Adventure Around Atlanta

Atlanta is a fun, packed, diverse city that was built around a railroad hub. In has a vibrant night life, restaurant scene and landmark portfolio as good as any 200-year-old city in America. And did we mention the sweet tea and grits?

But don’t take it from us. Let’s go to TripAdvisor and see what the good people who visit – the tourists and layover set – has to say about the City Too Busy To Hate.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown ATL

For years, the Georgia Dome’s bubble top peaked out over the horizon from downtown Atlanta, reminding sports fans that the city was in league with the big cities around the country. Now, the shiny new vessel anchoring the skyline is the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a $1.5 billion commitment to the city’s merchant class as well as its underserved west side.

Come for the Falcons and soccer, stay for the food. And it is affordable, excellent and unprecedented for a professional stadium.

One TripAdvisor reviewer says: “They have done a really good job with this place, superb design and the best concourses and reasonably priced food in NFL. It rivals Cowboys Stadium as the best modern venue. The exterior is a stunning design and so conveniently placed downtown, a worthy addition to the football map and a must see, get there.”

ATLANTA EATS

Rose & Rye restaurant

With a creative menu, an all-woman executive team, and a kick-butt menu, Rose + Rye restaurant and bar is Midtown’s unkept secret. Located at The Castle in Midtown at 87 15th Street NE,  the eatery will opened for lunch in November 2017  with plans for weekend brunch in January 2018. Menu favorites, according to a news release from the restaurant, will include: Caesar with smoked yogurt-parm dressing, tile cookie crumble & soft boiled beet soaked egg; Snapper with wheatberries, celery root puree & wild cherry redux, and Glazed Pork Belly with gnocchi & apple slaw.

Best Fried Chicken? Some ATL Gas Stations

You might not of heard of Krispy Krunchy Chicken before but you’ve probably seen it, especially in Atlanta-area gas stations. The chain has been around for 28 years and has virtually taken over the convenience store market in 2,300 locations in 41 states.

It has been voted as the best fried chicken in the United States — and that’s saying something. At intown gas stations such as Chevron on Glenwood Road in Decatur, the Citgo on Cleveland Avenue in southwest Atlanta, this chicken has left an indelible mark on the city. Find a location here.

FAST-CASUAL RESTAURANTS AROUND ATLANTA

Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience.

Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.

The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years. Here are five restaurants that have opened their doors or will do so soon in 2017 (did we miss any that you like? See bottom):

Teriyaki Madness — East Cobb: “Cobb County is a good launch for this area because it’s getting several new restaurants,” co-owner Joe Cleveland, who owns the franchise with his wife Robin, told us.

BullGogi — Decatur: Craving some top-shelf Korean food? You’re in luck. Fast-casual concept eatery BullGogi opened last week in Decatur. The restaurant is located at 2140 N. Decatur Road in the old spot that was Seven Hens, which closed both of its metro Atlanta restaurants last year.

Gusto — Buckhead & Midtown: This fast-casual concept features grilled proteins tricked out with sauces and spices. Gusto has locations in south Buckhead and Midtown Atlanta, both on Peachtree Street.

Salata — Atlantic Station: Dallas-based Henry Investment Group recently announced that the eatery was making a major investment in the area, opening 20 restaurants in the Atlanta market over the next few years.

Roast — Midtown: Roast will be a fast-casual eatery featuring Brazilian cuisine and serve-yourself protein bowls. The restaurant will be inside the expanded Whole Foods store on Ponce De Leon Avenue.

5 FAST-CAZ RESTAURANTS IN METRO ATLANTA

Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience.

Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.

The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years. Here are five restaurants that have opened their doors or will do so soon in 2017 (did we miss any that you like? See bottom):

Teriyaki Madness — East Cobb: “Cobb County is a good launch for this area because it’s getting several new restaurants,” co-owner Joe Cleveland, who owns the franchise with his wife Robin.

BullGogi — Decatur: Craving some top-shelf Korean food? You’re in luck. Fast-casual concept eatery BullGogi opened last week in Decatur. The restaurant is located at 2140 N. Decatur Road in the old spot that was Seven Hens, which closed both of its metro Atlanta restaurants last year.

Gusto — Buckhead & Midtown: This fast-casual concept features grilled proteins tricked out with sauces and spices. Gusto has locations in south Buckhead and Midtown Atlanta, both on Peachtree Street.

Salata — Atlantic Station: Dallas-based Henry Investment Group recently announced that the eatery was making a major investment in the area, opening 20 restaurants in the Atlanta market over the next few years.

Roast — Midtown: Roast will be a fast-casual eatery featuring Brazilian cuisine and serve-yourself protein bowls. The restaurant will be inside the expanded Whole Foods store on Ponce De Leon Avenue.

The fast-casual trend is here to stay in metro Atlanta. Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know in the comments?