If you have not dined out in downtown lately, you are really missing out. When I joined ADA as their Director of Marketing about four years ago, there were very few options. We had Quiznos around the corner, Lombardis Italian Restaurant next door and the 111 MLK one street over. Does anyone remember the tattooed cashier/owner at 111 MLK? She was awesome and knew everyone by name. Where did she go?

Thanks to all the new development activity and the incentives provided by the Westside and Eastside tax allocation districts, we have tons of choices. My new favorites are Peasant Bistro by the Georgia Aquarium, Ali Babas on Broad St and No Mas in Castleberry Hill. There is no need to go up to Buckhead all the time. This is not a diss on Buckhead, I still love Navas, Portofino and Horseradish Grill. I am just saying, take another look at downtown.

Il Mulinos just opened in the 191 building, I am dying to try them and FAB which stands for French American Brasserie has one of the prettiest restaurant interiors I have ever seen. We had an after work social at Nonis Bar and Deli last month which is on Edgewood Avenue and it is a great little local find with a really cool vibe.

There are too many good restaurants to name in this blog. This website has the most comprehensive list of restaurants in downtown:
http://maps.atlantadowntown.com/dining

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