400 Flat Shoals Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Drew W. writes: So new it still has that "new library" smell. Which I just made up.

Like any other library in the Fulton County system, you can check out books from any branch and have them delivered to your local branch for pickup (usually takes about 7-10 business…