Alright, so some recent dining exploits:
Parish - Like this place a lot. New Orleans-yish, but not really, definitely Southern cuisine. I've gone for dinner a couple times (TV dinner is always a good choice) and brunch also. For my money, they've got the best bloody Mary in the city. Also, if you're just looking for a quick bite, there's a little market on the lower floor with a back entrance that sells really good sandwiches and bottles of wine.
H Harper Station - this is my current favorite place to eat in Atlanta. The food is awesome, but the drinks. Oh, the drinks! If you like whiskey/rye/bourbon cocktails this is definitely the place to be. The dinner menu is short but sweet. They make a few things, but they make them as good as you'll get them.
Parkers on Ponce - Super overrated, if it's even rated. I lived like a mile from here for 3 years and never heard anyone talk about it. I finally went after moving down to Edgewood area and wasn't impressed. At least on my one experience it's a meh steak place that charges like it's something special.
Rosebud - I haven't been back since Nick Melvin left (he used to be at ESS and Parish) but at least back then it was amazing. Wherever he ends up will definitely be a spot to go.
Places I haven't been yet, but have heard great things about and are on the list:
Abattoir
Cardamom Hill
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