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This Is Where Alton Brown Likes to Eat in Atlanta

by Sonia Chopra
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by Sonia Chopra

Marietta resident, bow tie designer, and Iron Chef host Alton Brown knows the Atlanta area pretty well. He's lived here for quite some time, went to school down 316 in good ol' Athens, GA, and even showed Anthony Bourdain around the city. Below, Brown shares some of his favorite spots in town and outside the perimeter— the chef says that he tends to favor restaurants where, if he has a favorite dish, he never has to worry about not being able to order it. "They'll never take it off the menu, and I like that."

Next Friday night, he'll be at the Fox Theatre, playing a show as part of Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour, about which he claims, "If you have any interest in food whatsoever, there's something for you." That show contains music, puppets, food demonstrations, and poncho zones. Head here to learn more, and keep reading for Brown's restaurant recommendations.


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The Butcher The Baker

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I like to walk to The Butcher The Baker. The charcuterie is fantastic, and the baking is amazing. The rolls are so succulent. It reminds me of the Left Bank in Paris as far as quality. It's the best thing to happen to Marietta Square— there are some restaurants that should not still be open on the Square, but that one is world class.

27 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 224-1599
(678) 224-1599

The Red Eyed Mule

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I love Red Eyed Mule. It's my favorite burger joint. [Photo]

1405 Church Street Ext NE, Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 809-4546
(678) 809-4546

The Manna House

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Manna is a super funky soul food shop. I love soul food— I'm a sucker for collard greens and cornbread. [Photo]

45 N Fairground St, Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 310-0923
(678) 310-0923

Seed Kitchen & Bar

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I'm a big fan of Seed in Marietta. I eat there at least once a week. And they've done really well with the new wine bar, Stem.

1311 Johnson Ferry Rd, Ste 504, Marietta, GA 30068
(678) 214-6888
(678) 214-6888

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Blue Ridge Grill

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In Atlanta, I like Blue Ridge Grill. They make a mean martini and can cook a steak.

1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 233-5030
(404) 233-5030

Canoe

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My wife and I, our favorite nice night out is at Canoe.

4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 432-2663
(770) 432-2663

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Miller Union

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Miller Union has a fantastic cocktail program. They are so good with their drinks. And they always use seasonal ingredients, but whatever you have, they always make things taste like them.

999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(678) 733-8550
(678) 733-8550

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Fox Bros Bar-B-Q

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It's not so much the barbecue at Fox Bros.— which is solid— as it is the sides. I really like the slaw, the slaw is great.

1238 Dekalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 577-4030
(404) 577-4030

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Sublime Doughnuts

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I love Sublime Doughnuts. They're pretty freaking terrific. I order the peanut butter jelly and the strawberry cream-filled.

535 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 897-1801
(404) 897-1801

Bone Garden Cantina

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Bone Garden is my favorite place for tequila shots and tacos. The tamarind margarita is dangerous. [Photo]

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 418-9072
(404) 418-9072

Five & Ten

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I went to UGA, and I like Athens. I'm into Five & Ten because I'm a big Hugh Acheson fan. I've got my own plane so I'll fly out to Athens, get a car, and head over.

1073 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7300
(706) 546-7300

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The Butcher The Baker

27 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060

I like to walk to The Butcher The Baker. The charcuterie is fantastic, and the baking is amazing. The rolls are so succulent. It reminds me of the Left Bank in Paris as far as quality. It's the best thing to happen to Marietta Square— there are some restaurants that should not still be open on the Square, but that one is world class.

27 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 224-1599
(678) 224-1599

The Red Eyed Mule

1405 Church Street Ext NE, Marietta, GA 30060

I love Red Eyed Mule. It's my favorite burger joint. [Photo]

1405 Church Street Ext NE, Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 809-4546
(678) 809-4546

The Manna House

45 N Fairground St, Marietta, GA 30060

Manna is a super funky soul food shop. I love soul food— I'm a sucker for collard greens and cornbread. [Photo]

45 N Fairground St, Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 310-0923
(678) 310-0923

Seed Kitchen & Bar

1311 Johnson Ferry Rd, Ste 504, Marietta, GA 30068

I'm a big fan of Seed in Marietta. I eat there at least once a week. And they've done really well with the new wine bar, Stem.

1311 Johnson Ferry Rd, Ste 504, Marietta, GA 30068
(678) 214-6888
(678) 214-6888

Blue Ridge Grill

1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

In Atlanta, I like Blue Ridge Grill. They make a mean martini and can cook a steak.

1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 233-5030
(404) 233-5030

Canoe

4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

My wife and I, our favorite nice night out is at Canoe.

4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 432-2663
(770) 432-2663

Miller Union

999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Miller Union has a fantastic cocktail program. They are so good with their drinks. And they always use seasonal ingredients, but whatever you have, they always make things taste like them.

999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(678) 733-8550
(678) 733-8550

Fox Bros Bar-B-Q

1238 Dekalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

It's not so much the barbecue at Fox Bros.— which is solid— as it is the sides. I really like the slaw, the slaw is great.

1238 Dekalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 577-4030
(404) 577-4030

Sublime Doughnuts

535 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

I love Sublime Doughnuts. They're pretty freaking terrific. I order the peanut butter jelly and the strawberry cream-filled.

535 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 897-1801
(404) 897-1801

Bone Garden Cantina

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Bone Garden is my favorite place for tequila shots and tacos. The tamarind margarita is dangerous. [Photo]

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 418-9072
(404) 418-9072

Five & Ten

1073 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30606

I went to UGA, and I like Athens. I'm into Five & Ten because I'm a big Hugh Acheson fan. I've got my own plane so I'll fly out to Athens, get a car, and head over.

1073 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7300
(706) 546-7300

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