Whether to cure a hangover, for breakfast, or as a midday snack, a warm apple-cheddar turnover from Grant Park's The Little Tart Bakeshop— paired with a cup of coffee from Octane— is the perfect, sweet pick-me-up.[Photo]

Two empanadas at Sweet Auburn Curb Market's Arepa Mia will cost you $5. Try the domino, with black beans, sweet plantains, and queso fresco, or opt for the pulled chicken, shredded beef, or slow-roasted pork fillings.

In the newly opened brick-and-mortar location of Sweet Auburn Barbecue in Poncey-Highlands, look for pimento cheese wontons. They come with bacon marmalade and sweet Thai chile sauce.

Place an order of gogi goon mandu at Sobban before moving into the bulgogi rolls, bibimbap, or Korean fried chicken. A plate of these dumplings, made with local beef, shiitake mushrooms, and chives, looks just like this. [Photo]

Tucked at the end of a Briarcliff strip mall, Thaicoon boasts a menu of Thai and sushi favorites, including curry puffs made with chicken, onions, and sweet potatoes all wrapped in a roti and deep-fried. [Photo]

Available both at the store and at the farmer's markets, Pie Shop offers hand pies in a variety of rotating flavors. On offer right now is the spinach and feta hand pie, but call ahead to place orders for fruit fillings or the breakfast version with bacon, egg, and cheddar.

Fried Indian dumplings called samosas can be found across the city, but the spicy potato- and pea-stuffed version at Buckhead or Decatur's Bhojanic can't be beat for taste and convenience. Be sure to dip each bite in mint or tamarind chutney. [Photo: Ian Rawn]

Amidst the old school decor and classic New York-style Italian menu at Frankie's, find fried spinach and artichoke rangoons served with a big side of ranch.