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night, this Korean diner does excellent Korean-marinated beef and several kimchis. You do not have to be drunk on Hite to go. 770-457-8811; 5490 Buford Hwy; mains $9-15; 24hr

Ann’s Snack Bar

Get in line early. Order. Don’t break the rules. Wait 45 minutes. The Ghetto Burger will emerge as the best burger in the USA. 404-687-9207; 1615 Memorial Dr SE; mains $4-9; 11:30am-7:30pm Mon-Sat, 1-5pm Sun

Bacchanalia

This New American table is consistently voted Atlanta’s number one dining experience by almost everyone who ranks these sort of things. 404-365-0410; 1198 Howell Mill Rd; prix fixe $75; 6-10pm

Cabbagetown Market

This cute gourmet market on a particularly picturesque street in Cabbagetown historic district does excellent burgers with pimento cheese. 404-221-9186; 198 Carroll St; mains $2-7.50; 11am-7pm Tue-Sat, noon-6pm Sun

Cakes & Ale

Scott Peacock’s protégé runs the kitchen at this minimalist Decatur newcomer focusing on simple recipes from local sources. 404-377-7994; 254 W Ponce de Leon Ave; mains $14-24; 5:30-10:30pm

Colonnade

Blue Hairs and gays tend to dominate the crowd at this Southern comfort-food throwback. 404-874-5642; 1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd; mains $9-20; 5-9pm Mon-Thu, 5-10pm Fri, noon-10pm Sat, 11:30am-9pm Sun

El Cabrito

Atmospheric Mexican restaurant (it’s cuter inside than out) specializing in goat tacos. 770-300-0364; 6530 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville; mains $1.50-12; 10am-10pm Mon-Fri, 5:30-11pm Sun

FloatAway Café

Country French, Mediterranean and Italian influences tilt the menu at Bacchanalia’s cheaper cousin toward mains like Amish freebird chickens or kurobata pork shanks. 404-892-1414; 1123 Zonolite Rd; mains $15-28; 6-10pm Tue-Sat

Holeman & Finch

The restaurant industry flocks to this upscale public house for pig’s ear, pork belly, entrails and the like. For serious foodies only. 404-398-1175; 2277 Peachtree Rd NE; mains $7-14; 5pm-1:30am Mon-Sat, 12:30-3pm Sun

Java Jive

Gingerbread pancakes and Sante Fe scrambles rule the kitchen, kitschy ‘40s-era stoves and toasters rule the decor. 404-876-6161; 790 Ponce de Leon Ave NE; mains $7-9; 8am-2pm Tue-Fri, 9am-2:30pm Sat & Sun

Kool Korner

This tiny grocery store on the corner of State St sells more sandwiches than groceries. The Cuban sandwich is king. 404-892-5366; 349 14th St; mains $5; 10:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat

Star Provisions

The shrimp po’ boy at this decadent gourmet market attached to Bacchanalia is a godsend, as are the desserts and trendy homewares. 404-365-0410; 1198 Howell Mill Rd; mains $8-13; 10am-10pm Mon-Sat

Taqueria del Sol

BBQ, fried chicken tacos and Atlanta’s best corn chowder are highlights of this Mexican-Southern marriage. 404-377-7668; 359 W Ponce de Leon, Decatur; mains $2-11; 11am-2pm Mon-Fri, noon-3pm Sat, also 5:30-9pm Tue-Thu, 5:30-10pm Fri & Sat

Watershed

The author’s regional Southern cuisine in its purest vain, co-owned by Indigo Girl Emily Saliers , in hip downtown Decatur. 404-378-4900; 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur; mains $8-25; 11am-10pm Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm Sun

DRINK

Krog Bar

Intimate wine bar attached to Rathbun’s restaurant, inside the old Atlanta Stove Works factory. Small crudi and formaggi complement the excellent by-the-glass list. 404-524-1618; 112 Krog St; mains $5-7; 4:30pm-midnight Mon-Sat

Manuel’s Tavern

An Atlanta staple since 1956, this classic tavern is always packed. It serves a mean burger on toast (with greasy fries). 404-525-3447; 602 N Highland Ave; mains $6-15; 11am-2am Mon-Sat, 11am-midnight Sun

SLEEP

Mansion on Peachtree

Opened in 2008, this refined newcomer decked out in soothing earth tones and polished marble trumps the competition and is host to NYC’s raved Craft restaurant. 404-995-7500; www.mansiononpeachtree.com; 3376 Peachtree Rd NE; r $495-555

Ritz-Carlton Buckhead

Atlanta’s classic choice for luxe is also home to a consistently award-wining dining room, though its status has waned in recent years. 404-237-2700; www.ritzcarlton.com; 3434 Peachtree Rd NE; r from $369