Parish Foods and Goods
Featuring a New Orleans style and atmosphere, Parish offers a full-service restaurant, market, coffee bar and bakery. Housed in a restored 1890 building, the upstairs restaurant features Southern American classics like Cornmeal Crusted Georgia Trout and Cracklin' Pork Shank. In the market, grab a Po' Boy or enjoy a glass of wine on the outdoor patio. A variety of baked goods and desserts are available to go.
240 North Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 681-4434
parishatl.com
Shaun's
Featured in national publications and a hometown favorite, Shaun's offers New American classics with a Southern twist. The restaurant offers a contemporary dining room and large patio. Popular dishes include the heritage pork schnitzel and chicken liver fettuccine. Shaun's also features an extensive wine list, cocktails and weekend brunch.
1029 Edgewood Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307-2543
(404) 577-4358
shaunsrestaurant.com
Sotto Sotto and Fritti
Inman Park boasts two of the city's top Italian eateries--both owned by celebrated Atlanta chef and restaurateur, Riccardo Ullio. The recipient of numerous awards, Sotto Sotto features authentic Italian cuisine in an upscale casual setting. Pastas and wood roasted meats are hallmarks of the menu.
If you are in the mood for a quick bite, try Fritti--located next door. Featuring wood-fire-baked Neapolitan pizzas, fried appetizers and a large inviting patio, Fritti is more casual.
At either restaurant, try a bowl of the restaurant's locally famous chocolate soup for dessert.
313 North Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 523-6685
www.sottosottorestaurant.com
Rathbun's and Krog Bar
Located in a former stove factory turned loft development, Rathbun's offers modern American cuisine prepared by chef Kevin Rathbun. The restaurant's menu is accessible to a variety of tastes and pocketbooks. Diners can choose a meal of small plates or splurge on one of the menu's "Second Mortgage" plates, such as the veal chop with spaghetti squash carbonara. The restaurant also offers a patio for al fresco dining.
Next door to Rathbun's is Kevin Rathbun's casual wine bar, Krog Bar. Diners can nibble on Spanish style tapas and sample a variety of vintage wines. Both offer a memorable dining experience and excellent service.
112 Krog St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307-5519
(404) 524-8280
www.rathbunsrestaurant.com
About The Author
Rachel Roberts Quartarone is an Atlanta-based freelance writer and museum consultant. For more than 10 years, she worked in the museum field writing for exhibits and developing programs on all manner of topics--from dinosaurs to chocolate. Roberts Quartarone continues to work with museums while also pursuing her love of journalistic writing. She holds a Bachelor's in history and a Master of Heritage Preservation degree.
