The location has changed, but Anthony Spina is still serving up his famous Grandma Pie. The pizzeria is no longer in its namesake neighborhood, residing in the former Steverino's space in downtown Duluth.

There was a time when Gu's Bistro was the Sichuan staple on Buford Highway, but that ended when the restaurant closed in March 2015. In its place is Masterpeice, which has received rave reviews from critics. Jennifer Zyman awarded four stars and called it "the best Chinese food in the Atlanta area."

Chef Brian So, previously of the sadly shuttered Sobban, opened a new Marietta restaurant in April 2016. In an time when "seasonal" and "local" are overused and not necessarily an indicator of quality, So's techniques allow the best Southern ingredients to shine.

Head up Buford Highway toward Doraville and Duluth, and several great Korean restaurants can be found. Yet Tuh may be the best at executing traditional dishes such as banchan, bibimbap, and kimchi stew. Matt Kang, host of Eater's K-Town web series, says it can hold its own against any Korean restaurant in America.

This barbecue spot has limited seating, but the duo behind it, who plan to open a second location in South Korea, bring more than enough flavor to compensate for the cramped quarters or a ride home with a to-go box. Look for Korean-inspired Southern ‘cue and pitch-perfect sides.

Pho Dai Loi, with three locations in the area, continues to serve Atlanta's best pho. The #2 outpost, tucked into the Buford Highway international enclave, is a fan favorite.

Chef Fuyuhiko Ito continues to serve one of Atlanta's best omakase experiences, and this glitzy Buckhead dining room might be the best place to spot a film-industry celebrity. Complete your experience by grabbing a drink at Umi's nearby sister cocktail lounge Himitsu.

Located in Buckhead's St. Regis Hotel, Atlas is a critical darling. Christopher Grossman is reviving American fine dining cuisine, and the restaurant has received three stars from Atlanta Magazine and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and four stars from Creative Loafing. Grossman was chosen as Eater Atlanta's Chef of the Year for 2015.

In operation for a decade in North Druid Hills, Desta is Atlanta's best bet for authentic Ethiopian fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The expansive menu allows diners to build their own meals or order complete dishes created by the kitchen.

Chef and restaurateur Linton Hopkins has expanded his empire with a few new ventures in recent years, but Restaurant Eugene is still the flagship. This restaurant puts a definite emphasis on good food and an even bigger one on making sure everything is sourced locally. Order the tasting menu to make sure you don't miss a thing.

Pitmaster Bryan Furman and his wife Nikke opened a local outpost for their Savannah smokehouse in September 2016, and it's a hit. Located in the former Hottie Hawgs space in Riverside, the Furmans serve whole-hog 'cue, South Carolina-style hash and rice, and more.

Star Provisions' sandwich counter — dubbed Little Star — is still at Westside Provisions District, but Anne Quatrano's market and cafe has moved to a brand new building on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard in Westside. After you eat, walk around the chef's market at peruse the fine home goods, chocolates, cheese, and meat.

Bacchanalia has ditched its tasting menu for a la carte, but it's still serving some of the best food in Atlanta. The restaurant has joined Star Provisions in a new facility on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard in Westside.

Steven Satterfield's farm-fresh, updated Southern cooking is simple and elegant. The farm egg baked in celery cream with grilled bread is a top-10 Atlanta dish, the restaurant has one of the best vegetable plates in town, and the lunchtime-only ice cream sandwiches are the perfect after-meal treat.

Following the tragic death of chef Angus Brown, 8 Arm is pressing on and serving creative dishes morning, noon, and night. Breakfast offers one of Atlanta's best biscuits, and the dinner menu is vegetable forward. Oh, and there's an outdoor, glowing bar made out of a shipping container.