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Wednesday
Apr112012

Per Diem in Vinings



Vinings has a special blend of Southern charm and modern day sophistication. Located along the Chattahoochee River, the small town community is filled with dining, shopping and attractions for a wide range of interests.

Looking for a relaxed, upscale ambiance?
Vinings is the place to be. 

Jodi DuFresne, Freelance Producer (Retired) Television Commercials 

If I were entertaining a client who likes the outdoors and physical activity - the spot would be a hike in Vinings at the Chatahoochee River National Recreation Area.  There are miles and miles of wooded trails adjacent to the river.  Truly an unbelievable place to unwind after a long day.   It’s difficult to imagine downtown Atlanta less than 10 miles away. After hiking, a perfect place for a client dinner - just down river at either Canoe or at The Old Vinings Inn.

300 Galleria Cafe
300 Galleria Pkwy SE # 120
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 988-9040

Big Chow Grill
1 Galleria Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 405-2464
www.bigchowgrill.com

Big Easy
1314 Cumberland Mall SE
Atlanta, GA 30339-3137
(770) 432-0400

Blue Moon Pizza-Vinings
4600 W Village Pl SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 390-3341
www.bluemoonpizza.com

Blue Sky Cafe
600 Galleria Pkwy SE # 180
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 955-2285

Dana Serby, Media Distribution Coordinator,
Cinema Concepts

I first discovered Blue Moon Pizza because they have a gluten free menu and they deliver.  It’s upscale and swanky. Their menu has different types of pizza, great appetizers and salads. The best part for us during our busy workday is they deliver! Heirloom Market BBQ is southern barbecue with a Korean influence. Amazing sides; mac-n-cheese, collard greens, and Brunswick stew, just to name a few. Takeout is common since the inside is a bit cramped, and that’s fine, since working lunches are frequent.

Buckhead Pizza Company
One Galleria Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 405-0722
www.buckheadco.com

C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar
3240 Cobb Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339
770-272-0999
www.candsoysterbar.com

Café 100
100 Galleria Pkwy SE Ste 120
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 956-9773

Café 200
200 Galleria Pkwy SE # 120
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 850-9080

CamiCakes Cupcakes
4338 Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 431-6611
www.camicakes.com

Canoe
4199 Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 432-2663
www.canoeatl.com

China Moon
2810 Paces Ferry Rd SE # 220
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 805-0015

Chopsticks
4199 Paces Ferry Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 432-3838
www.viningschopsticks.com

Cinco Mexican Cantina
2851 Akers Mill Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 952-5550

Cityview Cafe
3330 Cumberland Blvd SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 988-3090

Copeland’s of New Orleans
3131 Cobb Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 612-3311
www.copelandsatlanta.com

Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats
2460 Cumberland Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 433-9008
www.cowlicksyogurtandfloats.com

Deli & Cafe One Overton Park
3625 Cumberland Blvd SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 850-1506

Deli Market Cafe
4403 Northside Pkwy NW # 170
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 237-2007
www.delimarketcafe.com

Deli Planet
3051 Akers Mill Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 951-4994

Dez Persian Grill
3220 Cobb Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 541-2334
www.dezpersiangrill.net

Doc Green’s Gourmet Salads
3155 Cobb Parkway SE #140
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 953-3627
www.docgreens.com

Don Pablo’s
3131 Cobb Pkwy SE #100
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 955-5929
www.donpablos.com

Farmers Basket
1303 Cumberland Mall SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 438-8812

Figo Pasta
2941 Paces Ferry Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 431-4988
www.figopasta.com

The Flying Biscuit Cafe
3515 Northside Pkwy NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 816-3152
www.flyingbiscuit.com    

Fresh To Order – f2o
1260 Cumberland Mall
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 564-1400
www.freshtoorder.com

Garrison’s Broiler & Tap
4300 Paces Ferry Road SE # 250
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 436-0102

Goldberg’s Bagels & Deli
1272 W. Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 266-0123
www.goldbergsdeliwpf.com

Heirloom Market BBQ
2243 Akers Mill Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 612-2502
www.heirloommarketbbq.com

Houston’s
3539 Northside Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 262-7130
www.hillstone.com

Jerry’s Gourmet
3350 Riverwood Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 952-0633

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
4574 South Cobb Drive
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 556-0011
www.jimnnicks.com

Kime Harless, Art Dept. Production Assistant

There is a barbeque place right outside of Vinings that is TO DIE FOR. It’s called Jim N’ Nick’s. They have awesome barbeque, awesome smoked turkey & delicious sides. They also have these little muffins that are a mixture of cornbread and muffin. They are a tad sweet and a little bit cheesy. If you’re looking for some good barbeque in the Vinings area, Jim N’ Nick’s is definitely the place to go.

Jocks and Jills
1 Galleria Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 952-8401
www.jocksandjills.com

La Paz
2950 New Paces Ferry Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 801-0020
www.lapaz.com

Laseter’s Tavern
4355 Cobb Pkwy.
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 850-8570
www.laseterstavern.com

Le Place Sandwich Shop
3225 Cumberland Blvd SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 226-9660

Little Azio
1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE # 415
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 426-0333
www.littleazio.com

Maggiano’s
1601 Cumberland Mall SE, Suite# 200
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 799-1580
www.maggianos.com

Marlow’s Tavern
2355 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 10
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 432-2526
www.marlowstavern.com

Medici at the Renaissance
Waverly Hotel
2450 Galleria Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 953-4500

Meehan’s Public House
2810 Paces Ferry Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 433-1920
www.101concepts.com

Mulberry Street Pizza
4355 Cobb Parkway SE
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 988-8646

My Friend’s Place
2957 Cobb Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 850-1431

Mykonos Grill
2970 Cobb Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 809-4053

Stoney River Legendary Steaks
1640 Cumberland Mall
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 305-9229
www.stoneyriver.com

Taverna Fiorentina
3324 Cobb Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 272-9825
www.tavernafiorentina.com

Teafuse Tea House
4300 Paces Ferry Rd, Suite 113
Atlanta, GA 30339
www.teafuse.com

Ted’s Montana Grill
1000 Cumberland Mall SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 863-0041
www.tedsmontanagrill.com

Thai Diner at Vinings
3280 Cobb Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 859-9898
www.thaidineratvinings.com

The Coffee Beanery Limited
1106 Cumberland Mall SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 434-0137

The Old Vinings Inn | OVI
3011 Paces Mill Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 438-2282
www.ovivinings.com

The Vinings Club
2859 Paces Ferry Rd Club Level
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 433-1155
www.theviningsclub.com

The Vinings Fish Company
4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE Ste 150
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 888-9036
www.greatfoodinc.com

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
2960 Cobb Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 741-5292
www.tiltedkilt.com

Top Spice Restaurant
2997 Cobb Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30336
(770) 988-9007
www.topspiceatlanta.com

Twelve 06
2355 Cumberland Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 319-1206

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint
2955 Cobb Pkwy Suite 290
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 955- 5223
www.unclemaddios.com

Yoforia Frozen Yogurt
4338 Paces Ferry Road, #104
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 432-4202
www.yoforia.com

Timothy O’Brien

If you’re looking to put some South in your mouth then one of the best places to go in Vinings is South City Kitchen. It’s Southern food done with a sophisticated flair. I have no shame in my love of pork and I always enjoy taking folks from out of town and watch them get lulled into loving Southern food.

Friday
Feb172012

Per Diem in Decatur

Discover Decatur, where everything is Greater! Its small-town feeling with hip and sophisticated shops, parks, and friendly neighborhoods add to the benefit of living in a major metropolitan city. Voted among the top ten “Tastiest Towns in the South,” Decatur offers an array of dining or a place to kickback, relax and enjoy!

 George and Kate Lawes, Kudzu Vintage Home Store

Decatur is a tasty town. As locals, we love Cafe Lilly (our  favorite) - warm, inviting, reasonably priced with great Mediterranean style food and an excellent wine list,  Cakes and Ale  - a hip, award winning farm to table upscale eatery with excellent, creative cookery, Farmburger - an awesome farm to table burger joint with the best local-beef burgers in town, and The Brick Store - where the bar food is good, but the beer and atmosphere are even better. Bet you wish you lived here!

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American Deli
225 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. #100
404-377-9922
www.iloveamericandeli.com

Andryannis Bistro Café
125 Clairemont Ave., Suite 160
404-373-1333
www.andryannis.com  
 
Avellino’s Pizza
902 W. College Ave.
404-228-3285
www.avellinospizzeria.com  
 
Badda Bing! Takeaway Gourmet
406 Church St.
404-373-4500
www.baddabing.net  

The Bakery at Cakes & Ale
151 Sycamore St.
404-377-7960/ 404-377-7994
www.cakesandalerestaurant.com

Big Tex Cantina
308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-377-3939
www.bigtexcantina.com

Brick Store Pub
125 E. Court Sq.
404-687-0990
www.brickstorepub.com  

Blake Tyers, Still Photographer
You can’t go to Decatur and not go to the Brickstore Pub! Sitting in an old bank right in the heart of Decatur, this beer mecca boasts two bars, one of which is dedicated to pouring only the finest from Belgium; an unrivaled bottle list; and even a cellar menu offering some of the most coveted brews found anywhere. If you want a great meal and a great pint, this is the place!


Burnt Fork BBQ
614 Church St.
404-373-7155
www.burntforkbbq.com  

Café 160
Fidelity National Bank Building
160 Clairemont Ave.
404-378-0099

Café Alsace
121 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-373-5622
www.cafealsace.net  

Café Lily
308-B W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-371-9119
www.cafelily.com  

Carpe Diem
105 Sycamore Pl.
404-687-9696
www.apresdiem.com  

The Chocolate Bar
201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite C
404-378-0630
www.thechocolatebardecatur.com

The Cookie Studio
747-C E. College Ave.
404-373-8527
www.thecookiestudio.net  

Corner Pub
627-D E. College Ave.
404-377-0603
www.pubalicious.com  

Dancing Goats Coffee Bar
419 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-687-1100
www.dancinggoats.com
   
Decatur Diner
205 E Ponce de Leon Ave
404-377-8787

Duck’s Cosmic Kitchen
111-D New St.
404-371-8823
www.duckscosmickitchen.com  

Eddie’s Attic
515-B N. McDonough St.
404-377-4976
www.eddiesattic.com 

Erbert and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop
2752 E. Ponce De Leon Ave.
www.erbertandgerberts.com

David Ali, The Silent Cafe
I  run a clean craft service and catering business on set and I only eat, serve and recommend restaurants that have good food, great service and a clean environment inside and out. Erbert & Gerberts Sandwich Shop in Decatur is my favorite sandwich shop in Atlanta. It’s unbelievable that this is the only location here. The food taste and menu variety is great. Every area shines with this place including the owners.

Farm Burger
410 W Ponce de Leon Ave
404-378-5077
www.farmburger.net  

Feast Restaurant
314 E. Howard Ave.
404-377-2000
www.feastatlanta.com  

Fellini’s Pizza
333 Comerce Dr.
404-370-0551
www.fellinisatlanta.com 

Figo
627 E. College Ave.
404-377-2121
www.figopasta.com 

Garlic Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
340 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-270-9165
www.garlicthaisushi.com

Green Ginger
265 Ponce de Leon Pl.
404-373-2788

Harbour Bar
129 Church St.
404-371-0088
www.harbourdecatur.com

The Iberian Pig
121 Sycamore St.
404-371-8800
www.iberianpigatl.com  

J. Christopher’s
250 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 150
404-378-2662
www.jchristophers.com

Java Monkey
205 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, #5
404-378-5002
www.javamonkeydecatur.com    

Jimmy John’s
335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-474-6999
www.jimmyjohns.com

Kavarna Bistro Café
707-A East Lake St
404-371-1113
www.instantkavarna.com  

Las Brasas Chicken Rotisserie
310 E Howard Ave
404-377-9121
www.lasbrasasdecatur.com  

Leon’s Full Service
131 E Ponce de Leon Ave
404-687-0500
www.leonsfullservice.com  

David Lyman, Mental Pictures HD
Decatur is full of great restaurants, but my favorite go-to spot is Leon’s Full Service!  It is a converted gas station with great atmosphere, a  “mixologist” who makes the greatest mixed drinks (Kentucky Breakfast), and the best pub frites in town!  (Try them with the fresh horseradish mayonnaise!)

Mac McGee’s Irish Pub
111 Sycamore St
404-377-8050
www.macmcgeeirishpub.com  

The Marlay House
426 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-270-9950
www.themarlayhouse.com  

Matador Mexican Cantina
350-A Mead Rd
404-377-0808
www.matadorcantina.com  

McGowan’s Oakhurst Pub
321 W. Hill St.
404-373-4702
www.mcgowansoakhurstpub.com

Mellow Mushroom
265 Ponce de Leon Pl.
404-370-0008
www.mellowmushroom.com  

Mezcalito’s
653 East Lake Dr.
404-687-0007
www.mezcalitoscantina.com  

Mojo Pizza
657 East Lake Dr,
404-373-1999
www.mojopizzanpub.com  

New Orleans Café and Sno Balls
340 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-617-0044
www.neworleanssnoballcafe.com  

No. 246
129 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
678-399-8246
www.no246.com

Noodle
205 E Ponce de Leon Ave
404-378-8622
www.noodlehouse.net  

Out of the Pan
105 Clairmont Ave.
404-377-7266

Raging Burrito
141 Sycamore St.
404-377-3311
www.ragingburrito.com  

Rainbow Chicken
749 E. College Ave.
404-371-0691

Ruby Tuesday
158 W. Ponce de leon Ave.
404-687-3389
www.rubytuesday.com  

Saba
350 Mead Rd.
404-377-9266
www.saba-restaurant.com

Sammiches n’ Stuff
515 N. McDonough St.
404-378-8778
www.sammichesnstuff.com

Sapori di Napoli
314 Church St.
404-371-0001
www.saporidinapolipizzeria.com

Siam Thai
123 Sycamore St.
404-371-4333
www.siamthaidecatur.com  

Starbucks
133 E. Court Sq.
404-371-1104
www.starbucks.com    

The Square Pub
115 Sycamore St.
404-844-4010
www.squarepubdecatur.com  

Steinbeck’s
659 East Lake Dr.
404-373-1116
www.steinbecksbar.com  

Sushi Avenue
308-C W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-378-8448
www.sushiavenuedecatur.com

Sushi Avenue on the Square
131 Sycamore St.
404-378-8448
www.sushiavenuedecatur.com

Sweet Melissa’s
127 E. Court Sq.
404-370-1111
www.sweetmelissas.com  

Swirlin Twirlin
335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
770-965-5071
www.swirlintwirlin.com

Taco Mac
240 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-378-4140
www.tacomac.com  

Taqueria del Sol
359 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-377-7668
www.taqueriadelsol.com  

Ted’s Montana Grill
201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-378-1123
www.tedsmontanagrill.com  

Thinking Man Tavern
537 W. Howard Ave.
404-370-1717
www.thinkingmantavern.com  

Thumbs Up
174 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-687-0999
www.thumbsupdiner.com  

Trackside Tavern
313 E. College Ave.
404-378-0504
www.tracksidetavern.com  

Twain’s Billiards and Brew Pub
211 E. Trinity Pl.
404-373-0063
www.twains.net

Universal Joint
906 Oakview Rd.
404-373-6260
www.ujointbar.com  

Wahoo! A Decatur Grill
1042 W. College Ave.
404-373-3331
www.wahoogrilldecatur.com  

The Yogurt Tap
419 Church St.
404-373-6090
www.theyogurttap.com  

Zucca
123 E. Court Sq.
404-270-9930
www.zuccadecatur.com