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1. Orient Express fuses bold flavors of the East and West. For the past 19 years, the iconic restaurant, which is located in an old train car, has served Chinese, sushi and hibachi dishes. Try General Tso’s chicken and the mildly battered Walnut Coconut Shrimp. 2921 Paces Ferry Rd. SE. orientexpressatl.com

2. Visit Southern Baked Pie Company’s bright Vinings Jubilee cottage for a slice of summer. Seasonal selections such as Peach Crumble Pie are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Still hungry for more? Join the Pie of the Month Club and automatically have a sweet treat delivered to your door. 4300 Paces Ferry Rd., Ste. 113. southernbakedpie.com

3. The Read Shop offers up the best in drinks, pastries and more, all in a spot that’s fit for cozying up with a good book. If you’re in need of the perfect summer Sunday, consider grabbing a copy of the shop’s “A Curious Herbal” and imbibing a cold Hibiscus Herbal Tea alongside the Fig & Goat Cheese Crostada. Talk about a tantalizing trio! 4300 Paces Ferry Rd. SE., Ste. 125. readshopatl.com

4. Don’t just stop in for the superb Buffalo Chicken Wings, make plans to visit Laseter’s Tavern at Vinings (a neighborhood staple for more than 30 years) for the pub’s fun activities, too. Live music and theme nights like trivia, Texas Hold ’em, bingo and poker keep things hopping. 4355 Cobb Pkwy. laseterstavern.com

5. Experience Korean-Japanese fusion at Yakitori Jinbei. Its delectable dishes by culinarian and optometrist Dr. Jae Choi have even been featured on Guy Fieri’s hit TV show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”

A go-to menu item for celebrities and restaurant regulars alike is the Korean Fried Chicken, coated in a sauce with gochujang and capsaicin powder for a smokey yet sweet flavor. 2421 Cobb Pkwy. SE. yakitorijinbei.com my