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Where to Eat and Drink During Dragon Con 2015

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by Chris Davisson
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Dragon Con returns this Labor Day weekend, Friday through Monday. Sleep is out of the question, but a long weekend without eating is madness. With this guide, convention attendees have plenty of options around Downtown. Read on for the deals Atlantans and out-of-towners deserve, including cosplay discounts, late-night parties, and special drinks.

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Big Kahuna

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Big Kahuna will celebrate Dragon Con by expanding its hours for a three-day party. Near the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the restaurant will feature special cocktails, 10 draft beers, giveaways, and the Hip Hop Trooper. Free parking is available. [Photo: Big Kahuna/Facebook]

303 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 343-0409
(404) 343-0409

BLT Steak

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BLT Steak will offer a special Fantastic Four-themed cocktail: the Johnny Storm. The mixture consists of Jim Beam Kentucky Fire infused with Mexican Cinnamon, Jim Beam Bourbon, triple sec, and lemon sour. BLT Steak is located in the W Atlanta Downtown and offers complimentary valet parking. [Photo: BLT Steak/Facebook]

45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 577-7601
(404) 577-7601

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Joystick Gamebar

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Visit Joystick with a Dragon Con ID badge in tow or decked out in “cosplay amazingness” for 10 percent off drinks Thursday through Monday. [Photo: Foursquare/Carlton M.]

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 525-3002
(404) 525-3002

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Peachtree Center Food Court

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For those needing a quick bite nearby, the Peachtree Center food court features Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken and Mediterranean fare at Aviva by Kameel, along with various chains such as Chick-fil-A. [Photo: Jonathan Phillips/Eater Atlanta]

231 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 654-1296
(404) 654-1296

CNN Center Food Court

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And CNN Center is next door with more options, including BurgerFi and Fresh to Order. [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]

190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 827-2300
(404) 827-2300

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Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

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For those who have not experienced the view, the Sun Dial restaurant and bar perches atop the Westin hotel with a rotating skyline view of the city. A full rotation takes one hour to complete. [Photo: Sun Dial/Facebook]

210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 589-7506
(404) 589-7506

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Sweet Auburn Curb Market

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Sweet Auburn Curb Market is home to a variety of convenient restaurants and Atlanta staples such as Grindhouse Killer Burgers. Check the website for vendor hours. Each vendor validates parking for one hour, and the Atlanta Streetcar will connect riders between the market and Centennial Olympic Park for free. [Photo: Sweet Auburn Curb Market/Official]

209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(678) 927-9401
(678) 927-9401

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Tin Lizzy's

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Tin Lizzy’s Downtown will feature a celebrity visit on Thursday between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. to pre-party for Dragon Con. Throughout this time, 10 percent of total sales will be given to the Lymphoma Society. The celebrity is tweeting clues on #FindChiefEp2. [Photo: Tin Lizzy's]

229 Peachtree Street Suite C-05, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 671-9450
(404) 671-9450

Twenty-Two Storys

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Located in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta’s lobby, the restaurant will recreate its signature “voodoo” cocktail bucket consisting of select rums, fruit juices, and secret ingredients. This year, the menu features a “sub-conscious burger” with Benton’s bacon, herb fries, mayo slaw, sweet potato tots, and beer cheese sauce. [Photo: Twenty-Two Storys/Facebook]

265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 577-1234
(404) 577-1234

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Big Kahuna

303 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Big Kahuna will celebrate Dragon Con by expanding its hours for a three-day party. Near the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the restaurant will feature special cocktails, 10 draft beers, giveaways, and the Hip Hop Trooper. Free parking is available. [Photo: Big Kahuna/Facebook]

303 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 343-0409
(404) 343-0409

BLT Steak

45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

BLT Steak will offer a special Fantastic Four-themed cocktail: the Johnny Storm. The mixture consists of Jim Beam Kentucky Fire infused with Mexican Cinnamon, Jim Beam Bourbon, triple sec, and lemon sour. BLT Steak is located in the W Atlanta Downtown and offers complimentary valet parking. [Photo: BLT Steak/Facebook]

45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 577-7601
(404) 577-7601

Joystick Gamebar

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Visit Joystick with a Dragon Con ID badge in tow or decked out in “cosplay amazingness” for 10 percent off drinks Thursday through Monday. [Photo: Foursquare/Carlton M.]

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 525-3002
(404) 525-3002

Peachtree Center Food Court

231 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

For those needing a quick bite nearby, the Peachtree Center food court features Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken and Mediterranean fare at Aviva by Kameel, along with various chains such as Chick-fil-A. [Photo: Jonathan Phillips/Eater Atlanta]

231 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 654-1296
(404) 654-1296

CNN Center Food Court

190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

And CNN Center is next door with more options, including BurgerFi and Fresh to Order. [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]

190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 827-2300
(404) 827-2300

Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

For those who have not experienced the view, the Sun Dial restaurant and bar perches atop the Westin hotel with a rotating skyline view of the city. A full rotation takes one hour to complete. [Photo: Sun Dial/Facebook]

210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 589-7506
(404) 589-7506

Sweet Auburn Curb Market

209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Sweet Auburn Curb Market is home to a variety of convenient restaurants and Atlanta staples such as Grindhouse Killer Burgers. Check the website for vendor hours. Each vendor validates parking for one hour, and the Atlanta Streetcar will connect riders between the market and Centennial Olympic Park for free. [Photo: Sweet Auburn Curb Market/Official]

209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(678) 927-9401
(678) 927-9401

Tin Lizzy's

229 Peachtree Street Suite C-05, Atlanta, GA 30303

Tin Lizzy’s Downtown will feature a celebrity visit on Thursday between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. to pre-party for Dragon Con. Throughout this time, 10 percent of total sales will be given to the Lymphoma Society. The celebrity is tweeting clues on #FindChiefEp2. [Photo: Tin Lizzy's]

229 Peachtree Street Suite C-05, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 671-9450
(404) 671-9450

Twenty-Two Storys

265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Located in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta’s lobby, the restaurant will recreate its signature “voodoo” cocktail bucket consisting of select rums, fruit juices, and secret ingredients. This year, the menu features a “sub-conscious burger” with Benton’s bacon, herb fries, mayo slaw, sweet potato tots, and beer cheese sauce. [Photo: Twenty-Two Storys/Facebook]

265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 577-1234
(404) 577-1234

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