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Guy Wong. [Photo: Alex Lassiter / Eater Atlanta]
Today we tell you where Guy Wong grabs a bite when he's not throwing down at Miso Izakaya or working on hotly anticipated new restaurant Yum Bunz (opening July 8) and a slew of other rumored projects. We're a little surprised he has time to eat at all, but here's where he does it when that time comes around.
Weekend brunch:
I love going to Murphy's for brunch because it's like eating comfort food at a good friend's house. The corned beef hash and the eggs slum mulligan are my all-time favorites. But when the craving for something familiar calls, my family goes to East Pearl (Duluth) for dim sum. It's a place I grew up going, so it's become a family tradition to go there most Sundays.
Quickie lunch:
Nothing beats a plate of Chinese roasted duck or roast pork from Sky BBQ (Duluth) for a quick bite during the week when my busy schedule only affords me very little time to eat lunch. Don Quixote (Duluth) for a smorgasbord of Korean dishes, such as noodles with rice cake and tonkatsu (pork cutlet), also hits the spot. I also like going to Assi Food Court (Duluth), Homegrown, and Farm Burger.
Casual dinner:
Sun in my Belly. I get two orders of the pork belly appetizer and make it my dinner. It's so good!
Ethnic restaurant:
Bo Bo Garden (Doraville). Stellar Cantonese. And it's open late, so I can still swing by after I get off work at midnight.
Late-night snacks and booze:
I'm not a big drinker, so snacks are more my thing. I like Octopus Bar and Holeman & Finch.
Fancy night out:
Empire State South. Southern, hometown feel with amazing food. It's where I love to celebrate special occasions.
Top five Atlanta restaurants not mentioned above:
BoccaLupo, Inman Park
Miller Union, West Midtown
One Eared Stag, Inman Park
Cakes & Ale, Decatur
Bacchanalia, West Midtown
Favorite food-travel destinations (and where to eat):
NYC, Minetta Tavern and Ippudo
Chicago, Alinea
Asheville, Cúrate
Nashville, The Catbird Seat
Birmingham, Hot & Hot Fish Club
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