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Inside the Guide About Athens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Art Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theatre Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dance & Performance Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cinema Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A Crash Course in Athens Music. . . . . . . . . . . .

Music Venues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Some History, Sightseeing Tips, Rules & Regs, UGA

Museums, Galleries and Warehouses

UGA, Community and Fringe Theatres

Dance Troupes, Trapeze Groups and More

Local Cinema Locations and Contact Info

AthFest & the Flagpole Athens Music Awards

Clubs, Lounges and Local Hot Spots

Parks & Green Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 For You and Your Little Dog, Too

Stay Awhile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hotels, Motels, B&Bs and Camping Sites

Restaurant, Bar & Club Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Restaurant & Bar Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

What Makes Athens So Great?? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 A Comic by David Mack

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About Athens Welcome Centers

• Area: About 122 square miles. • Elevation: 784 ft. (Athens Ben Epps Airport) • Latitude: 33°57’N (About the same as Baghdad!) • Longitude: 83°23’W (1° farther west than Havana!) • Average High Temperature: 51.6°F (January), 89.6°F (July) • Average Low Temperature: 32°F (January), 69.5°F (July) • Average Precipitation: 49.74 inches per year • Population Including Students: 101,489 (2000 Census) / 114,983 (2009 Census estimate) • UGA Enrollment: 33,826 (Fall 2009)

• Athens Welcome Center: 280 E. Dougherty St., (706) 353-1820, www.athenswelcomecenter.com • UGA Visitors Center: College Station Road at River Road, (706) 542-0842, www.visituga.edu • Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau: 300 N. Thomas St., (706) 357-4430, www.visitathens.com • Oconee County Welcome Center: 22 N. Main St. Bldg. B, Watkinsville; (706) 769-5197, www.visitoconee.com

History

• The University of Georgia was racially integrated in 1961 with the enrollment of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter. • Beginning in the late 1970s, Athens became internationally known for its uncannily rich music scene, which over the ensuing decades has spawned and sustained such renowned and diverse artists as R.E.M., The B-52s, Widespread Panic, Vic Chesnutt, Olivia Tremor Control, of Montreal and Drive-By Truckers. Yes, that leaves out some big ones—any list would. • The Athens and Clarke County governments were unified in 1991; that’s why we call it “Athens-Clarke County.”

• The University of Georgia was chartered in 1785 but wasn’t sited for 16 years because of the Georgia-Creek Indian War, which broke out in 1786. • In 1801, 633 acres near Cedar Shoals on the Oconee River were purchased and donated to the university board of trustees by John Milledge. Milledge paid $4,000 for the land. • The city of Athens was incorporated in 1806. By the 1820s and ‘30s, it was home not only to thriving textile mills along the Oconee River, but to numerous antebellum mansions that sprouted up around the university. • Athens was spared from most action during the Civil War, but the Cook & Brother Armory, just across the river from downtown and the university, manufactured rifles and artillery for the Confederate Army. The armory is now known as the Chicopee Complex, home to the UGA Physical Plant. • Athens became the seat of Clarke County in 1872, and the city continued to grow. By the end of the 19th century it had streetcars, suburbs (now urban neighborhoods like Cobbham and Boulevard) and public schools. The streetcars, sorry to say, are long gone. • The Morton Theatre was completed in 1910. Built, owned and operated by Monroe Bowers “Pink” Morton, a legendarily successful black businessman and civic leader, the building at Washington and Hull streets anchored Hot Corner, the cultural and commercial center of Athens’ black community for much of the 20th century. After having fallen into disrepair, the theatre was restored and reopened in 1993.

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• The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government has an elected mayor and 10 commissioners representing eight geographical districts and two superdistricts, each composed of four of the geographical districts. The mayor and commission appoint a manager who oversees the daily operation of the government, including the staff of 39 departments. Local elections are nonpartisan; Democratic and Republican primaries are held only for state and federal offices. • The mayor and commission have regular voting meetings at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month and agenda-setting meetings at 7 p.m. the Thursday after the third Tuesday of each month. They are held in City Hall and are broadcast live on ACTV Channel 7, and you can watch archived video of meetings since 2007—as well as selected special events—at the ACC website, www. athensclarkecounty.com. The website also has a calendar that lists all other public meetings. • Sign up for the ACC Planning Department’s Neighborhood Notification Initiative at www.accplanning.com to get regular email updates on proposed developments in your area. • The Athens Regional Library System serves ACC as well as Oconee, Oglethorpe, Madison and Franklin counties. Its main branch and headquarters is the Athens-Clarke County Library at 2025 Baxter St., which is an outstanding and ever-improving resource for this community. Go to www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us to learn about locations, services, special events and more. • State & Federal: Athens-Clarke County is divided among Georgia House districts 113, 114 and 115, and between Georgia Senate districts 46 and 47. It is located within Georgia U.S. House District 10.

What’s Where • Downtown: The commercial and cultural heart of Athens; this is where it all happens. Whether you’re looking for shopping, eating, drinking or other entertainment, it’s all richly concentrated here. • UGA Campus: Stretching far out from the southern border of downtown at Broad Street (with the historic Arch at the foot of College Avenue serving as its symbolic gateway), this is one of the oldest, most beautiful—and rapidly growing—campuses in the country. • Boulevard / Cobbham: Straddling Prince Avenue, a commercial corridor to the west/northwest of downtown, are Athens’ original “streetcar suburbs,” now lovingly preserved intown historic districts full of grand 19th- and early 20th-century homes. The Boulevard itself is wide and stately, while Cobb and Hill streets are cozier but no less impressive. • Normaltown: A little farther out Prince you’ll reach this diverse little pocket, which is adjacent to the Sunset and Buena Vista neighborhoods as well as Boulevard and Cobbham (see the map on p. 35). Named for the State Normal School, which opened in the 1890s as a teachers’ training college, its homes (at least its older ones) are more modestly scaled than the ones in those districts, but it boasts a thriving little commercial strip of shops and restaurants. • Five Points: Split by Milledge Avenue and nestled along the western edge of South Campus, this big, upscale residential neighborhood is home to some of Athens’ wealthiest residents as well as some of its hardest-partying students. Its heart is the intersection that gives it its name (where Milledge meets Lumpkin Street and Milledge Circle), which features a well-established collection of restaurants and shops—even a grocery store. • Eastside: This is shorthand for an entire, huge quadrant of the town, which includes numerous residential neighborhoods and busy commercial districts, but is more sprawly and less walkable than the older neighborhoods described above. Exceptions to that caveat are the Chicopee-Dudley and Carr’s Hill neighborhoods, located to the north and south of Oak Street, respectively, just east of downtown. • Baxter Street / Broad Street / Atlanta Highway: The Baxter and Broad commercial corridors run parallel straight west of campus and downtown and are linked about a mile out by Alps Road, which separates the Alps and Beechwood shopping centers. West of Alps (which, north of Broad, becomes Hawthorne Avenue, a longer, narrower commercial vein), Broad Street becomes the Atlanta Highway. If you’re looking for grocery stores, car dealerships and big box outlets, that’s where to find them; it’s also the way to the Georgia Square Mall, just outside the Perimeter.

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• The Tree That Owns Itself: At the corner of Dearing and Finley streets stands a white oak that is the descendant of a tree that was bequeathed—along with an eight-foot radius of land around it—to itself when its last human owner, William H. Jackson, died around 1830. The original tree fell in 1942, but this one—grown from one of its acorns—now stands exactly in its place. • The Double-Barreled Cannon: Take a close look at the big, black cannon outside City Hall. Yes: two barrels. Made at Cook & Brother Armory during the Civil War, it was supposed to fire— simultaneously, of course—two cannonballs connected by a chain, in order to take out great swaths of enemy Union soldiers. That was as complicated as it sounds, and they could never get the thing to work. Now people get their pictures taken on top of it. • The Iron Horse: Visiting artist Abbott Pattison tried to introduce the University of Georgia to Modern art in 1954, and it didn’t take. His abstract sculpture of a horse was quickly removed from the Reed Hall quad after being vandalized by students the night after its unveiling and, a few years later, deposited in a field about 18 miles south of Athens. Pattison went on to contribute a bunch of iconic sculptures to the urban landscape of his native Chicago, and we have his horse next to Highway 15 in Greene County, just north of the Oconee River. • Athens Itself: Take a walk, ride a bike, drive a car if you need to, but see that you get a good, long look at some of Athens’ special landscapes. Stroll through North Campus and downtown; browse the business districts. Walk, run or ride the Greenway. Check out some of the city’s historic neighborhoods, each with a personality all its own… take your time and enjoy what Athens is.

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You & the Law • Smoking: You can’t smoke inside, anytime, in any public building (yes, that means bars), or in public parks, either. • Drinking: You can’t have an open container of alcohol on any public right-of-way unless you’re inside the boundaries of a sidewalk cafe. Exceptions? When you’re on the UGA campus on the day of a football game, or if you’re in a limo. You can’t buy alcohol at stores on Sunday, so stock up. Bars are closed Sundays, too, but restaurants that make more than half their money on food are allowed to serve drinks. • Bikes: Bicyclists have to follow the same rules as cars—aside from that, be polite and be careful (and wear a helmet—it’s not the law, but it’s a good idea). Also, you can’t ride on the sidewalk unless you’re 12 or under, and not even then if you’re downtown. • Littering: Don’t. It’s illegal. • Cohabitation: It’s illegal for more than two unrelated people to live in a single dwelling unit, like an apartment or a house—even a big house. • Cameras: There are cameras downtown that are monitored by the police, and that are recording your every move. Be aware of that.

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Help Out! • Volunteer: HandsOn Northeast Georgia is basically a clearinghouse that connects those who wish to do volunteer work in the community with Athens’ many nonprofit organizations. Check out your options at www.handsonnortheastgeorgia.org and the Help Out section of Flagpole’s weekly Bulletin Board pages. • Recycle: Athens-Clarke County has sidewalk receptacles and curbside pickup for recycling, but it’s up to you to use them. The county facility takes most paper and aluminum, as well as plastic items with the “1” and “2” labeling codes: pretty much anything with a screw-on cap. Unfortunately, that doesn’t include plastic cups, plates or cutlery, or paper cups. For complete information on what is and isn’t accepted, as well as where to take hard-to-recycle items like batteries and electronics, check out www.acc-recycle.org.

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• Athens Transit: Buses run hourly or more frequently, depending on the route. UGA students, faculty and staff ride free with IDs. Buses have bike racks, too. Maps, timetables, real-time GPS tracking, etc. at www.athenstransit.com, or call (706) 613-3430. • Campus Transit: Much more frequent but with a smaller coverage area, the numerous UGA routes are officially open to all citizens to ride. Maps and more at www.transit.uga.edu. • Southeastern Stages: Operates daily inter-city bus service to Atlanta, the Carolinas and beyond; its station is downtown at 220 W. Broad St. Call (706) 549-2255 or go to www.southeasternstages. com. • Rail: The nearest Amtrak station is in Gainesville, with the next closest in Atlanta. Both are stops on the Crescent line between New York and New Orleans. Call 800-USA-RAIL or go to www.amtrak. com. • Air: There are several flights a day between Athens’ Ben Epps Field and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Call 706-6133420 for flight information or go to www.athensairport.net. • Shuttle: AAA Airport Express runs a full schedule of shuttle vans from various stops in Athens to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport daily. Call 800-354-7874 or go to www.aaaairportexpress.com. • Car: The roads in Athens are pretty smooth, so you can probably get by without an S.U.V. or giant pickup unless you’re hauling a bunch of stuff around with you all the time. Downtown metered parking is 50 cents an hour; not a bad deal, and the parking decks are pretty reasonable, too. You should also know that most surface lots downtown are operated at night by Prestige Parking, which charges $5 and will tow you if you “forget” to pay. • Taxi: If you’re out drinking, it’s a good idea to take a cab home. There are a bunch of companies in the phone book (hint: load a few into your cell!), or you can usually catch one downtown in front of the UGA Arch on Broad Street late at night. You can also call Zingo, which sends someone to meet you on a foldable scooter which is placed in the trunk of your own car, in which you are driven home. The driver then putters away on his little mini-bike, leaving you with an automobile you can drive to the grocery store for PopTarts instead of walking back to in the morning. They’re in service Wednesday through Saturday nights—call (866) 756-6384. • Bike: You can bike just about anywhere and everywhere in Athens, but riding onto campus is an especially good idea. Seriously, driving on the UGA campus is awful, and biking around it is quick, easy and a pleasure. For all your local biking needs, look to BikeAthens, whose bike map, available around town and at www.bikeathens. com, is only one of the many excellent resources they have to offer. • Hoof It: Oh, yeah, you can walk just about anywhere, too. You know you love it—do it.

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UGA • The Campus: Athens was built around what we now call North Campus; it’s the oldest and, in some ways, most beautiful part of the city. Don’t let the high iron fence put you off: the university belongs to you and it’s perfectly appropriate to use it like a public park (provided you tend to use parks responsibly and considerately), whether you have “official” status there or not. • Information: What’s more, the UGA Libraries (there are many of them) are an excellent resource for non-students and the campus community alike. You can wander in, or go to www.libs.uga.edu. • Entertainment: UGA has departments of theatre, film, dance, music, visual arts and more. All of them are essentially machines for producing and showcasing cultural events and artifacts, and they really want you to share in these things. Pay close attention to the Flagpole Calendar to stay in the know. • Ideas: In addition to fine and performing arts events, the university is constantly hosting lectures, seminars, workshops and readings— many of them free and open to the public—by both local and visiting academics and writers. Again, keep an eye on the Flagpole Calendar. • Sport: While the high-profile student sports—football, basketball (men’s and women’s), baseball and gymnastics—charge for tickets, all the others—from tennis to swimming to women’s softball and soccer—are free. Visit www.georgiadogs.com. • Parking: A good rule of thumb to follow is that, if you drive onto campus, you can only park in a deck. Most surface lots are permitonly (you know who you are, and aren’t), and rules are strictly enforced with high ticket fees and towing. Be prepared: call (706) 542-PARK or go to www.parking.uga.edu.

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Online Resources • ACC Website (www.athensclarkecounty.com): The unified government website has an up-to-date calendar of events, advance meeting agendas, archived video and minutes, mayor and commission info, contacts for all departments, links to external department websites and much, much more. • University of Georgia Libraries Athens-Clarke County Guide (www.libs.uga.edu/athens): A sprawling collection of links, archives, maps, publications and pretty much anything you might need to get familiar with the town and the area. A wonderful timefiller.

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Anchor Gallery 660 Broad St. • 706-354-8433 • www.athenstattoo.com Committed to rock, visionary, street and tattoo art, this new gallery, adjoined by its partnering tattoo parlor, makes space for art which rarely finds its way into the traditional gallery setting. Open Tuesday through Saturday 1–8 p.m.

Blue Tin Art Studio 393 N. Finley St., Studio C • 828-275-0451 • www.bluetinstudio.com Cozily tucked away behind Big City Bread, the aptly named Blue Tin Art Studio offers a variety of classes for all ages of artists in an in-town location. Ease your way into the art world with basic drawing classes or experiment with beeswax in encaustic painting. The relaxed teaching environment also functions as a studio for working artists as well as a gallery and event space. See the website for a schedule of upcoming classes and events. Brick House Studio 1892 Athens Rd. • Crawford • 706-540-4022 • www.lamarwood.com Residing within the Langston-Daniel House, a restored plantation house from the 1800s, Brick House Studio continues to grow as a gallery and events venue. With the exception of annual galas and receptions, this studio just outside of Athens remains open by appointment only; call to schedule a look at the current work on display or to enjoy a stroll through the cast concrete sculpture garden. Visit the Brick House Studio website for current exhibitions.

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Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) 160 Tracy St., Unit 4 • 706-208-1613 • www.athica.org An alternative non-profit art gallery which came into being in 2002, ATHICA is one of many creative spaces in town which forces art lovers outside of the bustling downtown streets and across the railroad tracks. One of the earliest organizations to call the Railroad Arts District its home, ATHICA hosts several exhibitions throughout the year, each one organized by guest or in-house curators. Each summer, ATHICA opens the space to local burgeoning artists in the annual ATHICA Emerges showcase. In line with ATHICA’s mission to provoke, to challenge and to explore through art, the exhibitions planned for the 2010–2011 season will include conceptual art projects involving non-artists as well as a show concerning the Iraq War. During exhibitions, ATHICA is open from 6–9 p.m. on Thursday; 1–6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and by appointment. See the website for scheduled openings, closings, lectures and special events.

The Gallery @ Good Dirt 510 N. Thomas St. • 706-355-3161 • www.gooddirt.net Georgia clay might discourage the novice farmer or landscaper, but it takes on surprising and often beautiful new forms at the local clay studio and teaching center. Good Dirt’s various classes serve all ages and skill levels and include wheel and hand-building courses, “Try Clay” events and fused glass workshops. The Gallery @ Good Dirt houses sculpture and functional pottery by local and professional artists, many of whom can be seen hard at work in the adjoining studio. Good Dirt hosts an Annual Holiday Sale each December and also features the work of dozens of artists in The Gallery’s online catalogue. Visit Good Dirt’s website for a schedule of classes and openings. Open daily 10 a.m—5 p.m. and by appointment.

Chappelle Gallery 25 South Main St. • Watkinsville • 706-310-0985 • www.chapellegallery.net Chappelle Gallery makes its home inside the historic Haygood House, a fixture of downtown Watkinsville since 1827. Showcasing the works of over 65 contemporary American artists, Chappelle Gallery also hosts an annual summer craft fair and a handful of open houses throughout the year featuring artist demonstrations alongside displays of ceramic art, blown glass, paintings, jewelry and more.

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St. • 706-542-4662 • www.uga.edu/gamuseum The state’s official art museum, the Georgia Museum of Art (GMOA) houses an extensive permanent collection of more than 10,000 works. While American paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries comprise much of this collection, the museum also represents paintings from the Italian Renaissance, drawings and prints from Asia and Europe and a growing commitment to Southern decorative arts. Currently in phase II of its expansion, GMOA will continue to promote offsite exhibitions and events through the GMOA on the Move initiative until the museum’s reopening in early 2011. Film screenings, workshops and lectures remain open to the public. Visit the museum’s website for more information or to shop its online store.

Farmington Depot Gallery 1011 Salem Rd. • Farmington • www.farmingtondepotgallery.com A brand-new gallery just south of Watkinsville, the Farmington Depot Gallery takes its name from the old train depot which has been renovated into an exhibition space, collectively run by over a dozen local artists. Skip across the railroad tracks to find folk art and other works by an ever-changing roster of regional artists.

Lyndon House Arts Center 293 Hoyt St. • 706-613-3623 • www.athensleisureservices.com/lyndon.shtml A hub of the local art community, the Lyndon House Arts Center (LHAC) serves as a gallery space, a teaching environment, a gift shop and a house museum. Operated by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services, the complex is home to a rotating exhibition of local art by accomplished artists who enter their work in the Annual

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Juried Exhibition as well as emerging Picassos who work primarily in finger-paints. The two-story brick downtown landmark offers an extensive selection of art classes and workshops for all ages and skill-levels and is a popular meeting ground for many local art organizations. The LHAC is an expansion of the Ware-Lyndon House, a restored antebellum home which remains on-site and features furniture, Victorian art and memorabilia from the late 1800s. Arts and crafts by over 70 regional artists are on sale in the gallery shop. The LHAC is open Tuesday and Thursday from 12–9 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mercury Art Works at Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave. • 706-3380548 • www.mercuryartworks.com The in-house gallery of Athens’ upscale boutique hotel, Hotel Indigo, Mercury Art Works houses a rotating assortment of visual art by local, national and international artists. See website for a listing of represented artists and for information about purchasing art work. The Myers and Bertelsmann Galleries at Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln. • 706-549-9225 • www.athensacademy.org Located on the Athens Academy campus, the Myers and Bertelsmann Galleries showcase local talent across the spectrum, featuring work by students, local and visiting artists and, in the case of the annual Art Teachers Invitational, the many talented art instructors who contribute to the creative artistic community. The galleries are open during the academic year during school hours, and upcoming exhibitions are announced online.

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Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) 34 School St. • Watkinsville • 706-769-4565 • www.myocaf.com A landmark site of “The Artland of Georgia,” the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) in Watkinsville has been developing programs celebrating the performing, visual and literary arts for over 15 years. Along with hosting concerts, performances and a handful of popular annual events including the Georgia Pottery Invitational, the Southworks Juried Exhibit and Artists’ Market and the Holiday Market, OCAF also offers an eclectic assortment of classes, workshops and events for all ages. See website for a complete schedule of events.

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Trace Gallery 160 Tracy St., 2A • 706-549-6877 • www.tracegalleryathens.com An intimate gallery space in the Chase Street Warehouses in the emerging Railroad Arts District, Trace Gallery specializes in sculpture and ceramic art but also showcases photography, paintings, drawings and more. The new gallery plans to host its first pottery invitational, featuring over a dozen ceramic artists, this winter. Open Wednesday through Saturday noon—5 p.m. September through May. UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries 270 River Rd. • 706-542-1511 • www.art.uga.edu One of the largest university art programs in the nation, UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art boasts a multi-million dollar modern-construction art complex to match. Students’ work and touring exhibits fill the winding gallery space as well as the black box gallery, a room reserved for new media and performance art. In between BFA and MFA exit exhibitions, faculty shows and work by visiting artists from around the world are featured. The gallery at Thomas Street, located within the sculpture building, exhibits 3-D and fabric work. Also, check the School of Art’s website for openings, events and lectures by visiting artists and scholars. Visionary Growth Gallery 2400 Booger Hill Rd. • Danielsville • 706-363-0393 • www.visgrow.com With the pigs on the porch and the art in the yard, the Visionary Growth Gallery stands apart from many local art venues–about 15 miles apart in rural Danielsville. The gallery consists of a large indoor show space and the surrounding art-farm beyond, specializing in outsider art. It also showcases works by contemporary regional and international visual artists. Open daily 11 a.m.—5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment. See website for schedule of exhibitions, openings and events.

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Athens Creative Theatre (ACT) 706-613-3628 • www.athenscreativetheatre.com A non-profit theater company serving the Athens area under the umbrella of the ACC Leisure Services Department, ACT presents ample opportunity for citizens to get involved with theater; half a dozen shows are produced each year. Offering drama camps in the summer, ACT provides education to youth interested in all aspects of theater, including performance, set construction and script analysis. This year ACT will once again make “Live Art” by recreating classic playbills and plans to continue its Women’s Repertory Company. ACT, which presents classic dramas, comedies, intimate dinner theater and more, will kick off the 2010/2011 season with the beloved musical, Annie. Venues: Memorial Park’s Quinn Hall, Morton Theatre. Athens Little Playhouse 706-208-1036 • www.athenslittleplayhouse.org Young actors are free to develop their craft in this children’s theatre company. Children and young adults from ages five to 21 comprise much of the cast for ALP’s handful of family-friendly productions each year, but auditions are also open to adults and parents in the community. Offering drama classes throughout the year and spring and summer drama camps, ALP nurtures creative expression and provides various opportunities for children to get involved with the theater through both instruction and performance. Venue: Athens Little Playhouse. Black Theatrical Ensemble 706-542-8468 Founded in 1976, the University of Georgia’s Black Theatrical Ensemble presents several productions throughout the school year showcasing the artistic contributions of African-American playwrights, exploring African-American themes and presenting the Black Experience. In recent years, the acting troupe has performed original musicals, the celebrated drama of August Wilson, an adaptation of short fiction by Zora Neale Hurston and innovative performance art pieces incorporating hip-hop, spoken word, dance and more. Venue: Morton Theatre. Classic City Arts 706-850-1755 • www.classiccityarts.com This recently formed community arts project is committed to producing, promoting and archiving local performance art. CCA maintains an active historical theater department and presents theatrical works from the greats, including Shakespeare, Chekov and Molière. Venue: Seney-Stovall Chapel. JV Productions 706-543-2012 Playwright, actor and UGA English professor John Vance presents several plays each year with his independent theater company, JV Productions. A veteran of the local theater scene for over 20 years, Vance is best known for the annual holiday performance of A Victorian Christmas with Charles Dickens, an original one-man show wherein Vance steps into Dickens’ 19th-century loafers to portray the popular Victorian writer renowned for his public readings. Venue: Seney-Stovall Chapel. Oconee Youth Playhouse 706-769-2677 • www.oypoysp.com/playhouse Watkinsville’s Oconee Youth School of Performance, which offers training in voice, acting, musical theater and dance, imbues many of the OYP’s young performers with the confidence and skills necessary to shine under the spotlight. Loyal

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by Greg Owens Sept 23–Oct. 3

by Mary Zimmerman Oct 12–17

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by Lynn Nottage Feb. 15–20

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The Black Theatrical Ensemble’s production of Spunk

to the tradition of musical theater, the OYP holds open auditions for children and young adult roles in its productions each season. The shows, which have included Children of Eden, Seussical and High School Musical, are known for their large casts, precise choreography and elaborate sets. Venue: Oconee County Civic Center. Rose of Athens Theatre 706-340-9181 • www.roseofathens.org Rose of Athens Theatre performed its first show less than four years ago to a cold, but captivated, audience at an unheated performance space one winter night. Since then, it has become a fixture in local theater. RAT seeks to speak to the diversity of the local community with its productions, which are presented at various (heated) spaces around town. Past performances, which include The Tragedy of Macbeth, Winnie the Poo and The Bible: Complete Words of God (abridged), reflect the company’s unique vision and broad range. The professional theater of performers, teachers and writers also offers education through its own academy as well as workshops at local schools. Venues: Morton Theatre, Seney-Stovall Chapel. Town and Gown Players 706-548-3854 • www.townandgownplayers.org Athens’ premier community theater troupe for over 50 years, T&G relies on talent from every corner of town to pull off the dozen or so musicals, comedies, dramas and more presented each season. University types, public schoolchildren, theater veterans and that guy in that band who works at Taco Stand unite to perform for a regularly packed house at Athens Community Theatre, the company’s playhouse since 1968. T&G’s Second Stage shows generally run the weekend following the closing of a Mainstage show. Venue: Athens Community Theatre. The University Theatre 706-542-2836 • www.drama.uga.edu UGA’s Department of Theatre and Film Studies recently restored its Fine Arts Theatre, now in its 70th year, in time for the 2010/2011 season. This season’s roster once again reflects the department’s breadth. Traditionalists need not fear: Hamlet is here. But when his curtain closes, a new one opens, offering quirky comedies, Broadway classics and a Pulitzer-winning war drama. The Graduate Acting Ensemble and the Thalian Blackfriars, two student-run performance groups, present a series of smaller productions throughout the year. I Commedianti Georgiani and Improv Athens pay tribute to the art of improv, old and new. Venues: UGA Fine Arts Theatre, Cellar Theatre, Seney-Stovall Chapel, Morton Theatre. Young Actors Studio sites.google.com/site/youngactorsstudio/home This local children’s theater company sets the stage for young artists to step into the spotlight with confidence. Children as young as five star in the YAS’s two yearly productions, which also feature young adults and the occasional puppet in the ensemble casts. Venue: Seney-Stovall Chapel.

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INFORMATION: www.drama.uga.edu 706-583-0045

by William Shakespeare Apr 14–23

TICKETS/SUBSCRIPTIONS: 706-542-4400 800-289-8497 (800-BUY TIXS), www.uga.edu/pac

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Dance & Performance Art Canopy Studio (160 Tracy St., 706-549-8501, www.canopystudio.com) locally grown trapeze studio stages “aerial cabarets” during the year in its dramatic warehouse space, highlighting the talents of its own students, seasoned aerial instructors and occasional touring artists. Dynamic movement classes are also available for both kids and adults. Located at in the Chase Street Warehouses. Floorspace Movement Arts Studio (160 Tracy St., www.floorspaceathens.com) Located between Canopy Studio and ATHICA, this group’s performances are usually collaborations/ multimedia projects with other regional dance companies, theatre troupes, filmmakers and/or visual artists. Floorspace also offers a range of movement and fitness classes including bellydance workshops, Zumba and yoga. DanceFX (1260 S. Milledge Ave., 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org) One of the leading forces of cuttingedge dance in Athens, this professional dance studio offers classes in nearly every dance style, from ballet and ballroom to jazz and hip-hop. There are also summer dance camps for the kids. DanceFX performances are held in-house and at other local venues. Pamoja Dance Company (404C Memorial Hall, 706-542-8468, pamoja.myweb.uga.edu) Based in UGA’s Memorial Hall, this dance troupe was founded in 1971 for UGA’s non-dance majors and locals. The company, which celebrates the works of African-American dancers and choreographers, brings entertaining works, both original and reinterpreted, to stages around town. Shows are usually held at the Morton Theatre.

The University of Georgia Department of Dance (1030 Sanford Dr., 706-542-4415, www. franklin.uga.edu/dance) UGA hosts several resident companies, including the CORE Concert Dance Company—specializing in modern, post-modern and theatrical work. The UGA Ballroom Performance Group, UGA Ballet Ensemble and UGA Concert Dance Company also perform throughout the academic year, and the Young Choreographers Series fosters the work of aspiring student choreographers. Most performances take place at the UGA Fine Arts Theatre and the New Dance Theatre.

Venues Around Town The Classic Center (300 N. Thomas Street, 706-357-4444, www.classiccenter.com) is Athens’ largest local venue, with its grandly apportioned 2100seat theater. As a meeting, special events and performing arts destination, it hosts a wide variety of touring shows, cultural events and performers. Its state-of-theart technology and acoustics ensure that the Classic Center’s season always includes several touring productions of Broadway musical hits and special events like Robert Osborne’s Classic Film Festival. The Morton Theatre (195 W. Washington St., 706-613-377, www.mortontheatre.com) is one of Athens’ best loved and most historically significant venues. Originally built in 1910 and owned and operated by African-American Monroe “Pink” Morton for touring vaudeville acts, the theatre now hosts performances by local and traveling companies. Local bands such as The B-52s and R.E.M. have also used “Athens’

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Historic Showplace” for filming music videos, and the Morton is the home of the annual Flagpole Athens Music Awards show in June. Seating capacity: 500. The UGA Performing Arts Center (212 River Rd., 706-542-4400 or 888-BUY-TIXS, www. uga.edu/pac) is Athens’ premier location to enjoy internationally renowned performances. Comprised of the 360-seat Ramsey Concert Hall and the 1100seat Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall, located on the east side of the UGA campus, the beautifully appointed center routinely books such greats as the Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra and San Francisco’s Western Opera, along with many acclaimed individual artists, dance companies and youth symphonies. The UGA Fine Arts Building (255 Baldwin St., 706-583-0200, www.drama.uga.edu) is the main building for the UGA drama department. It houses both the newly renovated Fine Arts Theatre and the smaller Cellar Theatre, where a variety of productions can be seen throughout the academic year. The box office is open noon–5 p.m. Mondays–Fridays. For a complete list of shows and schedules, please see the website. The Seney-Stovall Chapel, (210 N. Milledge Ave., 706-542-5041, www.cviog.uga.edu/about/ chapel) originally built in 1882 as part of the Lucy Cobb Institute, is one of Athens’ most beautiful and unusual buildings. An octagonal Victorian gem, the Chapel, with its 240-seat Spalding Theater, is now owned by UGA and hosts both university and community-oriented cultural events such as plays, concerts and lectures. The venue, including its 45-seat conference room, can be rented by the public.

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Scope Cinema Ciné (downtown) 234 W. Hancock Ave. 706-353-3343 www.athenscine.com Athens’ only stateof-the-art arthouse cinema, Ciné screens all types of films from classic and foreign to independent releases. It also hosts periodic film festivals and film forums, art exhibitions, fundraisers, meetings and live music. See p. 19 & p. 37 for info.

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Georgia Museum of Art (UGA campus) 90 Carlton St. 706-542-GMOA www.uga.edu/gamuseum/ calendar/films.html The museum screens various types of films, some in conjunction with featured exhibitions. Documentaries and films of local interest top the list. Regional film festivals may also stop here. See p. 10 for more info.

hile the local multiplexes consistently offer the latest mainstream releases, Athens is also lucky to have an arthouse cinema, Ciné, and a few other choices for alternative movie-viewing. Additionally, every spring Robert Osborne’s Classic Film Festival comes to the Classic Center (see p. 14), bringing Hollywood favorites to the big screen along with celebrity guests, special events and panel discussions. Consult the current Flagpole or www.flagpole.com for movie listings around town, times, descriptions and reviews. The Flagpole Film Notebook column also highlights local movie news and screenings. ACC Library 2025 Baxter St. • 706-613-3650 www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us The public library features the iFilm series, which regularly includes informative documentaries, foreign and independent films. There are also screenings of classic films for the visually impaired as well as family-friendly movies for the kids.

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The Tate Student Center (UGA campus) 45 Baxter St. • 706-542-6396 www.uga.edu/campuslife/movies.html This campus theater usually screens mainstream block-busters, but the occasional documentary may be seen now and then. Various on-campus film festivals (e.g., French, Japanese and Italian) also screen throughout the year.

Multiplexes: Beechwood Cinema 196 Alps Rd. • 706-546-1011 www.georgiatheatrecompany.com Carmike 12 1570 Lexington Rd. • 706-354-0016 www.carmike.com Georgia Square Cinemas 5 3710 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-548-3426 www.georgiatheatrecompany.com

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A Crash Course in Athens

Music

AthFest & the Flagpole Athens Music Awards

ing power of some of this town’s more legendary names, with acts like R.E.M., Widespread Panic and Drive-By Truckers often still making the cut decades into their careers. But let’s not dwell too much on the past here. It’s far more exciting to take a look into the future and spotlight the up-and-coming acts that are defining the scene today. What better point of reference than the 2010 Flagpole Athens Music Award nominees for Upstart Band of the year? These are the newest additions to our scene, bands that debuted sometime between spring of 2009 and 2010, and who the Flagpole Awards panel believes show the most promise. Get to know these “bands to watch,” and then log onto flagpole.com/guide/music and download a sample track for each band for free! Think of it as an introductory Athens music sampler. 2010 Flagpole Athens Music Awards Nominees for Upstart of the Year Reptar: It’s been a while since Athens had a band this polarizing, and that kind of tension is always exciting. Reptar’s relatively rapid rise in popularity has been scoffed at by jealous naysayers, but the fact is, this band’s shows are unmatched in energy—both by the group and by its rabid fans. Reptar plays angular, danceable electro-rock that is informed by bands like Talking Heads, MGMT and Animal Collective. Fans often come decked in face paint and litter the

air with handfuls of glitter and streamers. You’ll either love it or hate it, but there’s no denying this band is causing a stir. Over the summer of 2010 Reptar began taking its show on the road, touring up the East Coast to much acclaim. There’s a good chance this group will be more than just a “local” band very soon. Nuclear Spring: If you like your rock and roll served up moody and raw, this might be the band for you. Nuclear Spring takes its cues from ‘60s garage rock, with plenty of fuzzy, psychedelic tones mixed with vocal harmonies and memorable melodies. It’s not quite as aggressive as, say, The Black Lips, but Nuclear Spring’s songs do strut about with a sort of irresistible arrogance… the way rock and roll should. Efren: This upstart could also win the award for “band most likely to be playing in town tonight.” Efren is one of the hardest working most persistent acts in town, playing almost every week, sometimes more frequently than that. The great thing is, every show is different. When the Calendar listing says “Efren” you might be treated to a solo show by main man Scott Leon-O’Day, or a full band set or some assortment of special guest players. Leon-O’Day’s voice is deep and rich and resonates with heavy emotion. His unconventional take on folk is especially recommended for fans of Iron and Wine, Bon Iver and M. Ward.

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you want a taste of what the Athens music scene has to offer, just flip through the Calendar section of Flagpole magazine. On any given week, you’ll find a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment at your fingertips. And while Athens does welcome its fair share of touring acts, the vast majority of our nightly entertainment comes from homegrown talent. Sometimes it honestly feels like everyone in this college town is a musician. It’s so common, in fact, that you hear people use band names in place of surnames. (Example conversation: “I ran into Brian last night.” “Brian of Gold Party or Brian of Aman Amun?”) Even though this is a small town, trying to find your way through the music scene can be overwhelming because of the sheer quantity of bands that exist here. Musicians often play in several bands; some bands only exist for a single show before dissolving, and most of the venues downtown are pretty eclectic when it comes to booking, so you never know what you’re going to find. So, where do you start? How do you know which bands are worth your time? Well, if you’re lucky enough to arrive in Athens in June, you’ll have the benefit of attending AthFest. There is no better crash course in Athens music than this five-day extravaganza filled to the brim with Athens art. Between the weekend-long club crawl and the two free outdoor stages, you’ll have a chance to see just about every noteworthy band in town, limited only by set times and how quickly you can scuttle from one club to the next. In 2010 AthFest featured nearly 200 artists, almost all of whom are based in Athens, with a few regional favorites thrown into the mix. Of course, even deciding what to see among those 200 artists can be a challenge, but a great place to start is the Flagpole Athens Music Awards ceremony, which kicks off AthFest. Each year Flagpole puts together a panel of local music experts, comprised of venue owners, journalists, producers and other folks behind the scenes who have their finger on the pulse. This panel compiles its list of nominees in 18 or so categories—everything from best rock band to best live band—and then turns it over to Flagpole’s readers to vote on their favorite acts of the past year. Over the past decade, these nominees have proven to be strong indicators of future success. If you take a look back at past winners, you’ll see names like of Montreal and DJ Danger Mouse, who, at the time of their nominations, were relatively unknown outside of town. The awards show also highlights the incredible stay-

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A PostWar Drama at the Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show

A PostWar Drama: East meets West with this band’s endearing mix of Americana and gypsy swing. With tender male/female harmonies, A PostWar Drama explores the world with every set, showcasing the surprising versatility of the violin and accordion as featured instruments.

ered with sincerity and style, with a not so subtle nod to singers like David Bowie and Jarvis Cocker. If you’re lucky, the band will throw in a few choice covers, including songs by Depeche Mode, Pulp or The Cure.

Yaal H’ush: Backed by a wall of swirling noise, this band is psych-rock at its finest. Yaal H’ush is The Orkids: Athens is great at producing loud and propulsive while still remaining melodic, the weird and the quirky, but it’s pretty rare drawing from ‘60s for us to get a glossy, and ‘70s classic rock. mainstream-ready pop After seeing him stuck gem like The Orkids. Want to hear more great Athens music? Check the 2010 Flagpole Athens Music Awards Winners: behind a trombone in This band’s synththe band Dark Meat for driven sound is highly JAZZ: Kenosha Kid so many years, it’s been danceable and instantly DJ: Immuzikation thrilling to see Aaron memorable, drawing WORLD: DubConscious ELECTRONIC: Abandon the Earth Mission Jollay take the lead with comparisons to acts JAM: The Incredible Sandwich this project. like Metric and Shiny COVER BAND: Abbey Road Live! Toy Guns. ROCK: The Whigs The Burning POP: Venice Is Sinking Angels: Here’s Werewolves: SpeakEXPERIMENTAL: Circulatory System another band that has ing of quirky… WereMETAL: Maximum Busy Muscle PUNK: American Cheeseburger worked its tail off in wolves follow in the COUNTRY/SOUTHERN ROCK: Betsy Franck and the past year, booking footsteps of Elephant the Bareknuckle Band shows as frequently as Six bands Neutral AMERICANA: Hope for Agoldensummer possible and building Milk Hotel and Olivia HIP-HOP: Deaf Judges a steady fan base. The Tremor Control, playing BEST LIVE BAND: Reptar Burning Angels play offbeat folk rock with SOLO PERFORMER: Allison Weiss Americana soul featurlots of bright flourishes UPSTART: Reptar Band/Performer of the Year: The Whigs ing Natalie Garcia on and unconventional ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Vic Chesnutt, At the Cut vocals and guitar and instrumentation. In fact, Mark Cunningham E6-er John Fernandes on vocals, guitar and (Olivia Tremor Control, dobro. The band frequently invites guest players Circulatory System) guests on the band’s debut onstage as well, filling out the sound with banjo record. Werewolves are actually in the process and fiddle. of launching their own sort of collective, releasing friends’ bands under their own record label, Geisterkatzen: Cats. Noise. That’s pretty Athens Horse Party. much all you need to know about this mysterious experimental act. Behind a set of feline The Gold Party: Dressed neatly in mod masks, Geisterkatzen creates bizarre soundattire, this Anglophile’s dream deftly maneuvers scapes of manipulated guitar, sax, keys and through Britpop and new wave-inspired originals. Frontman Benji Barton’s silky croon is deliv- percussion.

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Music Venues

elcome to Athens. There are two things you will immediately see that this town has in abundance: bars and bands. And while not all bars host bands and not all bands play bars, the thriving presence of both ensures an endlessly bustling nightlife. Our reputation as a music town draws both aspiring artists looking to put down roots in a creative hotbed and touring acts looking for a supportive audience. What follows is a list of venues that host live music on a regular basis. In these bars, restaurants and theaters you will find tomorrow’s burgeoning talent side by side with some of the word’s most acclaimed performers. Prepare for late nights full of entertainment and inspiration! Alibi 50 Gaines School Rd. • 706-549-1010 • www.facebook.com/alibibar This friendly little Eastside bar offers plenty of opportunities for you to take center stage, with open mic events and karaoke several times a week. But on Fridays and Saturdays entertainment is turned over to the pros, with a rowdy mix of Southern rock, country, classic covers and more. 21+ Ashford Manor 5 Harden Hill Rd. • Watkinsville • 706-769-2633 • www.ambedandbreakfast.com Ashford Manor boasts a large, manicured lawn where it hosts its Concerts on the Lawn series. Bring a picnic spread and enjoy bluegrass, jazz, classic rock covers and more. The series begins in May with weekly concerts through early July. Then they take a break for the summer heat, returning in September. All Ages ATHICA 160 Tracy Street, Unit 4 • 706-208-1613 • www.athica.org The Athens Institute for Contemporary Arts functions primarily as an art gallery, but it’s also a great supporter of experimental music, and some of the most innovative, progressive artists perform here. All Ages The Bad Manor 346 E. Broad St. • 706-850-8500 • www.thebadmanor.com The Bad Manor opened in May of 2010 in the space formerly occupied by The Ritz. The new owners stripped away the chrome and metal of the dance club to

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reveal a warm, wooden interior inspired by classic Southern architecture. Once the balcony seating is complete, this will be one of the largest general-admission venues in town. A massive hand-painted portrait of the club’s patron saint, Eddie Van Halen, towers above the bar and serves as a muse for Bad Manor’s booking, which leans toward hard rock, classic covers and Southern rock. 21+ Barnette’s 114 College Ave. This downtown bar hosts live music on Fridays and a DJ spinning every Saturday. Take your turn at the mic on Thursdays with karaoke or open mic nights every Tuesday and Wednesday. 21+ Boar’s Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St. • 706-369-3040 This downtown bar hosts live music on Fridays and Saturdays, usually featuring local acoustic singer-songwriters or cover bands working the crowd into a frenzy with enthusiastic sing-alongs. Bands set up on the outdoor patio during the warmer months. 21+ Buffalo’s Southwest Café 196 Alps Rd. • 706-354-6655 • www.buffaloscafe.com This restaurant’s “Big Back Room” hosts family-friendly entertainment in a welcoming, low-key environment. Cover bands are a frequent favorite, tackling hits from the Golden Era of rock and roll. Seating is available around large, round tables which can be reserved in advance. All Ages Caledonia Lounge 256 W. Clayton St. • 706-549-5577 • www.caledonialounge.com If you’re the kind of music fan who’s always vying for bragging rights, this intimate venue will offer plenty of opportunities for you to say “I saw them when.” Caledonia Lounge has a great ear for indie, and on any given night you can catch burgeoning buzz bands—both touring and locally grown—entertaining the hip, late-night crowd. All genres are welcome here, with eclectic three- or four-band bills featuring anything from punk and metal to electronica and hip-hop. Doors generally open at 10 p.m., although there are infrequent happy-hour gigs here as well. 18+

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Ciné BarCafé 234 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-353-3343 • www.athenscine.com In addition to the two screening rooms at this downtown cinema, Ciné has a spacious CinéLab which sporadically hosts live music shows and dance parties. Events may be independent from the cinema or scheduled to coincide with a screening next door. Although entertainment is varied, music at Ciné tends to be more experimental, and artists love to take advantage of the room’s multi-media amenities, which can handle anything from projection screens to dangling trapeze artists. There is also an open jazz jam every Monday. Age Restrictions Vary The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St. • 706-357-4444 • www.classiccenter.com This refined, 2,000-seat theater has welcomed some of the industry’s most legendary performers. Booking over the past year has leaned toward country, with Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and George Jones among the headlining acts. But every season brings new surprises, and the acoustically divine space has welcomed everyone from indie superstars The Decemberists to the Athens Symphony. Less frequently used is the Grand Hall, a standing-room space that’s also a part of the Classic Center complex. All Ages Club Chrome 115 Trade St. • Bogart • 706-543-9009 • www.myspace.com/clubchromeathens Tucked away a few miles down the Atlanta Highway, Club Chrome is a warehouselike room that serves as both a bar and music club, with 5,000 square feet of space to cut a rug. Live bands take the stage on Fridays and Saturdays, playing Southern music at its finest—from rowdy rock to classic country. You’ll also find plenty of country legends on the jukebox if you wanna slow dance with your sweetie or start a line dance with friends. 18+ DePalma’s Italian Cafe 2080 Timothy Rd. • 706-552-1237 • www.depalmasitaliancafe.com Starting in the summer of 2010, the Timothy Road location of this local restaurant chain started hosting live bands every Thursday night, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The restaurant features local talent, focusing on acoustic acts and jazz. All Ages 8e’s Bar 120 E. Washington St. • 706-613-1764 • www.facebook.com/8esbar The name says it all. This decade-themed bar is the place to go if you want to dance to all the pop and new wave hits that MTV used to play back when it actually played music videos. DJs spin nothing but ‘80s all night long, but the bar gets packed quickly, so get there early if you need room to do the “Safety Dance.” 21+ El Centro 175 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-5700 This two-story bar has recently started booking on a weekly basis, bringing in bands that go down well with a PBR tall boy. Expect soulful Americana, raunchy Southern rock and high-energy performances that can compete with the ruckus of the college-age crowd. 21+ Farm 255 255 W. Washington St. • 706-549-4660 • www.farm255.com Respected equally for its good eats and its aural treats, Farm 255 has a large, outdoor stage that welcomes cutting-edge artists across all genres, both local and touring. The ambiance of the cozy, enclosed patio is hard to beat, with the warm wood of the stage accented by soft string-lights. All Ages (dinner shows), 21+ (late-night) Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St. • 706-546-0039 • www.myspace.com/flickerbar Sink into a sofa at Flicker and it’ll feel just like watching a show from the comfort of your own living room. The cozy stage area, separated from the rest of the bar, is the ideal spot for an intimate singer-songwriter showcase or a low-key acoustic act. But just as house parties can get rowdy, Flicker lets loose from time to time, too, with lineups that can include experimental noise acts, hard rock and even metal. 21+

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40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St. • 706-549-7871 • www.40watt.com The world-renowned 40 Watt Club has fostered some of Athens’ greatest homegrown talents and continues to welcome high-profile acts from all over. The club has moved several times in its 30-year history, but it has been at its current location for the last 20. Booking tends to lean towards rock and indie, and in the past year the club welcomed such big-name acts as Arctic Monkeys, Jay Reatard and Jonathan Richman. However, the stage is welcoming to all genres, from country to hip-hop, with bands like Bone Thugs and Dierks Bentley also enjoying time underneath the warm canopy of string lights. Advance tickets available. 18+

The Globe 199 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-353-4721 • www.globeathens.com A few times a month this downtown pub hosts live music upstairs. Space is limited, so get there early if you want to find a seat. Bands frequently feature Globe staff and other local artists, including jazz acts, spoken-word and eclectic Americana. 21+ Gnat’s Landing 1080 Baxter St. • 706-850-5858 • www.gnatslanding.net Thursday through Saturday this laid back bar and grill serves up high-spirited bands and singer-songwriters with wide-ranging catalogs of covers to choose from. All Ages Go Bar 195 Prince Ave. • 706-546-5609 • www.myspace.com/gobar This hip, little bar hosts local and touring bands Wednesday–Saturday. The chic room has a retro-futuristic feel, with large, round mirrors and mylar curtains glittering under an ever-rotating disco ball. On most Thursdays the live music is followed by Dr. Fred’s karaoke. On Friday and Saturday, the bands tend to wrap up around midnight and give way to a sweaty dance party. 21+ Highwire 269 N. Hull St. • 706-543-8997 • www.trappezepub.com This elegant new space was added to Trappeze Pub in August of 2010. The new Highwire (not to be confused with its earlier incarnation on Clayton Street) is an intimate club that seats about 200 people. Booking is open to acts from across the Southeast, with performances during happy hour and in the evening. The atmosphere is relaxed yet sophisticated, and seating reservations can be made in advance via the bar’s website. 21+

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Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St. • www.georgiatheatre.com Coming soon! The iconic Georgia Theatre is currently under construction after a sudden fire gutted the building in June 2009. For over 30 years, the Theatre stood as a cornerstone of the local music scene, and fans from all genres are eagerly awaiting its return. For updates or to make a donation to the Theatre’s reconstruction efforts, visit the website.

local music festivals, including the Athens Americana Fest and the AUX Experimental Arts Festival. You can also find singer-songwriters and local folk acts playing at Little Kings on Tuesday afternoons in spring, summer and fall when the club welcomes the Athens Farmers Market. 21+ Locos Grill & Pub 581 S. Harris St. • 706-548-7803 • www.locosgrill.com Head to the lawn of the Mooseyard, a large outdoor patio behind the “campus” Locos on Harris Street, to catch singer-songwriters and classic covers. All Ages The Loft Dance Lounge 164 E. Clayton St. • 706-613-7771 • www.loftofathens.com When you go to The Loft, you go there to dance. The spacious dance floor gets packed quickly with some of the hottest DJs from Athens and Atlanta behind the decks. Expect a mix of everything from hip-hop and top-40 hits to house beats and breaks. 21+ The Melting Point 295 E. Dougherty St. • 706-254-6909 • www.meltingpointathens.com This sophisticated, multi-tiered room offers tasteful decor and sublime acoustics. Veteran songwriters, both local and national, frequent this stage. You can also count on bluegrass every Tuesday and the monthly “Hoot” highlighting local Americana. Age Restrictions Vary

Last Call 420 E. Clayton St. • 706-353-8869 • www.lastcallathens.com After changing its style a few times, this student-friendly bar has dived back into the live-music scene, hosting bands most Wednesday and Thursday nights. The space almost feels like two bars in one, with a curtain separating the stage area from the more chilled-out back-lounge. The entertainment is fairly diverse, welcoming jam bands, hard rockers and acoustic Americana. 21+

New Earth Music Hall 227 W. Dougherty St. • 706-254-6909 • www.newearthmusichall.com Since opening in 2009, New Earth has really carved out a niche for itself, offering music that simply isn’t booked anywhere else in town. This is the place to find innovative world music, electronica (particularly dub) and big name DJs from across the globe. The spacious, standing-room club has a progressive, bohemian sort of vibe, with trippy hand-painted murals on the wall and a propensity to host socially conscious benefits and events. 18+

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-369-3144 • www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub This spacious downtown bar has a laid back, DIY sort of vibe, with lots of vintage chairs and sofas to sink into. Because the bar can host live music both indoors and on its outdoor patio simultaneously, it has become a popular venue for a number of

No Where Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-546-4742 Although this low-key spot is definitely a bar first and a venue second, once or twice a week bands commandeer a corner of the floor. Heartland rockers are a favorite here, with most groups playing lively Americana, jam rock or country. 21+

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Nuçi’s Space 396 Oconee St. • 706-227-1515 • www.nuci.org One of our music scene’s most appreciated and essential institutions, Nuçi’s provides non-profit support to local musicians by offering both rehearsal space and free counseling services. As a means to raise funds for its services, Nuçi’s occasionally puts on concerts which feature local acts. All Ages The Office Lounge 2455 Jefferson Rd. • 706-546-0840 Locateed in the Homewood Hills Village Shopping Center, this bar has sort of a suburban vibe initially, but indoors it’s “all party” all of the time. The clientele ranges from mostly students to mostly locals, with the latter coming out in full force for multiple nights of karaoke hosted by Lynn or the Singing Cowboy. On Fridays and Saturdays live bands play covers, country and rock. 21+ The Rialto Room 500 College Ave. • 706-363-8616 • www.therialtoroom.com Everything about this venue, located in the basement level of Hotel Indigo, is absolutely plush. The outside bar/ sitting area is replete with elegant sofas, romantic lighting and rich, earthy tones. The stage can be set up front of house or in the round. The acoustics are state of the art, making this the ideal space for intimate, singer-songwriter performances. Expect a quiet, subdued atmosphere with all eyes on the stage and little room for socializing during the set. Age Restrictions Vary Roadhouse 137 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-613-2324 A kindred spirit with neighboring bar El Centro, Roadhouse welcomes live music several times a week, with lively covers and bluesy rock bands. 21+ Rye Bar 140 E. Clayton St. • 706-354-6629 • www.myspace.com/ryebarathens You’ll find this cozy underground club tucked away underneath Clayton Street. While this basement bar doesn’t hold too many people, it serves as an ideal launching pad for fresh local talent. Rye Bar also welcomes touring acts, leaning towards rock, jam and Americana. 21+ Square One Fish Co. 414 Thomas St. • 706-353-8862 • www.squareonefishco.com Perhaps not commonly thought of as a music venue in town, this top-notch seafood restaurant does feature some of this town’s best jazz players during brunch every Sunday. Monthly Full Moon parties also host local bands. All Ages Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Rd. • 706-549-3377 • www.terrapinbeer.com Considering this local brewery is named after a Grateful Dead tune, perhaps it’s no surprise that it’s also one of Athens’ finest happy hour and outdoor live music destinations. Just a short drive from downtown, Terrapin’s large, manicured lawn is generously open to the public Wednesday–Saturday in the afternoon. Bands take the stage at 5 p.m., playing a mix of pop, country and classic rock covers. It’s a laid back, family-friendly venue where dogs are welcome, too. All Ages 283 Bar 283 E. Broad St. • 706-208-1283 • www.myspace.com/the283bar This cozy downtown bar welcomes mostly DJs to its intimate stage but isn’t afraid to host some hard rock at full volume, either. Despite the relatively limited floor space, 283 dance parties are lively affairs featuring everything from R&B to electro, depending upon who’s behind the decks. 21+ Walker’s Coffee & Pub 128 College Ave. • 706-543-1433 Budding songwriters often lug their acoustic guitars down to Walker’s on Mondays for open mic night. Tuesday and Thursday are reserved for karaoke. Live bands take the stage a couple of times each month—usually on Friday or Saturday. 21+

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State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 Milledge Ave. • 706-542-1244 www.uga.edu/botgarden This “living laboratory” spans more than 300 acres and is carefully maintained by the University of Georgia. The Garden has five miles of nature trails that countless Athenians stroll, walk and run through daily. The mission of the Garden has been “to foster appreciation, understanding and stewardship of plants and nature” since its founding in 1968. Beautiful, well-kept gardens flourish throughout the park, like the International Garden, Native Flora Garden, Shade Garden and Heritage Garden. The Visitor’s Center houses a gift shop, three-story conservatory and the Gardenside Café. Classes, seminars and art exhibitions are held all year long. Smoking and pets are not allowed on the premises.

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All county parks are run by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services (706-613-3800, www.accleisureservices.com) and are open during daylight hours. Call for seasonal schedules. No smoking is allowed in ACC parks.

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr. • 706-613-3589 Julius F. Bishop Park (named for a former City of Athens mayor) features athletic fields, basketball courts, a playground, a seasonal swimming pool, a paved walking path, a picnic area and tennis courts (including covered courts). It is home to many youth sports, including the Athens-Clarke Gymnastics Academy. The Athens Farmers Market is held at the park from May through November. Bring the kids for the fireworks that light up the sky on the Fourth of July. Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr. • 706-613-3580 Memorial Park spans 72 acres in the historic Five Points area. The Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail is located here, as is a small zoo that houses eagles, bobcats, white-tailed deer, owls, bears and alligators. It also has a three-acre lake, a seasonal swimming pool, picnic shelters, a playground and a confined dog park. North Oconee River Greenway 205 Old Commerce Rd. • 706-613-3615 The North Oconee River Greenway is 3.5 miles long and covers about 150 acres in total. The Greenway links local parks, neighborhoods and community centers together through a paved 10-foot-wide path. The “linear park” connects to Cook’s Trail at Sandy Creek Nature Center, and follows the North Oconee River south from the nature center toward downtown and Dudley Park. Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd. • 706-613-3615 The Sandy Creek Nature Center is an educational preserve that con-

nects to Cook’s Trail and to the North Oconee River Greenway. It encompasses wetlands, woodlands and field ecosystems that span 225 acres in total. There are more than four miles of hiking trails throughout. The center’s Environment, Natural Science and Appropriate Technology Building (ENSAT) has a natural science resource library, interactive exhibits, a gift shop and live reptiles and amphibians. Also ready to be explored are the remains of a brick factory that is more than 100 years old and a 19th-century log house. Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd. • 706-613-3631 The largest of the county’s parks, Sandy Creek Park covers 782 acres surrounding Lake Chapman. It has hiking trails, picnic sites, horse trails, playgrounds, fishing spots, basketball courts and tennis courts. The park is home to a disc golf course ($1 per person charge to play) and a public dog park (private dog parks available at $1 per dog per hour). For ages 4–64, there is a $2 entrance fee; for all others, admittance is free. Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd. • 706-613-3871 This 124-acre park is home to two beloved attractions: the World of Wonder playground and the Skate Park of Athens. The World of Wonder is the largest volunteer-built playground in the state of Georgia. The staggering 1,700-square-foot apparatus is filled with slides, swings, bridges and mazes. Nearby, the 14,000 square feet of ramps, bowls and rails make up the Skate Park, which is open to BMX bikers and skateboarders. The park also has Wiggley Field, which is a main attraction for dog lovers. It is two dog parks in one— one for small dogs, the other for larger dogs. Southeast Clarke also offers softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, a walking/jogging path and nature trails.

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Ben Burton Park 616 Mitchell Bridge Rd. • 706-613-3800 Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd. • 706-613-3624 East Athens Community Center 400 McKinley Dr. • 706-613-3593 Heritage Park 2543 Macon Hwy. • Watkinsville • 706-769-3965 Holland Youth Sports Complex 250 Vincent Dr. • 706-613-3604 North Oconee River Park 300 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. • 706-613-3615

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Reese & Pope Park 375 Reese St. • 706-613-3800 Rocksprings Neighborhood Center 105 Columbus Ave. • 706-613-3602 Satterfield Park 3028 Cherokee Rd. • 706-613-3586 Thomas N. Lay Park 297 Hoyt St. • 706-613-3596 Wesley Whitehead Park 495 Cherokee Rd. • Winterville • 706-742-8600

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Campus Inn 3425 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-549-0251 $40–$45. Jacuzzi. Some rooms have kitchenettes. Laundry and fax services are available. Pets welcome. www.campusinnmotelathens.com.

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Stay Awhile Downtown Best Western Colonial Inn 170 N. Milledge Ave. • 706-546-7311 $69.95–$79.95. 70 rooms. Continental breakfast. Free high-speed Internet. Small pets welcome (extra fee) and outdoor pool. www.bestwestern.com/ colonialinnathens. Comfort Suites 255 North Ave. • 706-995-4000 Starting at $84 (seasonal rates apply). Free continental breakfast and daily newspaper. Pool, hot tub and exercise room, business center. High-speed Internet. Refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer and ironing board in all rooms. Small pets with fee. www.choicehotels. com/hotel/ga467. Courtyard by Marriott 166 N. Finley St. • 706-369-7000 $109–$159 (seasonal rates apply). 105 rooms. Restaurant open for breakfast only, with an honor bar (with beer) available in the evenings. All rooms have an iron, ironing board, hairdryer and coffee maker. Wired and wireless Internet, outdoor pool, whirlpool and exercise facility. www.marriott.com/ AHNCY. Days Inn 230 N. Finley St. • 706-543-6511 $67.95–$76.95. 75 rooms. Continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet and pool. www.daysinn.com. Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave. • 888-928-4367 $159 starting rate (seasonal rates apply). Downtown Athens’ newest hotel, opened September ‘09. LEED Gold green-building certified. 130 guest

rooms, including 12 suites with hardwood floors and spa-like showers. Art gallery, fitness room, Phi Bar & Bistro with outdoor patio and occasional live music, and “Rialto Room” specialevents venue. www.athensdowntown hotel.com. Foundry Park Inn & Spa 295 E. Dougherty St. • 706-623-0296 Seasonal rates. 119 guest rooms and suites. Dining: Hoyt House Restaurant and the Melting Point live music and special-events venue. Full-service day spa, conference center (groups 10–400), outdoor pool with sun deck, valet laundry service and complimentary shuttle service (upon availability). www.foundryparkinn.com. Georgia Center Hotel 1197 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-542-1181 $99–$119 (seasonal rates apply). 193 newly renovated guest rooms and suites. Dining: Savannah Room and Courtyard Café. Gift shop. Located in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Reservations: 1-888-295-8894. www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/hotel. Georgia Gameday Center 250 W. Broad St. • 706-583-4500 $119–$199 (corporate and group rates available). One-, two- and threebedroom luxury suites, furnished, full kitchen, washer/dryer in room. Located downtown, walking distance to UGA campus. Shuttle service and private parking available. www.stayatgameday. com. Hilton Garden Inn 390 E. Washington St. • 706-353-6800 $139–$199. 185 luxury rooms. Large breakfast restaurant, piano bar and

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lounge, meeting rooms, business center, pool, whirlpool and fitness center. All rooms include an entertainment center, high-speed Internet, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. No pets allowed. Across the street from the Classic Center. www.hiltongardeninn. com. Holiday Inn 197 E. Broad St. • 706-549-4433 $105–$225. 222 rooms. Dining: Redfearn Grille. Business center, jacuzzi, exercise center and indoor pool. Highspeed Internet, coffee maker and ironing boards in all rooms. Small pets (with fee). www.hi-athens.com. Holiday Inn Express 513 W. Broad St. • 706-546-8122 Starting at $99. 160 rooms. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Business center, pool and exercise center. All rooms have high-speed Internet, expanded basic cable with HBO and coffee maker. www.hi-athens.com. Travelodge 898 W. Broad St. • 706-549-5400 $47–$65. Free continental breakfast. Outdoor pool. Rooms include coffee maker, 25” TV with HBO/ Cinemax, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, microwave and microfridge, free wireless access. www.travelodge.com. Westside/Mall America’s Best Inn 2715 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-549-1530 $40–$100 (seasonal rates apply). 45 rooms. Continental breakfast. All rooms have cable with HBO, CNN, ESPN and free local calls. Pets allowed w/ fee. www.americasbestinn.com.

Candlewood Suites 156 Classic Rd. • 706-548-9663 $45–$89. Extended stay is welcome. 97 rooms. Full kitchen & cooking utensils. Granite countertops and hardwood floors. 24-hr gym. Pet-friendly. Free use of washers/dryers. Free book/DVD lending. www.candlewoodsuites.com. Comfort Inn 3980 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-227-9700 $87.99–$92.99 (seasonal rates apply). Continental breakfast. Pool, exercise room and business center with free high-speed Internet. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and ironing board provided in all rooms. www.comfortinn. com. Country Inn & Suites 236 Old Epps Bridge Rd. 706-612-9100 $89–$189. Continental breakfast. Indoor pool, jacuzzi and health club. Free high-speed Internet. Refrigerator and microwave in all rooms. www.countryinns.com. Hampton Inn 2220 W. Broad St. • 706-548-9600 $109 (seasonal rates apply). Free breakfast. Exercise room, business center and pool. High-speed wireless Internet, hairdryer, ironing board, coffee maker and HBO in all rooms. No pets. www.hampton-inn.com. Howard Johnson 2465 W. Broad St. • 706-548-1111 $49.99–$59.99 (seasonal rates apply). Free breakfast buffet. Pool and free wireless Internet. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, pay-per-view and Nintendo in all rooms. Free local and long distance calls. www.hojo.com. Microtel Inn 1050 Ultimate Dr. • 706-548-5676 $49–$69 (seasonal rates apply). Continental breakfast. Expanded cable with HBO, ESPN, refrigerator and microwave in every room. Free wireless Internet and local/long distance calls. Located across from Target. www.microtelinn. com.

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Perimeter Inn 3791 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-548-3000 $56–$82. Continental breakfast. Free local calls. HBO and refrigerator in all rooms. www.perimeterinn.com. Sleep Inn and Suites 109 Florence Dr. • 706-850-1261 $76 and up. 65 rooms. Free cable with HBO, indoor pool, exercise room, breakfast, business center, wireless, microwaves, refrigerator, coffeemaker and ironing board in room. South Athens The Colonels on Angel Oaks Farm 3890 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-559-9595 $115–$185. Seven rooms and three suites, most with a private bath, in a circa-1860 mansion. European antiques imported from an 18th-century Belgian chateau. Horses, 30 acres, pond and walking trails with direct access to natural areas. TV/ DVD/ VCR, cable and high-speed Internet. Security. 15 min. from downtown and UGA. Reservations: reservations@thecolonels.net. www. thecolonels.net.

Intown Suites 2044 S. Milledge Dr. • 706-355-3121 $149.99–$189.99 per week for “extended stay” living. Kitchen with full-size refrigerator/freezer, free highspeed Internet and cable with HBO in all rooms. Security, on-site laundry. www. intownsuites.com. Springhill Suites by Marriott 3500 Daniells Bridge Rd. 706-353-8484 $109–$199. 99 rooms. Complimentary continental breakfast buffet. Full use of St. Mary’s Hospital Wellness Center. Suites feature a small refrigerator, sink and microwave. High-speed Internet, wired and wireless. www.marriott.com/ hotels/travel/ahnsh-springhill-suitesathens.

In Lands Not So Distant Ashford Manor 5 Harden Hill Rd. • Watkinsville 706-769-2633 $89–$199 (seasonal rates apply). Six guest rooms in an 1893 Victorian manor house on a five-acre estate. Private baths, bathrobes, coffee maker and refridgerator in all rooms. Dogs welcome. Free wireless Internet available. Ages 16 and up. Home to the Concerts on the Lawn series, see p. 18. www. ambedandbreakfast.com. Butler Motor Inn 173 S. Main St. • Watkinsville 706-769-7781 $38–$46. Free cable, direct-dial phone, kitchenette (with microwave and refrigerator) included.

North Athens Bulldog Inn 1225 Commerce Rd. • 706-543-3611 On weekdays, a one-bed room is $40 including tax and a two-bed room is $45 including tax. On weekends, all rooms are $50 including tax. Seasonal rates apply. Pool.

Fair Havens Bed & Breakfast 75 Old Edwards Rd. • Arnoldsville 706-534-3022 $125–$250 (seasonal rates apply). Four guest rooms in an 1825, 5,000 sq. ft. manor house and adjoining cottage located on 30 acres. www.fairhavens plantation.com.

Hawk’s Nest Hostel 1760 McRee’s Mill Rd. • Watkinsville 706-202-1719 12 miles from downtown Athens in a beautiful country setting. Amenities include: AC, heat, kitchen, refrigerator, shower. Call or email for prices and reservations: mayabee333@bellsouth.net. Camping Bell Acres Resort 158 Bell Acres Rd. • Maysville 800-432-1436 Tent camping: $10 plus daily grounds fees. RV hookups: $15–$20. Cabins: $45. Family-oriented, clothing-optional resort with pool, hot tub, hiking trails, volleyball, laundry room, workout room and clubhouse. www.bellacres.com. Pine Lake 5540 High Shoals Rd. • Bishop 706-769-5486 Tent camping: $20 plus $3 per additional person (over two); RV hookups: $28–$30. Campsites with nature trails, store, fishing, restrooms, bathhouse, playground and cooking shed. Checks/ cash only.

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Restaurant, Bar & Club Index American

Add Drug Store 1695 S. Lumpkin St., 706-548-2239; p. 28 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar 2226 W. Broad St., 706-543-1339; p. 29

Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave., 706-475-7000; p. 29

Bailey’s American Tavern 430 E. Clayton St., 706-543-7170; p. 29

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-850-1916; p. 30 Brett’s Casual American Restaurant 3190 Atlanta Hwy., 706-850-1395; p. 31

Buffalo’s Southwest Café 196 Alps Rd., 706-354-6655; p. 18,

Peking Restaurant (Eastside) 1935 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-549-0274; p. 53

Peking Restaurant (Westside) 2725 Atlanta Hwy., 706-549-9333; p. 53

Ru San’s 196 Alps Rd., 706-552-0488; p. 55 Shoki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar 10 Huntington Rd., 706-227-1933; p. 56

Shokitini 251 W. Clayton St., 706-353-7933; p. 56 Siri Thai Cuisine 367 Prince Ave., 706-548-7667; p. 57 Thai Spoon 149 N. Lumpkin St., 706-548-9222; p. 58 Toshiro Japanese Express 2467 Jefferson Rd., 706-543-1118; p. 59

Coffee Houses and Bakeries

p. 31

Café on Prince 595 Prince Ave., 706-425-1866; p. 36 Chili’s Grill & Bar 183 Alps Rd., 706-613-5405; p. 37 Chops and Hops 2 S. Main St., Watkinsville, 706-310-1101; p. 37 Courtyard Café 1197 S. Lumpkin St., 706-542-2633; p. 38 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1913 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-208-0304; p. 38

Fatz Café 4115 Lexington Rd., 706-425-8780; p. 41 Gnat’s Landing 1080 Baxter St., 706-850-5858; p. 20, p. 43 Hilltop Grille 2310 W. Broad St., 706-353-7667; p. 45 IHOP Restaurant 1061 Parkway Pl., 706-353-0344; 1180 Baxter St., 706-354-1356; p. 46

Kingpins Bowl & Brew 2451 Jefferson Rd., 706-546-4746; p. 47 Locos Grill & Pub 2020 Timothy Rd., 706-549-7700;

581 S. Harris St., 706-548-7803; 1985 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-208-0911; p. 20, p. 49 Logan’s Roadhouse 3668 Atlanta Hwy., 706-227-9890; p. 49 Longhorn Steakhouse 196 Alps Rd., 706-548-1341; p. 49 The Melting Point 295 E. Dougherty St., 706-254-6909; p. 20, p. 51 Old City Diner 2230 Barnett Shoals Dr., 706-548-6077; p. 52 Outback Steakhouse 3585 Atlanta Hwy., 706-613-6015; p. 53 Piccadilly Cafeteria 3700 Atlanta Hwy., 706-353-0030; p. 54 Porterhouse Grill 459 E. Broad St., 706-369-0990; p. 54 Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar 15 Huntington Rd., 706-613-0045; p. 55 Red Lobster 1956 W. Broad St., 706-549-5376; p. 55 Redfearn Grille 197 E. Broad St., 706-549-4433; p. 55 Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 1021 Dowdy Rd., 706-543-8203; p. 55 Saladworks 265 E. Clayton St., 706-548-7775; p. 56 The Savannah Room 1197 S. Lumpkin St., 706-542-6341; p. 56 Square One Fish Co. 414 Thomas St., 706-353-8862; p. 21, p. 57 Whiplash Café 909 E. Broad St., 706-995-9447; p. 60

A sian Athens Sushi Bar Utage 440 E. Clayton St., 706-227-9339; p. 29 Chef Ming 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-552-3233; p. 36 China Delight 1971 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville 30677,

Barnes and Noble Café 3650 Atlanta Hwy., 706-354-1195; p. 30 Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts 771 Prince Ave., 706-548-3444; p. 30

Big City Bread Cafe 393 N. Finley St., 706-353-0029; p. 30 Black Forest Bakery & Deli 1040 Gaines School Rd.,

706-549-3752; p. 30 Café Marigold 135 Cherokee Rd., Winterville, 706-742-0044; p. 36 Ciné Barcafé 234 W. Hancock Ave., 706-353-3343; p. 19, p. 37 Cups Coffee Café 1911 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-208-8131; p. 38 The Daily Neighborhood Deli 2971 Monroe Hwy., Watkinsville, 678-661-0303; p. 39 Espresso Royale Caffe 297 E. Broad St., 706-613-7449; p. 41 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 1560 Oglethorpe Ave.; p. 45 Ike and Jane 1307 Prince Ave., 706-850-1580; p. 46 Jittery Joe’s Coffee UGA Miller Learning Center, 706-549-2124; Athens Technical College, Building 700, 706-353-0021; 27 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville, 706-769-4280; 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-354-8000; 1480 Baxter St., 706-548-1099; 1220 S. Milledge Ave., 706-208-1979; p. 46

The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company 780 E. Broad St., 706-227-2161; p. 46

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 3703 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, 706-208-0628; p. 47

O.K. Coffee 225 College Ave., 706-369-6650; p. 52 Seattle’s Best Coffee 196 Alps Rd. (Borders), 706-583-8647; p. 56 Starbucks 1761 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-353-2206; 10 Huntington Rd., 706-353-6632; 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. (Kroger), 706-583-8900; 2301 College Station Rd. (Kroger), 706-353-8543; 100 College Ave., 706-543-0114; p. 57 1000 Faces Coffee 269 W. Washington St.; 585 Barber St., 706-534-8860; p. 58 Two Story Coffeehouse 1680 Lumpkin St., 706-850-5422; p. 59 Walker’s Coffee & Pub 128 College Ave., 706-543-1433; p. 21, p. 60

Downhome and BBQ

706-769-9221; p. 37

China Star Super Buffet 3567 Atlanta Hwy., 706-316-3382; p. 37 China Wok 2475 Jefferson Rd., 706-353-3399; p. 37 Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express 1021 Parkway Blvd.,

706-353-8889; 1055 Gaines School Rd., 706-543-8888; p. 37 Cozy Yum Yum 179 Jackson St., 706-208-1747; p. 38 Doc Chey’s Noodle House 320 E. Clayton St., 706-546-0015; p. 39 Eat Hibachi 131 E. Broad St., 706-548-7441; p. 40 Golden Dragon 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-353-8897; 126 Alps Rd., 706-552-1688; p. 44 Golden Sun Chinese Restaurant 4375 Lexington Rd., 706-549-3388; p. 44 Happy China Buffet 2301 College Station Rd., 706-552-3388; p. 45 Hibachi Express Inoko 2061 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, 706-769-7088; 3190 Atlanta Hwy., 706-425-8828; 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-354-0079; p. 45 Inoko Japanese Steak & Seafood House 161 Alps Rd., 706-546-8589; p. 46 Inoko Sushi Express 2301 College Station Rd., 706-546-5662; p. 46 Just Pho...and More 1063 Baxter St., 706-850-1420; p. 47 Main Moon Restaurant 2061 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, 706-769-8686; p. 49

Barbeque Shack 4320 Lexington Rd., 706-613-6752; p. 29 Bill’s Bar-B-Que 10010 Fortson Store Rd., Hull, 706-549-4949; p. 30

Bread Basket 723 Boulevard, 706-548-3412; p. 31 Butt Hutt BBQ 699 Baxter St., 706-208-7475; p. 31 Chonell’s Home Cooking 2361 W. Broad St., 706-549-2114; p. 37 Cotton Club 311 E. Broad St., 706-850-8227; p. 38 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2131 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, 706-705-1326; p. 39

Food for the Soul 1965 W. Broad St., 706-546-0052; p. 42 Fresh Air Bar-B-Que 5170 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, 770-725-5227; 1110 Hull Rd., 706-546-6060; p. 43

Gourmet BBQ & Catering 1971 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, 706-769-4047; 42 Main St., Watkinsville, 706-769-4047; p. 44

Harry’s Pig Shop 2425 Jefferson Rd., 706-612-9219; p. 45 Hollis Famous Ribs 1660 W. Broad St., 706-543-2234; p. 45 Hot Thomas Barbecue 3753 Highway 15, Watkinsville, 706-769-6550; p. 45

Jot ‘Em Down Country Store & BBQ 480 Macon Hwy., 706-549-2110; p. 47

Mama Shug’s Country Kitchen 315 Athens Rd., Winterville, 706-742-7790; p. 50

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Mayflower Restaurant 171 E. Broad St., 706-548-1692; p. 51 Paul’s Bar-B-Q 124 E. Main St., Lexington, 706-614-1843; p. 53 Peaches Fine Foods 840 W. Broad St., 706-613-5334; p. 53 Plantation Buffet 1055 Gaines School Rd., 706-543-3332; 1119 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., 706-353-3663; p. 54

Rachel’s Southern Style Restaurant 1021 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, (706) 310-0091; p. 55

Shane’s Rib Shack 196 N. Milledge Ave., 706-548-4650; p. 56 Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 3755 Atlanta Hwy., 706-546-0385; p. 57

Strickland’s Restaurant 4723 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, 706-548-7003; p. 57

Weaver D’s Fine Foods 1016 E. Broad St., 706-353-7797; p. 60 Wilson’s Soul Food 351 N. Hull St., 706-353-7289; p. 60 The Woods BBQ & Pizza 11661 Hwy. 441 N. (J&J Flea Market), 706-613-2410; p. 60

Zeb Dean’s Barbecue 5742 Hwy. 29 N., Danielsville, 706-795-2701; p. 61

Ice Cream and S moothies Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts 771 Prince Ave., 706-548-3444; p. 30

Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop 105 College Ave., 706-208-0031; p. 30 Creative Cookies & Creamery 1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-548-5888; p. 38

Hodgson’s Pharmacy 1260 S. Milledge Ave., 706-543-7386; p. 45 Marble Slab Creamery 1591 S. Lumpkin St., 706-543-2334; p. 50 Pearly Sweets 2080 Timothy Rd., 706-354-0212; p. 53 Planet Smoothie 196 Alps Rd., 706-316-3090; 184 College Ave., 706-353-8181; p. 54

Smoothie King 2361 W. Broad St. (The Omni Club), 706-369-3111; 1993 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-850-0962; 1591 S. Lumpkin St., 706-613-2600; p. 57 SunO Dessert 480 E. Broad St., 706-850-8300; p. 58 Yoforia 1210 S. Milledge Ave.; p. 61 Yoguri 198 College Ave., 706-354-8351; p. 61

Italian and Pizz a A Tavola! 237 Prince Ave., 706-549-7520; p. 28 Amici Italian Café 233 E. Clayton St., 706-353-0000; p. 28 Bulldawg Pizza, Wings & More 2026 S. Milledge Ave., 706-355-3294; p. 31

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 3194 Atlanta Hwy., 706-546-9938; p. 36 Chuck E. Cheese’s 3654 Atlanta Hwy., 706-353-6715; p. 37 Cici’s Pizza 3190 Atlanta Hwy., 706-613-2424; p. 37 DePalma’s Italian Cafe 2080 Timothy Rd., 706-552-1237; 1965 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-369-0085; 401 E. Broad St., 706-354-6966; p. 19, p. 39 Ferrando’s Italian Pizzeria 1260 Mars Hill Rd., Watkinsville, 706-769-5552; p. 41 Fox’s Pizza Den 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-850-7240; 2971 Monroe Hwy., Watkinsville, 678-661-0220; p. 43 Johnny’s New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd., 706-354-1515; p. 46 La Dolce Vita 323 E. Broad St., 706-353-3911; p. 47 Little Italy 125 N. Lumpkin St., 706-613-7100; p. 49 Mama Sid’s Pizza 2240 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-549-6100; p. 50 Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., 706-613-0892; p. 51 Mirko Pasta 1075 Baxter St., 706-549-4552; 2 S. Main St., Watkinsville, 706-310-1233; 1040 Gaines School Rd., 706-850-5641; p. 51 The Olive Garden 3666 Atlanta Hwy., 706-227-2225; p. 53 Peppino’s 2597 S. Milledge Ave., 706-613-1616; p. 53 Stevi B’s Pizza 122 Alps Rd., 706-208-9552; p. 57 Totonno’s Famous Meatballs 770 Hawthorne Ave., 706-549-4833; p. 59 Transmetropolitan 1550 Oglethorpe Ave., 706-549-5112; 145 E. Clayton St., 706-613-8773; p. 59 The Woods BBQ & Pizza 11661 Hwy. 441 N. (J&J Flea Market), 706-613-2410; p. 60 Your Pie 1591 S. Lumpkin St., 706-850-7424; 196 Alps Rd., 706-549-3179; 350 E. Broad St., 706-850-5675; p. 61

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Me xican and South American Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 2080 Timothy Rd., 706-543-0154; 1376 Prince Ave., 706-543-1500; p. 28 Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina 1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-354-0300; 1739 S. Lumpkin St., 706-548-1866; 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-549-9954; 259 E. Clayton St., 706-549-9008; p. 30 Cali ‘N’ Tito’s 1427 S. Lumpkin St., 706-227-9979; p. 36 Dos Palmas Restaurant & Cantina 3523 Atlanta Hwy., 706-353-7771; p. 40 El Azteca 1280 Oconee St., 706-549-2639; p. 40 El Paisano 478 North Ave., 706-353-0346; p. 41 El Patron 2455 W. Broad St., 706-543-7889; p. 41 La Estrella 400 Hawthorne Ave., 706-353-8557; p. 47 La Fiesta #1 995 Hawthorne Ave., 706-548-4261; p. 47 La Fiesta #2 1395 College Station Rd., 706-549-5933; p. 48 La Rosita 840 Hull Rd., 706-543-8854; p. 48 Las Conchitas Caliente 1354 Prince Ave., 706-353-2500; p. 48 Los Comales 211 Tallassee Rd., 706-549-7405; p. 49 Mexicali Grille 2301 College Station Rd., 706-546-9200; p. 51 Moe’s Southwest Grill 1320 Baxter St., 706-369-7776; p. 51 On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina 3640 Atlanta Hwy., 706-543-2299; p. 53 Picante’s Mexican Grill 151 E. Broad St., 706-369-1930; p. 54 Sr. Sol 175 Tallassee Rd., 706-546-1570; p. 57 Taco Stand 2131 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, 706-769-3233; 2270 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-549-5481; 247 E. Broad St., 706-549-1446; 670 N. Milledge Ave., 706-549-2894; p. 58 Taqueria Del Sol 334 Prince Ave., 706-353-3890; p. 58 Taqueria La Jalisco 3750 Old Jefferson Rd., 706-316-3560; p. 58 Taqueria La Parrilla 1431 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, 706-310-9991; 2439 Jefferson Rd., 706-549-4977; p. 58 Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant 1225 N. Chase St., 706-202-8549; p. 58 Willy’s Mexicana Grill 196 Alps Rd., 706-548-1920; p. 60

Sandwiches , Burgers and Chicken A-OK Cafe 154 College Ave., 706-355-3002; p. 28 Allen’s Bar & Grill 810 Hawthorne Ave., 706-353-6244; p. 28 Black Forest Bakery & Deli 1040 Gaines School Rd., 706-549-3752; p. 30

Blazer’s Hot Wings 1462 Glenn Carrie Rd., Hull, 706-208-0705; p. 30

Blind Pig Tavern 485 Baldwin St., 706-548-3442; p. 31 Café Marigold 135 Cherokee Rd., Winterville, 706-742-0044; p. 36 Chelsea’s Gentlemen’s Club 1051 Baxter St., 706-549-2904; p. 37 Clocked! 259 W. Washington St., 706-548-9175; p. 38 The Daily Neighborhood Deli 2971 Monroe Hwy., Watkinsville, 678-661-0303; p. 39

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries 101 College Ave.,

706-549-2811; 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-549-9081; p. 41

Five Points Deli & More 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-546-8915; 1650 S. Lumpkin St., 706-546-8915; p. 42

Gardenside Cafe 2450 S. Milledge Ave., 706-542-6359; p. 43 The Globe 199 N. Lumpkin St., 706-353-4721; p. 20, p. 43 Graze Burgers & Salads 227 Prince Ave., 706-543-5514; p. 44 The Grill 171 College Ave., 706-543-4770; p. 44 Gyro Wrap 175 E. Broad St., 706-543-9071; p. 45 HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Café 3690 Atlanta Hwy., 706-613-8800; p. 45

Ike and Jane 1307 Prince Ave., 706-850-1580; p. 46 Jason’s Deli 140 Alps Rd., 706-425-4950; p. 46 Jersey Mike’s Subs 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy., 706-543-4114; p. 46 Jimmy John’s Gourmet Subs 525 Baxter St., 706-613-0500; p. 46

Krimson Kafe 40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville, 706-310-0888; p. 47

Larry’s Giant Subs 196 Alps Rd., 706-353-4733;

1720 Epps Bridge Rd., 706-227-7298; p. 48 Lucky Dawg Billiards 1120 Mitchell Bridge Rd., 706-354-7829; p. 49 McAlister’s Deli 2440 W. Broad St., 706-369-6700; p. 51 Old City Diner 2230 Barnett Shoals Dr., 706-548-6077; p. 52 Panera Bread 3151 Atlanta Hwy., 706-546-6812; p. 53 The Pita Pit 123 N. Jackson St., 706-552-0052; p. 54 Raising Cane’s 795 Baxter St., 706-548-2008; p. 55 Schlotzsky’s Deli 1490 Baxter St., 706-543-2518; p. 56 Sweet Peppers Deli 296 W. Broad St.; p. 58 The Varsity 1000 W. Broad St., 706-548-6325; p. 60 Wingster Café 521 Baxter St., 706-583-9611; p. 60

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Something Different Aromas 1235 S. Milledge Ave., 706-208-0059; p. 29 Big City Bread Cafe 393 N. Finley St., 706-353-0029; p. 30 The Big Easy Café 20 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville 30677, 706-769-3030; p. 30

The Capital Room 247 E. Washington St., 706-850-6277; p. 36 Casa Mia 269 N. Hull St., 706-227-4444; p. 36 Charminar 1745 Hwy. 29 N., 706-543-0793; p. 36 Copper Creek Brewing Company 140 E. Washington St., 706-546-1102; p. 38

Donderos’ Kitchen 584 N. Milledge Ave., 706-389-7955; p. 39 Earth Fare Café 1689 S. Lumpkin St., 706-227-1717; p. 40 East West Bistro 351 E. Broad St., 706-546-9378; p. 40 Falafel King 1074 Baxter St., 706-850-7931; p. 41 Farm 255 255 W. Washington St., 706-549-4660; p. 19, p. 41 Five & Ten 1653 S. Lumpkin St., 706-546-7300; p. 41 Five Star Day Café 229 E. Broad St., 706-543-8552; p. 42 Flight Tapas and Bar 225 N. Lumpkin St., 706-549-0200; p. 42 Fuego Latin Fusion 909 E. Broad St.; p. 43 Girasoles 24 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville, 706-310-0410; p. 43 The Grit 199 Prince Ave., 706-543-6592; p. 44 Hoyt House Restaurant 295 E. Dougherty St., 706-425-0444; p. 46

KEBA Spitfire Grill 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-850-7285; p. 47 Kelly’s Jerk Wings 1583 S. Lumpkin St., 706-208-0000; p. 47 Chef Lamar’s Iron Grill 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., 706-543-9955; p. 48

Last Resort Grill 184 W. Clayton St., 706-549-0810; p. 48 Lindsey’s Culinary Market 1238 Prince Ave., 706-353-0558; p. 48 Lumpkin Cafe 1700 S. Lumpkin St., 706-543-3122; p. 49 Mama’s Boy 197 Oak St., 706-548-6249; p. 50 Marti’s at Midday 1280 Prince Ave., 706-543-3541; p. 50 The National 232 W. Hancock Ave., 706-549-3450; p. 52 Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar 134 E. Clayton St., 706-549-0034; p. 53

Phi Bar & Bistro 500 College Ave., 706-546-0430; p. 53 Reds Southern Tavern 104 E. Washington St., 706-549-4101; p. 55

The Royal Peasant 1675 S. Lumpkin St., 706-549-7920; p. 55 Speakeasy 269 E. Broad St., 706-546-5556; p. 57 The Sultan 3812 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, 706-543-6600; p. 57 Taste of India 131 E. Broad St., 706-559-0000; p. 58 Trappeze Pub 269 W. Washington St., 706-543-8997; p. 59 White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates 217 Hiawasee Ave., 706-353-6847; p. 60

Bars and Clubs Aftermath 131 E. Broad St.; p. 28 Alibi 50 Gaines School Rd., 706-549-1010; p. 18, p. 28 Allen’s Bar & Grill 810 Hawthorne Ave., 706-353-6244; p. 28 Allgood Lounge 256 E. Clayton St., 706-549-0166; p. 28 Amici Italian Café 233 E. Clayton St., 706-353-0000; p. 28 The Arch Bar 288 N. Lumpkin St., 706-548-0300; p. 29 Aromas 1235 S. Milledge Ave., 706-208-0059; p. 29 Athens Sushi Bar Utage 440 E. Clayton St., 706-227-9339; p. 29 Bailey’s American Tavern 430 E. Clayton St., 706-543-7170; p. 29

Barcode 166 E. Clayton St., 706-613-5557; p. 30 Barnette’s 114 College Ave.; p. 18, p. 30 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-850-1916; p. 30 Blind Pig Tavern 485 Baldwin St., 706-548-3442; p. 31 Blue Sky 247 E. Broad St.; p. 31 Boar’s Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., 706-369-3040; p. 18, p. 31

Bourbon Street 333 E. Broad St., 706-369-1313; p. 31 Buddha Bar 431 E. Broad St., 706-208-7017; p. 31 Buffalo’s Southwest Café 196 Alps Rd., 706-354-6655; p. 18, p. 31

The Capital Room 247 E. Washington St., 706-850-6277; p. 36 Casa Mia 269 N. Hull St., 706-227-4444; p. 36 Chelsea’s Gentlemen’s Club 1051 Baxter St., 706-549-2904; p. 37 Ciné Barcafé 234 W. Hancock Ave., 706-353-3343; p. 19, p. 37 City Bar 220 College Ave., 706-546-7612; p. 37 Clayton St. Lounge 254 W. Clayton St., 706-583-8510; p. 37 Club Chrome 115 Trade St., Bogart, 706-543-9009; p. 19, p. 38 Copper Creek Brewing Company 140 E. Washington St., 706-546-1102; p. 38

Cotton Club 311 E. Broad St., 706-850-8227; p. 38 Country Rock Café 1720 Commerce Rd., 706-369-7625; p. 38 Cozy Yum Yum 179 Jackson St., 706-208-1747; p. 38

Cutters Pub 120 E. Clayton St., 706-353-9800; p. 39 DePalma’s Italian Cafe 2080 Timothy Rd., 706-552-1237;

1965 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-369-0085; 401 E. Broad St., 706-354-6966; p. 19, p. 39 East West Bistro 351 E. Broad St., 706-546-9378; p. 40 8e’s Bar 120 E. Washington St., 706-613-1764; p. 19, p. 40 El Centro 175 N. Lumpkin St., 706-548-5700; p. 19, p. 40 Fahrenheit 321 E. Clayton St., 706-227-2007; p. 41 Farm 255 255 W. Washington St., 706-549-4660; p. 19, p. 41 Five & Ten 1653 S. Lumpkin St., 706-546-7300; p. 41 Flanagan’s 301 E. Clayton St., 706-208-9711; p. 42 Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., 706-546-0039; p. 19, p. 42 Flight Tapas and Bar 225 N. Lumpkin St., 706-549-0200; p. 42 Genco Import Co. 246 E. Clayton St., 706-354-0203; p. 43 General Beauregard’s 164 E. Clayton St., 706-543-8201; p. 43 Georgia Bar 159 W. Clayton St., 706-546-9884; p. 43 The Globe 199 N. Lumpkin St., 706-353-4721; p. 20, p. 43 Gnat’s Landing 1080 Baxter St., 706-850-5858; p. 20, p. 43 Go Bar 195 Prince Ave., 706-546-5609; p. 20, p. 43 Half Moon Pub 301 E. Clayton St., 706-208-9712; p. 45 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 1560 Oglethorpe Ave.; p. 45 Highwire Lounge 269 N. Hull St., 706-543-8997; p. 20, p. 45 Hilltop Grille 2310 W. Broad St., 706-353-7667; p. 45 J.R.’s Baitshack 142 N. Jackson St., 706-208-9100; p. 47 Kingpins Bowl & Brew 2451 Jefferson Rd., 706-546-4746; p. 47 Lansdowne Road Irish Pub 262 College Ave., 706-208-3682; p. 48 Last Resort Grill 184 W. Clayton St., 706-549-0810; p. 48 Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., 706-369-3144; p. 20, p. 49 Locos Grill & Pub 2020 Timothy Rd., 706-549-7700; 581 S. Harris St., 706-548-7803; 1985 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-208-0911; p. 20, p. 49 The Loft Dance Lounge 164 E. Clayton St., 706-613-7771; p. 20, p. 49 Lucky Dawg Billiards 1120 Mitchell Bridge Rd., 706-354-7829; p. 49 The Mad Hatter 400 E. Clayton St.; p. 49 Magnolia’s 312 E. Broad St., 706-543-0797; p. 49 The Manhattan Café 337 N. Hull St., 706-369-9767; p. 50 The Max Canada 243 W. Washington St., 706-254-3392; p. 51 Mell’s Lounge 4648 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, 706-548-0830; p. 51 Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., 706-613-0892; p. 51 The Melting Point 295 E. Dougherty St., 706-254-6909; p. 20, p. 51 Moonshine Bar 275 E. Clayton St.; p. 51 The National 232 W. Hancock Ave., 706-549-3450; p. 52 New Earth Music Hall 227 W. Dougherty St., 706-543-8283; p. 20, p. 52 No Where Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., 706-546-4742; p. 20, p. 52 Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., 706-548-6186; p. 52 The Office Lounge 2455 Jefferson Rd., 706-546-0840; p. 21, p. 52 On the Rocks 225 E. Clayton St., 706-354-0305; p. 53 Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar 134 E. Clayton St., 706-549-0034; p. 53 Phi Bar & Bistro 500 College Ave., 706-546-0430; p. 53 Porterhouse Grill 459 E. Broad St., 706-369-0990; p. 54 The Pub at Gameday 251 W. Clayton St., 706-353-2831; p. 54 Raw 335 E. Clayton St.; p. 55 Redfearn Grille 197 E. Broad St., 706-549-4433; p. 55 Reds Southern Tavern 104 E. Washington St., 706-549-4101; p. 55 Roadhouse 137 N. Lumpkin St., 706-613-2324; p. 21, p. 55 The Royal Peasant 1675 S. Lumpkin St., 706-549-7920; p. 55 RPM 235 W. Washington St., 706-543-0428; p. 55 Rye Bar 140 E. Clayton St., 706-354-6629; p. 21, p. 56 Sandbar 220 College Ave., 706-548-1988; p. 56 Shokitini 251 W. Clayton St., 706-353-7933; p. 56 Sideways 364 E. Broad St., 706-319-1919; p. 57 Speakeasy 269 E. Broad St., 706-546-5556; p. 57 Square One Fish Co. 414 Thomas St., 706-353-8862; p. 21, p. 57 Taco Stand 247 E. Broad St., 706-549-1446; p. 58 Top Dawg Sports Bar & Nightclub 400 E. Clayton St., 706-870-6563; p. 58 Topper’s International Showbar 100 N. Jackson St., 706-613-0504; p. 59 Transmetropolitan 1550 Oglethorpe Ave., 706-549-5112; 145 E. Clayton St., 706-613-8773; p. 59 Trappeze Pub 269 W. Washington St., 706-543-8997; p. 59 283 Bar 283 E. Broad St., 706-208-1283; p. 21, p. 59 Walker’s Coffee & Pub 128 College Ave., 706-543-1433; p. 21, p. 60 The Winery 429 E. Broad St., 706-613-0095; p. 60

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Restaurant & Bar Listings A Tavola! 237 Prince Ave. • 706-549-7520 www.atavolarestaurant.com File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Reservations, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Dinner, Tu.–Sun. The Look : Muted brick interior and quaint outdoor seating in the quiet Bottleworks location creates a soothing Italian ambiance. Menu : Traditional, house-made Italian dishes. Start with an appetizer like caprese, bruschetta or insalata mista. Entrées include seafood soup, grilled rib-eye and brickroasted cornish hen. An array of pastas comprise a good portion of the menu (e.g., gnocchi with gorgonzola and cream, ravioli filled with housemade spinach and ricotta, veggie lasagna). And Neapolitan pizzas, made in a brick oven, are in no short supply; all the classics are here (e.g., marinara, proscuitto e funghi, ai formaggio), and many vegetarian options as well. $$$

A-OK Cafe 154 College Ave. • 706-355-3002 File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch, Mon.–Fri. The Look : Small, simple downtown sandwich shop hidden below the street. Menu : Traditional deli sandwiches like turkey and chicken salad, as well as a wide array of combination sandwiches named after newspapers (e.g., The New York Times, with corned beef, pastrami and cheese). $

Add Drug Store 1695 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-2239 File Under : American. Features : Checks/CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Sat. The Look : This oldfashioned lunch counter located in Five Points is a blast

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from the past with its chrome stools and soda fountain atmosphere. Menu : Traditional fare for breakfast like eggs, bacon and sausage. For lunch, basic sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs that have price tags from the ‘60s. The pimento cheese sandwich is a favorite among patrons, and the classic shakes, malts and floats are handmade and a great end to an affordable lunch. $

Aftermath 131 E. Broad St. File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : DJs, CC. Hours : Tu., 5 p.m.–2 a.m., Th.-Sat. 10 p.m.–2 a.m. The Look : Dance the night away at this bumpin’ club on Broad Street. This spacious two-story club has large dance floors and a VIP room. Jazz during Happy Hour on Tuesdays. Drinks : Two separate bars serve up the usual cocktails and domestic beers to keep the party going.

Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 2080 Timothy Rd. • 706-543-0154 1376 Prince Ave. • 706-543-1500 File Under : Mexican and South American. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/ CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : The inside murals nod to historical Mexican culture. The booths are shaped along the lines of Mexican adobe architecture and are the colors of the Mexican flag. All decor is exemplified by lively music and warm service. Menu : A combination of traditional and Tex-Mex fare, including many authentic dishes. The milkshakes (guava, pineapple and mango) are an invigorating favorite. Popular Tex-Mex dishes include burritos, chimichangas, mexican tacos, quesadillas and fajitas. $$

Alibi 50 Gaines School Rd. • 706-549-1010 www.facebook.com/alibibar File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Eastside saloon with an outdoor covered patio offers entertainment and drink specials away from the downtown scene. HDTVs, pool tables, pinball, darts and a jukebox keep patrons busy inside.

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Weekly events include karaoke, poker, open mic and trivia, along with live music every weekend. Drinks : A mixture of imports and domestics. Daily drink specials make it an affordable place to wet your whistle.

Allen’s Bar & Grill 810 Hawthorne Ave. • 706-353-6244 www.allensbarandgrill.com File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, Catering, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : The B-52s sang about the nearly 50-year-old Allen’s in their song “Deadbeat Club,” long before it closed in 2003. The new location opened in 2007 less than a mile from the original spot. All the essential sports bar decor is housed in the new Allen’s, including flat screen TVs, pool and arcade games. Menu : Classic bar food including hamburgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads. Original menu items include Allen’s Burger, The Mad Dog and Hamburger Steak Plate. Drinks : Wide selection of liquor and wine, with eight beers on tap, including two Terrapins. $$

Allgood Lounge 256 E. Clayton St. • 706-549-0166 www.allgoodlounge.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Spacious two-story bar with industrial brick and wood accents. The often-trekked spiral staircase leads to pool tables and an outside rooftop patio. Play Playstation 2 downstairs or watch the big game on any one of the huge-screen TVs throughout the bar. Drinks : No fewer than three different bars serve over 150 beers, including 20 select craft brews on draft, along with wine and cocktails. Downstairs has a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, and there’s an outside tiki bar upstairs.

Amici Italian Café 233 E. Clayton St. • 706-353-0000 www.amici-cafe.com/athens File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Live Music, Outside Seat-

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ing, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Classic, wood-accented pizzeria with a bar, booths and tables. Menu : Traditional Italian cuisine offering a wide selection of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and pastas. Clever pizza combinations as well as build-yourown pizza and calzone options are plentiful. Wings topped with award-winning hot wing sauce are also a customer favorite. Drinks : Full bar with seven beers on tap including a few varieties of Terrapin, and a good selection of wines. $$

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar 2226 W. Broad St. • 706-543-1339 www.applebees.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Curbside Pick-Up, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

The Arch Bar 288 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-0300 www.myspace.com/archbar File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Brick walls, hardwood floors, leather couches and arched windows give the bar a sophisticated look, but the atmosphere is informal and relaxed. Drinks : Wide variety of cocktails mixed at the bar, with the usual suspects available. Check nightly for drink specials.

Aromas 1235 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-208-0059 www.aromaswinebar.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Mon.–Th., 4 p.m.–1 a.m.

Fri., 4 p.m.–2 a.m. Sat., 2 p.m.–2 a.m. Sun., 5 p.m.–12 a.m. The Look : A cozy, cosmopolitan bar located in quiet Five Points. The interior, filled with leather chairs and a fireplace, makes this a perfect spot for anyone looking to take a break from typical downtown bars. Menu : Tapas (e.g., cheese plates, roasted almonds, antipasti and freshly made hummus) are available to snack on, as well as desserts (locally made cakes and cheesecakes, chocolate torte) and coffee. Drinks : Always a wide selection of wines on hand, and a full assortment of beer (imports, microbrews and some locally brewed) and cocktails are also offered.

Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave. • 706-475-7000 www.armc.org File Under : American. Features : Take-Out, Debit Card/ Cash Only. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Cafeteria style. Menu : ARMC has the reputation of attracting the general public because of its delicious food. and Normaltown location The cafeteria’s menu changes daily, so call or go online to see what’s being served, but expect to find grilled meats, vegetables, casseroles, soups and desserts. $

Athens Sushi Bar Utage 440 E. Clayton St. • 706-227-9339 www.facebook.com/utageathens File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Reservations, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch, Mon.-Fri. Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Fine dining. Watch the game on a flat-screen TV or sit at the bar and watch the Japanese

chefs expertly prepare rolls. Menu : Wide variety of sushi and non-sushi options. Dinner entreés are served with miso soup, salad and steamed rice, and include items like Chicken Teriyaki and Curry Rice. Lots of speciality rolls to select from, including the Gatorhater Roll (tuna, smoked salmon, eel, cream cheese, fried asparagus and eel sauce on top) and the Spider Roll (deep-fried soft-shell crab, cucumber, avocado, lettuce, masago and mayo). Drinks : A variety of hot and cold sakes, Japanese beers, martinis and cocktails. $$

Bailey’s American Tavern 430 E. Clayton St. • 706-543-7170 File Under : American, Bars. Features : CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Tavern-esque sports bar with ample seating near the bar or at a table. Menu : Regional American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Entrées are prepared as a full meal (e.g., half pound pulled pork, mac & cheese, BBQ beans, texas toast). Brulee cheesecake and chocolate madness extreme cake for dessert. Drinks : 12 domestics on draft, 12 craft beers in bottle and select imports. $

Barbeque Shack 4320 Lexington Rd. • 706-613-6752 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Checks. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Th.–Sat. The Look : Southern BBQ establishment on the Eastside. Menu : BBQ with no frills. Wash down smoky pulled pork, chicken or ribs with a tall glass of sweet tea. Cole slaw, baked beans and stew are the only side options, and don’t leave without trying the famous banana pudding. $

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1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-354-0300 1739 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-1866 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-549-9954 259 E. Clayton St. • 706-549-9008 www.barberitos.com File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer (Clayton St.), Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Bright and bold southwestern colors. Assembly line and pay-atthe-counter style make ordering quick and easy. Menu : Made-to-order burritos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas and salads. Tofu is available for the vegetarian-inclined. There are also seven meal options under seven grams of fat. $

393 N. Finley St. • 706-353-0029 www.bigcitybreadcafe.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/ CC. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 6 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : A large outdoor patio with Chinese elm trees and strings of lights. If the weather is not agreeable, the expanded inside dining room with local art on the walls is cozy. Menu : Enjoy a breakfast of biscuits, pancakes, quiche, baked eggs, tofu sauté or french toast. Grab a sandwich (e.g., The Club, Roast Beef Classic, French Ham and Cheese) baked on house-made bread for lunch. Come back for dinner to enjoy beef, fish or pork plates of the day or a multitude of flat breads (like black truffle, potato, gruyère cheese and herb cream). Don’t forget to grab a legendary baked good (e.g., bread, eclairs, muffins, scones, sticky buns, brownies, cakes and cookies) on the way out. $$

Barcode 166 E. Clayton St. • 706-613-5557 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Always packed with a crowd, this two-story bar keeps its patrons happy and somewhat rowdy. Downstairs is lined with booths and a busy bar. Watch the big screen TV while you wait, or play pool and arcade games upstairs. Drinks : Join the “Tequila Club” and win prizes for every 10 shots taken of the 40+ varieties of tequila in house. Chase that shot with a Murphy’s, Terrapin or High Life on draft.

Barnes and Noble Café 3650 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-354-1195 www.barnesandnoble.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Mon.–Th., 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Barnette’s 114 College Ave. File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Two-story hangout with iron-accented decor located in the heart of downtown, and lots of space to drink with both an upstairs and downstairs bar. Drinks : Cool off with a refreshing hard smoothie (made with fresh fruit) or chill out with a beer; there are eight on tap and over 50 in bottles. Order food from nearby Five Star Day.

Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts 771 Prince Ave. • 706-548-3444 www.baskinrobbins.com, www.dunkindonuts.com File Under : Ice Cream and Smoothies, Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Drive-Thru, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Mon.–Th., 4:30 a.m.–10 p.m, Fri.–Sun., 5 a.m.–11 p.m.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-850-1916 www.beefobradys.com File Under : American, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Family-friendly, sports-friendly pub. Chow down or sip on a brew while watching any one of the many TVs in house. Menu : Typical sports pub grub like sandwiches, steak burgers, wraps, salads and wings. If the kids get bored, there’s a game room to distract them. Drinks : 11 beers on tap; wine and liquor available. $$

Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop 105 College Ave. • 706-208-0031 www.benandjerrys.com/athens File Under : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Features : Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : 12 p.m.–12 a.m., 7 days.

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The Big Easy Café 20 Greensboro Hwy. • Watkinsville • 706-769-3030 www.thebigeasycafe.com File Under : Something Different. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Get a strong taste and feel of New Orleans in this family-owned establishment located in the nearby town of Watkinsville. Menu : Traditional New Orleans cuisine with Cajun and Creole flavor. Grab something simple like red beans and rice, or try a speciality dish like the fried shrimp Po-Boy. They specialize in a low-country boil for catering. $

Bill’s Bar-B-Que 10010 Fortson Store Rd. • Hull • 706-549-4949 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Checks. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–Sat. The Look : A BBQ joint not shy in displaying its love for UGA sports, found down the road in Hull. Menu : Pulled and chopped pork and beef served with a Carolina vinegary sauce, brunswick stew and the famous chicken mull are a few of the BBQ options. Bill’s has a little bit of everything; they serve burgers, fries, hush puppies and other American staples as well. $

Black Forest Bakery & Deli 1040 Gaines School Rd. • 706-549-3752 www.blackforestathens.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Sandwiches. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Mon.– Fri., 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Look : Located in the Ansonborough complex on the Eastside, this German-style bakery has been a local favorite for more than 30 years. Menu : Doughnuts are a staple here with a multitude of fillings and icings to choose from. The particularly famished should grab the One Pound Doughnut to satisfy. Other baked goods include cakes (Italian Creme, German Chocolate), cookies (Homemade Oreos, Reeses Sandwiches) and pastries (sticky buns, danishes). For a cool treat, try one of the many flavors of Blue Bell Ice Cream in-house. Don’t miss the fresh deli sandwiches (like the Gobbler with turkey, stuffing and cranberry) prepared daily. $$

Blazer’s Hot Wings 1462 Glenn Carrie Rd. • Hull • 706-208-0705 File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Features : Take-Out, Checks. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days.

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The Look : This little red stand in the nearby town of Hull dispenses take-out, and picnic tables are scattered about for those who want to hang around to eat. Menu : Wings are available in tailgate-style bulk or in an individual amount, and can be tossed in any combination of 13 sauces. Chicken strips, corndogs, shrimp, burgers and patty melts are also offered. $

Blind Pig Tavern 485 Baldwin St. • 706-548-3442 www.blindpigtavern.com File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : A game room and lots of big TVs make this pub a great place to watch sports and hang with friends. Bike night held every Wednesday is one of the largest in NE Georgia. Menu : A wide array of classic pubfare-like burgers, sandwiches, subs and wraps. Wings are available with your choice of sauce, and the fried pickles are a favorite. Vegetarian choices abound; all burgers come with a choice of ground chuck, turkey, chicken or veggie patty. Drinks : Choose from 16 beers on tap and 50+ in bottles. If brew isn’t your thing, let a fruity cocktail quench your thirst. $$

Blue Sky 247 E. Broad St. www.blueskyathens.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Hidden above Taco Stand, this classy spot with a warm pine interior offers a nice view of North Campus. It has a tin ceiling, a skylight and a cozy patio with ample seating. You can also enter Blue Sky through its sister bar, Walker’s Coffee and Pub. Drinks : A difficult spot for the indecisive: over 200 speciality bottled beers and 100 kinds of whiskey to choose from. If you’d like a snack with your beer, tapas can be delivered from Speakeasy.

Boar’s Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St. • 706-369-3040 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : A huge, two-story outdoor patio leads to the massive indoor space filled with pool tables, shuffleboard and plenty of seating. Live music on the patio most weekend nights. Drinks : Nightly drink specials keep the college crowd rolling in. Give in to your late-night munchies with a burger or hot dog off the grill.

Bourbon Street 333 E. Broad St. • 706-369-1313 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Every night is Mardi Gras at this two-story bar on Broad Street. Drinks : Cheap beer on draft and in bottles. Down a 64-ounce bluish-green rum drink in a fishbowl, or pretend you’re really partying on Bourbon Street by ordering a round of the house specialty Hurricane.

Bread Basket 723 Boulevard • 706-548-3412 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Checks/ CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Fri. Breakfast, Sat. The Look : Try something freshly made from this convenience-store kitchen while filling up your tank on Boulevard. Menu : Breakfast biscuits are made to order and stuffed full of bacon, sausage, country ham, fatback, fried

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bologna or whatever combination strikes your fancy. Grits, hash browns and eggs are available as well. Stop by on Tuesday for pork chops and on Friday for fish. $

Brett’s Casual American Restaurant 3190 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-850-1395 www.brettscasualamerican.com File Under : American. Features : Beer & Wine, Curbside Pick-Up, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Fast and casual. Order at the counter, then enjoy your food outside on the patio or inside amid the landscape photographs lining the walls. Menu : An extensive variety of American grub. Anything from seafood and Tex-Mex to salads and burgers can be found at Brett’s. Try James’ Fish Tacos (grilled tilapia, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, alfalfa sprouts and aoli dressing) for a seafood, Tex-Mex combination. $

Buddha Bar 431 E. Broad St. • 706-208-7017 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : A narrow interior with Asian-accented decor. Drinks : A watering hole for sake lovers. Sake bombs, sake-tinis and more sake creations available nightly. Peruse the list of “Seven Deadly Sins” to pick a speciality shot or bomb. For the less adventurous, standard beers and cocktails are also available.

Buffalo’s Southwest Café 196 Alps Rd. • 706-354-6655 www.buffaloscafe.com File Under : American, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Delivery, Catering, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Family-friendly and casual dining with a Southwestern touch. Private meeting rooms and large banquet rooms with a private bar are available for large groups. Menu : Chow down on the chain’s famous wings tossed in different sauces or choose from a variety of American sports bar cuisine with Southwestern flavor, such as the Tex-Mex burger (topped with queso verde, fresh tomato salsa, chipotle sauce and onion straws). Buffalo’s offers a vegetarian menu as well as a lighter fare menu. Drinks : Watch the game on a big screen TV while sipping on a drink from the bar. Choose between 14 draft beers, cocktails and an extensive wine list. $$

Bulldawg Pizza, Wings & More 2026 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-355-3294 www.bulldawgpizzaandmore.com. File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Delivery, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : Counter-service only. Menu : Home of the 24” Big Dawg pizza that can be customized with over 20 toppings. Wings (tossed in any one of 15 sauces), subs, pasta, calzones and salads are also available. $

Butt Hutt BBQ 699 Baxter St. • 706-208-7475 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Delivery, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.– Sat. The Look : Lots of red and black. Menu : Typical BBQ fare. Chopped pork, pork and beef ribs, North Carolinastyle slaw (sans mayo), Brunswick stew, BBQ chicken, sandwiches, baked beans, chicken mull and chicken salad. $

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Café Marigold 135 Cherokee Rd. • Winterville • 706-742-0044 www.cafemarigold.com File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Tu.– Fri. Breakfast, Sat. The Look : A cute, quaint lunch joint in the nearby town of Winterville. Menu : A wide variety of sandwiches (e.g., grilled chicken sausage, egg salad, three pimento cheese), burgers and salads. Each sandwich comes with a cookie and a side. Visit the café in the morning for fresh homemade biscuits, bagels, muffins, scones and huge cinnamon rolls. Wash down your meal with a cold or hot coffee drink or a fresh fruit smoothie. $

outdoor seating area is surrounded by stringed lights and filled with picnic tables and palm trees. Be sure to check out all the neat knickknacks hanging from the ceiling. Menu : Authentic Latin American cuisine. Don’t miss the Cuban sandwich (with steak, chicken, milanesa, chorizo or veggies), fish burrito, fish tacos, empanadas or Peruvian fajitas. $

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Casa Mia 269 N. Hull St. • 706-227-4444 www.casamiatapas.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Amenities : Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Live Music, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Classy downtown space, accented by pink and turquoise colors and exposed brick. Watch the cooks at work through a big window that looks into the kitchen. Menu : Tapas of Latin American cuisine. Order a few different tapas (like empandas or ceviche) for the table or choose an entrée like the Peruvian lomo saltado, fajitas or avocado salmon. Drinks : Relax with a glass of red or white sangria, a margarita or one of Casa Mia’s self-proclaimed “best mojitos in town.” $$

595 Prince Ave. • 706-425-1866 File Under : American. Features : CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Th. Lunch, Fri. The Look : Piedmont College cafeteria open to students and the general public. Menu : Three entreés and two veggie sides are offered daily. Options range from fried chicken and homemade meatloaf to mashed potatoes and collard greens. The café also offers the “all day long special” consisting of a meat and two sides. $

247 E. Washington St. • 706-850-6277 www.thecapitalroom.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, Mon.-Sat. Brunch & Dinner, Sun. Features : Full Bar, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : New restaurant with upscale dining in a historic downtown building with chandeliers, stained-glass windows, dark wood and granite walls. Menu : Appetizers (e.g., lettuce wraps, hummus, antipasto), fondue (e.g., traditional Swiss cheese and milk chocolate) and flatbread (e.g., goat cheese and turkey, chicken and tomato basil and buildyour-own). Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., a limit of 25 signature burgers (made from premier cuts of beef, ground in-house with aged blue cheese) are served. Drinks: Over 20 Scotch and 20 tequila choices. Specialty martinis, too. $$$

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1427 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-227-9979 File Under : Mexican and South American, VegetarianFriendly. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, Checks. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Latin America comes to life in this unique BYOB restaurant. The large

3194 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-546-9938 www.carrabbas.com File Under : Italian and Pizza. Features : Full Bar, Curbside Pick-Up, CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. Lunch, Sun. $$$

1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-552-3233 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Cozy space in shopping center. Menu : Wide selection of classic Chinese dishes with seafood, pork,

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Charminar 1745 Hwy. 29 N. • 706-543-0793 File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : A gas station convenience store just off the highway with refrigerated meals at the front of the store. Heat and enjoy there, or wait until you’re home to dig in. Menu : Classic Indian food, such as beef or chicken curry, fried rice and tandoori chicken. Vegetarian options, too. $

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chicken, beef and veggie options. Favorites include Mongolian Beef, Sesame Chicken and Peking Duck. For the extra hungry, choose a combination lunch, which adds soup and an egg roll to your meal. $$

Chelsea’s Gentlemen’s Club 1051 Baxter St. • 706-549-2904 File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. Hours : Dinner, Th.–Sat. Late Night, Mon.–Sat. The Look : For adult eyes only. Menu : Meaty grub: grilled chicken breast, steak and shrimp, burgers and more. Drinks : Shots, bottled beer and martinis at cheap, happy-hour prices throughout the night. $

Chili’s Grill & Bar 183 Alps Rd. • 706-613-5405 www.chilis.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Curbside Pick-Up, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

China Delight 1971 Hog Mountain Rd. • Watkinsville • 706-769-9221 File Under : Asian. Features : Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Large dining area in shopping center location. Menu : Typical Chinese pork, chicken, beef and seafood dishes. A “weight-watcher’s menu” with low-fat and low-cholesterol options is also available. $$

China Star Super Buffet 3567 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-316-3382 www.athenschinastar.com File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer, Buffet, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Watch either one of the flat-screen TVs or the chefs working hard in the open kitchen, and don’t overlook the restaurant’s seven huge buffet tables. Menu : Choose from over 200 Chinese, American, Japanese and Mexican dishes in the extensive buffet options, or opt to order from a menu of traditional Chinese fare. $$

China Wok 2475 Jefferson Rd. • 706-353-3399 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Counter service and limited seating suggests that take-out is key at China Wok located in the Homewood Village Shopping Center. Menu : Classic Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. $

Chonell’s Home Cooking 2361 W. Broad St. • 706-549-2114 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Fri. The Look : Counter service restaurant located in the Omni Club shopping center. Menu : Traditional Southern grub featuring fried chicken, chicken livers, country-fried steak, collard greens, mac and cheese, fresh fried corn and more. To appease a sweet tooth, grab a slice of their famed red velvet cake. $

Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express 1021 Parkway Blvd. • 706-353-8889 1055 Gaines School Rd. • 706-543-8888 www.choochoorestaurants.com File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer, Wine & Sake, Delivery, Curbside Pick-Up, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 Days. The

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Look : Counter service lends to the casual and quick atmosphere. Menu : A vast array of Japanese and Korean rice and noodles with shrimp, chicken, steak, salmon or tofu. Start with edamame or spring rolls, and for dessert, cleanse your palate with green tea ice cream. $

Chops and Hops 2 S. Main St. • Watkinsville • 706-310-1101 www.chopsandhops.com File Under : American, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, CC, Reservations, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Two-story restaurant with an industrial look accentuated by a marble bar, light-wood chairs and big-screen TVs. Menu : Steaks are the highlight here, with options like NY strip, flat iron, sirloin, filet and rib-eye. Pork chops, chicken, salmon and seafood entrées, too. Burgers and sandwiches are also offered, with several vegetarian options. Drinks : Over 50 bottled beers available and 13 on draft. Sake martinis and a nice selection of wine, too. $$$

Ciné Barcafé 234 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-353-3343 www.athenscine.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Mon.–Fri., 4 p.m.–last show. Sat.–Sun., 2 p.m.–last show. The Look : Chic, sophisticated arthouse cinema housed in a converted industrial space. The modern, lounge atmosphere can be enjoyed by those with or without a movie ticket. Menu : Café and bar fusion. Hot teas, coffee, juices, lattes and locally made pastries from Donderos’ Kitchen and Ike and Jane. Traditional movie snacks like popcorn, candy and soda, too. Drinks : An extensive selection of bottled beer, wine, sake and liquor from the fully stocked bar.

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3654 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-353-6715 www.chuckecheese.com File Under : Italian and Pizza. Features : Beer & Wine, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $

220 College Ave. • 706-546-7612 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Don’t be fooled by the elegant marble decor; the bar has an informal atmosphere, and its patrons are ready to party. Drinks : High–end martinis like the Blood Orange Cosmo (orange vodka, triple sec, orange, cranberry and lime juice) and the Milky Way (vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, Irish cream). Lots of other specialty cocktails, and all the usual domestic brews in bottles.

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3190 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-613-2424 www.cicispizza.com File Under : Italian and Pizza. Features : Buffet, TakeOut, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $

254 W. Clayton St. • 706-583-8510 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : The stone and wood interior gives the lounge a chic and intimate feel. Chalkboards behind the

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bar announce available drinks and daily specials. Comfy patio area to relax outside. Drinks : Skilled bartenders shake up clever, delicious premium cocktails made with top-shelf liquor and fresh ingredients. Extensive selection of craft and domestic beers.

Clocked! 259 W. Washington St. • 706-548-9175 File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers & Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Fri. & Sat. The Look : Hip, retro diner with walk-up counter service. Menu : A unique twist on old diner favorites. Highlights include the Peanut Butter and Bacon Burger, the Black Bean Burger and the Reuben. Pair any sandwich or burger with sweet potato fries, tater tots, potato salad or a milkshake. Clocked uses 100% all-natural, grass-fed beef and relies on only compostable products. $$

Club Chrome 115 Trade St. Bogart • 706-543-9009 www.myspace.com/clubchromeathens File Under : Bars and Clubs. Hours : Th.–Sat., 7 p.m.–2 a.m. Features : Live Music, CC. The Look : 5,000 squarefoot venue on the western side of town, outfitted with a huge dance floor, lots of seating, a bar and pool tables. Southern rock acts frequent the warehouse-like facility. Drinks : All the usual thirst-quenching drinks at low prices. Daily drink specials are a staple.

Copper Creek Brewing Company 140 E. Washington St. • 706-546-1102 www.facebook.com/coppercreekathens File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Late Night, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Sophisticated but rustic bar and restaurant. Huge copper brewing kettles adorn the front of the space, pots and pans hang from the ceiling and pennies line the top of the bar. Menu : Exceptional pub grub designed with beer in mind. Highlights are the bison burger, stout and molasses BBQ pork chop, and the fire-spiced beef skewer. Fresh catch offered daily.

Drinks : This local establishment holds the title of the only bar in Athens that brews and serves its own beer in-house. Brewmaster Matt Buley creates 25 different beers over the year, and each goes directly to the tap once created. Four Copper Creek brews are available any day of the week and rotate often. Other options include high gravity and microbrews in the bottle as well as a variety of liquor behind the fully stocked bar. $$

Cotton Club 311 E. Broad St. • 706-850-8227 File Under : Downhome and BBQ, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Live Music, Catering, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Mon.–Sat. The Look : The Old South comes to life in this BBQ joint and bar decorated like the Memphis Cotton Exchange. The back wall is a blackboard and participation is welcome, so grab some chalk. Live music is played on a stage in front of elevated seating. Menu : BBQ pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, sausage and cheese plate, BBQ nachos and combo platters for the hungry eater. Platters come with two meats and two sides. Drinks : All your favorite cocktails behind the bar as well as beer in bottles and on tap. $

Country Rock Café 1720 Commerce Rd. • 706-369-7625 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. Hours : Th.–Sat., 8:30 p.m.–2 a.m. The Look : Large dance floor for those wanting to show off their country dance moves. Drinks : Four bars serve cheap bottled beer and pour whiskey generously.

Courtyard Café 1197 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-542-2633 www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/restaurants File Under : American. Features : Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Fri. Breakfast, Sat.–Sun. The Look : Café setting in UGA’s Georgia Center. Newly opened Georgia Java is adjacent to the café, serving up freshly brewed coffee daily. Menu : Typical breakfast fare in the morning. Lunch offerings include a salad bar, entreés from around the world that rotate daily and freshly made sandwiches. $

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Cozy Yum Yum 179 Jackson St. • 706-208-1747 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Delivery, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Wed.–Sun. The Look : Cozy underground downtown location. Narrow with rows of tables running parallel to the bar. Menu : Traditional Thai food with many vegetarian options, ranging from masaman curry and rama curry to pad thai and drunken noodles. Fried rice, chicken satay and coconut soup are also popular dishes. Drinks : An ample selection of sake (hot, chilled and dry) and sake bombs. PBR, Terrapin and Fat Tire on draft for those want to play it safe. Non-alcoholic choices include fresh fruit smoothies and bubble tea. $$

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1913 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-208-0304 www.crackerbarrel.com File Under : American. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

Creative Cookies & Creamery 1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-548-5888 www.creativecookiesandcreamery.com File Under : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Features : Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–9 p.m. The Look : Geared toward the kid demographic. “Kiddie Korral” is outfitted with a DVD player and flat screen TV—a perfect space for birthday parties. Menu : Choose between 20+ flavors of Mayfield ice cream for a quick, cool treat. Root beer floats, brownies, cookie and ice cream cakes are also available daily. Kids can decorate their own cookie.

Cups Coffee Café 1911 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-208-8131 www.cupscoffeecafe.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Mon.–Fri., 7 a.m.–11:30 p.m; Sat., 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m; Sun., 9 a.m.–11:30 p.m. The Look : Comfortable and lived-in couches, tables and chairs scattered throughout two large seating areas. Menu : Coffee is the main focus, with a wide selection of local

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brews, organic roasts and speciality drinks. Go easy on the caffeine with a cold treat: ice cream, smoothies, milkshakes are available. Lots of locally made baked goods to snack on, too.

Cutters Pub 120 E. Clayton St. • 706-353-9800 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Classic Irish pub with exposed brick decor. Full of diversions such as foosball, pool tables, darts and arcade games. Drinks : 80+ bottled beers and 12 on draft.

The Daily Neighborhood Deli 2971 Monroe Hwy. • Watkinsville • 678-661-0303 www.thedailydeli.com File Under : Sandwiches, Bakeries. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Fri. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Headed by seasoned executive chef Emilee Greer. Faux trees and cobblestone transform the Daily’s interior into a scenic park. Menu : Sandwiches, wraps and panini are newspaper-themed like the Enterprise (roast beef, bleu cheese, lettuce, red onion, garlic aioli, tomato). Breakfast options include breakfast burritos, pizza, sandwiches, omelets, croissants and more. Artisan breads, custom-order cakes and handmade pastries are on hand, too. $

DePalma’s Italian Cafe 2080 Timothy Rd. • 706-552-1237 1965 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-369-0085 401 E. Broad St. • 706-354-6966 www.depalmasitaliancafe.com File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Upscale but laid-back with a neighborhood restaurant atmosphere. Menu : Homemade Italian cuisine served locally for over 20 years. Items vary by location, but each offers premium pizza, calzones, pasta, salads and desserts. Favorite entrées include Spicy Seafood Charmaine, Pasta

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Margherita, Chicken Scaloppini and Eggplant Florentine. Make sure to order the famed breadsticks (dough braided with spinach and onion or meatball and onion, baked with mozzarella) that are made from scratch when ordered. Drinks : A wide selection of wine. Each location has a full bar, so branch out with a beer or a cocktail if you wish. $$

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2131 Hog Mountain Rd. • Watkinsville • 706-705-1326 www.dickeys.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Usual decor of a BBQ chain, located in the Butler’s Crossing Shopping Center. Menu : Classic Texas BBQ. Pulled pork, beef brisket, Polish sausage, pork ribs, marinated chicken breast. Get your meat sandwiched or as a platter with two sides. Both pickles and soft-serve ice cream are free for kids and adults alike. $$

Doc Chey’s Noodle House 320 E. Clayton St. • 706-546-0015 www.doccheysnoodlehouse.com File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer, Wine & Sake, Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Fancy but casual. Candle-lit tables, a big-screen TV and 1,000 square feet of window space facing busy Clayton Street. Menu : Hefty main dishes include stir-fries, noodles and curries, like the Thai Coconut Red Curry (Thai Basil, red peppers, onions, bok choy, potatoes and eggplant in rich coconut curry). All entrees include a choice of veggies, tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp. $$

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Donderos’ Kitchen 584 N. Milledge Ave. • 706-389-7955 www.donderoskitchen.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Fri. The Look : Grab and go with your meal or pull up a chair in the historic home’s dining room

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or outside at the garden picnic table. Menu : Authentic international cuisine prepared daily from scratch. The menu rotates daily; Mediterranean fare may be served the beginning of the week and the end of the week may bring Vietnamese cuisine. Gourmet groceries, house prepared frozen foods, international cookbooks and more are also offered. Something to keep in mind: walkers, bikers and bus riders get five percent off their bill. $

Dos Palmas Restaurant & Cantina 3523 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-353-7771 www.dospalmasmex.com File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Combines a “nuestra casa es su casa” attitude with a family-friendly atmosphere. Menu : Classic Mexican fare. Eleven lunch specials are offered Monday through Friday as well as a “create your own combo” option. Highlights include fish tacos, fajitas and chile con queso. $$

Earth Fare Café 1689 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-227-1717 www.earthfare.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Buffet, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Checks/ CC. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Inside the upscale natural food store in Five Points. Good indoor and outdoor seating for those who want to hang around and eat. Menu : Salad bar is filled with organic fruits and vegetables, and healthy main dishes are featured in the hot bar. Fresh smoothies, juice, coffee bar and a pair of soups are on offer, too.

Many vegetarian options. All items are made fresh with earth-friendly, high-end ingredients found throughout the store. $

East West Bistro 351 E. Broad St. • 706-546-9378 www.eastwestbistro.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Two floors of upscale dining downtown with a popular bar. Watch the chefs and waitstaff as they prepare your meal in the open kitchen. Menu : Sophisticated fusion of Asian and Mediterranean cuisines prepared by new executive chef BJ Bracewell. For lunch, the Sweet Georgia Brown sandwich (turkey, ham, cheddar, bacon with a spinach and fontina bechamel) and grilled fish tacos are favorites. Salmon Gratin (with a lemon caper pesto and truffle honey served over a spinach and fontina cheese Yukon potato gratin) and Grilled Steak Criollo (with a sweet onion mojo criollo and pickled mustard seed) are dinner options. Drinks : A distinguished wine list that has been a Wine Spectator Award winner since opening in 1995. Signature martinis are also a staple here, like The Godiva (Stoli Vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur and vanilla ice cream). $$$

Eat Hibachi 131 E. Broad St. • 706-548-7441 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : TakeOut, Delivery, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Th.–Sat. The Look : Family-owned restaurant

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downtown with counter service and nice in-house eating space. Menu : Traditional Japanese and Korean fare. Massive sized teriyaki dishes are the highlight of the menu; have yours with chicken, steak, shrimp or tofu. For something different, add an authentic Korean soup to your main dish. $

8e’s Bar 120 E. Washington St. • 706-613-1764 www.facebook.com/8esbar File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Everything ‘80s. Posters of pop icons line the walls, and popular music from the decade is a constant. A great place for a late-night dance party if MJ and Madonna are your thing. Drinks : Nothing out of the ordinary. Bottled beer, cheap pitchers, traditional cocktails.

El Azteca 1280 Oconee St. • 706-549-2639 File Under : Mexican and South American, VegetarianFriendly. Features : Beer, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : A dazzling blue and orange exterior makes El Azteca hard to miss. Menu : Traditional Mexican fare like tacos, burritos, fajitas and quesadillas. Favorites include pork dishes and the steak burrito. $

El Centro 175 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-5700 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Two-story bar with pool tables frequented by the college crowd looking for loud music and cheap drinks. Drinks : All the standards including 10 brews on draft.

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El Paisano 478 North Ave. • 706-353-0346 File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Housed in a shopping center on North Ave., near a Piggly Wiggly. Menu : Traditional Mexican dishes. Choose from many combination plates. Other popular dishes include fajitas, tostaguacs and burritos. Loads of options for the vegetarian-inclined as well. $

El Patron 2455 W. Broad St. • 706-543-7889 File Under : Mexican. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Menu : A huge menu full of Tex-Mex favorites (like the Hawaiian fajita) and a little bit of everything else (gringo steak, hot wings, chicken fingers). Go during lunch to save some cash. Drinks : Margaritas are a popular choice. A long list of domestics and imports available, too. $$

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the socially inclined (smaller tables available, too). Live music inside or out on several nights of the week. Menu : A unique restaurant that serves only local, seasonal and sustainable food, offering a complete farm-to-table experience. The restaurant manages Full Moon Farms, an organic/biodynamic animal and vegetable farm, which produces all its meat and produce (supplemented when needed by other local farms). Because of Farm’s reliance on daily harvests, the menu changes daily. The cuisine is a Southern/Mediterranean fusion (e.g., shrimp and grits, pulled pork, charcuterie) and all meat comes from grass-fed animals. On the patio, the Farm Cart is open weekdays for lunch (depending on the weather) and a bar menu is available for those looking for a cheaper dinner. Drinks : An admirable selection of bottled and draft beer, with a focus on microbrews and high gravities. Lots of signature cocktails, too, like the Half Burton (Bulleit bourbon, Blenheim spicy ginger ale and housemade fizzy lemonade). $$$

Fatz Café 4115 Lexington Rd. • 706-425-8780 www.fatzcafe.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

297 E. Broad St. • 706-613-7449 www.espressoroyale.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Mon.–Fri., 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Sat.–Sun., 8 a.m.–11 p.m. The Look : Art from local artists beautifies the walls of this mid-size café. On a nice day, outside seating on Broad Street is a great place to people-watch or study. Menu : Several different coffee options including locally brewed roasts, speciality drinks, espresso and more. Tea, hot chocolate and Polar Freezes for the coffee averse. A large selection of homemade pastries, baked goods and sandwiches to keep hunger at bay.

1260 Mars Hill Rd. • Watkinsville • 706-769-5552 File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Take-Out, Delivery, CC. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Lunch, Sun. The Look: Large booths and bigscreen TVs furnish this pizzeria. Menu: Handmade pizzas. Order them by the pie or the slice. Pasta, calzones, subs and stromboli are also offered. Finish your meal off with a dessert: cannoli, cheesecake or tiramisu.

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321 E. Clayton St. • 706-227-2007 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Energetic undergrads flock to the dance floor. If hanging out is more your thing, lounge by a big-screen TV or get competitive with darts or pool. Drinks : College-friendly drinks behind the bar. Nightly specials ensure that drinks will be on the cheap side.

1653 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-546-7300 www.fiveandten.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Patio Dining, Checks/ CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Relaxed, yet chic, fine dining, housed in a historic building that was once a five-and-dime store in Five Points. Menu : Chef Hugh Acheson, four-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southeast, serves up intricate European cuisine with a Southern twist. Elberton chicken bog (over grit middlins with sautéed baby bok choy, carrot and celery), crisp catfish (braising jus, frenched beans, pimiento grits, baby collards, salsa rossa), low country frogmore stew (Georgia shrimp, fingerling potatoes, leeks, corn, spicy andouille sauce, leek and tomato broth). The menu changes constantly and daily specials are a fixture. Arrive before 6 p.m. for the three-course prix fixe dinner. Drinks : An impressively long wine list, which servers and barstaff will gladly help you through. Signature cocktails are also generously poured. $$$$

Falafel King 1074 Baxter St. • 706-850-7931 File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Outside Seating, Catering, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Mon.–Sat., 8 a.m.–8 p.m. The Look : Clean, contemporary atmosphere with a buffet-style ordering line and pictures accenting the walls. Menu : Traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine made with only fresh ingredients. Daily breakfast specials, like fritattas, omelets, sweet pastries and french toast. Falafel is the specialty here but there is a wide selection of hard-to-find dishes on offer as well. Also, a variety of gourmet salads for the veggie inclined. $$

Farm 255 255 W. Washington St. • 706-549-4660 www.farm255.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Live Music, Reservations, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch (Farm Cart), Mon.–Fri. Dinner, Tu.–Sat. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Upscale farmhouse chic. Beautifully crafted interior with a lofted ceiling, open kitchen and wooden decor. Communal picnic tables outside for

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Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries 101 College Ave. • 706-549-2811 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-549-9081 www.fiveguys.com File Under : Sandwiches and Burgers. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Th.–Sat. The Look : Classic burger joint. Red and white checkered accents everywhere and no shortage of free peanuts to munch on while you wait. Menu : Cooked-to-order American standards: burgers, hot

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dogs and fries. And load up that hot dog or burger with any or all of the free toppings (like A-1 sauce, jalapenos, mushrooms and pickles) available. Make sure to order the “little” burger if you only want one patty; the standard burger comes with two. $

Five Points Deli & More 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-546-8915 1650 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-546-8915 www.fivepointsdeli.com File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Drive-Thru (Epps Bridge), Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Sat (Lumpkin St.). Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Fri. (Epps Bridge). Lunch, Sat. (Epps Bridge). The Look : Black and white tiled sandwich shop with pictures of Five Points circa 1950s at the original Five Points location. Menu : Affordable breakfast items (bagel, biscuit and croissant sandwiches, muffins, danishes) available at the Lumpkin St. location. Lots of cold salads (e.g., pasta and fruit) and about 25 sandwiches, served hot or cold, such as the famous chicken salad, the grilled turkey panini and the Reuben. $

Five Star Day Café 229 E. Broad St. • 706-543-8552 www.fivestardaycafe.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. The Look : Art from local artists hangs on the walls of this laid-back café; counter service enhances the

casual dining experience. Menu : Gourmet soul food that offers a unique twist on classic Southern dishes, like the Lone Star Trout (cornmeal dusted rainbow trout pan fried, topped with black-eyed pea “texas caviar” over rice) and the Hot Buttered Soul Chicken (a half chicken basted in herb butter and coated in a nine-spice blend of Jamaican seasoning, served with hoppin’ john). All sandwiches and main dishes come with one homestyle side and a muffin. Daily specials are listed on the chalkboard. Banana pudding and strawberry shortcake are homemade and will finish your meal off right. $$

Flanagan’s 301 E. Clayton St. • 706-208-9711 www.flanagansathens.homestead.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Undergrads have been frequenting this two-story Irish pub since its opening in 1994. Drinks : Cheap domestics, including some brews on draft. Shots, bombs and cocktails are popular with the energetic college crowd. Nightly specials make it easy to party on a small budget.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St. • 706-546-0039 www.myspace.com/flickerbar File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Townie/hipster hangout with an always packed monthly schedule of events including music, poetry readings, poker, art-viewing, film-watching, comedy shows, ping pong and good, old-fashioned beer drinking. Drinks : Seasoned bartenders mix up delicious

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cocktails as well as serve a great variety of beer and wine. Coffee brewed upon request and freshly popped popcorn is always free.

Flight Tapas and Bar 225 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-549-0200 www.flighttapasathens.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Reservations. Hours : Dinner, Tu.-Sat. The Look : Exposed brick walls, white tablecloths and candles create a sophisticated, intimate look at this new tapas restaurant. The glass-windowed front reveals the two floor dining area and small bar. Local art accentuates the decor. Menu : Globally influenced tapas with “flights” of food and wine, which are pairings of three dishes like the Sea Flight (calamari, tuna, scallops), the Soup Flight (carrot ginger, gazpacho, wild mushroom) and the Land Flight (petite filet, steak carpaccio, chicken satay). Other tapas include Tuna Tartare, Grilled Asparagus (wrapped in prosciutto and puff pastry), Escargot and Edamame. Menu rotates frequently. Drinks : Extensive wine list with suggestions for pairing wine with food. Lots of specialty cocktails and craft beers available as well. $$

Food for the Soul 1965 W. Broad St. • 706-546-0052 File Under : Downhome and BBQ, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Buffet, Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch, Tu.–Fri. & Sun. The Look : Modest eatery with a small self-service buffet. Menu : Authentic soul food grub such as pork chops, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, collards and the like. Buffet items rotate daily. $

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Fox’s Pizza Den 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-850-7240 2971 Monroe Hwy. • Watkinsville • 678-661-0220 www.foxspizzaoconee.com File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Buffet, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Family-friendly pizzeria. Menu : Create your own gourmet pizza with your choice of three cheeses, seven meats and 12 veggies. Or grab a specialty pizza, like the Gyro or the Taco. In lieu of pizza, head for a hoagie, pasta, salad or a sandwich. $

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General Beauregard’s 164 E. Clayton St. • 706-543-8201 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : The massive Confederate flag hanging behind the bar says it all. A large chandelier reveals a narrow space filled with Old-South accents like big, bronzeframed mirrors, flags and rocking chairs. Drinks : The Dixie tea and lemonade stay true to the bar’s theme. Most other drinks, too, like specialty cocktails are here, plus eight domestic brews on tap and wine.

Girasoles 24 Greensboro Hwy. • Watkinsville • 706-310-0410 File Under : Something Different. Features : Beer & Wine, Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–Fri. Dinner, Sat. Sunday Brunch Buffet. The Look : Fine dining located in a modest Watkinsville shopping strip. Menu : Interesting mash-up of Italian and Mexican cuisine. Favorites include filet mignon with mushroom demi glaze, shrimp and grits and Chappelle’s chicken (chicken breast stuffed with spinach and feta cheese with a lemon butter caper sauce). There is also a build-your-own special where the chef will cook up anything you want. Sunday brunch is an all-youcan-eat buffet. $$$

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5170 Atlanta Hwy. • Bogart • 770-725-5227 1110 Hull Rd. • 706-546-6060 www.freshairbbq.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Buffet (Hull Rd.), Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days (Atlanta Hwy.). Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–Sat. (Hull Rd.). The Look : Classic, old-school BBQ joint. Menu : The usual BBQ fare. Chopped pork sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, Brunswick stew, coleslaw and baked beans. Pork, chicken, ribs and chicken tender plates are available as well. Bring your appetite to the Hull Rd. location’s All-U-Can-Eat lunch buffet on Thursdays and Fridays. $

are in no short supply. The citrus Asian Sunset and the creamy Scooby Snack are popular choices. Some wine options.

199 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-353-4721 www.globeathens.com File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Live Music, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Quintessential Euro-pub hangout. Downstairs, relax at a table or sit at the wrap-around bar; venture upstairs for live music (frequently jazz) on an intimate stage. Menu : Affordable pub cuisine. Fish and chips is a staple, but other highlights are the Globe burger, Globe chips and tandoori chicken salad. Don’t leave without a slice of The Globe’s famous red velvet cake. Inexpensive specials offered daily for anyone pinching pennies. Drinks : The vast selection of 80 beers, 66 wines and 38 single malts proves that The Globe is one of the most recognized bars in town for the discerning drinker. $

Fuego Latin Fusion 909 E. Broad St. File Under : Something Different. Features : Full Bar, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Fri. & Sat. Menu : A new restaurant in the 909 Broad building, slated to open in November, that serves up a mixture of Latin cuisine from Spain, Peru, Cuba and Mexico. Lots of seafood dishes and a variety of tapas on offer. Drinks : A fully stocked bar mixes up tasty mojitos and margaritas with the motto, “If you don’t like it, you don’t pay.” $

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Gardenside Cafe 2450 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-542-6359 www.uga.edu/botgarden/cafe.html File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch, Tu.–Sun. The Look : Café overlooking the International Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Menu : Create a sandwich from a variety of meats, cheese, bread and toppings, or choose from three specialty sandwiches (homemade pimento cheese, grilled cheese, veggie). Three salads on offer and a daily special always available. $

Genco Import Co. 246 E. Clayton St. • 706-354-0203 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : The wooded interior, marble bar and cushy leather seats all recall The Godfather, which inspired the bar’s name and decor. Drinks : Lots of bottled and draft beer–domestics, imports and several high gravities. Premium liquor drinks

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Georgia Bar 159 W. Clayton St. • 706-546-9884 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : A well-seasoned Athens dive filled with regulars and those looking to play pool, darts or lounge at the bar and listen to music. A sign that reads “BAR” marks its entrance. Free roasted peanuts serve as bar food. Drinks : Nothing frilly going on behind the bar. Twelve beers on draft, like Terrapin and Sweetwater, and lots of bottled brews.

1080 Baxter St. • 706-850-5858 www.gnatslanding.net File Under : American, Bars. Features : Live Music, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Dinner Only, Mon. Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–Sun. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Offshoot of original St. Simon’s location. Casual, fun and beachy. Menu : Platters have 10 different seafood options that can be fried, blackened or grilled and include two sides (e.g., Gnat Taters, grilled veggies, garlic cheese grits and french fries) and hush puppies. Also, a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches (e.g., Po Boys, The Cuban, Fried Green Tomato Club, Homemade Pimento Cheese). Drinks : Full bar including 7 beers on draft. All kinds of margaritas and hurricanes flow generously here. $$$

Go Bar 195 Prince Ave. • 706-546-5609 www.myspace.com/gobar File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music/ DJs, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Disco balls, circular mirrors and flashy lights give this small space a retro but

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modern feel. The dance floor is always crowded and usually sweaty; a large outdoor patio area enshrouded in blue lights offers a break from the party inside. Drinks : A good variety of bottled imports and domestics, but no brews on draft. PBR on the cheap; mixed drinks and shots keep the party going into the wee hours of the night.

Golden Dragon 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-353-8897 126 Alps Rd. • 706-552-1688 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine (Alps Rd.), Buffet, Take-Out, Delivery, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Lots of room to chow down at both Golden Dragons, located in busy shopping centers. Menu : Classic Chinese dishes such as lo mein, fried rice and chow mein. A massive allyou-can-eat buffet is available for lunch at both locations and also for dinner at the Epps Bridge location. The buffet features over 300 fresh items such as Mongolian Beef, spicy tender shrimp, Peking Chicken and more. $$

Golden Sun Chinese Restaurant 4375 Lexington Rd. • 706-549-3388 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Delivery, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–Sun. The Look : Ample dining space with a nice atmosphere located in an Eastside shopping center. Menu : Large menu of classic Chinese dishes. Choose from 30 chef specials including Sesame Chicken, Triple Delight and Peking Duck. Tofu is available in any dish, and the lunch menu offers big portions at reasonable prices. $$

Gourmet BBQ & Catering 1971 Hog Mountain Rd. • Watkinsville • 706-769-4047 42 Main St. • Watkinsville • 706-769-4047 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, Th.–Sat. The Look : Visit this BBQ joint at its fixed location with limited seating on Hog Mountain Road or at its mobile local on Main Street in downtown Watkinsville on a pretty Friday or Saturday. Menu : Pulled pork, baby back ribs, Brunswick stew, beans and slaw. If you want something more than simple BBQ fare, cook-to-order is an option. $

Graze Burgers & Salads 227 Prince Ave. • 706-543-5514 www.grazeburgers.com File Under : Burgers, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Wi-Fi. Hours : Lunch & Dinner,

Mon.-Sat. The Look : Ultra-modern. Clean decor with an open kitchen and a big-screen TV. Menu : 19 different kinds of burger patties, including alligator, bison, elk, lamb, wild boar and duck for the super adventurous. Chicken, pork, turkey, grass-fed beef and tuna for the traditionalists out there. Fried mozzarella, grilled tofu and black bean for the veggie lovers. Needless to say, something for everyone. Salads, too. More than 50 toppings to add to your burger or salad. Drinks : A few domestic beers, lots of imports and a couple of brews on draft. Wine, too. $$

The Grill 171 College Ave. • 706-543-4770 www.thegrillathensga.com File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer, Take-Out, CC. Hours : 24 hours, 7 days. The Look : ‘50s diner with all sorts of pop culture and old-Athens accoutrements decorating the walls. Menu : Classic, handmade diner staples: burgers, fresh-cut fries and old-fashioned milkshakes and malts. Feta dressing paired with fries is a favorite. Lots of veggie options, too, like the Sun Burger and Tofu Dog. Breakfast

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The Grit 199 Prince Ave. • 706-543-6592 www.thegrit.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. The Look : Nationally renowned vegetarian restaurant with a cool, arty atmosphere. It has been a distinctly Athens joint for more than two decades, with a diverse, interesting menu. Menu : A variety of international cuisines are explored at this beloved restaurant including Middle Eastern, Mexican, Italian and Indian fare. Don’t miss the real stand-out of the menu: the treasured Golden Bowl (tofu cubes, soy sauce, nutritional yeast and brown rice). Meat-free entrées like the steak and cheese sandwich, the BBQ sandwich and the gyro sandwich are happily consumed by both meat-eaters and vegetarians. Many menu options are vegan-friendly as well. During weekend brunch, enjoy breakfast burritos, pancakes, french toast, omelettes and delicious mimosas. “Habit-forming” cakes,

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Gyro Wrap 175 E. Broad St. • 706-543-9071 www.gyrowrap.com File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Small café on Broad Street with good people-watching sidewalk seating. Menu : Pita wraps, tortilla wraps, salads and philly’s. The stand-out menu item is the Gyro Wrap (beef, lamb, house z-sauce, lettuce). Pair anything with a side of curly fries with creamy feta dressing. Lots of vegetarian options. $

Half Moon Pub 301 E. Clayton St. • 706-208-9712 www.flanagansathens.homestead.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Don’t mistake this mellow pub for the downstairs of its sister bar, Flanagan’s. You have to go inside to get to Half Moon Pub, but once there you’ll find a cozy space with a large fish tank behind the bar. Drinks : Six brews on tap, including locals like Terrapin and Sweetwater. Lots of mixed drinks and wine options, too.

Happy China Buffet 2301 College Station Rd. • 706-552-3388 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Buffet, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Huge buffet tables stand front and center in the shopping center locale. Menu : Order from the menu of over 80 classic Chinese entrées or head directly for the buffet full of a wide variety of Chinese dishes. $$

Harry’s Pig Shop 2425 Jefferson Rd. • 706-612-9219 www.harryspigshop.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Fancier than a normal BBQ joint with a sleek interior and flowers on every table. Menu : An extensive BBQ menu with creative options, not limited to just pulled pork sandwiches. Innovative choices include pork tenderloin sliders, BBQ nachos and quesadillas, fried pork and scallion won tons and the spicy sausage Philly Cheese sandwich. There is even a wide variety of pig-free items like the BBQ tofu and pulled hen sandwiches. Enjoy a side like sweet potato fries or squash casserole with your sandwich. $

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 1560 Oglethorpe Ave. File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Bars. Features : Beer & Wine, Live Music. Hours : Open 7 days. The Look : Wood and iron accented space with a big stage in the front. Live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Menu : Jittery Joe’s coffee and locally made treats for the daytime. An extensive wine selection and the usual spattering of beers for when the sun goes down. $

Hibachi Express Inoko 2061 Experiment Station Rd. • Watkinsville • 706-769-7088 3190 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-425-8828 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-354-0079 www.inokoexpress.com File Under : Asian. Features : Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Order at the counter

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for speedy service. Take it to go or pull up a chair to one of many tables for dining in. Menu : Short and sweet menu of Japanese fare: 10 main courses and three soups. Each entrée (chicken, shrimp, steak, tofu, scallops or salmon) comes with veggies, fried rice and three sauces. $

Highwire Lounge 269 N. Hull St. • 706-543-8997 www.trappezepub.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Wi-Fi, CC. The Look : New, upscale music venue with handcrafted walnut booths, ornate carpeting, private meeting rooms and a stage fit with an exceptional sound system. Menu : Order pub food off the menu of its sister bar Trappeze, or choose from several daily specials specific to the Highwire location. Drinks : High-end, freshly made cocktails and an extensive list of beer and wine options.

Hilltop Grille 2310 W. Broad St. • 706-353-7667 www.hilltopgrille.com File Under : American, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Reservations, Take-Out, Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.-Sun. Dinner, Mon. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Fine dining away from the downtown scene with artwork featuring the UGA campus and a giant patio to relax outside. Menu : Steak and seafood are the centerpieces of this American cuisine restaurant. Favorites include shrimp and grits, crab cakes and filet mignon. Order the Blue Plate Special for lunch (Sunday through Thursday) to get an entrée, side and drink for cheap. Don’t forget to try a cup of the signature crawfish gumbo. $$$

Hodgson’s Pharmacy 1260 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-543-7386 File Under : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Features : Checks/CC, Outside Seating. Hours : Mon.–Fri., 9–6 p.m. Sat., 9–5 p.m. The Look : Old-fashioned soda fountain shop inside a Five Points pharmacy. Menu : Enjoy one of 20 flavors of Edy’s ice cream in a cup or cone for only $1, or opt to turn that ice cream into a malt, shake or float.

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Hollis Famous Ribs 1660 W. Broad St. • 706-543-2234 www.hollisfamousribs.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Drive-Thru, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Small stand-alone building with picnic tables; drive-thru for speedy service. Menu : Ribs, ground chicken, BBQ pork and veggie burgers are the usual options, with fish on Fridays. Homemade cakes and pies for dessert. $

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Hot Thomas Barbecue 3753 Highway 15 • Watkinsville • 706-769-6550 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Checks. Hours : Lunch & Dinner until 6 p.m, Tu.–Sat. The Look : Family-owned shack five miles south of Watkinsville. Menu : Simple yet popular BBQ fare. Smoky chopped pork paired with a ketchup-based or vinegar-based sauce. Sides include slaw, fries and stew. Grab a homemade pie for dessert. $

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Hoyt House Restaurant 295 E. Dougherty St. • 706-425-0444 www.foundryparkinn.com/Hoyt-House File Under : Something Different. Features : Beer & Wine, Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Foundry Park Inn’s restaurant located in a restored 1829 house. Menu : Upscale yet casual cuisine. Pancakes, waffles and omelets for breakfast. Lunch entrées are Southern dishes with a twist, like the Fresh Market Atlantic Fish with citrus buerre blanc and fresh tomatillo salsa, and the Greek-style pizza (tomatoes, basil, feta, olives, grilled chicken on pita bread). $$

IHOP Restaurant 1061 Parkway Pl. • 706-353-0344 1180 Baxter St. • 706-354-1356 www.ihop.com File Under : American. Features : CC. Hours : 24 hours, 7 days. $

Ike and Jane 1307 Prince Ave. • 706-850-1580 www.ikeandjane.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Mon.–Fri., 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.– Sun., 8 a.m.–2 p.m. The Look : Cute, colorful café and bakery in hip Normaltown location. Menu : Choose two or three items (egg, ham, bacon or cheese) for a breakfast sandwich on toast or a biscuit. Pair that with one of many creative doughnut concoctions (choices include fruity pebbles, pecan, cinnamon toast crunch, blueberry cake). For lunch, try one of their simple sandwiches (e.g., spicy pulled pork, grilled ham, roast beef, roasted veggies). A few soup and salad options, too. $

Inoko Japanese Steak & Seafood House 161 Alps Rd. • 706-546-8589 File Under : Asian. Features : Full Bar, Reservations, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. Lunch, Sun. The Look : A hibachi grill at each table with a personal Japanese chef to show off his exceptional knife skills. Menu :

Grilled chicken, steak and seafood over rice paired with miso soup and a salad. There’s a great selection of sushi on hand as well. $$$

Inoko Sushi Express 2301 College Station Rd. • 706-546-5662 File Under : Asian. Features : Delivery, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Casual chic with speedy service and a spacious amount of room to BYOB and dine in. Menu : Sushi is the real stand out here with over 25 maki and nigiri options available. Specialty rolls are popular as well, like the Spicy Bulldog and the Pink Lady. Other traditional Japanese cuisine (edamame, tempura, noodles) is offered, too. $

Jason’s Deli 140 Alps Rd. • 706-425-4950 www.jasonsdeli.com File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Delivery, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Deli located near the Alps Shopping Center. Menu : Sandwiches, soups, pastas, wraps and subs. Large salad bar with lots of options, too. Everything made for the health-conscious. Reward your good eats with free soft-serve ice cream for dessert. $

Jersey Mike’s Subs 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-543-4114 www.jerseymikes.com File Under : Sandwiches. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Subs 525 Baxter St. • 706-613-0500 www.jimmyjohns.com File Under : Sandwiches. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : Sandwich assembly counter service. Menu : 25 sandwiches in five different sizes on freshly baked bread. The Slim, the 8”, the Club, the J.J. Gargantuan or the J.J. Unwich (a lettuce wrap instead of bread). $

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Jittery Joe’s Coffee Athens Technical College, Building 700 • 706-353-0021 27 Greensboro Hwy. • Watkinsville • 706-769-4280 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-354-8000 1480 Baxter St. • 706-548-1099 1220 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-208-1979 www.jitteryjoes.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Drive-Thru (Baxter St. & Greensboro Hwy.), Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Vary by location. Open 7 days. The Look : Each location of this Athens-based franchise has a different atmosphere from one another but all have warm colors, comfy seating (and a lot of it), art and a distinctly Athens flavor. Menu : Locally roasted coffee every which way. Hot or cold, frozen or fruity. The infamous Crackaccino has four shots of espresso and frothed milk. Cool off with a Fruit Freeze or a Frosty Joe. Premium teas, too. Biscuits served in the morning at the Baxter St., Watkinsville and Barnett Shoals locations. Locally baked goodies available throughout the day.

The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company 780 E. Broad St. • 706-227-2161 www.jitteryjoes.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Mon.–Fri., 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun., 12 p.m.–6 p.m. The Look : A tin-sided warehouse where coffee is micro-roasted. Ask roaster Charlie Mustard to show you how things work around the roaster, relax outside on the wood porch or study at one of the many tables inside. Menu : Beans (whole or freshly ground) by the pound, coffee, iced coffee, tea, shots of espresso and locally baked goods.

Johnny’s New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd. • 706-354-1515 www.johnnyspizza.com File Under : Italian and Pizza. Features : Beer & Wine, Vegetarian-Friendly, Take-Out, Catering, Delivery, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Neighborhood pizzeria with a New York flavor. Menu : Features handmade pizza and hot baked subs.

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The house speciality pizza is Johnny’s Italian (sausage, mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, green peppers). Start your meal with the popular Mini Garlic Knots. Calzones, salads, wings and pasta, too. $

Jot ‘Em Down Country Store & BBQ 480 Macon Hwy. • 706-549-2110 www.jotemdownathens.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Old-fashioned BBQ joint. Menu : BBQ “The Way It’s S’posed to Be.” Boston butt pulled pork, smoked pork spare ribs, catfish, oysters. Sides include slaw, stew, fries, potato salad and cabbage casserole. Drizzle your order in one or a mixture of eight sauces, ranging from a ketchup mustard base to a mild vinegar base. $$

J.R.’s Baitshack 142 N. Jackson St. • 706-208-9100 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : A relaxed beach bar atmosphere engulfs this two-floor bar. A few big screens, frequent live music and a small outdoor patio upstairs. Drinks : Fruity shots and beachy mixed drinks appease the party crowd and stay true to the bar’s theme. No shortage of domestic brews here. A few beers on draft.

Just Pho…and More 1063 Baxter St. • 706-850-1420 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–Sun. The Look : A friendly staff delivers attentive sit-down service in this well-lit, small eatery. Menu : The sole Vietnamese restaurant in town. 15 kinds of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) from which to choose, and a giant selection of other authentic cuisine, such as com (rice plates with grilled meat) and bún (vermicelli noodles over lettuce and bean sprouts). Especially notable are Just Pho’s smoothies and slushies, made with unusual flavors difficult to find elsewhere. $

KEBA Spitfire Grill 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-850-7285 www.kebagrill.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Casual dining with stainless steel accents and featured artwork. Menu : Specializes in the kebap, Germany’s signature sandwich. Fresh baked European bread (or a wrap) is stuffed with feta, veggies and falafel or meat (beef, chicken, tuna or a mix). Pair one of nine kinds of dipping sauce with Belgian fries to make it a meal. Salads and mini kebaps for the kids are on offer as well. $

Kelly’s Jerk Wings 1583 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-208-0000 www.kellysjerk.net File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Look: Bright yellow and green interior filled with pictures of Jamaica and, more often than not, Bob Marley singing happily through the speakers. Menu : Authentic Jamaican food, like curry chicken, curry goat, jerk chicken, jerk pork, oxtails and salmon. Every entrée comes with sweet tea, two vegetarian-friendly sides (spicy squash, spicy cabbage, mac & cheese) and cornbread. $$

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Kingpins Bowl & Brew 2451 Jefferson Rd. • 706-546-4746 www.kingpins.us File Under : American, Bars. Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. The Look : A bowling alley, bar, restaurant and lounge fusion. Eight lanes of bowling space, pinball machines, arcade games and darts. Drinks : Over 30 beers in bottles. Liquor and wine, too. $

Krimson Kafe 40 Greensboro Hwy. • Watkinsville • 706-310-0888 www.krimsonkafe.com File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks. Hours : Lunch, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Extremely cute and quaint small-town café down the road in Watkinsville. Menu : Classic yet simple café cuisine. Sandwiches are the backbone of the operation, including the Wildabeast (smoked turkey, roast beef, ham with smoked Gouda) and the homemade hummus wrap. There is also a Build Your Own option, which makes any sammy combination doable. Veggie sandwich, Boca and garden burger for vegetarians. Soups and salads, too. $

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 3703 Atlanta Hwy. • Bogart • 706-208-0628 www.krispykreme.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Drive-Thru, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Sun.–Th., 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 5:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

La Dolce Vita 323 E. Broad St. • 706-353-3911 File Under : Italian. Features : Beer & Wine, Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Small, tucked away upstairs location on Broad Street that reveals a great view of North Campus and downtown. Menu : Authentic Italian presented by owner Stefano Volpi. Homemade gnocchi, traditional risotto, a wide selection of carpaccio (available raw and cooked), focaccia and homemade desserts. Keep an eye open for specials, which are announced daily on a chalkboard at the restaurant’s entrance. $$$

La Estrella 400 Hawthorne Ave. • 706-353-8557 File Under : Mexican. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : A little cartoon star with a face entices drivers-by to stop in this restaurant located in a small shopping center. Attentiongrabbing painted murals cover the walls. Menu : Authentic Mexican seafood dishes are the specialty here, as well as other south-of-the-border fare like tacos and burritos. Choose from 30 combination dishes or try one of the beloved soups. $$

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La Fiesta #2 1395 College Station Rd. • 706-549-5933 www.athenslafiesta.com File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian–Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Menu : Classic Americanized Mexican fare like tacos, enchiladas, chalupas, quesadillas and burritos. If you’re feeling indecisive, choose one of the combination plates for a mixture of two or three items. Favorites include the fish tacos, cuban sandwich and the chili burrito (beef and beans covered with spicy chili con carne). Visit on weekdays for lunch and drink specials. $$

La Rosita 840 Hull Rd. • 706-543-8854 File Under : Mexican. Features: Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Taqueria and torteria. Menu : 20+ entrées of traditional Mexican fare. Some seafood options. Sub sandwiches are also available with several different kinds of meat. $$

Chef Lamar’s Iron Grill 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd. • 706-543-9955 www.theirongrill.com File Under : Something Different. Features : Full Bar, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days, Sunday Brunch. The Look : New restaurant from local celebrity chef, Lamar Thomas. Upscale dining with lots of ocean-themed and Asian-style art gracing the walls. Menu : Runs the gamut from Pan-Asian to Southern cuisine, with a focus on using only hormone-free, grass-fed beef, slow-growth foul and local eggs. Chinese rice cake

pasta, fried green tomato bruschetta, pink curry green shell mussels, linguisa with purple yams and cornbread, crab and corn chowder and ginger shrimp soup. Caja China style pig roast every Thursday. Drinks : Extensive martini and Scotch drink list and an impressive selection of wine. $$$

Lansdowne Road Irish Pub 262 College Ave. • 706-208-3682 www.lansdowneroadpub.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Classic Irish pub with pool, darts and six HDTVs tuned to a variety of sports. One of the only bars that regularly shows rugby games, as it was opened by three rugby players. Drinks : 96 bottles of beer and up to 16 brews on draft.

Larry’s Giant Subs 196 Alps Rd. • 706-353-4733 1720 Epps Bridge Rd. • 706-227-7298 www.larryssubs.com File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $

Las Conchitas Caliente 1354 Prince Ave. • 706-353-2500 File Under : Mexican and South American, Vegetarian– Friendly. Features : Beer, Reservations, Take–Out, Outside Seating, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Cute and friendly Latin American eatery in the heart of Normaltown. Menu : Authentic Latin American cuisine, specifically focused on Peruvian eats. Try an entrée

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like the lomo saltado (stir fry with meat, onions, tomatoes and french fries) or the olluquito (Peruvian potatoes with chicken or steak and tomato and onion sauce). Peruvian, Cuban and Mexican-style sandwiches, too. $$

Last Resort Grill 184 W. Clayton St. • 706-549-0810 www.lastresortgrill.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Sophisticated yet casual downtown restaurant. Intricate murals grace its exposed brick walls. Menu : Progressive Southern cooking with Southwestern accents. Steaks, fish, soups, salads, pasta, sandwiches and entrées. Lunch and dinner favorites include salmon and grits, fried green tomato sandwich, scallops, and the potato and onion pancake. Duck hash, shiitake-roma pasta and french toast stuffed with ricotta for brunch. A variety of cakes and cheesecakes for dessert. Drinks : Over 200 wines in bottle, with 40 of those available by the glass and an extensive list of specialty cocktails. $$$

Lindsey’s Culinary Market 1238 Prince Ave. • 706-353-0558 www.lindseysculinarymarket.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Look : Quaint café in Normaltown run by chef Lindsey Payne. Menu : Biscuits and grits for breakfast. Soups, salads, sandwiches (e.g., portabella, spinach and red peppers, shrimp salad BLT) for lunch. Weekly

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specials available, too. Pick up frozen, readymade items like casseroles, soups and pastas every day. Favorites include chicken tetrazzini and shrimp and wild rice. $$

Little Italy 125 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-613-7100 File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Basic NY–style pizzeria. A favorite spot for late–nighters. Menu : Huge NY– style pizza by the slice or by the pie. Calzones, salads, massive subs and stromboli, too. Everything priced for the penny–pincher. Drinks : Some of the cheapest pitchers of beer in town. Dos Equis, Terrapin, Miller Lite, PBR on draft. A variety of imports and domestics in bottle. $

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-369-3144 www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. The Look : A funky, laid back atmosphere with lots of local charm and a jam-packed schedule of happenings like live music, DJs and trivia. This bar, a favorite of the townie crowd, has a large patio (fit with a painted camper and lots of patio table seating) perfect for games of cornhole. Drinks : Maker’s Mark and Blenheim ginger ale is a popular drink choice of regulars. Blueberry lemonade is the perfect companion for patio lounging. A couple of Terrapins on draft, and many in bottle. Don’t miss the little cups of (free!) gummy bears on the bar.

Locos Grill & Pub 2020 Timothy Rd. • 706-549-7700 581 S. Harris St. • 706-548-7803 1985 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-208-0911 www.locosgrill.com File Under : American, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Curbside Pick-Up (Timothy Rd.), Delivery, Live Music (Timothy Rd., Harris St.), Catering, Wi-Fi, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Classic American pub atmosphere. This Southeastern chain’s roots are in Athens where its first restaurant opened more than 20 years ago. Menu : Tons of options including popular items like the Looney Bird (smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes) and the Redneck Deluxe Burger. Lots of other options like seafood, steak, salad, chicken and Southwestern dishes. Substitute chicken or a veggie patty for any of the 11 specialty burgers. Drinks : Fully stocked bar with cheap domestic beer (bottled and draft) available in pitchers and by the glass. $$

The Loft Dance Lounge 164 E. Clayton St. • 706-613-7771 www.loftofathens.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : DJs, CC. The Look : DJs spin bumpin’ beats on two of the largest dance floors in town. Get caught up in the groove, relax in the lounge area or play a game of shuffleboard. Drinks : No fewer than three fully stocked bars with bartenders serving vodka drinks with fresh fruit, martinis and cheap beer.

Logan’s Roadhouse 3668 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-227-9890 www.logansroadhouse.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

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Longhorn Steakhouse 196 Alps Rd. • 706-548-1341 www.longhornsteakhouse.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$$

Los Comales 211 Tallassee Rd. • 706-549-7405 File Under : Mexican. Features : Take-Out, Delivery, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Cabana–style setting with Latin music and mostly outdoor seating. Menu : All the usual Americanized Mexican food plus special dishes like deviled shrimp and egg and chorizo tortas. $$

Lucky Dawg Billiards 1120 Mitchell Bridge Rd. • 706-354-7829 www.luckydawgathens.com File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : 17 pool tables, indoor cornhole, big screen TVs, darts and video games. Pool tournaments, Texas Hold ‘Em and trivia are regular events. Menu : Standard bar food. Burgers, hot dogs, wings, nachos, wraps, chicken fingers and more. Drinks : 15 beers on draft and a fully stocked bar to appease the pickiest of drinkers. $

Lumpkin Cafe 1700 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-543-3122 File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/ CC. Hours : Lunch, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Cute café tucked away in a cottage in Five Points. Menu : Traditional café fare of sandwiches, crepes, soups and salads. The Oriental Chicken Salad and Steak Salad (marinated flank steak on a bed of greens with tomatoes, cucumbers and Monterey jack) are favorites. Try the crepe combo (spinach and ratatouille) for a good mid-afternoon meal. Pair your entrée with a glass of orange iced tea for a refreshing kick. $

The Mad Hatter 400 E. Clayton St. www.themadhatterathens.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Located in the former Village Idiot, this two-story, colorful bar has arcade games and TVs ready to entertain. Drinks : The usual domestics and well drinks. Have a teacup shot of anything for just a buck.

Magnolia’s 312 E. Broad St. • 706-543-0797 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : A two-story bar with a loose Southern theme located on a great corner for people watching downtown. Big, open space with a lengthy bar and classy wood accents. Plenty of seating inside and out. Drinks : The usual brews behind the bar, as well as lots of specialty cocktails prepared by skilled bartenders.

Main Moon Restaurant 2061 Experiment Station Rd. • Watkinsville • 706-769-8686 File Under : Asian. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Quick and casual counter service. Menu : New York–style Chinese dishes including all the basics like fried rice, lo mein and a variety of entrées. Favorites include sesame chicken,

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beef and broccoli and pot stickers. Lunch specials, available Monday through Saturday, come with soup and an egg roll. $

Mama Shug’s Country Kitchen 315 Athens Rd. • Winterville • 706-742-7790 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Checks. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Fri. Breakfast, Sat. The Look : Old fashioned Southern goodness cooked up in a cozy space next to a convenience store in neighboring Winterville. Menu : All the traditional favorites. The time-honored “meat and three” set–up is a mainstay here. Fried chicken, pork chops, meatloaf, steak and gravy, and fish. Sides include collards, mac and cheese, creamed potatoes, green beans. Menu items rotate daily. Red velvet cake for dessert. $

Mama Sid’s Pizza 2240 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-549-6100 www.mamasidspizza.com File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Buffet, Take-Out, Delivery, Checks/ CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Classic buffet–style pizzeria. Menu : Ideal place for pizza lovers with a large appetite and a small budget. The all-you-caneat buffet serves up a variety of fresh pizza daily. Order off the menu for specialty pies, subs, pasta and salads. $

options. A large brunch menu with inventive dishes like tofu stir fry, Georgia peach stuffed french toast, breakfast taco plate and the beloved chocolate cake for breakfast. $$

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197 Oak St. • 706-548-6249 www.eatatmamasboy.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. The Look : Located near the Oconee River Greenway, the building’s unpretentious exterior is nicely juxtaposed by the quaint and polished interior. Menu : Inspired twists on traditional Southern cuisine. Lots of appetizers (e.g., fried okra, salmon cakes) and sides (e.g., fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs, mashed sweet potatoes) and loads of salad, burger (e.g., red bean burger, grilled pimento-cheese burger) and sandwich (e.g., smoked trout salad, pan-fried catfish, bridge club)

337 N. Hull St. • 706-369-9767 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : A late-night spot beloved by Athens townies and long-time natives. The small rectangular space is filled with all sorts of random knickknacks, funky furniture and eclectic art. Drinks : A diverse and inspired plethora of drinks to wet your palate. Lots of creative house specialties to choose from, like the Lemonade (mixed with Absolut Citron), the Orange Blossom (Stoli orange, St. Germaine, Blenheim’s spicy ginger ale) and the popular Blenheim’s spicy ginger ale with Maker’s Mark. Spiked hot drinks are favorites in the winter while sangria and mojitos are popular in the summer. There’s a rotating selection of some of the cheapest beer around, in bottles and on draft.

Wine and sake, too. Munch on White Castle burgers, Zapp’s chips and free popcorn while enjoying your drink.

Marble Slab Creamery 1591 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-543-2334 www.marbleslab.com File Under : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Features : Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Mon.–Fri., 1–11 p.m. Sat.–Sun., 12–11 p.m.

Marti’s at Midday 1280 Prince Ave. • 706-543-3541 www.martisatmidday.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/ CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Fri. The Look : Charming café located in a cute Normaltown house. Menu : Kosher bagels, homemade muffins and Jittery Joe’s coffee for breakfast. Around lunchtime, chef Marti Schim-

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mel prepares gourmet soups (gumbo, seasonal veggie), salads (e.g., Southern nicoise, spinach and tart apple with candied walnuts) and sandwiches (e.g., spiced-up pimento cheese, curry chicken salad with fruit). Chicken salad, pimento cheese available by the pound; gumbo and mint sweet tea by the gallon. A variety of frozen casseroles, too. $$

The Max Canada 243 W. Washington St. • 706-254-3392 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Gigantic space, with arguably the largest outdoor patio in town. Relax at one of many tables or play a round of cornhole in the back. The multi–roomed inside shelters two bars and a boatload of games including arcade games, Wii, darts, pool, foosball and air hockey. Drinks : All the usual favorites behind the bar as well as lots of high-end, high-gravity bottled beer. Also, a good variety of draft beers including Terrapin and Miller Lite. Daily and happy hour specials.

Mayflower Restaurant 171 E. Broad St. • 706-548-1692 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Cash Only, Checks. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, 7 days. The Look : Classic Southern diner. A local staple for over 50 years. Menu : Southern comfort food. Biscuits, french toast, omelettes, grits and more for breakfast. Country-fried ham, baked chicken and steak tenderloin as entrées; coleslaw and collard greens as sides. Daily meat and veggie plate specials available to eat for cheap. $

McAlister’s Deli 2440 W. Broad St. • 706-369-6700 www.mcalistersdeli.com File Under ; Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Traditional order-atthe-counter deli joint where your food is brought to you. Menu : Sandwiches, panini, soups, salads, loaded baked potatoes and pizza flats. With over 100 menu items, this deli is a challenge for the indecisive. $

Mell’s Lounge 4648 Atlanta Hwy. • Bogart • 706-548-0830 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Cash Only. The Look : This country roadhouse grandly displaying its name is a ways down on the Atlanta Highway. Drinks : Nothing frilly going on behind the bar. All the ordinary bottled domestics and basic cocktails.

Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St. • 706-613-0892 www.mellowmushroom.com File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : Huge, colorful and fun-filled. A huge mural of Athens natives (including R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe) is painted on the wall. Menu : Pizza is the focus here, with a wide selection of speciality pies like the Magical Mystery Tour (pesto, button and portobello mushrooms, spinach, feta cheese and jalapenos) and the Gourmet White (olive oil and garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, provolone, mozzarella, feta, tomatoes and onions). Calzones, salads, hoagies and appetizers like hummus, too. Drinks : 40 beers on tap, 25+ in bottle. Ask for the Swamp Fox bomb (beer, sour, tequila, 151) if you’re in an adventurous mood. $$

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The Melting Point 295 E. Dougherty St. • 706-254-6909 www.meltingpointathens.com File Under : American, Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Elegant music venue located at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa serving appetizers, dinner and desserts for hotel guests, concert-goers and the general public alike. Menu : Swanky pub grub. Sandwiches, salads, wraps and burgers. Lots of appetizers (e.g., imported cheese board, fried calamari tenders), too. Drinks : A wide variety of microbrews and craft beers. Many on draft as well, including local brews. Daily wine and drink specials. $$

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Mexicali Grille 2301 College Station Rd. • 706-546-9200 www.mexicaligrilleathens.com File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian–Friendly. Features : Beer, Wine & Margaritas, Take–Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Friendly, family-oriented restaurant located in an Eastside shopping center, with a large patio and plenty of inside seating. Menu : Freshly prepared “Mexican comfort food.” Combo dinners (and specifically veggie combos) are available for those who want to try a little bit of everything. The tilapia fish tacos are a favorite, as well as the self-proclaimed best cheese dip in town. Drinks : Margaritas are the standout here, with eight different flavors to choose from. Daiquiris, rum and Coke, wine, sangria and beer, too. $$

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Mirko Pasta 1075 Baxter St. • 706-549-4552 2 S. Main St. • Watkinsville • 706-310-1233 1040 Gaines School Rd. • 706-850-5641 www.mirkopasta.com File Under : Italian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Upscale dining with a fast and casual atmosphere. Order at the counter and a server brings the food to your table. Menu : Buildyour-own pasta is the winning system at Mirko. Create your favorite dish from the available 16 fresh, homemade pastas (Granny Smith apples and sausage ravioli, fusilli, tagliolini) and 11 sauces (like primavera, funghi, salmon e vodka). Entrées include lasagna, risotto and chicken marsala. Salads, appetizers and desserts, too. $$

Moe’s Southwest Grill 1320 Baxter St. • 706-369-7776 www.moes.com File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Assembly-line style with plenty of booths and tables. Menu : Fajitas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads and nachos. Fill any of those with chicken, beef, pork or tofu and a variety of other fresh ingredients. Ask for a side of queso with your free chips and enjoy a freshly baked cookie for dessert. $

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Moonshine Bar 275 E. Clayton St. • 706-552-0606 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. The Look : Copper-colored walls, dim lighting and framed art accentuate this upscale, rustic Southern-style bar. Drinks : “Moonshine” drinks are the specialty here. Order it plain or try one infused with fruit (like mango or peach). There’s a large selection of imports and domestic beer on tap, too.

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The National 232 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-549-3450 www.thenationalrestaurant.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Chic yet laid-back European-inspired eatery in a renovated tire plant. Clean lines and attention to detail create a contemporary feel. Large windows look out onto an outdoor seating area and a bustling downtown street. Menu : Mediterranean cuisine that emphasizes the use of locally grown produce. The menu changes regularly to reflect the changing seasons in NE Georgia. Chef Peter Dale (once sous chef under Five & Ten’s Hugh Acheson) prepares dishes that stem from his professional experience in Spain, and the menu is distinctly European (e.g., lamb chops with fava bean hummus, Scottish halibut saffron calasparra rice with scallops, grilled beef hanger steak with punched fingerling potatoes). The lunch menu offers gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches at significantly lower prices than dishes in the evening. Sunday brunch (e.g., iron-skillet eggs, shrimp roll, brioche French toast and house-made pastries) is likewise very affordable. Drinks : The bar, a separate room off the dining room, stays open long after food service has stopped. 25 wines available by the glass, three-ounce wine sampling pours and a good selection of bottled and draft beer. Lots of signature cocktails, too, like the National Tonic (Bulliet bourbon, grapefruit and Blenheim’s ginger ale) and the Clover (Jameson and house-made créme de menthe). $$$$

weeks. Drinks : Nine beers on draft and over 62 in bottles. Bartenders stay busy into the wee hours pouring shots and mixing drinks. Happy hour starts early at 3:30 p.m.

air-conditioning and tables. Menu : Jittery Joe’s coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, pastries and breakfast items, like Belgian waffles and bagels.

New Earth Music Hall

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The Office Lounge

227 W. Dougherty St. • 706-543-8283 www.newearthmusichall.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music/ DJs, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Mon.–Sat., 5 p.m–9 p.m. (happy hour), 9 p.m.–2 a.m. (live music). The Look : Murals by tattoo artist David Hale line the walls of this large music venue. Hang near the bar in the back or mosey outside to relax on the spacious outdoor patio. Drinks : The usual mix of beer and liquor drinks. Keep an eye open for daily specials.

1365 Prince Ave. • 706-548-6186 File Under: Bars and Clubs. Features: Outside Seating, CC. The Look: New Normaltown bar. Dark and woody with maps and travel paraphernalia lining the walls. Dim lighting lends the space a sense of intimacy. Plenty of room to hang out on the patio out back. Drinks: Lots of fun and clever cocktails (like the Loving Cup mixed with Pimm’s, Hendrick’s gin, lemon juice and ginger ale), top-shelf liquor, affordable beer and wine as well.

2455 Jefferson Rd. • 706-546-0840 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. The Look : Located in Homewood Village Shopping Center, this lounge serves as a good post-work watering hole and a hot spot for karaoke. Live music every weekend. Drinks : Sip on your favorite domestic brew (a couple dozen options total) while munching on free popcorn.

No Where Bar

O.K. Coffee 225 College Ave. • 706-369-6650 File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Open 7 days. The Look : Cute little stand-alone coffee stand. Mostly on-thego traffic, but if you want to sit, walk a little farther down College Avenue to the “O.K. Study Hall” seating room with

2230 Barnett Shoals Dr. • 706-548-6077 www.oldcitydiner.com File Under : American, Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Features : Delivery, Take-Out, Catering, Checks/ CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, 7 days. The Look : Classic café with order-at-the-counter service. Decor is simple: red walls with black accents and paintings of food line the

240 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-546-4742 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, CC. The Look : A frequent haunt of the late-night crowd. Large area filled with pool tables for the billiards-inclined and multiple TVs for sports watching. Local live music most

Old City Diner

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walls. Menu : Traditional breakfast grub in the A.M. like pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelettes and biscuit sandwiches. Lunch consists of sandwiches (e.g., turkey club, chicken tender, tuna melt), salads (greek, spinach, california) and lunch plates (salisbury steak, Hawaiian chicken or lemon pepper tilapia). Several kids’ menu options are offered, and for dessert, bread pudding and apple pie. $

The Olive Garden 3666 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-227-2225 www.olivegarden.com File Under : Italian and Pizza. Features : Full Bar, TakeOut, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

Peaches Fine Foods 840 W. Broad St. • 706-613-5334 www.peachesfinefoods.bizathens.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch, Mon.–Fri. The Look : Big peaches grace the windows of this friendly, humble eatery with lots of Southern charm. Menu : Meals consist of one meat, two veggies, bread and tea or lemonade. All the traditional Southern comfort food is here–fried chicken, pork chops, green beans, cabbage, mac and cheese, etc. Fried fish on Fridays. $

Pearly Sweets

3640 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-543-2299 www.ontheborder.com File Under : Mexican. Features : Beer & Wine, Curbside Pick-Up, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

2080 Timothy Rd. • 706-354-0212 File Under : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Features : Catering, CC. Hours : 12 p.m.–9 p.m, Tu–Sun. The Look : A family-friendly dessert shop. Menu : Italian ice and softserve custard are the staples. The ice is made daily with fresh fruit. The most popular treat is the Gelato, which is made of custard and Italian ice layers.

On the Rocks

Peking Restaurant (Eastside)

225 E. Clayton St. • 706-354-0305 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : The stone and granite interior beautifies this bar frequented by the college crowd. Drinks : All the usuals behind the bar plus some house shots and cocktails. Nightly specials on beer and well drinks.

1935 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-549-0274 www.pekingeastside.com File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Buffet, Take-Out, Delivery, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Surprisingly elegant space located in an Eastside shopping center. Ask for the orange menu for more authentic Chinese food. Menu : Chinese Mandarin fare with an intimidatingly long menu consisting of the usual lo mein, egg fu yung and chow mein dishes. Chef specials include Mongolian Lamb, Peking Chicken and Happy Family (fresh scallops, shrimp, chicken, beef and veggies). The buffet is a good option for those with tight purse strings and a large appetite. Daily lunch specials, which come with an egg roll, rice and soup, are also good options for those trying to do lunch for less. $$

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Outback Steakhouse 3585 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-613-6015 www.outbacksteakhouse.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Curbside Pick-Up, CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. Lunch, Sun. $$$

Panera Bread 3151 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-546-6812 www.panerabread.com File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $

Paul’s Bar-B-Q 124 E. Main St. • Lexington • 706-614-1843 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Checks. Hours : Lunch Sat. & 4th of July. The Look : A long-time local institution located in downtown Lexington, GA, 15 miles east of Athens on Hwy 78. Menu : The usual BBQ grub done right—the old-fashioned way. Pulled pork in a vinegar sauce, ribs, slaw, baked beans with ground beef, sweet pickles, loaves of white bread and homemade pecan pie. $

Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar 134 E. Clayton St. • 706-549-0034 www.facebook.com/pauleyscrepebar File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : Classy, narrow space with tables and a lengthy bar. Menu : Crepes abound. Chicken, sausage, deli meat and vegetarian crepe options. Favorites include the Buffalo Chicken and the Greek Chicken. Sandwiches, soups, New York-style salads and a wide variety of appetizers like hummus and warm brie, too. Dessert crepes (with toppings like nutella, marshmallows, graham crackers) on offer as well. Drinks : Full bar with 150+ beers total, including 28 on draft. Three tiers of wine and a multitude of speciality shots. $

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Peking Restaurant (Westside) 2725 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-549-9333 www.pekingathens.com File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Buffet, Take-Out, Delivery, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : The interior of this free-standing location on a busy road is wonderfully ornate and tasteful. Menu : Szechuan, Hunan and Mandarin cuisine including the usual dishes of Peking Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Oyster Sauce Beef. For the veggieinclined, try the home-style tofu (tofu deep fried with a mixed vegetable white sauce). The weekday all-you-caneat (with a free drink) lunch buffet is the best bang for your buck. $$

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Hours of Operation: Tuesday/Thursday: 12 noon – 9 pm Wednesday/Friday/Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Lyndon House Arts Center is operated by ACC Department of Leisure Services. For gallery/class schedules, events and tours call 706-613-3623. Gallery Shop operated in partnership with

2597 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-613-1616 File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–Sun. The Look : Quick order-at-the-counter service in a family friendly atmosphere. Menu : The usual NY-style pizzeria cuisine: thin and thick slices, specialty pies, calzones, stromboli and subs. $

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Phi Bar & Bistro 500 College Ave. • 706-546-0430 www.indigoathens.com/phibar.html File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Reservations, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Live Music,

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The Pita Pit

Wi-Fi. Hours : Breakfast, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : Chic, elegant bistro inside Hotel Indigo. Relax at the caesar stone bar amid the airy, modern decor or venture outside to the patio where a fire pit, lounge and full bar await. Menu : Always rotating breakfast and dinner dishes based on seasonal local produce. For breakfast, baked goods from Ike & Jane, cinnamon swirl french toast and build-your-own frittata. Dinner options include appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, salads and house-made signature fries. Drinks : Lots of wine and specialty cocktails like the C’est La Vie (Absolut Vanilla, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur and pineapple juice). A large selection of bottled beer, too. $$

123 N. Jackson St. • 706-552-0052 www.pitapitusa.com File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Delivery, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : A standard sandwich shop with a prep line in a sub-street level downtown space. Menu : Lebanese-style pitas, available in more than two dozen varieties (breakfast, meat and veggie are the major categories)–a healthy alternative to typical fast food fare. To cut back on carbs, ditch the bread and order your pita “fork style” (as a salad). $

Planet Smoothie

Picante’s Mexican Grill

196 Alps Rd. • 706-316-3090 184 College Ave. • 706-353-8181 www.planetsmoothie.com File Under : Smoothies. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Vary by location. Open 7 days.

151 E. Broad St. • 706-369-1930 File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.– Sat. The Look : Cute Mexican eatery across from the Arch. Murals span the walls depicting beautiful scenes from Mexico and UGA. Menu : Fresh Mexican cuisine for the health-conscious–no unnecessary oil or lard is added while preparing the food. Along with the usual Mexican dishes, there are 12 varieties of burritos including the Fajita Burrito and the Picante (chicken, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce and Ranchero sauce). $

Plantation Buffet 1055 Gaines School Rd. • 706-543-3332 1119 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. • 706-353-3663 www.plantationbuffet.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Buffet, Take-Out, Catering, Checks, CC. Hours : Lunch, Mon.–Fri. (MLK Jr. Pkwy); Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Fri. Breakfast, Sat. Lunch, Sun. (Gaines School Rd). The Look : The original location is a large, nondescript building in a lot on MLK; the second location is nestled in an Eastside shopping center. Menu : Traditional Southern grub. Rotating buffet items include fried chicken, steak and gravy,

Piccadilly Cafeteria 3700 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-353-0030 www.piccadilly.com File Under : American. Features : Take-Out, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. $

lima beans, creamed potatoes and candied yams. Breads and desserts, too. Chicken mull is available on Wednesdays at the Eastside location, where you can also opt out of the buffet by ordering a standard meat and three sides meal. $$

Porterhouse Grill 459 E. Broad St. • 706-369-0990 www.porterhouseathens.com File Under : American, Bars. Features : Reservations, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Intimate, upscale dining on the edge of downtown. Menu : The namesake 18-ounce Porterhouse Steak is paired with sautéed mushrooms. Other entrées include Filet Mignon with cracked black pepper and Cognac demi glace, Bistro Medallions wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon with cider vinegar reduction, and NY Strip Steak topped with caramelized shallot goat cheese butter. The affordable Sunday brunch buffet has made-to-order omelet and pancake stations, as well as lots of gourmet breakfast and lunch options. Drinks : An extensive list of North American wines, with several French, Italian and Chilean options, too. $$$$

The Pub at Gameday 251 W. Clayton St. • 706-353-2831 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. The Look : A large space with a long granite bar and a roomy patio. A plethora of entertainment available while you drink, like Wii, darts, board games and more than one HD TV. Drinks : No food here, just drinks. Over 150 bottled beers and six craft brews on draft, usually

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including a Terrapin or two. Lots of Scotch, vodka and bourbon options. Happy-hour specials daily.

Rachel’s Southern Style Restaurant 1021 Jamestown Blvd. • Watkinsville • (706) 310-0091 File Under : Downhome & BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.-Fri., Lunch, Sun. The Look : Quaint eatery with cedar tables down the road in Watkinsville. Menu : Traditional Southern cuisine with a rotating menu. Entrée options include catfish, fried chicken, salmon patties and buffalo wings. Collards, sweet potato casserole, squash casserole and mashed potatoes for sides. Lots of homemade cakes and pies for dessert, and don’t miss Rachel’s beloved banana pudding. $$

Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar 15 Huntington Rd. • 706-613-0045 www.raffertys.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

Raising Cane’s 795 Baxter St. • 706-548-2008 www.raisingcanes.com File Under : Chicken. Features : Take-Out, Drive-Thru, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Fri.–Sat. The Look : This fast food chicken joint is a favorite of many college freshman who occupy dorms down the street. Menu : Four meals (The Box, The Sandwich, The Caniac and The 3 Finger) come with high-quality, “never frozen” chicken fingers and a combination of sides. The secretrecipe Cane’s sauce is considered an essential by many. $

Raw 335 E. Clayton St. File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : 394 inches of HDTV will catch your attention as you walk into this huge bar sitting right on top of Xhale hookah lounge. Drinks : House cocktails, a shot of the week and beer pong pitchers have prices with penny-pinching students in mind.

Red Lobster 1956 W. Broad St. • 706-549-5376 www.redlobster.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$$

Redfearn Grille

Sun. The Look : Decor is red and black accented with lots of UGA paraphernalia, heart-pine floors and brick walls. A long bar and big-screen TVs make this a good space to eat, drink and watch sports. Menu : Southern-style favorites with a New Orleans twist. Entrées include oysters, crab cakes, shrimp and grits and pulled chicken. Lots of traditional and unique po’boy options (pimento cheese, gator or bacon, lettuce and fried green tomatoes). Drinks : Six brews on draft, including Fat Tire and Terrapin, as well as lots in bottle. Speciality liquor drinks range from martinis to margaritas. $$

Roadhouse 137 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-613-2324 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : No frills and no apologies about it at this rowdy hangout frequented by the undergrad crowd. Drinks : Seven domestic beers on tap. Basic cocktails straight up.

The Royal Peasant 1675 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-549-7920 www.royalpeasant.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : TakeOut, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, Mon.–Sat. Lunch & Dinner, Sun. The Look : Quaint, traditional English-style pub in Five Points. The HD telly is usually tuned to a favorite English pastime: soccer. Menu : Classic British fare with a bit of an Indian influence. Entrées include fish and chips, bangers and mash, London broil and Vindaloo curry. Look out for daily specials like corned beef and cabbage and Shepherd’s pie. Drinks : Lots of English brews for those staying true to the restaurant’s theme, like Fullers, Samuel Smith, Boddingtons, Bass and Guinness. Also, a large selection of Scotch, whiskey and gin. $$

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RPM 235 W. Washington St. • 706-543-0428 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : A miniature, rustic bicycle hangs outside, greeting its patrons. The spacious inside is lined with booths and filled with arcade games, pool, shuffleboard and foosball. Head for the outdoor patio for a breath of fresh air. Drinks : 20 high-end brews on draft, along with 120 in bottles. Quite possibly the cheapest Patron XO, American Honey and Jameson shots in town. Try the “Gooch” shot for a bomb you’ll never forget.

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197 E. Broad St. • 706-549-4433 www.hi-athens.com/hih_dining.htm File Under : American, Bars. Features : Buffet, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Originally called the Ginkgo Tree Restaurant, a recent renovation sparked the name change. Casual dining located at the Holiday Inn. Menu : Across-the-board American fare. Go for the lunch buffet held on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, or order off a sizable menu of salads, sandwiches and burgers. Clam chowder, pulled pork, chicken wings, bratwurst sandwich and more. For the veggieinclined, try an open-face portabello panino. Drinks : Full bar offering a good selection of wine and cocktails. $$

196 Alps Rd. • 706-552-0488 www.rusans-athens.com File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Reservations, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : An Atlantabased chain located in the Beachwood Shopping Center with a sizable enclosed outdoor patio and a club-like atmosphere. Menu : An impressive selection of sushi rolls, including 50 house rolls, a couple of tuna-only rolls and 30 specialty rolls. Non-sushi items as well, like noodles, tempura and fried rice. Drinks : Lots of hot and cold sake. Lengthy beer and wine lists, too. $$

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Ryan’s Family Steakhouse

104 E. Washington St. • 706-549-4101 www.redstavern.com File Under: Something Different, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Delivery, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–

1021 Dowdy Rd. • 706-543-8203 www.ryans.com File Under : American. Features : Buffet, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. $$

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The Savannah Room

140 E. Clayton St. • 706-354-6629 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music/ DJs, CC. The Look : Small basement level bar with a jam-packed schedule of local acts who perform regularly. Drinks : A wide selection of bourbon. The usual domestic brews and mixed drinks, too.

1197 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-542-6341 www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/restaurants File Under : American, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Reservations, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Fri. The Look : Fine dining in UGA’s Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Menu : For lunch, daily soup and sandwich specials as well as three entrée options. Dinner options include soups, sandwiches and main courses. The Savannah Room, UGA Horticulture Farm and the UGA College of Agriculture are working together to serve one sustainable food item in the on-campus restaurant every day (e.g., locally raised beef). $$$

Saladworks 265 E. Clayton St. • 706-548-7775 www.saladworks.com File Under : American, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Delivery, Catering, CC, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Clean and bright with plenty of inside seating. Menu : The franchise specializes in salads like the Bently (romaine, iceberg, baked ham, roasted turkey, swiss, chopped eggs, tomatoes) and the Nuevo Nicoise (romaine, iceberg, radiatorre pasta, chunk tuna, tomatoes, egg whites, nicoise olives, green beans). The “Build Your Own” salad is a popular option. A good selection of soups, sandwiches (on freshly baked focaccia bread) and wraps, too. $

Sandbar 220 College Ave. • 706-548-1988 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Three floors of beach fun complete with palm trees and surf boards. Drinks : Six beers on tap, domestics aplenty. Frozen, tropical drinks enhance the beach feel, and for rowdy undergrads there’s the “blackout bucket,” a bucket filled to the brim with most every kind of well liquor imaginable.

Schlotzsky’s Deli 1490 Baxter St. • 706-543-2518 www.schlotzskys.com File Under : Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Drive-Thru, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. The Look : Classy and refined decor make this deli nicer than the average fast-food joint. Several big-screen Macs make waiting for food more fun. Menu : Premium deli sandwiches prepared on freshly baked bread. Eight-inch and full-size pizzas, wraps, soups, salads and panini. Decide between a cookie, Carvel ice cream treat or a rich Cinnabon for dessert. $

Seattle’s Best Coffee 196 Alps Rd. (Borders) • 706-583-8647 www.seattlesbestcoffee.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Mon.–Th.,

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Shane’s Rib Shack 196 N. Milledge Ave. • 706-548-4650 www.shanesribshack.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

Shoki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar 10 Huntington Rd. • 706-227-1933 www.realpages.com/sites/shokisteakhouse File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Reservations, CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. Lunch, Fri.-Sun. The Look : Highly skilled Hibachi chefs display their knife skills while cooking everything from scratch in front of each table. Menu : Lobster, shrimp, steak, teriyaki chicken, scallops and calamari dishes are prepared upon order. Full size sushi bar with tons of sushi, sashimi and tempura options. The lunch menu offers upscale dining on the cheap. Green tea ice cream, pineapple boat and red bean curd ice cream for dessert. $$$

Shokitini 251 W. Clayton St. • 706-353-7933 www.shokitini.com File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : Large, fancy dining room with a projected big screen behind the sushi bar. Upstairs are three private karaoke rooms where private parties are held.

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Menu : An extensive selection of sashimi and sushi, with over 100 options in total. Specialty rolls include the Lady Dawg roll (deep-fried shrimp, avocado, cucumber, topped with fried red snapper, eel sauce and creamy sauce) and the Las Vegas roll (deep-fried roll with tuna, salmon, red snapper, BBQ eel, crab meat, masago, asparagus and special sauce). Drinks : Lots of hot and cold sake options, beer and cocktails, as well as 13 specialty saketinis. A long wine list, too. $$

Sideways 364 E. Broad St. • 706-319-1919 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : This bar’s rooftop patio with great views of campus and Downtown attracts a boatload of undergrads looking to have a good time. The patio also offers a break from the sometimes rowdy scene downstairs. Drinks : The standard drinks to keep the party going: bombs, shots and mixed drinks. Outside, order from a full-service tiki bar.

Siri Thai Cuisine 367 Prince Ave. • 706-548-7667 www.sirithaicuisine.com File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Two-floored Bottleworks location with a clean, polished look and exceptionally friendly service. Menu : Traditional Thai dishes with an emphasis on using only the freshest, healthiest ingredients. The menu is one of the lengthiest in town, offering up curry, noodle, fried rice, Thai BBQ, duck, fish and seafood entrées. The list of vegetarian dishes is also extensive, with options like mock duck (tofu) curry and eggplant ginger. $$

Smoothie King 2361 W. Broad St. (The Omni Club) • 706-369-3111 1993 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-850-0962 1591 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-613-2600 www.smoothieking.com File Under : Smoothies. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Vary by location. Open 7 days.

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 3755 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-546-0385 www.sonnysbbq.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$

Speakeasy 269 E. Broad St. • 706-546-5556 www.speakeasyathens.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Upscale second-floor restaurant with a beautiful view of UGA’s North Campus. Menu : Southern-inspired tapas (e.g., tuna carpaccio, BBQ duck, fried asparagus, coconut shrimp, duck risotto and paella). Order a few plates for the table to share or take an entrée approach by ordering individually. The baked-to-order sugar cookies are a perfect ending to your meal. Drinks : A dozen red and white wines available by the glass. An extensive wine list for those looking to order by the bottle. Lots of specialty cocktail options like the Georgia Peach Martini (citrus vodka, peach puree, peach schnapps and lime), Ginger Gimlet (gin, lime, triple sec and ginger-infused syrup) and Blackberry Margarita. $$$

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Square One Fish Co. 414 Thomas St. • 706-353-8862 www.squareonefishco.com File Under : American, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Reservations, Live Music, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Upscale seafood place. The closest you’ll get to seashore dining in town. Private room available for private meetings and parties. Menu : Fresh, line-caught fish from Georgia, Florida and the Caribbean prepared into seafood delicacies, like Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi and Caribbean Lobster Cakes. A raw bar features ceviche, mussels, scallops, tuna, oysters and clams on the half shell. Drinks : An extensive wine list with a wide price range available by glass or bottle. Full bar, too. $$$$

Sr. Sol 175 Tallassee Rd. • 706-546-1570 File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Attached to a gas station with an open kitchen inside and a patio for those who want to dine outside. Menu : A mixture of authentic and Americanized Mexican cuisine. For the latter, order the Taco Americano but for something a bit more traditional, try filling your taco with lengua (tongue). If that seems too bold, stick with the usual options of chicken, steak and chorizo. Sr. Sol offers a wide selection of tortas, too. Drinks : Wash down your dinner with a margarita or a beer, available on draft and in bottle. $$

Starbucks 1761 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-353-2206 10 Huntington Rd. • 706-353-6632 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. (Kroger) • 706-583-8900 2301 College Station Rd. (Kroger) • 706-353-8543 100 College Ave. • 706-543-0114 www.starbucks.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Drive-Thru (Epps Bridge Pkwy. & Huntington Rd.), Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Vary by location. Open 7 days.

Stevi B’s Pizza 122 Alps Rd. • 706-208-9552 www.stevibspizza.com File Under : Italian and Pizza. Features : Buffet, TakeOut, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $

Strickland’s Restaurant 4723 Atlanta Hwy. • Bogart • 706-548-7003 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Mon.–Fri. Breakfast, Sat. The Look : A family-run joint with casual cafeteriastyle service that’s been around for 50 years. Head down a ways on Atlanta Highway to find the friendly restaurant. Menu : For breakfast, all the usual fare like bacon, homemade sausage, eggs and legendary buttermilk biscuits. Traditional soul food for lunch, like fried catfish, countryfried steak, baked chicken and the usual sides. $

The Sultan 3812 Atlanta Hwy. • Bogart • 706-543-6600 File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Friendly and attentive service is the norm at this eatery hidden in a strip mall. Big TVs playing Middle Eastern music videos will hold your

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Out, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Family-friendly Mexican restaurant with south-of-the-border decor and festive music. Menu : Pages upon pages of Mexican favorites including around 50 combination meals. Ceviche and marinated catfish are popular specialties, as well as the burrito fajita (steak or chicken stuffed with bell peppers, onions, rice and tomatoes). Lots of vegetarian options, too. $

Taste of India 131 E. Broad St. • 706-559-0000 www.indiaathens.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Buffet, Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Fine dining accented by white table cloths, candles and soft music. Buffet table in the back. Menu : Traditional Indian cuisine with a wide array of vegetarian, chicken, seafood, lamb, goat and tandoori entrées available. For those on a budget, head to Taste of India for the lunch buffet, which is filled with lots of menu favorites. $$$ attention. Menu : Traditional, hard-to-find Middle Eastern dishes such as kibbeh balls (wheat, onions and beef) and spinach folds (dough stuffed with marinated spinach, onions and lemon juice). More common dishes like falafel and kebabs, too. Don’t miss out on a tasty dessert like baklava to complete your meal. $$

SunO Dessert 480 E. Broad St. • 706-850-8300 www.suno-dessert.com File Under : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Features : Take–Out, Catering, Outside Seating. Hours : Open 7 days. Late Night, Th.–Sat. The Look : Small, cute dessert shop on Broad with some outdoor seating suitable for people-watching. Menu : A creative take on an old favorite. SunO is essentially shaved ice cream. It is a milk-based ice treat that can be topped with a long list of extras, from fruit to Oreos to gummy bears. The newest option, YoSuno (yogurt, granola, blueberries and strawberries) is for yogurt lovers and the health conscious. Milkshakes, frappes and bubble tea are also popular.

Sweet Peppers Deli 296 W. Broad St. www.sweetpeppersdeli.com File Under : Sandwiches. Features : Catering, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : New sandwich shop on the edge of downtown. Menu : All encompassing menu of deli favorites including paninis, wraps, salads, sandwiches (like the Muffaletta with ham, Genoa salami, fresh olive salad and provolone cheese), clubs and potatoes. A LiteLine section offers low calorie options (like the Oriental Chicken Salad) for those watching their weight. Try the Strawberry Wave Cheesecake or Key Lime Pie for dessert. Lots of “just for kids” options, too. $

Taco Stand 2131 Hog Mountain Rd. • Watkinsville • 706-769-3233 2270 Barnett Shoals Rd. • 706-549-5481 247 E. Broad St. • 706-549-1446 670 N. Milledge Ave. • 706-549-2894 www.thetacostand.com File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Full Bar (Broad St.), Beer (Milledge Ave.), TakeOut, Outside Seating (Broad St. & Milledge Ave.), CC.

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Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Fast and casual service is characteristic of this restaurant’s laid back environment. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with friends. Menu : Simple and fresh Mexican favorites. Affordable prices keep regulars coming back. Tofu is available for the veggie-inclined and daily specials include fried chicken and fried fish burritos. Chips, salsa and queso are a good addition to any meal. And the margaritas at the downtown location are known to be particularly strong. $

149 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-9222 File Under : Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. The Look : Casual and enjoyable Thai-themed downtown dining. Menu : Authentic Thai with boatloads of curry, rice and noodle dishes. Chef specials include creole lamb and spicy basil duck. All menu items can be made vegetarian by substituting tofu or suegai (made with yellow bean). $$

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269 W. Washington St. 585 Barber St. • 706-534-8860 www.1000facescoffee.com File Under : Coffee Houses. Features : Wi-Fi, Checks. Hours : 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.–Fri. (Barber St.) 7 a.m.-2 a.m., 7 days (Washington St.) The Look : Located on Barber Street is 1000 Faces’ small artisan coffee roaster where coffee is roasted in small batches. A quaint 1000 Faces kiosk is located downtown in Trappeze Pub on Washington Street. Menu : At the roaster, fresh or ground coffee by the pound and cups of coffee are sold on a donation-only basis. Try the newest brew at a free coffee tasting held at the Barber Street roaster every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. The downtown kiosk has coffee, tea and savory snacks.

334 Prince Ave. • 706-353-3890 www.taqueriadelsol.com File Under : Mexican. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.–Sat. Lunch, Mon. The Look : Gas station converted into a modern and sleek eatery with order-at-the-counter service and an expansive patio. The white and purplish-blue color scheme keeps the decor minimalistic and clean. Menu : A straight-forward menu offering clever twists on Mexican favorites. There is a different taco special each week (like the BLT filled with bacon, lettuce, tomato and roasted tomatillo mayonnaise) as well as seafood and dinner specials. Six tacos to choose from regularly: smoked or tender pork, beef brisket, fried chicken, fish and veggie. Also, four enchiladas available (cheese, beef brisket, refried beans or roasted chicken) drenched in your choice of three sauces. Sides include shrimp corn chowder, veggie refried beans and beef red chili. $

Taqueria La Jalisco 3750 Old Jefferson Rd. • 706-316-3560 File Under : Mexican. Features : CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Hard-to-find taqueria housed inside a Mexican grocery store. Menu : Authentically prepared Mexican cuisine including tacos, burritos and tortas loaded with one or a mixture of carne asada, chorizo, carnitas and al pastor pork. $

Taqueria La Parrilla 1431 Capital Ave. • Watkinsville • 706-310-9991 2439 Jefferson Rd. • 706-549-4977 www.taquerialaparrilla.com File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Full Bar (Jefferson Rd.), Beer & Wine (Watkinsville), Take-

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Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant 1225 N. Chase St. • 706-202-8549 File Under : Mexican and South American. Features : Beer, Take-Out, Checks/CC. Hours : Open 7 days. The Look : Sombreros hang on the walls of this small, brightly painted eatery with a name that means “God of Rain.” Menu : Multiple pages of authentic South American cuisine like pupusas (griddled corn cakes with chicken or chorizo), cortido (mayo-less fermented coleslaw) and pambazos (soft sandwich with meat, cheese and slaw soaked in red sauce and grilled). Tacos, cubanos and tortas, too. Be on the lookout for daily specials. Drinks : The usual bottled domestic beer as well as Dos Equis and Modelo. $

Top Dawg Sports Bar & Nightclub 400 E. Clayton St. • 706-870-6563 www.athenstopdawg.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Vegas-style club with a VIP area and dance poles on the

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floors. Lots of game options, like pool tables, darts, PS3, Wii, Golden Strike and several big-screen TVs. Drinks : The usual options behind the bar, as well as specialty frozen drinks. Daily specials for drinking on the cheap.

Topper’s International Showbar 100 N. Jackson St. • 706-613-0504 www.myspace.com/toppersinternational File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Late-night spot with exotic dancers and big-screen TVs are the attractions. Drinks : Domestic beer and champagne on the cheap. Lots of cocktails and mixed drinks for an extra kick.

Toshiro Japanese Express 2467 Jefferson Rd. • 706-543-1118 File Under : Asian. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Delivery, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Fast and casual yet upscale Japanese eatery. Newest venture from the owner of Taqueria La Parrilla. Menu : All the Hibachi classics. Everything grilled. Fried rice with grilled veggies and your choice of meat (shrimp, steak or chicken) is a staple.

Totonno’s Famous Meatballs 770 Hawthorne Ave. • 706-549-4833 www.totonnosmeatballs.com File Under : Italian and Pizza. Features : Take-Out, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.-Sun. The Look : Minimal decor that is geared toward grab-and-go. Menu : Four different kinds of meatballs (beef, pork, lamb or turkey) are available plain or fried. Ask for them on top of spaghetti,

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in a sandwich or as a salad topping. Fried calamari, gelato and garlic bread, too. All meats are ground fresh daily and are free of hormones and steroids. $

Transmetropolitan 1550 Oglethorpe Ave. • 706-549-5112 145 E. Clayton St. • 706-613-8773 File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, Live Music, Checks/ CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : Classy pizzeria that keeps it casual at the downtown location with walk–up counter service and local art on the walls. The newer Oglethorpe location has full table service and a rooftop patio. Menu : Up to 40 toppings on offer to create your own perfect pie, or choose from several specialty pies like Hungry Sasquatch (pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, ham, bacon, mushrooms, black olives, onions, green peppers, extra mozzarella). Slices are available thin or thick (Sicilian). Transmet also serves pasta, salads, calzones and sandwiches (e.g., sautéed zucchini, portobello mushroom). Drinks : A self-described PBR and Jameson type of bar. Eight beers on draft, including Terrapin and Sweetwater and 25+ in the bottle. Full selection of wine and a 20+ list of vintage cocktails. $

Trappeze Pub 269 W. Washington St. • 706-543-8997 www.trappezepub.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. The Look : A bar, pub and coffee house fusion. The large

space is divided into a café section with lots of light and dark wood booths, perfect for studying, and a bar section with a lengthy wood bar and lots of seating. Menu : Refined pub grub. Soups (tortilla, portabella mushroom, beer cheddar), sandwiches (e.g., roast beef, veggie Reuben, bratwurst) and salads (e.g., walnut spinach, pecan chicken). On weekends, brunch offerings include pancakes, belgian waffles and eggs benedict. Drinks : The longest and most distinguished beer list in town–34 rotating taps and 20+ pages of bottled beer. $

283 Bar 283 E. Broad St. • 706-208-1283 www.myspace.com/the283bar File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, DJs/Live Music, CC. The Look : The small digs make for awesome, sweaty dance parties that, on crowded nights, spill onto the steps outside. For a break from the dancing, Ms. Pac-Man and a jukebox are ready for playing and perusing. A sign outside the bar announces special events like drunken bingo or costume parties. Drinks : Range from glass boots filled with beer to artfully crafted cocktails. PBR is the drink of choice for many.

Two Story Coffeehouse 1680 Lumpkin St. • 706-850-5422 www.twostorycoffeehouse.com File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Mon.–Sat., 7 a.m.-12 a.m., Sun., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.. The Look : Cozy and quaint house in Five Points that caters to two different crowds. Those looking for a quiet study area should set up camp

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low-key dining rooms with lots of light located in the 909 Broad St. building. Menu : Thin-crust pizzas, big pasta salads with pizza toppings, sandwiches made on bagels or Luna bread. Healthy options like the Veggie Abbey, and other options like the BBQ Italian sausage. Rotating specialty desserts like strawberry shortcake and baby bundt cakes. Drinks : A simple selection: Bud Light, Yuengling and house wine. $

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1000 W. Broad St. • 706-548-6325 www.thevarsity.com File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Features : Drive-Thru, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Fri. & Sat. The Look : “What’ll ya have?!” greets your entrance into this classic fast-food eatery that has the same look as its famous Atlanta location. The Athens Varsity is still going strong after more than 70 years in business. Menu : A greasy heaven of burgers, chili-cheese dogs, chicken, fries and onion rings. Wash down your meal with the famous Varsity Orange drink. $

217 Hiawasee Ave. • 706-353-6847 www.whitetigergourmet.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Cash Only. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Tu.-Sat. The Look : Shotgun building in the historic Boulevard area with outside picnic

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upstairs; downstairs is for those looking to socialize with friends. Menu : 1000 Faces Coffee brewed to perfection in a French press or manual pour-over. Lots of tea and espresso drink options for something a little different. Two Story has several specialty drinks as well, like the Babarr (chai with a shot and cinnamon stick), the Two Story hot chocolate and the Cubano (sin leche con dolce). For a sweet treat, grab a locally made pastry or gelato.

Walker’s Coffee & Pub 128 College Ave. • 706-543-1433 File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Bars. Features : Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Open 7 days. The Look : Large space with a beautiful wooden interior and ample seating room inside and out. An ideal place to study during the day and a popular place to drink at night. Menu : A wide selection of locally roasted coffees, premium teas and other specialty caffeinated beverages. Pastries, cookies, bagels and simple sandwiches are also available. Drinks : 11 beers on draft including many high gravities and Terrapin and over 70 in bottles. Also, an impressive selection of coffee, hot chocolate and cider liquor drinks like an Irish Coffee or a Peppermint Patty.

Whiplash Café 909 E. Broad St. • 706-995-9447 www.whiplashcafe.net File Under : American Features : Beer & Wine, Vegetarian-Friendly, Delivery, Take-Out, CC. Hours: Lunch and Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Th.–Sat. The Look : Two

196 Alps Rd. • 706-548-1920 www.willys.com File Under : Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer, Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look : This brightly decorated and fast-paced, Atlanta-based chain employs the assembly line method of service. Menu : Burritos, tacos, nachos and quesadillas are filled with beans and rice, and your choice of marinated chicken, steak, BBQ pork or tofu. All ingredients are fresh, never frozen or microwaved. $

Wilson’s Soul Food 351 N. Hull St. • 706-353-7289 File Under : Downhome and BBQ, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Delivery, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, Mon.-Sat., Only Lunch, Wed. The Look : A Hot Corner institution, Angela Wilson’s family restaurant is “where the atmosphere is so delightful.” This cafeteria-style eatery has a friendly atmosphere with lots of tables lined with vinyl tablecloths. Menu : Traditional Southern soul food. All the usual favorites like BBQ pork, chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, pork chops and liver. Collard greens, mac & cheese, green beans and black-eyed peas on the side. Pick up a blackberry pie or homemade cake for dessert. Smoked, just-offthe-grill grub on Fridays and Saturdays. $

The Winery 429 E. Broad St. • 706-613-0095 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The Look : Comfortable space with a roomy outdoor patio. Don’t be put off by the upscale, wooden decor, this bar has a friendly, causal atmosphere. Drinks : Regardless of its name, this bar is not one that caters to wine connoisseurs. While there is a sizable wine list, the real stand-outs here are specialty cocktails and martinis like the Orange Kiss, Touch My Peaches and Flirtini. Six brews on tap; the standards in bottle.

Weaver D’s Fine Foods 1016 E. Broad St. • 706-353-7797 File Under : Downhome and BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch, Mon.–Sat. The Look : A small, bright green stand-alone eatery known for its slogan, “Automatic!” which R.E.M. made famous with its album Automatic for the People. People come from all over to eat at this famous Athens establishment. Menu : Simple, traditional Southern soul food like fried chicken, collards, buttered potatoes, buttermilk cornbread, broccoli casserole and fried corn. Wash down the hefty eats with a huge glass of sweet tea or lemonade. $$

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tables shaded by trees. You get “food without the ‘tude” at this artsy, laid back eatery. Menu : Meat and veggie sandwiches made with local produce, like the seared salmon ciabatta and the tofu-q-sandwich. Homemade soup, chicken and tuna salad and BBQ available by the pound. Fine haute cuisine specials like Coq au Vin (chicken cooked in wine with rice) each Friday night. The homemade sweets are a delicacy here–truffles, peanut butter balls, molded chocolates, dipped caramels and more. The gourmet treats rotate frequently and are also available by the pound. $$

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521 Baxter St. • 706-583-9611 File Under : Sandwiches, Burgers & Chicken. Features : Take-Out, Delivery, CC. Hours : Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look : Close to the UGA high-rise freshman dorms. Fast and easy pick-up-and-go service. Menu : The usual late-night, anything-you-could-want grub of wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, wraps and some Asian dishes. $

The Woods BBQ & Pizza 11661 Hwy. 441 N. (J&J Flea Market) • 706-613-2410 www.jandjfleamarket.com File Under : Downhome and BBQ, Italian and Pizza. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, Cash Only. Hours : Breakfast & Lunch, Sat.–Sun. The Look : Two restaurants located in a big red barn at the back of the J&J Flea Market. Menu : The usual BBQ fare of pulled pork sandwiches

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and traditional sides; pizza dominates the other half of the menu. Blue Bell ice cream available.

Yoforia 1210 S. Milledge Ave. www.yoforia.com File Under : Ice Cream & Smoothies. Features: CC, Outside Seating, Catering, Wi-Fi. Hours : Open 7 days. Late Night, Fri.-Sat. The Look : Bright colors highlight a modern, clean design. Construct your own cool treat with a self-service yogurt machine and topping station. Menu : 12 flavors (like cookies ‘n cream, pineapple, mango) of organic frozen yogurt. Lots of toppings (granola, cookies, candies, cereal) to personalize your creation. $

Yoguri 198 College Ave. • 706-354-8351 File Under : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Features : Catering, Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Open 7 days. Late Night, Th.-Sat. The Look : Sleek and modern decor with cool-colored accents, walk-up counter service and circular tables and seats. Menu : Fresh, fat free, all-natural frozen yogurt. A healthy treat that comes in three sizes and six different flavors (e.g., regular, mango, dark chocolate, green tea) that rotate occasionally. Top off your frozen treat with a selection of over 20 toppings (like coconut, blueberries, chocolate chips, pineapple and crushed-up Andes bars). $

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Your Pie 1591 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-7424 196 Alps Rd. • 706-549-3179 350 E. Broad St. • 706-850-5675 www.yourpie.com File Under : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Beer & Wine, Take-Out, Delivery, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Fri. & Sat. The Look : Watch as your 10” pie is hand-tossed, select your toppings and wait only four minutes while it cooks. Menu : Customize a pizza, calzone, panino or dough-bowl salad. The possibilities are nearly limitless with 20 veggies, eight cheeses and 17 premium toppings (like tofu, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, green apples, anchovies and capicola). Lots of salads and panini to choose from, too. A few items on the kids’ menu, and a good selection of gelato. $

Zeb Dean’s Barbecue 5742 Hwy. 29 N. • Danielsville • 706-795-2701 File Under : Downhome & BBQ. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Checks/CC. Hours : Tu.–Sat., 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The Look : Unassuming BBQ joint with lots of UGA and Nascar paraphernalia. Menu : Dean’s signature pepper-vinegar sauce and the cream corn-based Brunswick stew are worth the road trip to nearby Danielsville. Chicken sandwiches, burgers, fries and taters tots for those looking for non-BBQ grub. $

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As Food Services’ scores of awards and accolades can attest, the food you’ll find around UGA is a cut above typical campus fare. The eateries come in three forms: all-you-care-to-eat dining hall cafeterias, food-court-style restaurants where you pay by the item and snack stands that offer chips, candy, pre-made sandwiches and other munchies. All are open to the public. www.uga.edu/foodservice DINING HALLS

Bolton Dining Commons Right by the freshman high-rises on Baxter, this largest of all dining halls has two roomy levels of seating space to accommodate big crowds. Features a salad bar as well as lowsodium options. Oglethorpe Dining Commons Popular features include a stir-fry station, burrito station and a coffee bar that prepares espresso drinks. Sunday brunch buffet. Snelling Dining Commons Located in an early 20th-century building with a traditional columned exterior on South Campus, right across from the parking deck. Open 24 hours a day during the week throughout the school year. Features Giorgio’s Pizza, Sanford Grill and an omelet station. The Village Summit On-site dining for students living in the East Campus Village. Convenient to Ramsey and the Health Center. Made-to-order pizza, omelets and sandwiches.

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Bulldog Café Soups, made-to-order deli sandwiches, burgers, pizza and a Chick-fil-A Express. In the Tate Student Center. Jittery Joe’s A franchise of the local coffee chain on the second floor of the Miller Learning Center. Red Clay Café Salads, soups, wraps, sandwiches and sweets. On East Campus in the Joe Frank Harris Commons. A Taste of Home Café Showcases recipes submitted by the families of UGA students. On the mezzanine level of Tate 2. Tate Food Court Featuring Barberitos, Hotei’s Asian Grill and Larry’s Giant Subs. SNACKS

Bone Appetit (Aderhold Hall), Dawg Bites (Biological Services), Dawg Bone (Veterinary Medicine), Dawg Snacks (Tate Student Center), ‘Tween the Pages (Main Library), UGA Creamery (Environmental Health Sciences; ice cream, shakes, sundaes), The Village Market (Joe Frank Harris Commons)

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