Updating the Eater Heatmap: Where to Eat Right Now

by Sonia Chopra@soniachopra Mar 7, 2013, 7:45am EST

View as Map

by Sonia Chopra@soniachopra Mar 7, 2013, 7:45am EST

More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? What are the new restaurants? What haven't I heard of? What's everyone talking about? While the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it is not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment. Thus, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change periodically to highlight where the food-crazed crowds are flocking. Since this is a spotlight on what's happening right now, we must bid adieu to places that have been around for too long. Therefore, in this edition, we are saying goodbye to Ammazza, Bantam & Biddy, and La Tagliatella and adding the Argosy, Chai Pani, and KR SteakBar.

Suggestions? Vital omissions? Leave 'em in the comments or email the tipline.

01/03/13: Added: Seven Lamps, Gio's Chicken Amalfitana
02/07/13: Added: General Muir, Monday Night Brewing, La Tagliatella, Woodfire Grill
03/07/13: Added: Chai Pani, KR SteakBar, the Argosy
· All Eater Atlanta Heatmap Coverage [-EATL-]

Chai Pani

Copy Link

The Decatur outpost of Chai Pani sells street food-style Indian fare in the old Watershed space on West Ponce. Check out the dahi puri, Indian-inspired drinks, and sandwiches like the vada pav or sloppy Jai.

406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 378-5500

Visit Website

Also featured in:

KR SteakBar

Copy Link

The latest from Kevin Rathbun and his first outside of Inman Park, this restaurant offers small plated steaks and Italian fare from chef de cuisine Chris McDade as well as cocktails crafted by Tres Bullard, previously of Top Flr.

349 Peachtree Hills Ave, Atlanta, Ga 30305

Visit Website

Also featured in:

Argosy

Copy Link

The Argosy opened about a week ago in East Atlanta from the guys behind Book House Pub and MJQ and has gotten pretty rave reviews since. It's hard to go wrong with a great beer list, a great space, and a great location. [Photo]

Open in Google Maps

470 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316

(404) 577-0407

Visit Website

The General Muir

Copy Link

The latest from the West Egg team and chef Todd Ginsberg is the full-service Jewish deli concept, the General Muir. Located in Emory Point and open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch, the restaurant is already pleasing patrons with everything from the poutine to the pastrami sandwich.

1540 Avenue Pl NE Ste B-230, Atlanta, GA 30329

(678) 927-9131

Visit Website

Also featured in:

Monday Night Brewing

Copy Link

Monday Night Brewing opened on the Westside in late January, offering tours, a pint glass, and four eight-ounce pours for ten dollars. The tasting room and patio are huge, and you can find bocce ball, four square, shuffleboard, and old movies in the space.

670 Trabert Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

(404) 352-7703

Visit Website

Also featured in:

Seven Lamps

Copy Link

Nestled into a corner in Buckhead's Shops Around Lenox, Seven Lamps is an intimate spot. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers everything from iced oysters on the half shell, sandwiches, and fresh pasta to innovative cocktails and sodas made in-house.

3400 Around Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 467-8950

Visit Website

Also featured in:

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano

Copy Link

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano can be found adjacent to Antico Pizza— it's owned by the same team. The restaurant has "shockingly good" chicken, but it's also worth a visit because the rest of the Piazza San Gennaro will be opening this spring and you may be able to get a sneak peek.