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(
www.cacaoatlanta.com
; 312 N Highland Ave NE; sweets $4-6; 11am-9pm Mon-Thu, 10am-10pm
Fri & Sat, 11am-6pm Sun)
Chocolate lovers should duck into this sleek boutique for sinful
truffles and gelato (the dark choclate is absurdly good), an outrageous-looking, four-layer
chocolate cake, and soul-warming mocha.
Fox Brothers
BARBECUE$$$
( 404-577-4030;
www.foxbrosbbq.com
; 1238 DeKalb Ave NE; dishes $8-25; 11am-10pm Sun-
Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat)
Another longtime Atlanta classic, set in Inman Park, ribs are
scorched and smoked perfectly with a hint of charcoaled crust on the outside and tender
on the inside. They're also known for their exceptional Texas-style brisket, and they
bottle their own sauce.
Octopus Bar
ASIAN FUSION$$$
(
www.octopusbaratl.com
;
560 Gresham Ave SE, East Atlanta; dishes $3-14; 10:30pm-2:30am
Mon-Sat)
Do they keep odd hours? Is seating difficult to come by? Does it take so long to
get your fusion grub because the chefs are maybe, sorta, getting high in the back alley?
And, finally, is that bartender the handsomest man in Georgia? The answer, of course, is
yes, to all of the above. So leave your hang-ups at the hotel and get to know what good is
at this indoor-outdoor patio dive nuanced with graffed-up walls and ethereal electronica.
Offerings include the best dish in the city: the lobster roll of enlightenment. No reserva-
tions, so line up early.
Goin' Coastal
SEAFOOD$$$
$$$
(
www.goincoastalseafood.com
;
1021 Virginia Ave NE; mains $18-26; 5-10pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri
& Sat)
A casual neighborhood seafood kitchen in the heart of the Highlands lists
fresh catch on the blackboard, supplemented by stunning staples such as lobster tacos
($18), coastal trout ($24) and a heap of delicious sides (creamy grits, jalapeño cornbread
pudding). Whole Maine lobsters are just $20 on Monday nights.
Decatur
Independent Decatur, 6 miles east of downtown, has grown into a countercultural en-
clave and a bonafide foodie destination. Like most traditional Southern towns, the
gazebo-crowned
Courthouse Square
is the center of the action, with a number of res-
taurants, cafes and shops surrounding it.
Victory
SANDWICHES$
