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Offerings at ISRAELI: AZIZA brainchild of Tal Baum, owner Aziza include The of Ponce City Market’s Bellina Turkish Alimentari, Aziza opened in June in the Westside Provisions District complex, coffee-braised bringing modern Israeli food to the beef tongue city. Atlantans are no stranger to Israeli eats—Aviva in Peachtree Center and Border has a line out the door daily for falafel Springs and shawarma, and Toco Hills is home to several quick service Israeli kibbeh nayyeh. joints—but Aziza’s take is less traditional and presented in a high-end setting. Offerings include Turkish coffee-braised beef tongue and Border Springs kibbeh nayyeh (raw lamb with harissa, bulgur wheat and sumac pickled onions). For those craving something more traditional,
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Baum has Falafel Nation, an adjacent stand where you can get your falafel and hummus fix. 1170 HOWELL MILL ROAD
LAOTIAN: SNACKBOXE BISTRO Snackboxe Bistro opened its doors on Buford Highway in 2018, bringing Laotian food to greater prominence in Atlanta. You may not realize it, but if you’ve been to a Thai restaurant, then you’re already familiar with Laotian food. Laos shares borders with Vietnam and Thailand, so there are similarities found in the flavors and ingredients. But, Snackboxe serves distinctly Laotian cuisine, such as chicken laap, a salad prepared with ground chicken, chili flakes, AUGUST 2019
FROM LEFT: COURTESY ANGIE WEBB; COURTESY SNACKBOXE BISTRO
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As much we love sinking our teeth into a hamburger or a plate of barbecue, sometimes we want something with a little more international flair. Fortunately, we live in Atlanta and have the world within arm’s reach (and we don’t mean Hartsfield-Jackson). The metro area is chock-full of global cuisines, sure to satisfy any craving you may have (or introduce you to one you weren’t yet aware of). Here are four restaurants to check out on your foodie adventure. LIA PICARD
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