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discrimination in existence since the country's founding. The Martin Luther King Jr
National Historic Site (
Click here
)
and the King Center for Non-Violent Social
Change (
Click here
)
in Atlanta are testaments to his moral vision, his ability to in-
spire others and his lasting impact on the fundamental fabric of American society.
Eating
After New Orleans, Atlanta is the best city in the South to eat and food culture here is
nothing short of obsessive.
Downtown & Midtown
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
BARBECUE$$$
(
www.fatmattsribshack.com
;
1811 Piedmont Ave NE; mains $6-21; 11:30am-11:30pm Mon-Fri, to
12:30am Sat, 1-11:30pm Sun)
A classic shrine to two great Southern traditions: barbecue and
the blues. Take special note of the Brunswick stew, a delicious side dish best described as
barbecue soup.
Daddy Dz
BARBECUE$$$
( 404-222-0206;
www.daddydz.com
;
264 Memorial Dr; sandwiches $6-12, plates $13-20; )
This juke joint of a BBQ shack, consistently voted tops in town, has soul to spare. From
the graffiti murals on the red, white and blue exterior to the all-powerful smoky essence
to the reclaimed booths on the covered patio. Order the succulent ribs or a pulled-pork
plate. You'll leave smiling.
Tamarind Seed
THAI$$$
(
www.tamarindseed.com
;
1197 Peach Tree St NE; mains $14-28; 11am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 11pm
Fri, 4-11pm Sat, noon-10pm Sun; )
A bustling and sleek Thai eatery amidst the Midtown
towers, serving the upwardly mobile business crowd. It does all the Thai staples and
some intriguing departures like spicy lamb with basil and baked scallops with Penang
curry. It validates parking.
South City Kitchen
SOUTHERN$$$
$$$
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