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Athens at a Glance ...... 4 Stage and Screen...... 22.

Annual Events ...... 9 Books and Records ...... 25.

Athens Favorites...... 11. Athens Music...... 26.

Lodging...... 12. Food Trucks and Farmers Markets. . 29

Art Around Town...... 14. Athens and UGA Map ...... 31

Get Active ...... 17. Athens-Clarke County Map...... 32.

Parks and Recreation...... 18. Restaurant, Bar and Club Index. . . . 35.

Specially for Kids...... 20. Restaurant and Bar Listings...... 38. Al a nn a N ickles

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2017–2018 flagpole Guide to ATHENS Editor & Publisher Pete McCommons Facebook facebook.com/FlagpoleMagazine Advertising Director & Publisher Alicia Nickles Instagram @flagpolemagazine Production Director Larry Tenner Twitter @FlagpoleMag Managing Editor Gabe Vodicka Advertising Sales Representatives Anita Aubrey, Flagpole, Inc. publishes the Flagpole Guide to Athens every August Jessica Pritchard Mangum and distributes 45,000 copies throughout the year to over 300 Advertising Designers Kelly Hart, Anna LeBer locations in Athens, the University of Georgia campus and the Restaurants Hillary Brown surrounding area. Please call the Flagpole office or email class@ Bars Abigail Sherrod flagpole.com to arrange large-quantity deliveries of the Guide. Contributors Blake Aued, Stephanie Rivers, Jessica Smith Photographers Caroline Elliott, Karen Gerow, Matt Hardy, Flagpole, Inc. publishes Flagpole magazine every Wednesday. Joshua L. Jones, Alanna Nickles, Austin Steele Flagpole is a free newsweekly containing articles and opinion Cover Design Larry Tenner with reference photos by Athens CVB of local interest and up-to-date listings of music, art, film and (visitathensga.com) and Jason Thrasher (thrasherphoto.com) events. Flagpole is distributed to over 300 locations in Athens, Map Design Larry Tenner the University of Georgia campus and the surrounding area. Distribution Jessica Smith, Charles Greenleaf Web Designers Jeff Deroshia, Kelly Hart Flagpole and the Flagpole Guide to Athens can also be found at flagpole.com, along with daily news and calendar updates, local Street Address 220 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 food and drink coverage, ticket giveaways and much more. Mailing Address P.O. Box 1027, Athens, GA 30603 Telephone Main & Editorial: 706-549-9523, Printed by Greater Georgia Printers Advertising: 706-549-0301, Fax: 706-548-8981 P.O. Box 75, Crawford, GA 30630 Email Editorial: [email protected], Advertising: ads@flagpole. 706-743-8155 · georgiaprinters.com com, Distribution: [email protected] Website flagpole.com © 2017 Flagpole, Inc. All rights reserved.

flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ3 Athens at a Glance . Jones a L Broad Street at College Avenue Joshu

the late 18th Century, the North Oconee River, which flows just John Gilleland was employed, defending the armory, though firing only one bar- east of downtown, was the frontier—the dividing line between rel . When tested earlier, the chain connecting the balls snapped, knocking down In the United States and Creek Indian land . Daniel Easley built a mill a chimney and killing a cow . The cannon is now displayed outside City Hall, and trading post just south of what’s now downtown, at a spot known as Cedar pointed north . Shoals, now called Carr’s Hill . (In a sign of the times, that spot is now occupied By the turn of the century, Athens had public schools, a police force and its by a luxury student apartment complex on the bluff overlooking downtown .) first streetcar suburbs . A utility company developed the Boulevard and Buena Athens and the University of Georgia have Vista neighborhoods on the north side of been intertwined from the beginning . The Prince Avenue, with a streetcar down the state legislature chartered the University wide Boulevard (yes, just Boulevard, like of Georgia in 1785, making UGA the oldest Madonna) powered by a dam on the Middle public university in the country, no matter By the Numbers Oconee River carrying workers downtown . By what anyone in North Carolina says . Future the 1980s many of the homes had decayed, Area: 122 governor John Milledge, who bought the uni- About square miles—geographically the but locals bought them and fixed them up . versity’s initial 633 acres from Easley, named smallest county in Georgia . Cotton-mill workers lived in modest homes the village-to-be for the Greek cradle of phi- Population: 123,912 (2016 Census estimate— in Pulaski Heights—which lately has seen an losophy . Athens was incorporated in 1806 . includes UGA students) influx of ultra-modern houses—and freed In the decades that followed, the town Demographics: 65 percent white, 27 percent black, slaves settled along the Hancock Corridor became known as the “Manchester of the 7 percent Hispanic, 3 percent Asian (2010 Census) and in East Athens, areas that are now gen- South,” because of its cotton mills . James UGA enrollment: 35,162 (Fall 2016) trifying . Other historically African-American Camak led the building of the city’s first rail- neighborhoods were torn down during “urban Largest employers: UGA (10,300), Piedmont road, connecting Athens to Augusta in 1841 . renewal” under the Johnson Administration . Athens Regional Medical Center (3,300), Clarke As the city grew, wealthy residents built However, the “Hot Corner” at Washington County School District (2,100), Pilgrim’s Pride grand homes in the Cobbham neighbor- and Hull streets downtown remains a center (1,800), Athens-Clarke County government (1,600), hood west of downtown . While many of of commerce and culture . Its centerpiece, the Caterpillar (1,500), St. Mary’s Hospital (1,400) Prince Avenue’s stately homes have been torn Morton Theatre, was built by one of Georgia’s down to make way for drive-throughs, many wealthiest black men, Monroe “Pink” Bowers, remain today . A prime example is the salmon- in 1910 . The theater is now owned by the pink antebellum T .R .R . Cobb House on Hill Street, now a house museum . And Athens-Clarke County government and operated by a nonprofit . Prince remains lined with local businesses, such as those in the Bottleworks—a In 1891, the State Normal School, a teacher’s college, opened at the corner of rehabbed Coca-Cola bottling plant—as well as the Flagpole office in a Victorian Prince and Oglethorpe avenues . The Navy took over the college in the 1950s, house across the street from vegetarian restaurant The Grit . training its Supply Corps there . When the Navy school moved to Rhode Island Athens saw little action during the Civil War, but the Cook & Brother in 2011, UGA acquired the property . It’s now the UGA Health Sciences Campus . Armory—now known as the Chicopee building, owned by UGA—supplied rifles The neighborhood around the campus,Normaltown , is a mix of 19th Century to the Confederate forces . A double-barreled cannon invented by local dentist homes, ’50s ranch houses and hip bars, restaurants and other local businesses .

ƒ 4 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com -- Find Your Way Keep this Guide handy, as well as the weekly Flagpole, with its compre- Athens Welcome Center hensive calendar of events . Both can be picked up around town at more than 250 locations or read at flagpole .com . Your first stop in the Classic City! TheUGA Master Calendar will keep you apprised of events on

campus at calendar .uga .edu . Find out anything you need to know about local government at athensclarkecounty .com . Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty St. • 706-353-1820 • athenswelcomecenter.com * Athens Convention & Visitors’ Bureau 300 N. Thomas St. • 706-357-4430 • visitathensga.com UGA Visitors Center 405 College Station Road • 706-542-0842 • visit.uga.edu Oconee County Visitors Information Center 21 N. Main St., Watkinsville • 706-769-5197 • visitoconee.com

South of campus, at the intersection of Milledge Avenue and Lumpkin Street, Circa 1820 is Five Points, another walkable neighborhood of stately homes and locally Church-Waddel-Brumby House owned stores and restaurants, and heavy with college professors as well as students . Many of the historic mansions along Milledge have been converted to fraternity and sorority houses . The suburbs on theEastside —Lexington, Gaines School, Barnett Shoals and College Station roads—began to develop in the 1960s . It remains a middle-class neighborhood (with a sprinkling of aging apartment complexes) with a mix of unique businesses and familiar chains . When Georgia Square Mall opened in 1981 on Atlanta Highway, it nearly killed downtown, as department stores fled . The exodus proved to be an oppor- tunity, as musicians and entrepreneurs took advantage of cheap rents and government incentives to open bars and music venues, spurring Athens’ music scene, which spawned R .E .M ., The B-52s, Widespread Panic, Vic Chesnutt,

Neutral Milk Hotel, of Montreal, Danger Mouse and Drive-By Truckers, among many others . Flagpole was founded in 1987 to cover the music scene, which was House Visitor being ignored by mainstream publications . Since then, the free weekly newspa- Information Museum per has expanded to include politics, arts, theater, movie and literary coverage, as well as a daily online presence at flagpole .com . Just as Atlanta Highway development threatened downtown, suburban strip malls in neighboring Oconee County now threaten Atlanta Highway . But many of the empty big boxes have been resourcefully filled with churches, thrift stores and even a microbrewery . Downtown continues to evolve . An influx of luxury student high-rises has transformed not just downtown’s skyline, but its culture . More chain stores are moving in, and businesses cater to student tastes . Traditionally, the Lumpkin Street “khaki line” divided the student bars to the east and the townie bars to the west, but with thousands of students now living downtown, that distinction is fading, and while a couple of blocks around West Washington and Hull streets are still the center of the scene, more and more, grownups find themselves stick- ing to nightlife in Normaltown .  Tours & Gift Shop Shuttle Service Enjoy UGA

Georgia citizens 62 or older can enroll in classes tuition-free . Athens Welcome Center reg.uga.edu/policies TheSpecial Collections Libraries host a wealth of interesting archives . & Classic City Tours™ libs.uga.edu/scl

TheGeorgia Museum of Natural History and Georgia Museum of Art are great family outings . 280 E. Dougherty St. • Athens GA 30601 naturalhistory.uga.edu • georgiamuseum.org Believe it or not, there’s more sports to see than football . Mon-Sat: 10 am - 5 pm • Sun: 12 - 5 pm georgiadogs.com 706-353-1820 • athenswelcomecenter.com

continued on p. 7 k flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ5 ƒ 6 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com l continued from p. 5 CELEBRATING VISUAL, LITERARY & PERFORMING ARTS AT UGA Get Around NOV. 1-12 Walk: Downtown is compact, and the UGA campus is right across arts.uga.edu the street . Many intown neighborhoods are an easy walk to town and to each other . Sidewalks go almost everywhere, and the Greenway stretches along the North Oconee River. • 706-613-3801 • athensclarke county .com/facilities/facility/details/23 Bike: BikeAthens offers a map of area bike lanes. • bikeathens.com Drive: Downtown metered parking is $1 .25 an hour Monday– Saturday 8 a .m .–10 p .m . (Sundays are free .) Two-hour limit from 8 a .m –6. p .m . Meters accept cards and coins . Parking decks cost $1 per hour after the first half hour, with no limit. • downtownathensga. com | Most surface lots downtown are operated at night by National Parking, which charges $5 and will tow you if you “forget” to pay. • national-parking .com | On campus, it’s a good idea to park in a deck . Most surface lots are permit-only. • 706-542-PARK • parking.uga.edu Taxis: Cabs in Athens are not what you’d expect in a city this size . The taxis are large vans, and you have to share with other passengers . If you’re downtown late and need to take a cab, you can probably hail one in front of the UGA Arch . Be sure it’s legit, though . Make sure it has a permit and fares posted and a special license plate . Good luck! Ride-Sharing: Uber and Lyft both operate in Athens . Fares vary based on demand . Download the apps at uber .com and lyft .com . Find it ALL Bus: Athens Transit buses leave from the Multimodal Center on East Broad Street . Fares are $1 .75 for adults; UGA students, faculty and at your Library! staff, and kids under 18, ride free. • 706-613-3430 • athenstransit.com Everybody rides free on Campus Transit . Buses mostly run through 2025 Baxter Street · Athens Books, Movies, campus, but there are also routes along Milledge and Prince avenues . Events for all ages, They don’t stop automatically, but you can flag one down from any (706) 613-3650 Athens Transit stop. • 706-369-6220 • transit.uga.edu Computers and Classes. Intercity Buses: Southeastern Stages • 4020 Atlanta Hwy. • www.athenslibrary.org 706-549-2255 • southeasternstages.com | Megabus • Multimodal Center, 775 E . Broad St . (Sunday: East Campus Parking Deck, River Road) • us.megabus.com Airport Shuttle: Groome Transportation runs a shuttle to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). • 3190 Atlanta Hwy., Ste. 22 • 800-896-9928 • groometransportation.com Rail: Amtrak’s Crescent stops in Gainesville (GNS) on its run between New Orleans and New York City. • 116 Industrial Blvd., Gainesville • 800-872-7245 • amtrak.com

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Smoking is illegal in public buildings, in parks and on campus . ACC provides cigarette butt receptacles attached to parking meters downtown . No open containers, except inside the metal rails if you’re in a sidewalk cafe or on campus for football game days . And no glass . Last call is 2 a .m ., except on Sundays, when it’s midnight . Bars that don’t sell food can’t open on Sundays at all . (Restaurants can serve you a Bloody Mary starting at 12:30 p .m .) We shouldn’t have to tell you this, but we do: Public intoxication and public urination are illegal . Drinking under age 21 is illegal everywhere . Probably no one will hassle you if you’re discreet, but unfortunately Georgia is not one of the states that has legalized marijuana . It’s illegal for more than two unrelated people to live in houses zoned single-family . Check with ACC Planning before signing a lease . A noise ordinance regulates loud parties in residential neighborhoods . Keep your dog on a leash and pick up after it . Free baggies are available at most parks . If you’re driving, please, STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS . flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ7 Intellectual, social, and cultural activities for adults age 50+

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ƒ 8 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Annual Events Joshu a L . Jones Twilight Criterium

hese familiar happenings highlight the year in Athens . Check Flagpole’s TCalendar in print and at flagpole .com for a comprehensive community events roundup each week .

Athens Popfest | Aug. 9–12, 2017 | The quirky, impressively curated festival features pop, rock and experimental music from the region and beyond . athenspopfest.com teele Groovy Nights | Aug. 26, 2017 | Rock out for local nonprofit Project Safe at AthFest

the 40 Watt Club . project-safe.org Austin S UGA Football Home Games 2017 | Sept. 2 Appalachian State • Sept. 16 Samford • Sept. 23 Mississippi State • Oct. 14 Missouri • Nov. 4 South Boybutante Ball | Apr. 21, 2018 | A glamorous tradition at the 40 Watt Carolina • Nov. 18 Kentucky . georgiadogs.com features drag queens and kings raising funds for the Boybutante AIDS Indie South Fair | Sept. 9 & Dec. 2–3, 2017 | This large outdoor market Foundation . boybutante.org of folk and functional art also has several other events throughout the year . G-Day Game | Apr. 21, 2018 | UGA football’s spring intrasquad game pro- indiesouthfair.com vides fans a first look at next year’s team—which is surely gonna win it all . North Georgia Folk Festival | Oct. 7, 2017 | Enjoy a day of local and georgiadogs.com regional folk music at family-friendly Sandy Creek Park . athensfolk.org Twilight Criterium | Apr. 27–28, 2018 | This world-class bicycle race draws Classic City Fringe Festival | Oct. 19–22, 2017 | Experimental perform- thousands downtown, and includes lots of associated activities . ing arts festival featuring theater, dance, video and film, puppetry, comedy, athenstwilight.com music, circus, cabaret, burlesque, vaudeville and more . Athens Human Rights Festival | May 2018 | The people’s fest celebrates classiccityfringefestival.com its 40th anniversary, featuring speakers, music and more . AthHalf | Oct. 21–22, 2017 | The popular half-marathon begins downtown, athenshumanrightsfest.org features live music along its course and is designed to showcase Athens and Athens Community Council on Aging Retro Prom | May 11, 2018 | UGA . athhalf.com Dress up and show up at The Foundry to support ACCA . accaging.org/prom Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle | Oct. 27–28, 2017 | The Halloween Winterville Marigold Festival | May 12, 2018 | Music, food, arts, a race parade has grown to include kids’ events, music and an after-party . and more—a day of fun for adults and kids in a cool little nearby town . wildrumpus.org marigoldfestival.com Downtown Parade of Lights | Dec. 7, 2017 | Floats, marchers and Santa Hot Corner Festival | June 8–9, 2018 | Music, food and fellowship at Hull himself make their way through downtown and wind up at City Hall for a and Washington streets downtown, celebrating Athens’ African-American tree-lighting . athensclarkecounty.com business roots . facebook.com/hotcornerath Fluke Mini-Comics and Zine Festival | Mar. 24, 2018 | Local comic and Flagpole Athens Music Awards | June 2018 | Readers vote for their zine creators get together to show off their stuff at the 40 Watt Club . favorite local musicians, we hand out awards, and live music fills the Morton flukeathens.com Theatre . flagpole.com Dancing with the Athens Stars | Apr. 21, 2018 | Local celebrities work AthFest Music and Arts Festival | June 2018 | Hundreds of local bands hard with their paired dancers for Project Safe at the Classic Center . play the outdoor stages and the clubs, plus an artists’ market, kids’ activities, project-safe.org comedy, food and drink and more . athfest.com

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ƒ 10 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Favorite Catering RESTAURANTS: Home.made Catering p. 48 Favorite Chef Favorite New Restaurant Peter Dale at The National p. 53, ad on p. 27 (opened between Feb. ’16–Jan. ’17) Favorite Food Truck/Cart Donna Chang’s p. 45 Holy Crepe p. 29 Favorite Italian Favorite Uniquely Athens DePalma’s Italian Cafe p. 45, ad on p. 2 Restaurant Favorite American The Grit p. 47, ad on p. 44 Clocked! p. 42 Favorite Asian Siri Thai p. 58, ad on p. 28 BARS: Favorite Sushi Shokitini p. 58 Favorite Bartender Favorite Mexican/Latin American John Posey at Wonderbar Cali-N-Tito’s p. 41 Favorite Specialty Drinks Favorite BBQ The Old Pal p. 55 Pulaski Heights BBQ p. 56, ad on p. 41 Favorite Margarita Favorite Bakery Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant & Independent Baking Co. p. 48 Cantina p. 38 Favorite Downhome/Southern Favorite Bloody Mary The Place p. 56 Hi-Lo Lounge p. 48, ad on p. 13 Favorite Local Coffee House Favorite Beer Selection Jittery Joe’s Coffee p. 49 Trappeze Pub p. 61 Favorite Local Pizza Favorite Wine Selection Automatic Pizza p. 39 The National p. 53, ad on p. 27 MUSIC: Favorite Local Burger Favorite Local Brewery Clocked! p. 42 Creature Comforts Brewery p. 43 Favorite Recording Studio Favorite Fries Favorite Place to Dance Chase Park Transduction Trappeze Pub p. 61 Little Kings Shuffle Clubp. 51 Favorite Live Music Venue Favorite Tattoo Studio Favorite Burrito Favorite Place to Play Games (Less than 200 Capacity) Pain and Wonder Tattoo Studio ad Barberitos Southwestern Grille and The Rook and Pawn p. 57 Caledonia Lounge p. 26 on p. 8 Cantina p. 39 Favorite Happy Hour Favorite Live Music Venue Favorite Spa Favorite Taco Seabear Oyster Bar p. 58, ad on p. 34 (200+ Capacity) Urban Sanctuary Spa ad on p. 63 Taqueria del Sol p. 59 Favorite Trivia Georgia Theatre p. 27 Favorite Fitness Instructor Favorite Steak Hi-Lo Lounge p. 48, ad on p. 13 Connie Popwell at Pure Barre Athens Porterhouse Grill p. 56 Favorite Karaoke Favorite Place to Get Fit Favorite Seafood Hi-Lo Lounge p. 48, ad on p. 13 PETS AND KIDS: YMCA Seabear Oyster Bar p. 58, ad on p. 34 Favorite College Bar Favorite Adult Classes: Movement Favorite Wings Allgood Lounge p. 39, ad on p. 16 Favorite Vet Clinic Canopy Studio p. 17, ad on p. 13 Amici p. 39 Favorite Place to Watch the Dawgs Hope Animal Medical Center ad on p. 24 Favorite Adult Classes: Creative Favorite Vegetarian Options Play Favorite Pet Groomer K A Artist Shop p. 15, p. 20 The Grit p. 47, ad on p. 44 Silver Dollar p. 58 Bark Dog Spa Favorite Car Repair Shop Favorite Sandwich Favorite Uniquely Athens Bar Favorite Place to take Kids on a Five Star Automotive Marti’s at Midday p. 53 The Manhattan Café p. 53 Rainy Day Favorite Car Dealership Favorite Dessert Rush p. 17 Heyward Allen Toyota The Last Resort p. 51 Favorite Kids’ Classes: Movement Favorite Plumber Favorite Frozen Treat RETAIL: Canopy Studio p. 17, ad on p. 13 Carson Plumbing Menchie’s p. 53 Favorite Kids’ Classes: Creative Favorite Electrician Favorite Buffet Favorite Naughty Business Treehouse Kid and Craft p. 20 Blue Moon Electric Taste of India p. 60 Sexy Suz Favorite HVAC Favorite Breakfast Favorite Smoke/Vape Shop Stanfield Air Systems Mama’s Boy p. 53, ad on p. 28 Smoker’s Den ad on p. 59 SERVICES: Favorite Lawyer to Get You Out of Favorite Lunch Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Her a Jam Marti’s at Midday p. 53 Avid Bookshop p. 21, p. 25 Favorite Event Space Colin Moriarty Favorite Brunch Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Him Graduate Athens p. 12, ad on p. 10 Favorite Lawyer to Sort Out Your Mama’s Boy p. 53, ad on p. 28 Avid Bookshop p. 21, p. 25 Favorite Hotel Affairs Favorite Late Night Favorite Local Clothing Boutique Hotel Indigo p. 12 Adam Hebbard The Grill p. 47, ad on p. 43 Community p. 15 Favorite Photography Studio Favorite Bank Favorite Date Night Favorite Place to Buy Local Art and Zoomworks Athens First Bank and Trust The National p. 53, ad on p. 27 Handmade Goods Favorite Florist Favorite Realtor Favorite Meal for a Deal Frontier Flowerland Cord Sibilsky Taco Stand p. 59 Favorite Place to See Local Art Favorite Hair Salon Favorite Local Business Favorite Special Occasion Lyndon House Arts Center p. 15, p. 20 Republic Salon Avid Bookshop p. 21, p. 25 The National p. 53, ad on p. 27 Favorite Thrift/Vintage Store Favorite Stylist Favorite Kid-Friendly Local Agora Vintage Matt Wheeler at Emporium Hair & Color Restaurant Favorite Place to Buy Wine Salon STUFF AROUND TOWN: Ted’s Most Best p. 60, ad on p. 44 Five Points Bottle Shop Favorite Alternative Health Favorite Outdoor Dining Favorite Place to Buy Beer Treatment Favorite Nonprofit/Charity Ted’s Most Best p. 60, ad on p. 44 Five Points Bottle Shop Thrive Integrative Medicine Project Safe Favorite Take Out Favorite Uniquely Athens Store Favorite Massage Therapist Favorite Festival/Event Siri Thai Cuisine p. 58, ad on p. 28 Avid Bookshop p. 21, p. 25 Kimberly Anderson AthFest: Music, Arts & Kids Festival p. 9 flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ11 Lodging

ates are the hotel’s standard reservation charge, not including 14 Rpercent in taxes and an additional $5 per night state levy . Rates lliott are higher on weekends and during seasonal and special events, and

even higher on football game weekends, if available . roline E Ca  Breakfast Available |  Internet Available |  Pets Okay |  Pool Hilton Garden Inn  Hotel Bar |  Refrigerator |  Kitchen Available 390 E. Washington St. • 706-353-6800 •  Fitness Center | * Bike Rental hiltongardeninnathens.com Ashford Manor      $149 | 185 rooms . Georgia Center Hotel Wingate by Wyndham Downtown 1197 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-1311 • Holiday Inn 255 North Ave. • 706-995-4000 • georgiacenter.uga.edu/hotel 197 E. Broad St. • 706-549-4433 • wingatehotels.com America’s Best Value Inn      * holidayinn.com       898 W. Broad St. • 706-549-5400 • $109 | 193 rooms in a conference cen-       $85 | 73 rooms . americasbestvalueinn.com ter on campus . $89 | 209 rooms .     $68 | 40 rooms . Georgia Gameday Center Holiday Inn Express Westside/Mall 250 W. Broad St. • 706-583-4500 • 513 W. Broad St. • 706-546-8122 • Best Western Athens gagamedaycenter.com hiexpress.com Quality Inn & Suites 170 N. Milledge Ave. • 706-546-7311 •          2715 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-549-1530 • bestwestern.com $139 | 113 apartment-style rooms . $89 | 160 rooms . choicehotels.com         $70 |100 rooms . Hotel Indigo $90 | 45 rooms . Graduate Athens Hotel & 500 College Ave. • 706-546-0430 • Courtyard by Marriott Spa indigoathens.com Budget Host Inn 166 N. Finley St. • 706-369-7000 • 295 E. Dougherty St. • 706-549-7020      3425 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-549-0251 • marriott.com • graduateathens.com $129 | 130 rooms, plus an art gallery budgethostinn.com             * off the lobby and the Rialto Room, a    $129 | 105 rooms . $109 |122 Athens-themed rooms music venue . $50 | 38 rooms . and a full-service spa on the edge Days Inn of downtown, plus Iron Works Hyatt Place Athens Candlewood Suites 230 N. Finley St. • 706-389-1204 • Coffee and The Foundry, a live- 412 N. Thomas St. • 706-425-4523 • 156 Classic Road • 706-548-9663 • daysinnathens.com music venue and restaurant . See hyattplaceathens.com candlewoodsuites.com     ad on p .10 .          $56 | 75 rooms . $139 | 190 rooms . $81 | 97 rooms .

ƒ 12 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Comfort Inn 706-769-2633 • ambedandbreakfast.com 3980 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-227-9700 •    Classes comfortinn.com $99 | 10 rooms in an 1893 Victorian Performances       house and adjacent cottage on five $90 | 69 rooms . acres . Ages 14 and up . Workshops Private lessons Country Inn & Suites Butler Motor Inn 236 Old Epps Bridge Road • 706-612-9100 173 S. Main St., Watkinsville • 706-769-7781 Birthday parties • countryinns.com       $48 |18 rooms . Open to all ages & $89 | 81 rooms . physical abilities Fair Havens Bed & Breakfast Hampton Inn 75 Old Edwards Road, Arnoldsville • 2220 W. Broad St. • 706-548-9600 • 706-208-8900 • fairhavensplantation.com A non-profit community arts center offering instruction in flying hampton-inn.com/hi/athens  dance trapeze, movement education & performance arts     $125 | Six rooms in an 1825 house 6TCE[5VŔ#VJGPU)#ŔYYYECPQR[UVWFKQQTI $109 | 112 rooms . and adjoining cottage on 30 acres .

Howard Johnson Springhill Suites by Marriott 2465 W. Broad St. • 706-548-1111 • 3500 Daniells Bridge Road • 706-353-8484 wyndhamhotels.com/hojo • marriott.com          $58 | 99 rooms . $129 | 99 rooms .

Microtel Inn 1050 Ultimate Dr. • 706-389-4836 • Camping wyndhamhotels.com/microtel     Bell Acres Resort Hours: $50 | 61 rooms . 158 Bell Acres Road, Maysville • 706-677-2931 • bellacresresort.com Mon-Thu 4pm-2am Perimeter Inn    Fri & Sat Noon-2am 3791 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-548-3000 • $20 (tent), $45 (cottage), plus mem- perimeterinn.com bership fee | RV hookups available Sunday 11am-12am    on a 60-acre, family-oriented nudist $55 | 32 rooms . resort . 1354 Prince Ave. in Normaltown Sleep Inn and Suites '5)4!23s!-03 109 Florence Dr. • 706-850-1261 • Broad River Outpost BAND INSTRUMENTS choicehotels.com 7911 Wildcat Bridge Road, Danielsville KEYBOARDS       • 706-795-3242 • broadriveroutpost. $80 | 65 rooms . com  IN STORE $1 (tent) | Wooded site with BAND North Athens showers . No RVs . See ad on p .49 . INSTRUMENT Bulldog Inn REPAIR 1225 Commerce Road • 706-543-3611 Pine Lake    5540 High Shoals Road, Bishop • LESSONS $49 | 51 rooms . 706-769-5486 • pinelakervcamp.com     240 W. Clayton St. Downtown Athens $26 (tent), $45 (cabin) | RV rates, 706-543-4348 or (706-54-MUSIC) South Athens bathhouse, checks/cash only . chickmusic.net SERVING LOCAL MUSICIANS SINCE 1942 The Colonels B&B and Inn The Sandbar 3890 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-559-9595 3435 King Hall Mill Road, Bowman • • thecolonels.net 706-245-4163 • thesandbarbroadriver.com     $135 | Seven rooms in an antebellum $10 (tent), $75 (cabin) country house . Fort Yargo State Park Intown Suites 210 S. Broad St., Winder • 770-867-3489 • 2044 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-355-3121 • gastateparks.org/fortyargo intownsuites.com    $25–$32 (tent), $85 (yurt), $135 $220/week | 139 apartment-style (cabin), $165 (cottage) . rooms . Watson Mill State Park Comprehensive Legal Help, from Criminal 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer • 706-783- Defense to Personal Injury Worth the Drive 5349 • gastateparks.org/watsonmillbridge  706-206-7310 t AdamCainLaw.com t [email protected] Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast $26 (tents), $85 (cabin) | RV camping 297 Prince Ave., Suite 24 (bo leworks) 5 Harden Hill Road, Watkinsville • available . flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ13 Art Around Town . Jones a L David Hale painting the mural outisde of The Rook and Pawn Joshu

thens is home to a considerable number of galleries, given its size, and Amore art can be found woven into the fabric of town, adding color and character to the walls of coffee houses, restaurants, bars and gift shops . Through the efforts of organizations like the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission and the Athens Area Arts Council, the arts scene continues to flourish . Third Thursday features extended hours at many venues from 6–9 p .m . each month . Many including handmade pottery, glass, wood, fiber arts, jewelry and more . The cou- ceramic studios, such as Farmington Pottery, Wolf Creek Studio, Woodruff ple also co-founded artist community Happy Valley Pottery in 1970 . Pottery, Carter Gillies Pottery, David Morgan Pottery, Jeff Bishoff, R . Wood Studio, Normaltown Pottery and Southern Star Studio, offer open houses and sales . Ciné For information on exhibitions, receptions and special events, check Flagpole’s 234 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-353-3343 • athenscine.com calendar in print or at flagpole .com . Hours: When the theater is open More than just a movie theater, Ciné features an exhibit space that runs down both walls leading from the entrance and highlights a few select art- Art Venues ists each year . Art can be viewed during theater hours, but you don’t have to buy movie tickets to check out the art or enjoy opening receptions . See ad Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) on p .3 . 160 Tracy St., Unit 4 • 706-389-5450 • athica.org Hours: Thu, 1–9 p.m.; Fri–Sun, 1–6 p.m. This nonprofit gallery balances Athens-centric exhibitions with those of artists The Circle Gallery from across the country . The “Emerges” show highlights local artists, while an 285 S. Jackson St. • 706-542-8292 • ced.uga.edu/exhibit-schedule annual juried exhibition welcomes submissions from across the globe . In addi- Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. during the academic year tion to opening receptions, exhibitions are often accompanied by workshops, Part of UGA’s College of Environment and Design, the Circle Gallery celebrates performances and talks with visiting artists . the relationship between fine art, landscape architecture, historic preservation and, naturally, environmental design . Recent artists include painter Rich Panico, Aurum Studios photographer Vaughn Sills and environmental sculpture by Chris Taylor . 125 E. Clayton St. • 706-546-8826 • aurumstudios.com Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Established in 1975, Aurum Studios specializes in fine jewelry, but also fea- The Classic Center tures a wide collection of ceramics, woodwork, glass and paintings . Rotating 300 N. Thomas St. • 706-208-0900 • classiccenter.com exhibitions highlight the works of local artists . Hours: When the Center is open In addition to awarding grants and scholarships, the Classic Center Chappelle Gallery Cultural Foundation exists to fund the purchase of local art that adorns the 25 S. Main St., Watkinsville • 706-310-0985 • chappellegallery.com large walls of the conference and events venue . Some art remains on view Hours: Mon–Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. permanently, while more changes biannually through exhibitions curated by Run by Jerry and Kathy Chappelle out of the historic Haygood House, Didi Dunphy . See ad on p .23 . Chappelle Gallery shows the work of over 100 local and national artists,

ƒ 14 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Gallery@Hotel Indigo with Pixel & Ink Studio, and features revolving exhibitions, installations, murals, 500 College Ave. • 706-546-0430 • indigoathens.com/about-us/gallery-indigo-athens performances and more . Artistic director Tatiana Veneruso considers proposals Hours: Same as the hotel lobby from curators, artists and collectives, with all media welcome . Contemporary exhibitions in this boutique hotel typically have a group focus and a theme, carefully curated by Didi Dunphy . The Glass Cube, located just out- UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries side the hotel’s main entrance, serves as an experimental installation space . 270 River Road • 706-542-1511 • art.uga.edu/galleries Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (except university holidays) Georgia Museum of Art In addition to the popular BFA exit shows, which pop up near the end of each 90 Carlton St. • 706-542-4662 • georgiamuseum.org semester to showcase the works of graduating students, UGA’s art school hosts Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun, 1–5 p.m. exhibitions by students, faculty members and visiting artists . Regular events Georgia’s official art museum houses a large permanent collection of paint- include receptions and lectures by artists and art historians . ings, prints, decorative arts, sculpture and more . This year’s diverse lineup includes “Martha Odum: Art Intersects Ecology,” “Muse: Mickalene Thomas UGA Special Collections Libraries Photographs and tête-à-tête,” “Artful Instruments of Death: Georgia Gunsmiths 300 S. Hull St. • 706-542-7123 • galib.uga.edu/scl and Their Craft” and the yearly “Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat, 1–5 p.m. (except home football games) Exhibition ”. Admission is free, as are most of its many events: gallery tours, The galleries feature items from the collections of the Hargrett, Russell and lectures, films, workshops, a monthly Family Day and late-night art parties three Brown Archives . Historical pieces often include photographs, manuscripts, maps times a year . and memorabilia .

K.A. Artist Shop Winterville Center for Community and Culture 127 N. Jackson St. · 706-850-1224 · kaartist.com 371 N. Church St., Winterville • 706-742-0823 • cityofwinterville.com/wintervillecenter Hours: Daily 12–7 p.m. Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Independently owned by Kristen Ashley, this downtown supply shop doubles Opened in spring 2016, this $1 .3 million renovation project transformed the as a gallery that typically features thematic group exhibitions . It also offers cus- former Winterville High School into a regional enrichment center for adults . tom design and photo services, plus classes taught by local professional artists . Exhibitions rotate every two months and vary in theme and style . In addition, the facility includes a demonstration kitchen, dining and activity space and mul- Lowery Gallery tiple classrooms for hosting lectures, workshops and other events . 2400 Booger Hill Road, Danielsville • 706-248-9599 • lowerygallery.com Hours: Call ahead The gallery of photographer Robert Lowery, which operated under the name Visionary Growth Gallery for two decades, now specializes in large-scale, art- Take a Class quality prints . Occasional exhibitions typically have a thematic focus . ARTini’s Art Lounge 337 Prince Ave. • 706-353-8530 • artinisartlounge.com Lyndon House Arts Center Learn to paint while enjoying an adult beverage . 211 Hoyt St. • 706-613-3623 • athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse Hours: Tue, Thu, 12–9 p.m.; Wed, Fri, Sat (except home football games), 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Blessed Babe 10 Simonton Bridge Road, Watkinsville • 706-424-5640 • blessedbabe.com Run by the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department, the center displays professional exhibitions in large, sunny galleries, while the Sewing classes for all ages . Ware-Lyndon House museum offers a glimpse into Athens’ past through Clayfully Created period decor and artifacts . The center also serves as the meeting grounds for 2440 W. Broad St. • 706-395-5002 • clayfullycreated.com a handful of local craft groups . See ad on p .19 . Paint a ready-made pottery piece and get it glazed and fired . Community 260 N. Jackson St. • 706-316-2067 • shopcommunityathens.com Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Garment-making in beginner and intermediate sewing courses . 434 S. Main St., Madison • 706-342-4743 • mmcc-arts.org Good Dirt Hours: Tue–Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun, 2–5 p.m. 485 Macon Hwy. • 706-355-3161 • gooddirt.net The MMCC is located in a restored 1895 Romanesque Revival building . Pottery classes for all ages in a variety of techniques . Programming ranges from visual art exhibitions and performing arts to annual K.A. Artist Shop events such as an antiques show, chamber music festival and tour of homes . 127 N. Jackson St. • 706-850-1224 • kaartist.com Photo-room rentals, workshops and art classes . The Myers and Bertelsmann Galleries at Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Lane • 706-549-9225 • athensacademy.org Lyndon House Arts Center Hours: Open during the academic year, during school hours 211 Hoyt St. • 706-613-3623 • athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse Athens Academy includes two galleries on its large campus that are open to Adult and youth classes in diverse media . See ad on p .19 . public viewing . Although they’re typically dedicated to displaying student mas- Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) terpieces, works of professional local artists occasionally adorn the walls . 34 School St., Watkinsville • 706-769-4565 • ocaf.com A wide variety of art and craftwork programs . Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) The Pearl Girls 34 School St., Watkinsville • 706-769-4565 • ocaf.com 548 Hawthorne Ave. • 706-850-5296 • thepearlgirls.com Hours: Tue–Sat, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Classes in pearl-stringing and wire-wrapping . See ad on p .7 . In a renovated turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, OCAF promotes perform- Revival Yarns ing, visual and literary arts through a range of festivals and exhibitions . 297 Prince Ave., No. 19 • 706-850-1354 • revivalyarnsathens.com Longstanding events include “Southworks,” a national juried art exhibition; Knit and crochet classes . “Perspectives,” the Georgia pottery invitational; a members’ exhibition; and a State Botanical Garden of Georgia holiday market . Smaller exhibitions are hosted in a converted classroom adja- 2450 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-542-1244 • botgarden.uga.edu cent to the main gallery . Informal garden rambles and classes on garden-related art . Trio Contemporary Art Gallery UGA Continuing Education 766 W. Broad St. • trioathens.com 1197 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-542-3537 • georgiacenter.uga.edu Hours: Tue–Thu, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Various classes available, such as photography . Opened in June 2017, Trio is housed in a newly renovated building shared flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ15 LOW PRICES PPerry’serry’s Convenience & Liquors HUGE SELECTION FINE WINE · LIQUOR · DOMESTICS & CRAFT BEER BEER GROWLERS

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BikeAthens 1075 W. Broad St. • bikeathens.com Canopy Studio Group bicycle rides through town, plus longer Team Sports 160-6 Tracy St. • 706-549-8501 • canopystudio.com cycling adventures . Aerial dance on trapeze or silks for all ages . Adult Soccer and Softball Leagues See ad on p .13 . 706-613-3580 • athensclarkecounty.com Broad River Outpost 7911 Wildcat Bridge Road, Danielsville • 706-795-3242 Athens Area Men’s Baseball League 297 Hoyt St. • 706-207-8939 • aambl.com Escape the Space • broadriveroutpost.com 540 Hawthorne Ave. • 706-389-5931 • Whitewater or scenic, kayak or canoe, day or Athens Disc Golf escapethespace.com night . Food and camping, too . See ad on p .49 . Sandy Creek Park & Herman C. Michael Park • Build team trust while solving a bunch of puz- 706-742-2738 • athensdiscgolf.com zles—or stay locked in the room . Classic City Rollergirls The Sandbar The Classic Center Arena, 300 N. Thomas St. • Rush Athens 3435 King Hall Mill Road, Bowman • 706-245-4163 • classiccityrollergirls.com 10 Huntington Road, Ste. B • 706-548-4470 • thesandbarbroadriver.com Core Soccer rushathens.com Kayak the Broad River, or enjoy the zip lines and 125 Mill Center Blvd. • core-soccer.com Bounce around on trampolines, and other high- cabins . Go Kickball energy fun . gokickball.com/athens Skate Park of Athens Urban Enigmas 4440 Lexington Road • 706-613-3991 • YWCO Adult Soccer 10 Huntington Road, Unit B70 • 706-850-4111 • athensclarkecounty.com 562 Research Dr. • 706-354-7880 • ywcosoccer.com urbanenigmas.com Ramps, bowls and beyond for serious skaters and Escape rooms with a variety of difficulty levels . BMXers .

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menities vary, and are indicated by symbols . ARoute numbers of Athens Transit buses (athenstransit .com) or UGA buses (transit .uga .edu) that 'animals | &baseball | basketball | beach | *bike | Oboat | +bus route | −camp | disc golf | dog park, run near the parks are indicated . Picnic shelters >fishing | Cfood | grill | 9gym | fgymnastics | Ihorse trail | multipurpose fields | cpicnic shelter | dplayground, must be rented ahead of time, except for the one mrestrooms | xskate park | }snack bar | soccer | wsoftball | Splash Pad | áswim | ãtennis | Pvolleyball | çwalk at Reese & Pope Park, which is free on a first-come basis . Athens’ only public golf course is the UGA Golf Course, at 2600 Riverbend Road; Lane Creek Golf Club is in nearby Bishop . Dudley Park Memorial Park 100 Dudley Park Dr. • 706-613-3801 293 Gran Ellen Dr. • 706-613-3580 Hours: sunrise–sunset Hours: 8 a.m.–sunset Athens-Clarke County +(2 & 3) ç '+(9 & 14) >cdmáç athensclarkecounty.com/149/Parks-Facilities Right outside of downtown, with open fields and A popular park in Five Points, home to the Bear paved walkways . Hollow Zoo (open 9 a .m .–5 p .m .), a dog park, pond Ben Burton Park and pool, as well as Athens Creative Theater . 616 Mitchell Bridge Road • 706-613-3801 East Athens Community Center Hours: sunrise–sunset 400 McKinley Dr. • 706-613-3593 North Oconee River Park +(5 & 7) Oáç Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun, 2–6 p.m. 300 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. • 706-613-3801 The 32-acre wildlife preserve features a hardwood +(2 & 3) 9cdmáã Hours: sunrise–sunset forest, trails and plenty of picnic spots . A boat The center features indoor and outdoor activities, +(1) > launch provides access to the Middle Oconee River . as well as a branch of the public library . Along the North Oconee River, this strip of green is convenient for a picnic or watching the water . Bishop Park Holland Youth Sports Complex 705 Sunset Dr. • 706-613-3589 250 Vincent Dr. • 706-613-3991 Reese & Pope Park Hours: 8 a.m.–sunset Hours: 8 a.m.–sunset 375 Reese St. • 706-613-3801 +(5 & 7) 9cdm w áãç &+ (8) dm w Hours: sunrise–sunset Equipped with athletic fields and courts for a vari- The 62-acre facility hosts baseball and softball +(6) cd ety of sports . Programs include tennis, gymnastics, games, soccer tournaments and more . A small but serviceable neighborhood park, blocks swimming and more . The Athens Farmers Market from downtown . runs Saturday mornings, April to December . Lay Park 297 Hoyt St. • 706-613-3596 Rocksprings Community Center & Park Boulevard Woods Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun, 2–6 p.m. 291 Henderson Ext. • 706-613-3603 298 Barber St. • 706-613-3801 +(8) 9cdmáã Hours: Mon–Sat, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Hours: sunrise–sunset Downtown and accessible to everybody looking +(5, 6 & 7) cdmá +(8)ç for sports activity, indoors and out . The multipurpose park offers something for A pocket park thoughtfully designed by local everybody with a pirate-ship playground, pool and volunteers . picnic pavilion .

ƒ 18 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Sandy Creek Nature Center visitors center with a conservatory and café and 205 Old Commerce Road • 706-613-3615 frequently serve as a concert or wedding venue . The Hours: Tue–Sat, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Day Chapel in the woods is available for rental . No Parks a n d Recreation 'mç dogs . See snakes and other critters up close . Learn about wildlife on a preserve with over four miles of trails . The remains of a 100-plus-year-old brick fac- Oconee County tory and 19th Century log house are also open for oconeecounty.com/ocprd/index.php/oconee-parks-2 exploration . Bogart Sports Complex Sandy Creek Park S. Burson Ave., Bogart • 706-769-3965 400 Bob Holman Road • 706-613-3631 Hours: dawn–11 p.m. Hours: Tue–Sun., 7 a.m.–sunset &cdmç O>Icdm w áãPç Lighted ballfields behind the Bogart Library The county’s largest park surrounds Lake for users from the northeastern parts of Oconee Chapman with a beach, hiking trails, picnic sites, County . horse trails, a dog park and a disc-golf course, to name just a few of its resources . Heritage Park 2543 Macon Hwy., Watkinsville • 706-769-3965 Satterfield Park Hours: sunrise–sunset 3028 Cherokee Road • 706-613-3991 *Imç Hours: 8 a.m.–sunset This 364-acre park bordering the Apalachee River &+ (25 & 26) dm w ã has miles of hiking/biking and horse-riding trails, as A center for team sports, where Little Leaguers well as an open-air pavilion for special events . dream big . Herman C. Michael Park Southeast Clarke Park 1051 Elder Road, Bishop • 706-769-3966 4440 Lexington Road • 706-613-3991 Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Hours: 8 a.m.–sunset 9cdm wãç +(27) cdmxãç A large, sprawling park with lighted fields and Here you’ll find the area’s biggest playground, courts, including a free disc-golf course . World of Wonder, with a slide tower and rock wall . Nearby is the Skate Park of Athens, with 14,000 Oconee Veterans Park square feet of ramps, bowls and rails . There’s also a 3500A Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville • 706-769-3965 dog park, tennis courts, soccer fields and trails . Hours: Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun, 1–9 p.m. &9cm Trail Creek Park A community center with walking trails, tennis 200 Trail Creek St. • 706-208-0185 courts and multipurpose fields outside and a gym Hours: 8 a.m.–sunset and track inside . +(2 & 3) cdm w ç Formerly East Athens Community Park, Trail Creek is outfitted with a fitness zone, a popular City of Winterville splash pad and mountain bike trails . Pittard Park and Pavilion Parkview and Church streets • 706-742-8600 • UGA Parks cityofwinterville.com/pittard-park Hours: 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Legion Pool *cdmç 830 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-542-8235 • In the heart of Winterville, this park features a tate.uga.edu/legionpool pavilion, playgrounds and metal art by Beverly Babb . Hours: late May through July, 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; first week in August, 3–7 p.m. In May, the park hosts the Marigold Festival . +(5, 7 & 9) cm}á A historic pool with lap lanes, a bathhouse and snack bar, Legion is enjoyed by the UGA community State of Georgia and by those who join the Friends of Campus Life . Fort Yargo State Park Oconee Forest Park 210 S. Broad St., Winder • 770-867-3489 • College Station Road at Alumni Drive • 706-542-4287 • gastateparks.org/fortyargo warnell.forestry.uga.edu/ofp Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Hours: dawn–dusk *O−>cdmáãç *+(25 & 26) ç This state park on a lake features a 1792 log fort This park sits on 60 acres behind the UGA intra- and campsites including yurts and cabins . mural fields, preserving a 100-year-old forest and its wildlife . Other features include a large off-leash dog Watson Mill Bridge State Park area plus foot and bike trails . 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer • 706-783-5349 • gastateparks.org/watsonmillbridge State Botanical Garden of Georgia Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. 2450 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-542-1244 • uga.edu/botgarden −>Icdm á Hours: 8 a.m–8 p.m. This state park contains the longest covered Cmç bridge in the state, as well as log cabins and camp- Recline by the beautiful and diverse gardens or sites, horseback riding trails and a river perfect for explore the nature trails . The grounds include a wading or paddling .

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here’s lots of fun stuff for kids (and parents) to do in and around Athens, Tincluding plenty of opportunities for art, culture and hands-on learning . Lyndon House Arts Center For information on weekly events and activities, check the Flagpole calendar in 211 Hoyt St. • 706-613-3623 • athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse print and online, and watch for the regular Kiddie Dope column for in-depth cov- Art shows, workshops, classes and summer camps for a range of ages . erage . Find more listings, including places where new parents can find support, Kids can also check out the rotating exhibits in the Lyndon House’s several at guide .flagpole .com . galleries . See ad on p .19 .

Get Creative Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) 34 School St. • Watkinsville, 706-769-4565 • ocaf.com Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) Take a class in pottery or painting . In summer, camps allow kids to explore 160 Tracy St. • 706-208-1613 • athica.org their artistic side . Kids who join as a member get one of their pieces accepted The contemporary art space hosts exhibits throughout the year . Look for kid- into the annual members’ show . friendly events tied to exhibits, and while you’re there, take time to explore the warehouse area . Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St. • 706-850-8226 • treehousekidandcraft.com Frog Stomp Studio Along with thought-provoking toys, Treehouse hosts crafting workshops 160 Tracy St., Unit 1A • 706-286-8449 • frogstompstudio.com throughout the year for toddlers up through middle school ages, as well as cre- An open art studio for children . Plus, birthday parties, summer art camps and ative summer camps for younger kids . more . Georgia Museum of Art Good Dirt Clay Studio 90 Carlton St. • 706-542-GMOA • georgiamuseum.org 485 Macon Hwy. • 706-355-3161 • gooddirt.net Check out Family Day once a month, which links a take-home craft to a spe- Clay-art classes, including after-school and day-off programs, more extensive cific exhibition . Galleries feature temporary exhibits and selections from the courses and summer camps . On Fridays and Sundays, families can get together permanent collection . for the Try Clay workshops . UGA Performing Arts Center K.A. Artist Shop 230 River Road • 706-542-4400 • pac.uga.edu 127 N. Jackson St. • 706-850-1224 • kaartist.com Introduce kids to music with the Saturday Morning Club, which explores Workshops and art classes for young kids and teens, too . rhythm in a fun, interactive way . Performances are led by UGA student ensembles .

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Athens-Clarke County Library 2025 Baxter St. • 706-613-3650 • athenslibrary.org Storytimes cater to infants, preschoolers and early readers . Movies, clubs, music and dance classes for kids and teens, plus Monday afternoon Chess and Community gatherings . See ad on p .7 .

Avid Bookshop 493 Prince Ave. • 706-352-2060 • avidbookshop.com 1662 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-2843 • avidbookshop.com Regular storytimes are Thursdays and Saturdays, but other programs include a young-adult book club, spoken-word performances and author visits .

Oconee County Library 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville • 706-769-3950 • athenslibrary.org/oconee Along with family movie nights and toddler storytimes, the library hosts events for all ages . Storytimes on Tuesdays, craft workshops on Thursdays and special events throughout the year .

Winterville Public Library 115 Marigold Lane, Winterville • 706-742-7735 • athenslibrary.org/winterville Preschool-focused storytimes and puppet shows, plus a Teen Time series for older kids .

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thens movie fans have a lot of options . Three multiplexes offer the latest Amainstream releases, while a state-of-the-art independent cinema and a few other venues play smaller films . Those interested in the local production scene can find resources in Film Athens (filmathens .net) . There’s a lot of live theater to see in Athens, too . For play listings and schedules, read The Calendar and Theater Notes in Flagpole and at flagpole .com . Cinema

AMC Athens 12 1575 Lexington Road • 706-354-0016 • amctheatres.com Recently renovated, Eastside’s AMC Dine-In plays the latest mainstream releases . Early arrivers can relax in the lobby, featuring a full bar and dining area . Guests can also order snacks, meals and drinks from their seats . Athens Little Playhouse ren Gerow Ka Athens-Clarke County Library 2025 Baxter St. • 706-613-3650 • athenslibrary.org/athens Flicker Theatre & Bar Patrons of the public library can watch a variety of movies shown by different 263 W. Washington St. • 706-546-0039 • flickertheatreandbar.com departments and clubs . The theater side of the popular local bar has interesting screenings each month hosted by local film enthusiasts . Beechwood Stadium 11 Cinemas 196 Alps Road • 706-546-1011 • gtcmovies.com Georgia Museum of Art Beechwood displays big first-run movies, as well as “Flashback Cinema” clas- 90 Carlton St. • 706-542-GMOA • uga.edu/gamuseum/calendar/films sics and the occasional indie title, plus live broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera The museum occasionally presents films in conjunction with its art exhibits, performances . Dinner is available from the Outtakes kitchen and bar . frequently introduced by a guest speaker .

Tate Cinema Ciné 45 Baxter St. • 706-542-6396 • tate.uga.edu/content_page/movies-at-tate 234 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-353-3343 • athenscine.com The campus theater plays second-run blockbusters and classics, hand-picked Athens’ arthouse cinema screens indie, foreign and smaller releases . by students . Movies are open to the public for $3 . Classic and cult movies are shown alongside local offerings and film festivals . Craft beer, cocktails and soda are available from the full bar . Snacks University 16 Cinemas include local baked goods and popcorn with every imaginable choice of sea- 1793 Oconee Connector • 706-355-9122 • gtcmovies.com soning . See ad on p .3 . A sprawling multiplex with the biggest screen in town, showing first-run movies . Also features a side theater with its own Outtakes bar and diner food .

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Athens Creative Theatre 706-613-3628 • athensclarkecounty.com/act 2017-18 ACT, a project of the Athens-Clarke County Department of Leisure Services, stages plays and a variety of classes for adults and children at Memorial Park’s Quinn Hall and the Morton Theatre downtown .

Athens Little Playhouse 191 Alps Road • 706-208-1036 • athenslittleplayhouse.net ALP specializes in theater for kids ages 5–18, with classes, summer theater broadway camps and a season of performances . ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

Circle Ensemble Theatre Company 371 N. Church St., Winterville • 706-362-2175 • circleensembletheatre.com The company, which now has a permanent home in the old Winterville Auditorium, mounts plays and teaches classes and workshops for teens and adults .

The Classic Center Theatre 300 N. Thomas St. • 706-357-4444 • classiccenter.com Touring plays and performances, plus local groups such as the Athens Symphony and Dancing with the Athens Stars . See ad on p .23 .

Rose of Athens 150 Fritz Mar Lane • 706-340-9181 • roseofathens.org RoA has obtained an off-off-Broadway-type warehouse home and focuses on Join The Classic education and theater, with classes for kids and performances for school groups each year . Center Cultural

Town & Gown Players Foundation 115 Grady Ave. • 706-208-TOWN • townandgownplayers.org For over 60 years, T&G has performed classics, musicals and avant-garde theater using an ensemble company plus newcomers . See ad on p .24 . and take your Broadway UGA Theatre 255 Baldwin St. • 706-542-4400 • drama.uga.edu experience to University Theatre, produced by the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, mounts a season of plays each academic year and is home to a variety of student groups, including the Thalian Blackfriars, Black Theatrical the next level! Ensemble, Improv Athens, Graduate Acting Ensemble and others . See ad on p .21 . Visit ClassicCenter.com/Foundation for details! More Area Theater

Arts!Oglethorpe artsoglethorpe.org Brightstone Productions The 706-705-2599 • brightstoneathens.com Nutcracker Encore Productions 706-283-1049 • elberttheatre.org Jefferson Community Theatre 706-367-5714 • jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com Oconee Youth Playhouse CALL, CLICK OR STOP BY 706-769-2677 • oconeeyouthplayhouse.com THE BOX OFFICE FOR TICKETS! On Stage 7KHDWUH 770-267-8379 • onstagewalton.org 706.357.4444 • ClassicCenter.com • 300 N. Thomas St. • Downtown Athens Winder–Barrow Community Theatre 770-867-1679 • winderbarrowtheatre.org *Shows & dates subject to change flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ23 PIEDMONT IMPRESSIONS

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Hours: Mon–Thu, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri– Sat, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Al Sun, 2–6 p.m. In addition to the library on Baxter, the sys- Cosmic Debris The Record Booth tem serves Clarke, Franklin, Madison, Oconee 5300 Macon Hwy., Bishop • radiofreeathens.com 1743 Lexington Road • 706-227-6867 • therecordbooth.com and Oglethorpe counties . The Baxter store car- Hours: Mon–Wed, Fri–Sat, 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Hours: Tue–Fri, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. ries a wide selection of used books for cheap . Emphasizing Athens music from back in the day . Vintage music, equipment and memorabilia inside See ad on p .7 . Vinyl, cassettes, CDs, vintage turntables, needles, Lexington Vintage . odds-and-ends . Secret Sounds Atomic Front Porch Bookstore 215 Commerce Blvd. • facebook.com/SecretSoundsAthens 260 W. Clayton St. • 706-316-0130 • 115 Marigold Lane, Winterville • 706-742-7735 • Hours: Wed, Thu, Sat, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri, 12–9 p.m. facebook.com/atomicathens athenslibrary.org/winterville This shop, inside Hip Vintage and Handmade, spe- Hours: Mon–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun, 1–5 p.m. Hours: Mon–Tue, Thu, 3–7 p.m.; Wed, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.– cializes in vinyl, tapes, CDs and posters . Used vinyl at dirt-cheap prices, among lots of 2 p.m. other vintage-type stuff . Front Porch sells used books and plays host to Walls of Books readings, live music and other events . 1971 Hog Mountain Road • 706-850-4776 • Avid Bookshop wallsofbookswatkinsville.net 493 Prince Ave. • 706-352-2060 • avidbookshop.com Low Yo Yo Stuff Records Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Hours: Tue–Sat, 10 a.m.–8 p.m; Sun–Mon, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 261 W. Washington St. • facebook.com/lowyoyostuff New and used books, including textbooks, plus 1662 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-2843 • avidbookshop.com Hours: Tue–Thu, 12–7 p.m.; Fri–Sat, 12–9 p.m.; Sun, 12–6 p.m. educational toys . Hours: Tue–Sat, 9 a.m.–9 p.m; Sun–Mon, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Buy records, tapes, CDs and more from discerning Our local indie bookstore has two charming loca- clerks in a compact downtown storefront . Wuxtry Records tions . Browse, buy, attend readings and signings . 197 E. Clayton St. • 706-369-9428 • wuxtry-records.com Mr. Comic Shop Hours: Mon–Thu, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun, Bizarro Wuxtry Comics & Stuff 1860 Barnett Shoals Road, Ste. 403 • 706-850-3650 • 12–6 p.m. 225 College Ave. • 706-353-7938 • bizarrowuxtry.com facebook.com/mr.comicshop Since 1976, Wuxtry has been at the epicenter Hours: Tue–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun–Mon, 12–6 p.m. Hours: Tue–Sat, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. of Athens music, selling and buying CDs, vinyl, Stocked to the rafters with new and used comics, This Eastside spot has what you want in comics T-shirts, record players and more . graphic novels, indie zines and toys . and graphic novels, from new releases to old faves .

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hen most people hear the phrase “Athens music,” they conjure up sounds Wfrom the Classic City’s new-wave golden age . But there was much that came before . In the 1920s and ’30s, the black-owned Morton Theatre hosted the likes of Duke Ellington, Ma Rainey and Cab Calloway . The Jesters brought “beach music” to Athens in the ’60s . Randall Bramblett and the Normaltown Flyers helped establish Athens as a breeding ground for original rock and roll in the Georgia Theatre 1970s, paving the way for Pylon, the B-52s, Love Tractor and R .E .M . to put their iconoclastic—and iconic—spin on Southern rock . Of course, the story doesn’t stop there . Jam band Widespread Panic gigged regularly around town in the ’80s and ’90s before becoming internationally tour- Music Venues ing mega-stars . The Elephant 6 collective’s output proved influential on a global scale, with bands like Neutral Milk Hotel, of Montreal and Elf Power paving the Boar’s Head Lounge way for the ensuing indie-rock explosion . Drive-By Truckers helped usher in a 260 E. Washington St. • 706-369-3040 similarly seismic roots-rock revival shortly after, while establishing a moral blue- Open-mic jams weekly, plus rock, folk, country and cover bands on the print for white musicians in the 21st Century Deep South . weekend . Athens music still thrives . A dozen-plus venues host a stream of local and touring talent, meaning you can catch a good show (or two!) nearly every night . Caledonia Lounge Annual events like AthFest and Athens Popfest are showcases for what’s cool and 256 W. Clayton St. • 706-549-5577 • caledonialounge.com current . Local hip-hop, Latin and electronic musicians have challenged the scene Tucked away behind the 40 Watt is this low-key local favorite hosting rock, establishment’s rockism, and are making some of the most exciting sounds in hip-hop and metal shows on the regular . town . All this, plus acclaim for recent exports like indie-pop group Mothers, has shown that our creative flame is in no danger of burning out anytime soon . There’s also a small but growing industry presence in Athens . As retailers like The Classic Center Wuxtry Records and Low Yo Yo Stuff can attest, vinyl-record sales are off the 300 N. Thomas St. • 706-357-4444 • classiccenter.com charts . In 2017, a locally owned record manufacturing plant, Kindercore Vinyl, The convention hall’s massive auditorium hosts high-profile touring acts . will open for business, becoming one of only a handful of such facilities in the See ad on p .23 . U .S . On campus, the UGA Music Business Program is led by Athens-music hero David Barbe and features faculty like Cracker frontman and artist-rights advo- cate David Lowery . Several local recording studios flourish, attracting upstarts Flicker Theatre & Bar and rock stars alike . And Nuçi’s Space, east of downtown, offers low-cost 263 W. Washington St. • 706-546-0039 • flickertheatreandbar.com rehearsal rooms, plus health resources for local musicians . Lots of original art on the walls, and indie-rock bands in the side room .

ƒ 26 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com 40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St. • 706-549-7871 • 40watt.com There would be no Athens music scene without the 40 Watt . Famous touring artists and up-and-coming locals worship its hallowed stage . SHOWCASE The Foundry A TRIUMPHANT RETURN 295 E. Dougherty St. • 706-389-5549 • thefoundryathens.com A full restaurant, comfy seating and early showtimes, with a focus on folk TO DOWNTOWN ATHENS! and Americana from Athens and beyond . See ad on p .10 .

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-7670 • georgiatheatre.com The Theatre is the spot to see big-name touring acts . The rooftop bar and restaurant also features live music in spring, summer and early fall . Park in the Washington St. Deck (First 30 mins FREE!) The Globe 199 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-353-4721 • facebook.com/globe.athens Monday - Saturday 11am-7pm The upstairs space often features jazz concerts and other sophisticated sounds . 245 N. Lumpkin St. (next to the Georgia Theatre) (706) 548-7233 Go Bar 195 Prince Ave. • 706-546-5609 • facebook.com/go.bar.35 musicianswarehouseathens.com The hipster hangout hosts experimental showcases, DJ nights, karaoke and more .

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 237 Prince Ave. • 706-353-3050 • hendershotscoffee.com This coffee house is known for its jazz and folk showcases, plus a popular open-mic night .

Highwire Lounge 269 N. Hull St. • 706-543-8997 • highwirelounge.com Enjoy live jazz and blues at this fancy cocktail bar, plus a weekly silent disco .

Iron Factory 255 W. Washington St. • 706-395-6877 • ironfactoryinc.com Hear rock, rap and metal on the restaurant’s outdoor patio, plus open-mic events .

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-369-3144 • facebook.com/lkshuffleclub DJ dance parties, punk shows and Latin sounds, often outdoors .

Live Wire Athens 227 W. Dougherty St. • 706-543-8283 • livewireathens.com Acts range from rock to bluegrass to electronica and beyond . The patio is a great spot to hang .

Morton Theatre Empanadas · Argentine Cheesesteak · Cupcakes · Vegan & Vegetarian Options 195 W. Washington St. • 706-613-3770 • mortontheatre.com PEOPLE’S Gospel and soul in a historic space, plus the Flagpole awards show each June . CHOICE AWARD WINNER! Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-546-4742 • facebook.com/nowherebarathens A nightly stream of regional talent, with recurring themed series and a focus on jam, funk and rock and roll . 247 PRINCE AVENUE The OfficeL ounge Open Tuesday - Sunday 706-850-8284 2455 Jefferson Road • 706-546-0840 • facebook.com/OfficeAthens A popular karaoke night, plus regional rock and blues bands Thursday through Saturday . Sign up for the UGA Performing Arts Center 230 River Road • 706-542-4400 • pac.uga.edu Classical performances from students and faculty, plus world-renowned ¿BHQPMF orchestras, traditional folk acts and beyond . Weekly Email Newsletter! The World Famous 351 N. Hull St. • 706-543-4002 • facebook.com/theworldfamousathens A tiny room with a lot of character, featuring hip-hop, experimental and lots more . XXX¿BHQPMFDPN flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ27 VOTED BEST THAI FOOD NOW WITH Athens Banner-Herald 2 LOCATIONS! Voted #1 Authentic Thai Food, Favorite Asian and Takeout -Flagpole ORIGINAL: COMING THIS FALL: 197 OAK STREET 8851 MACON HWY. ATHENS 30601 ATHENS 30606 IN THE FALLS OF OCONEE

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produce, you’ll find heritage-breed meats, cheese Food Trucks made from local milk, locally roasted coffee, eggs from happy chickens, cold-pressed juice, gifts Da Munchiezz and excellent handmade pasta . Plus: live music, facebook.com/projectwetdreams cooking demonstrations and food trucks . Ribs, jerk chicken, pulled pork, hot dogs and homestyle sides, out of a truck you’ll see around Oconee Farmers Market town . oconeefarmersmarket.org The OFM operates in downtown Watkinsville Hip Pops on Saturdays 8 a .m .–1 p .m . in front of the court- hippopsathens.com house . Produce, prepared foods, meats and gifts, Handmade popsicles in fresh flavors with punny Manila Express all from within a 100-mile radius . names, available from the cart at special events, in instagram.com/manilaexpressga the freezer at Daily Groceries and elsewhere . Filipino snacks from this cutie-pie food truck Opa Robby’s found around town . Lumpia, shrimp chips, adobo 3129 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-850-8210 • oparobbysmarket.com Holy Crepe and more . Open daily from 10 a .m .–6 p .m . (noon–6 p .m . facebook.com/holycrepeathens Sunday) in a brightly painted former garage on the Sweet and savory crepes, found downtown and at Nedza’s Waffles side of the highway, Opa Robby’s is a combination special events . nedzas.com country store, farmers market and retailer of deli- Large, eye-catching waffles folded into a paper cious prepared foods . It has great deals on produce, King of Pops cone and topped with ice cream, fruit, Nutella and and a regularly updated Facebook page that lists kingofpops.net other goodies . specials . Atlanta-based fancy popsicles . Locations include Five Points and downtown (at Broad and College), Taza UGArden Produce Stand but the carts also show up at special events . tazafoods.org 134 Hoyt St. • 706-549-4850 • facebook.com/ugardeners Falafel, fried pickles, baklava and tea, at various This UGA-run volunteer student organization Kona Ice locations . sells produce at great prices during pop-ups at vari- facebook.com/konaiceathens ous locations, including area middle schools and the Retailing shaved ice with brightly colored syrup in Athens Community Council on Aging . a ton of flavors, this truck sets up at special events, Farmers Markets on Baxter Street during UGA home games, at Sandy West Broad Farmers Market Creek Park and beyond . Athens Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St. • athenslandtrust.org athensfarmersmarket.net Located at the historic West Broad School next The Lil’ Ice Cream Dude Held Saturdays 8 a .m .–12 p .m . April to December to garden plots run by Athens Land Trust with the lilicecreamdude.com at Bishop Park and Wednesdays 4–7 p .m . April to locals, the market is open Saturdays 9 a .m .–1 p .m ., Local youngster Beau Shell retails novelty pop- November in the Creature Comforts parking lot . with a strong focus on educational activities . Live sicles at special events, in Sanford Stadium and via Credit, debit or EBT (which gives you double dollars) music, food, chess, crafts and yoga in the garden, catering . can be exchanged for tokens . In addition to local plus free bus rides .

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flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ33 Peel and Eat Fish Tacos Shrimp Raw or Outdoor Steamed Seating Oysters Steak & Seafood COASTAL GRILL A little bit of the Gulf Coast comes to Athens Voted Athens’ Best Patio

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2310 West Broad St. • 706-353-7667 At the corner of Lumpkin & Milledge 706.850.3451 • MARKER7COASTALGRILL.COM www.hilltopgrille.com

The Pub Royal Peasant A tiny public house in Athens, GA est. 2009

The freshest oysters, full menu, full bar, and a slushy machine Open 3pm-Midnight every day of the week Oyster Happy Hour 3-6pm and 10pm-Midnight 1675 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-549-7920 www.seabearoysterbar.com royalpeasant.com

ƒ 34 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Restaurant, Bar a n d Club index Austin S Austin teele Hi-Lo Lounge

The Foundry 295 E. Dougherty St.; p. 46 Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar 15 Huntington Road; p. 56 American The Garden Grille 390 E. Washington St.; p. 46 Red Lobster 1956 W. Broad St.; p. 56 George’s Lowcountry Table 2095 S. Milledge Ave.; Redfearn Grille 197 E. Broad St.; p. 56 Add Drug Store 1695 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 38 p. 46 The Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 57 Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr.; p. 38 Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave.; p. 48 The Savannah Room 1197 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 58 AMC Athens 12 1570 Lexington Road; p. 39 Hilltop Grille 2310 W. Broad St.; p. 48 South Kitchen and Bar 247 E. Washington St.; p. 58 American Deli 2139 West Broad St.; 3700 Atlanta Hwy. home.made 1072 Baxter St.; p. 48 The Traveling Hobo Cafe 20 Greensboro Hwy.; p. 60 Ste. 4; 1055 Gaines School Road, Ste. 102; p. 39 J & J Flea Market 11661 Hwy. 441 N.; p. 49 Wok Star 225 Cherokee Road; p. 62 Applebee’s 2226 W. Broad St.; p. 39 J. Christopher’s 1650 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 49 The World Famous 351 N. Hull St.; p. 62 Beef ’O’ Brady’s 1860 Barnett Shoals Road; p. 39 Jerzees Sports Bar 420 E. Clayton St.; p. 49 Big Family Cafe 2467 Jefferson Road; p. 40 Last Resort Grill 184 W. Clayton St.; p. 51 Bone Island Grillhouse 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. Ste. Lighthouse Seafood 585 Vine St.; p. 51 Asian 108; p. 40 Lindsey’s Culinary Market 1238 Prince Ave.; p. 51 Brett’s Casual American Restaurant 3190 Atlanta Little City Diner 135 Cherokee Road; p. 51 180°F Cafe 650 W. Broad St.; p. 38 Hwy.; p. 40 Locos Grill & Pub 2020 Timothy Road; 1985 Barnett Athens Wok 493 E. Clayton St.; p. 39 Catch 22 Gastropub 1021 Parkway Blvd.; p. 41 Shoals Road; p. 51 Bubble Café 154 College Ave.; p. 40 Charlie Graingers 1791 Oconee Connector; p. 41 Logan’s Roadhouse 3668 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 51 Chef Ming 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy.; p. 42 Cheddar’s Casual Cafe 1791 Oconee Connector; p. 42 Longhorn Steakhouse 2170 W. Broad St.; p. 52 China 1 2026 S. Milledge Ave.; p. 42 Chili’s Grill & Bar 183 Alps Road; p. 42 LRG Provisions 1653 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 52 China Star Super Buffet 3567 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 42 Chops and Hops 2 S. Main St.; p. 42 Marker 7 Coastal Grill 1195 Milledge Ave.; p. 53 China Wok 2475 Jefferson Road; p. 42 Clarke’s Standard 225 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 42 The Office Sports Bar and Grill135 W. Washington Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express 1055 Courtyard Café 1197 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 43 St.; p. 55 Gaines School Road; p. 42 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1913 Epps Bridge Outback Steakhouse 3585 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 55 Cozy Yum Yum 179 N. Jackson St.; p. 43 Pkwy.; p. 43 Outtakes 1793 Oconee Connector; 196 Alps Road; p. 55 Donna Chang’s 1664 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 45 Craft Public House 1040 Gaines School Road; p. 43 Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Golden Dragon 126 Alps Road; p. 46 Em’s Kitchen 975 Hawthorne Ave.; p. 45 Prince Ave.; p. 55 Golden Sun Chinese Restaurant 4375 Lexington Fatz Café 4115 Lexington Road; p. 45 The Pine 1235 S. Milledge Ave.; p. 55 Road; p. 47 The Fish Shack 1660 W. Broad St.; p. 45 Porterhouse Grill 459 E. Broad St.; p. 56 Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet 2020 Barnett Shoals Five Bar 269 N. Hull St.; p. 45 Pour Restaurant and Bar 22 N. Main St.; p. 56 Road; p. 48

flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ35 Inoko Express 2061 Experiment Station Road; 3190 The Grotto 140 E. Clayton St.; p. 47 2081 Hog Mountain Road; 1055 Gaines School Road; Atlanta Hwy.; p. 48 Half Moon Pub 301 E. Clayton St.; p. 47 p. 39 Inoko Japanese Steak House 161 Alps Road; p. 48 Hedges on Broad 346 E. Broad St.; p. 47 Bee’s Knees Bakery & Gifts 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy.; Inoko Sushi Express 2301 College Station Road; p. 49 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 237 Prince Ave.; p. 48 p. 39 Iron Factory 255 W. Washington St.; p. 49 Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave.; p. 48 Big City Bread Cafe 393 N. Finley St.; p. 40 Just Pho…and More 1063 Baxter St.; p. 50 Highwire Lounge 269 N. Hull St.; p. 48 Cecilia Villaveces Cakes 610 N. Milledge Ave.; p. 41 Main Moon Restaurant 2061 Experiment Station Road; Hilltop Grille 2310 W. Broad St.; p. 48 Cinnaholic 170 W. Broad St.; p. 42 p. 52 Iron Factory 255 W. Washington St.; p. 49 Condor Chocolates 1658 S Lumpkin St.; p. 42 Mother Pho 167 E. Broad St.; p. 53 Jerzees Sports Bar 420 E. Clayton St.; p. 49 Einstein Bros. Bagels 259 E. Broad St.; p. 45 New Red Bowl Asian Bistro 1935 Barnett Shoals Last Resort Grill 184 W. Clayton St.; p. 51 Em’s Kitchen 975 Hawthorne Ave.; p. 45 Road; p. 55 Liberty Athens 581 S. Harris St.; p. 51 Gigi’s Cupcakes 296 W. Broad St.; 1791 Oconee Peking Restaurant 2725 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 55 Little Kings Shuffle Club223 W. Hancock Ave.; p. 51 Connector; p. 46 Ru San’s 196 Alps Road; p. 57 Live Wire 227 W. Dougherty St.; p. 51 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 237 Prince Ave.; p. 48 Sakura Steak House 3557 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 57 Locos Grill & Pub 2020 Timothy Road; 1985 Barnett Ideal Bagel 815 W. Broad St.; p. 48 Shokitini 251 W. Clayton St.; p. 58 Shoals Road; p. 51 Ike and Jane 1307 Prince Ave.; p. 48 Siri Thai Cuisine 367 Prince Ave.; 1040 Gaines School Madison Bar & Bistro 500 College Ave.; p. 52 Independent Baking Co. 1625 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 48 Road; p. 58 Magnolias 312 E. Broad St.; p. 52 Insomnia Cookies 228 E. Clayton St.; p. 49 Taqueria Tsunami 1791 Oconee Connector; 320 E. Manhattan Café 337 N. Hull St.; p. 53 Iron Works Coffee 295 E. Dougherty St.,; p. 49 Clayton St.; p. 60 Max 243 W. Washington St.; p. 53 Jittery Joe’s Coffee UGA Miller Learning Center; 27 Teriyaki 101 1805 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Suite 103; p. 60 Mell’s Place 4648 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 53 Greensboro Hwy.; 1860 Barnett Shoals Road; 1480 Baxter Thai E3 Cuisine 269 E. Broad St.; p. 60 Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St.; p. 53 St.; 1230 S. Milledge Ave.; 297 E. Broad St.; 1880 Epps Thai Spoon 149 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 60 The National 232 W. Hancock Ave.; p. 53 Bridge Pkwy.; p. 49 Tokyo Express 690 U.S. Hwy. 29; p. 60 Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave.; p. 55 The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Utage Athens Sushi Bar 440 E. Clayton St.; p. 61 Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 55 Company 425 Barber St.; p. 50 Wok Star 225 Cherokee Road; p. 62 The Office Lounge2455 Jefferson Road; p. 55 Kiki’s Bakeshop 20 Greensboro Hwy.; p. 50 Wok’s Up 1791 Oconee Connector; p. 62 The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave.; p. 55 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 3703 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 50 On the Rocks 255 E. Clayton St.; p. 55 Panadería Tacuari 2131 Hog Mountain Road; p. 55 Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar 134 E. Clayton St.; p. 55 Sips Espresso Café 1390 Prince Ave.; p. 58 Bars and Clubs Porterhouse Grill 459 E. Broad St.; p. 56 Sweetie Pie by Savie 150 E. Whitehall Road; p. 59 Pouch Savory World of Pies 151 E. Broad St.; p. 56 Two Story Coffeehouse 1680 Lumpkin St.; p. 61 100 Proof 364 E. Broad St.; p. 38 The Pub at Gameday 251 W. Clayton St.; p. 56 Veronica’s Sweet Spot 159 Oneta St.; p. 61 9d’s Bar 400 Clayton St.; p. 38 The Rail Athens 1120 Mitchell Bridge Road; p. 56 Walker’s Coffee & Pub 128 College Ave.; p. 61 Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr.; p. 38 Redfearn Grille 197 E. Broad St.; p. 56 Zombie Coffee and Donuts 350 E. Broad St.; p. 62 Allgood Lounge 256 E. Clayton St.; p. 39 The Roadhouse 137 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 57 Amici 233 E. Clayton St.; p. 39 The Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 57 ARTini’s Art Lounge 337 Prince Ave.; p. 39 The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St.; p. 57 Downhome and BBQ Bar South 104 E. Washington St.; p. 39 The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave.; p. 57 Beef ’O’ Brady’s 1860 Barnett Shoals Road; p. 39 The Royal Peasant 1675 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 57 Auntee’s Home Cooking 645 Danielsville Road; p. 39 Blind Pig Tavern 312 E. Washington St.; 2440 W. Broad Sandbar 220 College Ave.; p. 57 The Bar-B-Que Shack 4320 Lexington Road; p. 39 St.; 2301 College Station Road; p. 40 Saucehouse Barbeque 830 W. Broad St.; p. 57 Bill’s Bar-B-Que 10010 Fortson Store Road; p. 40 Blue Sky 128 College Ave.; p. 40 Seabear Oyster Bar 297 Prince Ave.; p. 58 Bread Basket 723 Boulevard; p. 40 Boar’s Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St.; p. 40 Shokitini 251 W. Clayton St.; p. 58 Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q 480 Macon Hwy.; p. 41 Bourbon Street 333 E. Broad St.; p. 40 Silver Dollar 262 College Ave.; p. 58 Dawg Gone Good BBQ 224 W. Hancock Ave.; p. 43 Buddha Bar 431 E. Broad St.; p. 40 Sister Louisa’s Church 254 W. Clayton St.; p. 58 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2131 Hog Mountain Road; p. 45 The Cabin Room 321 E. Clayton St.; p. 41 South Kitchen and Bar 247 E. Washington St.; p. 58 Food for the Soul 1965 W. Broad St.; p. 46 Catch 22 Gastropub 1021 Parkway Blvd.; p. 41 Southern Brewing Company 231 Collins Industrial Fresh Air Bar-B-Que 5170 Atlanta Hwy.; 1110 Hull Centro Bar 400 E. Clayton St.; p. 41 Blvd.; p. 58 Road; p. 46 Ciné Barcafé 234 W. Hancock Ave.; p. 42 Southern Standard 166 E. Clayton St.; p. 58 George’s Lowcountry Table 2095 S. Milledge Ave.; City Bar 220 College Ave.; p. 42 Sundown Saloon 50 Gaines School Road; p. 59 p. 46 Cloud 164 E. Clayton St.; p. 42 Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road; p. 60 Hot Thomas Barbecue 3753 Hwy. 15; p. 48 Copper Creek Brewing Company 140 E. Washington Toppers International Showbar 100 N. Jackson St.; JB’s Smokin’ Pig Barbeque 64 N. Main St.; p. 49 St.; p. 43 p. 61 Mama Jewel’s Kitchen 1075 Baxter St.; p. 52 Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W. Hancock Ave.; Transmetropolitan 145 E. Clayton St.; p. 61 Mama’s Boy 197 Oak St.; 8851 Macon Hwy.; p. 53 p. 43 Trappeze Pub 269 W. Washington St.; p. 61 Mayflower Restaurant171 E. Broad St.; p. 53 Cutters Pub 120 E. Clayton St.; p. 43 Utage Athens Sushi Bar 440 E. Clayton St.; p. 61 The Place 229 Broad St.; p. 56 DePalma’s Italian Cafe 2080 Timothy Road; 1965 Walker’s Coffee & Pub 128 College Ave.; p. 61 Plantation Buffet 1119 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; Barnett Shoals Road; 401 E. Broad St.; p. 43 Whiskey Bent 335 E. Clayton St.; p. 62 p. 56 The Double Barrel 429 E. Broad St.; p. 45 Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St.; p. 62 Pulaski Heights BBQ 675 Pulaski St.; p. 56 Five & Ten 1073 S. Milledge Ave.; p. 45 Woodford 120 E. Washington St.; p. 62 Rachel’s Southern Style Restaurant 1021 Five Bar 269 N. Hull St.; p. 45 The World Famous 351 N. Hull St.; p. 62 Jamestown Blvd.; p. 56 Flanagan’s 301 E. Clayton St.; p. 46 Saucehouse Barbeque 830 W. Broad St.; p. 57 Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St.; p. 46 Scott & BJ’s BBQ 4007 Danielsville Road; p. 58 The Foundry 295 E. Dougherty St.; p. 46 Coffee Houses and Bakeries Shane’s Rib Shack 680 U.S. Hwy 29 N; p. 58 The Gatsby 114 College Ave.; p. 46 Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 3755 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 58 General Beauregard’s 164 E. Clayton St.; p. 46 1000 Faces Coffee Tasting Room 585 Barber St.; Strickland’s Restaurant 4723 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 59 The Globe 199 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 46 p. 38 Suncatcher Café 42 Greensboro Hwy; p. 59 Go Bar 195 Prince Ave.; p. 46 Athens Bagel Co. 268 N. Jackson St.; p. 39 Team Biscuits and Burgers 745 Danielsville Road; Grindhouse Killer Burgers 1553 S. Lumpkin St.; Barnes and Noble Café 3650 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 39 p. 60 p. 47 Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts 771 Prince Ave.; Weaver D’s Fine Foods 1016 E. Broad St.; p. 62

ƒ 36 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave.; p. 62 Cali ’N’ Tito’s 1427 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 41 Jennings Mill Drug Company 1360 Caduceus Way; Zeb Dean’s Barbecue 5742 U.S. Hwy. 29 N.; p. 62 Chipotle 165 Alps Road; p. 42 p. 49 Diablo’s Southwest Grill 1791 Oconee Connector; p. 45 Jersey Mike’s 690 US Highway 29, Suite 125; p. 49 Dos Palmas Restaurant & Cantina 3523 Atlanta Jimmy John’s Gourmet Subs 600 Baxter St.; 2301 Ice Cream and Smoothies Hwy.; p. 45 College Station Road; p. 49 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 265 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 46 Krimson Kafe 40 Greensboro Hwy.; p. 50 Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts 771 Prince Ave.; J & J Flea Market 11661 Hwy. 441 N.; p. 49 Larry’s Giant Subs 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy.; 1959 S. 2081 Hog Mountain Road; 1055 Gaines School Road; La Cabaña de Don Juan 2061 Hog Mountain Road; Barnett Shoals Road; p. 50 p. 39 p. 50 Lay-Z-Shopper 351 E. Clayton St.; p. 51 Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop 105 College Ave.; p. 40 La Estrella 400 Hawthorne Ave.; p. 50 Marti’s at Midday 1280 Prince Ave.; p. 53 Chill Spot Ice Cream 777 Athens Road; p. 42 La Fiesta 1395 College Station Road; p. 50 Panera Bread 3151 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 55 Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar 1791 Oconee Connector; La Michoacana… es Natural 1635 Glenn Carrie Road; Pita Pit 123 N. Jackson St.; p. 56 p. 45 p. 50 The Rail Athens 1120 Mitchell Bridge Road; p. 56 Hodgson’s Pharmacy 1260 S. Milledge Ave.; p. 48 La Tienda Los Amigos 109 Rowe Road; p. 50 Raising Cane’s 795 Baxter St.; p. 56 La Michoacana… es Natural 1635 Glenn Carrie Road; Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant 1880 Hwy. 29 N.; Schlotzsky’s Deli 1490 Baxter St.; p. 58 p. 50 p. 52 Steak ’n Shake 2033 W. Broad St.; p. 59 Menchie’s 1860 Barnett Shoals Road; 196 Alps Road; Moe’s Southwest Grill 1320 Baxter St.; p. 53 Team Biscuits and Burgers 745 Danielsville Road; p. 53 On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina 3640 p. 60 Planet Smoothie 196 Alps Road; 1993 Barnett Shoals Atlanta Hwy.; p. 55 The Traveling Hobo Cafe 20 Greensboro Hwy.; p. 60 Road; p. 56 Panadería Tacuari 2131 Hog Mountain Road; p. 55 The Varsity 1000 W. Broad St.; p. 61 Smoothie King 2361 W. Broad St. (The Omni Club); Polleria Pablo 3075 Danielsville Road; p. 56 Wildcat Grill at Broad River Outpost 7911 Wildcat 1591 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 58 Sr. Sol 2455 W. Broad St.; 175 Tallassee Road; p. 58 Bridge Road,; p. 62 Taco Stand 2230 Barnett Shoals Road; 247 E. Broad St.; Wing House Grill 8727 U.S. Hwy. 29; p. 62 670 N. Milledge Ave.; p. 59 Wingster Café 521 Baxter St.; p. 62 Italian and Pizza Tacos los Plebes 3077 Danielsville Road; p. 59 Zoe’s Kitchen 145 Alps Road; p. 62 Taqueria Del Sol 334 Prince Ave.; p. 59 Amici 233 E. Clayton St.; p. 39 Taqueria El Agave 1280 Oconee St.; p. 60 Automatic Pizza 1397 Prince Ave.; p. 39 Taqueria La Jalisco 3750 Old Jefferson Road; p. 60 Something Different Bella Noche 2061 Hog Mountain Road; p. 40 Taqueria La Parrilla 1431 Capital Ave.; 2439 Jefferson Bulldawg Pizza, Wings & More 2026 S. Milledge Road; 855 Gaines School Road; 473 US Hwy. 29 N.; p. 60 ARTini’s Art Lounge 337 Prince Ave.; p. 39 Ave.; p. 40 Taqueria Tsunami 1791 Oconee Connector; 320 E. Big City Bread Cafe 393 N. Finley St.; p. 40 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 3194 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 41 Clayton St.; p. 60 Cafe Istanbul 430 E. Clayton St.; p. 41 Chuck E. Cheese’s 3654 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 42 Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant 1225 N. Chase St.; Ciné Barcafé 234 W. Hancock Ave.; p. 42 Cici’s Pizza 3190 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 42 p. 60 Condor Chocolates 1658 S Lumpkin St.; p. 42 D.P. Dough 180 W. Broad St.; p. 43 Viva! Argentine Cuisine 247 Prince Ave.; p. 61 Copper Creek Brewing Company 140 E. Washington DePalma’s Italian Cafe 2080 Timothy Road; 1965 What’s Cooking 2546 Commerce Road; p. 62 St.; p. 43 Barnett Shoals Road; 401 E. Broad St.; p. 43 Willy’s Mexicana Grill 196 Alps Road; p. 62 Donderos’ Kitchen 590 N. Milledge Ave.; p. 45 Dolce Vita Trattoria Italiana 323 E. Broad St.; p. 45 Donna Chang’s 1664 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 45 Dominick’s Italian 1430 Capital Ave.; p. 45 Earth Fare Café 1689 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 45 Eddie’s Calzones 265 E. Clayton St.; p. 45 Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken Five & Ten 1073 S. Milledge Ave.; p. 45 Fox’s Pizza Den 2971 Monroe Hwy.; p. 46 Girasoles 24 Greensboro Hwy.; p. 46 Hungry Howie’s 529 Baxter St.; p. 48 Add Drug Store 1695 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 38 The Grit 199 Prince Ave.; p. 47 Johnny’s New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School American Deli 2139 West Broad St.; 3700 Atlanta Hwy. Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market 815 N. Chase St.; Road; p. 50 Ste. 4; 1055 Gaines School Road, Ste. 102; p. 39 p. 47 Little Italy 125 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 51 Blazer’s Hot Wings 1462 Glenn Carrie Road; p. 40 Highwire Lounge 269 N. Hull St.; p. 48 Mama Sid’s Pizza 2240 Barnett Shoals Road; p. 52 Blind Pig Tavern 312 E. Washington St.; 2440 W. Broad Journey Juice 1428 Prince Ave.; p. 50 Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St.; p. 53 St.; 2301 College Station Road; p. 40 KEBA Spitfire Grill1021 Jamestown Blvd.; 1850 Epps Mirko Pasta 2 S. Main St.; p. 53 Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken 1120 Baxter St.; Bridge Pkwy.; 1860 Barnett Shoals Road; p. 50 The Olive Garden 3666 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 55 p. 41 Kelly’s Jamaican Food 1583 S. Lumpkin St.; 145 Epps Peppino’s 950 Whitehall Road; p. 55 Clocked! 259 W. Washington St.; p. 42 Bridge Road; p. 50 Pizza Hut 496 Baxter St.; 1995 Barnett Shoals Road; Cook Out 1020 Jordan Dr.; 1917 W. Broad St.; p. 43 Koyla Sizzling Grill and Hookah Lounge 2024 S. 1720 Epps Bridge Road; p. 56 Einstein Bros. Bagels 259 E. Broad St.; p. 45 Milledge Ave.; p. 50 Pour Restaurant and Bar 22 N. Main St.; p. 56 Firehouse Subs 1860 Barnett Shoals Road; 1226 Prince Madison Bar & Bistro 500 College Ave.; p. 52 Ted’s Most Best 254 W. Washington St.; p. 60 Ave.; p. 45 Mannaweenta 1055 Gaines School Road; p. 53 Transmetropolitan 145 E. Clayton St.; p. 61 Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries 101 College Mediterranean Grill 1591 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 53 Your Pie 1591 S. Lumpkin St.; 196 Alps Road; 1045 Ave.; 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy.; p. 46 The National 232 W. Hancock Ave.; p. 53 Gaines School Road; 1430 Capital Ave.; p. 62 Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers 2050 Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar 134 E. Clayton St.; p. 55 Oconee Connector; p. 46 Pouch Savory World of Pies 151 E. Broad St.; p. 56 The Globe 199 N. Lumpkin St.; p. 46 Rashe’s Cuisine 211 Tallassee Road; p. 56 Mexican and South American Golden Chick 7990 Macon Hwy.; p. 46 The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St.; p. 57 The Grill 171 College Ave.; p. 47 The Royal Peasant 1675 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 57 Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 2080 Grindhouse Killer Burgers 1553 S. Lumpkin St.; p. 47 Seabear Oyster Bar 297 Prince Ave.; p. 58 Timothy Road; 1376 Prince Ave.; p. 38 Groove Burgers 1791 Oconee Connector; p. 47 The Sultan 1074 Baxter St.; p. 59 Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina 1880 Gyro Wrap 175 E. Broad St.; p. 47 The Table 1075 Baxter St., B102; p. 59 Epps Bridge Pkwy.; 1739 S. Lumpkin St.; 1860 Barnett Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 237 Prince Ave.; p. 48 Takorea 311 E. Broad St.; p. 59 Shoals Road; 259 E. Clayton St.; 2 S. Main St.; 680 N. HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Café 3690 Atlanta Hwy.; p. 48 Taste of India 131 E. Broad St.; p. 60 Hwy 29; p. 39 Ideal Bagel 815 W. Broad St.; p. 48 Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe 227 Prince Ave.; p. 60 Bella Noche 2061 Hog Mountain Road; p. 40 Ike and Jane 1307 Prince Ave.; p. 48 Trappeze Pub 269 W. Washington St.; p. 61 Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside 1254 Cedar Shoals Dr.; p. 41 Jason’s Deli 140 Alps Road; p. 49 White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave.; p. 62 flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ37 Restaurant a n d Bar Listings lliott

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100 Proof beans, coffee, espresso and cold brew, hosts educational pharmacy. Me n u : Southern staples for breakfast. Burg- 364 E. Broad St. • 706-850-8500 events and partners with Farm Cart on a monthly biscuits- ers, hot dogs, simple sandwiches (egg salad, tuna salad, facebook.com/100proofathens and-coffee thing that benefits local charities. $ pimento cheese, BLT) and small baskets of fresh, hot Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside french fries at low prices for lunch. Malts, milkshakes, seating. Th e Lo o k : A college bar specializing in frozen 180°F Cafe floats and classic vanilla and cherry sodas made in front drinks. Palm trees, rooftop patio and a full-service tiki bar 650 W. Broad St. • 706-521-5380 of you. $ complete this mini tropical oasis. Dr i n k s : Folks tired from 180degreecafe.wordpress.com studying, working or bar-hopping can relax with a large Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service. Ho u r s : Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina  assortment of frozen drinks. If that doesn’t do the trick, Lunch, Mon–Fri, dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Unprom- 2080 Timothy Road • 706-543-0154 beer, wine, shots and bombs will. $ ising location gives way to nicely appointed small space 1376 Prince Ave. • 706-543-1500 with free Wi-Fi and personable staff. Me n u : Snacky agualindarestaurant.com 1000 Faces Coffee Tasting Room Taiwanese street food, like steamed bao, fish balls and Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and Latin American. Fe a t u r e s : 585 Barber St. • 706-534-8860 chicken nuggets scented with five-spice. Also bubble tea, Full bar, catering, outside seating, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch 1000facescoffee.com smoothies, coffee and some larger dishes. $ and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Friendly and family- Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses, Something Different. owned, Agua Linda has two locations: Prince and Timo- Ho u r s : Open Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m.–3 9d’s Bar thy. Me n u : Lots of Ameri-Mex standards (burrito supreme, p.m. Th e Lo o k : This space in the DOC building on Bar- 400 Clayton St. • 706-461-0268 etc.). Your kids can get chicken fingers, but if you’re ber Street houses the local micro-roaster’s production facebook.com/9dsbar willing to be more adventurous, there’s also horchata, facilities. Me n u : Set to move into a larger space at 510 Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, DJs/ Mexican-style tacos with al pastor or barbacoa, tortas and N. Thomas St. later this year, for now 1000 Faces sells live music. Th e Lo o k : This bar attracts students and more. Dr i n k s : Margaritas (frozen and non), bottled and others ready to dance the night away to NSYNC, Britney draft beer, sangria and micheladas (beer cocktails). $$ Spears and OutKast. Posters of ’90s artists look on as  = 2017 Athens Favorites customers sweat it out to their tunes. Dr i n k s : Buy a tall Akademia Brewing Co. flagpole reader picks (see p. 11) boy or a shot for dancing fuel, or enjoy a mixed drink— 150 Crane Dr., Bogart but no drafts (they’ll spill!). $ akademiabc.com Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Beer. $ $7 & under Add Drug Store Th e Lo o k : Brewpub due to open in the fall, with a big, Average 1695 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-2239 Me n u : $$ $8–$12 barrel-shaped bar and crowlers to go. Chef Josh facebook.com/add.drug Aaron previously ran the Savory Spoon in Jefferson, 13 17 Price of $$$ $ –$ Fi l e Un d e r : American. Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, where he served farm-fresh vegetables, good burgers $$$$ $18 & up Entree Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : An old-fashioned neighborhood and the like. Expect something beer-inspired and good. soda fountain and lunch counter inside a Five Points Dr i n k s : Craft beers made in house. $

ƒ 38 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com dio complete with brick walls and galleries. The more you Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Checks, Allgood Lounge  sip your drink, the better your work of art seems to get. live music. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Thu–Sat. Th e Lo o k : 256 E. Clayton St. • 706-549-0166 Dr i n k s : Beer, wine, sodas and bottled water. $ Old-school barbecue establishment with picnic tables allgoodlounge.com covered in checkered tablecloths. Me n u : Chicken, pork Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, Athens Bagel Co. and rib plates served with coleslaw, stew, chips and Restaurant a n d upstairs pool, outside seating. Ho u r s : Opens at noon 268 N. Jackson St. • 706-543-5001 bread. Great sweet tea. Don’t leave without trying the Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : A triple-layer bar with seem- athensbagel.com famous banana pudding. Thursday night bluegrass. $$ ingly endless drink opportuni- Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Coffee Houses and Baker- ties. Move from the downstairs ies, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, delivery, Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina  space upstairs for a little pool, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, seven days. Th e 1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-354-0300 to the patio to bask in the glow Lo o k : Locally owned bagel bakery in a nice, open space 1739 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-1866 Bar Listings of torches at the tiki bar. Relax downtown. Me n u : Big, good bagels boiled and baked 1860 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-549-9954 all day long, especially during in-house, in a wide variety of flavors. Top with hummus, 259 E. Clayton St. • 706-549-9008 a five-hour happy hour from butter (whipped, honey, peanut) or cream cheese (bacon 2 S. Main St., Watkinsville • 706-705-1228 5-10 p.m.Dr i n k s : 20 rotating and chive, jalapeño, snickerdoodle, sundried tomato 680 N. Hwy 29 • 706-543-5299 beers, 55 whiskeys, 18 tequilas and over 200 bottle and basil). Breakfast and lunch sandwiches on bagels: barberitos.com beers, plus a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar daily, smoked pork, reuben or egg salad. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : noon–9 p.m. See ad on p. 16. $ Beer (Clayton St.), catering, outside seating, delivery, Athens Wok Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : 493 E. Clayton St. • 706-850-2695 Locally owned burrito chain. Me n u : Health-oriented Mexi- AMC Athens 12 athenswok.com can fare. Build your own burrito (or quesadilla, fajitas, 1570 Lexington Road • 706-354-0584 Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : tacos, nachos or salads) as you walk down the counter. amctheatres.com Take-out, delivery, beer and wine. Ho u r s : Lunch and din- Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, plus the “7 Under Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch ner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Casual atmosphere; friendly 7” menu that has seven options with less than seven and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : The former Carmike owners. Me n u : Thai, Chinese, Korean and Japanese grams of fat each and a salsa bar. $ Cinemas dine-in is now an AMC. All 12 theaters have quick sauteed dishes made with chicken, steak, salmon, call buttons to order food/drink, plus there’s a bar/dining shrimp, vegetables or tofu, plus sushi. The Thai curries Barnes and Noble Café area in the lobby (where you don’t have to have tickets are some of the best things on the menu, but everything 3650 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-354-1195 to eat). Me n u : Candy and popcorn, yes, but also burg- is fast and fresh. $ barnesandnoble.com ers, flatbreads, some sushi and poutine. Dr i n k s : Mostly Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : domestics on draft, imports, domestics and local in the Auntee’s Home Cooking Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Open 7 Days. $ bottle, wine and full bar. $ 645 Danielsville Road • 706-255-6198 Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Debit Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts American Deli cards, cash, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and early dinner on 771 Prince Ave. • 706-548-3444 2139 West Broad St. • 706-395-6615 Fri and Sat, lunch only on Sun. Th e Lo o k : A few tables 2081 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville • 706-769-8363 3700 Atlanta Hwy. Ste. 4 • 706-543-3009 bear hints of decoration, and a covered steam table is 1055 Gaines School Road • 706-353-7166 1055 Gaines School Road, Ste. 102 • 706-714-1212 incorporated into a counter at the back. Me n u : A classic dunkindonuts.com americandeli.com meat-and-two menu, with a four-veggie plate should you Fi l e Un d e r : Ice Cream and Smoothies, Coffee Houses Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches. Fe a t u r e s : Take-out. Ho u r s : prefer. Great cornbread dressing, mac and cheese, black- and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : Drive-thru (Prince Ave. and Wat- Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. $ eyed peas, cabbage, fried chicken, baked ham, etc. $ kinsville). Wi-Fi (Prince Ave. and Watkinsville), counter service. Ho u r s : 5 a.m.–12 a.m. (Prince Ave.), 6 a.m.–10 Amici  Automatic Pizza  p.m., seven days (Watkinsville and Gaines School Road). 233 E. Clayton St. • 706-353-0000 1397 Prince Ave. • 706-850-2037 $ amici-cafe.com facebook.com/automaticpizzaathens Fi l e Un d e r : Pizza, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Trivia, catering, Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly. Bee’s Knees Bakery & Gifts outside seating, art, take-out, delivery, full bar, Wi-Fi. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, counter service, outside seating, 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-353-3633 Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Casual take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : beeskneesbakeryandgifts.com dining space with dark wood, long bar and brick walls. Small but efficient Normaltown space with lots of charac- Fi l e Un d e r : Bakeries, Delivery. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, Me n u : This small Georgia chain focuses mostly on pizza ter. Me n u : Excellent, large, floppy, New York-style slices counter service. Ho u r s : 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Mon–Sat. and wings, but also does sandwiches, pasta, salads and or whole pies, topped with quality stuff, including great Th e Lo o k : Order a custom cake for any occasion (includ- soup. Lots of pizzas with exciting topping combos, like anchovies and, should you be vegan, dal cheese; good ing weddings), or drop by this cute bakery to see what’s the Pineapple Express (white pizza with grilled chicken, salads; nice subs on Luna bread; cannoli. Dr i n k s : Local in store. Me n u : Special orders, or pick up something from bacon, feta, pineapple and fresh basil). Dr i n k s : Full bar and mainstream draft beer, wine, half-pours of either for the display case (cake, iced cookies, cupcakes, brown- with lots of draft choices. The Beer of the Month is usu- half-price while you wait on a to-go order. $ ies, cake pops and more). Box lunches with a sandwich, ally a good craft brew. $$ cheese straws and a cupcake are available without pre- Bar South ordering. $ Applebee’s 104 E. Washington St. • 706-850-1329 2226 W. Broad St. • 706-543-1339 facebook.com/barsouthathens Beef ’O’ Brady’s applebees.com Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside 1860 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-850-1916 Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, curbside seating, live music. Th e Lo o k : Located near the Georgia beefobradys.com pick-up. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late night, seven days. Theatre, this sports bar provides lots of room, plenty of Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, $$ TVs, pool tables and darts. Dr i n k s : Lots across a wide outside seating, trivia, delivery, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch range of taste and budget, appealing to students, alumni, and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Family-friendly pub ARTini’s Art Lounge townies and visitors alike. $ franchise with lots of TVs. Me n u : Sports-bar fare: burgers 337 Prince Ave. • 706-353-8530 and sliders, sandwiches, wraps, salads, tasty wings, fried artinisartlounge.com The Bar-B-Que Shack shrimp and fish and chips. Dr i n k s : 22 beers on tap, 44 in Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Art 4320 Lexington Road • 706-613-6752 the bottle. Try the signature sangria, mint mojito or spiked classes, parking. Th e Lo o k : Walk into a large artist’s stu- facebook.com/bbqshackathens frozen lemonade. $$

flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ39 Bella Noche sandwich, and chicken mull, but also has slaw dogs, hash seafood and steaks plus sandwiches, a whole bunch of 2061 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville • 706-310-4414 dogs, pork, beef, burgers, hush puppies and fried catfish. American restaurant-style apps, Key lime pie and a tasty bellanochewatkinsville.com Sauce is vinegary and thin. Cokes in glass bottles. $ house salad dressing it sells bottled. Dr i n k s : Plenty of Fi l e Un d e r : Italian, Mexican and South American. beer in bottle and on draft. Tropical frozen drinks by the Fe a t u r e s : Reservations, catering, beer and wine. Ho u r s : Blazer’s Hot Wings glass or pitcher. $ Lunch and dinner, seven days. Sunday brunch. Th e Lo o k : 1462 Glenn Carrie Road, Hull • 706-208-0705 Quiet dining in a Watkinsville shopping center with a cov- blazers-n-hull.com Bourbon Street ered patio. Me n u : Many Italian standards but some Latin Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a- 333 E. Broad St. • 706-369-1313 accents, too, especially in the sides section, where you t u r e s : Take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Find Us on Facebook can get sweet or savory plantains to go with your chicken Lo o k : Little red stand that serves wings and chicken fin- Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside piccata. Gluten-free pastas, kids’ menu and lunch specials gers to go. Covered, picnic-style seating outside. Me n u : seating. Th e Lo o k : Party New Orleans-style all night (well, on pastas and sandwiches. $$ Boneless or traditional wings, tossed in any combination until 2 a.m.). Nightly specials allow for cheap, boisterous of 13 sauces (lemon pepper, honey mustard, sweet and fun for students and visitors alike. Dr i n k s : Cheap beer, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop sour, Rajin Cajun) and available in bulk. Blazer’s also has nightly specials and liquor drinks, including Pat O’Brien’s 105 College Ave. • 706-208-0031 hamburgers, corn dogs, fried shrimp and fried-chicken hurricanes and fishbowls. $ benjerrys.com/athens salads. Onion rings, fries and fried apple pies on the side. Fi l e Un d e r : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Fe a t u r e s : Out- Other locations are in Statham, Lexington, Commerce, Bread Basket side seating, counter service. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Elberton and Hartwell. $ 723 Boulevard • 706-548-3412 Sun–Thu. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Fri–Sat. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Ho u r s : Breakfast Blind Pig Tavern and lunch, Mon–Fri. Breakfast, Sat. Th e Lo o k : Grab 312 E. Washington St. • 706-548-3442 something to go from this kitchen inside a neighborhood Big City Bread Cafe 2440 W. Broad St. • 706-208-7979 gas station and convenience store. Me n u : Buttery biscuit 393 N. Finley St. • 706-353-0029 2301 College Station Road • 706-850-4919 sandwiches with your choice of sausage, ham, eggs, ten- bigcitybreadcafe.com blindpigtavern.com derloin, cheese and gravy. Complete your hearty country Fi l e Un d e r : Bakeries, Something Different, Veg- Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Veg- breakfast with a side of grits or hashbrowns. Rotating etarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, catering, etarian Friendly, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, outside seating, lunch items include corn dogs, chicken fingers, pork counter service (breakfast and lunch), outside seat- trivia, delivery, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late chops and fish on Fridays. $ ing, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Break- night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Three locations of a longtime fast, lunch and dinner, Athens sports bar. Downtown is the newest, migrated from Brett’s Casual American Restaurant six days. Sunday brunch. the old location on Baldwin. Me n u : Tasty bar food: burg- 3190 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-850-1395 Th e Lo o k : One of the best ers, wings, sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, fried pickles and brettscasualamerican.com patios in Athens has side- chili cheese fries. Tuesdays bring po’boys, Cajun burgers Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, curb- walk chalk for the kids and and more. The Hot Healthy Mama plate includes black- side pick-up, catering, outside seating, delivery, take-out, plenty of shade. Me n u : Big City does good business ened fish, spinach and black beans. Dr i n k s : Beer on tap, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : all day, starting with early a.m. biscuits, not-too- more in the bottle including local brews, plus standard Tucked into a strip mall, Brett’s is casual and family- sweet French toast, omelets and more. Mid-day cocktails. A Bloody Mary bar on Saturday and Sunday. $$ friendly in a way few places in Athens can match. Me n u : brings sandwiches, burgers and salads, with a few The kitchen makes pretty much everything from scratch, bigger entrees, and in the evening there’s a shift to Blue Sky including the salad dressings, on a large menu that table service and brasserie-style French standards. 128 College Ave. • 706-850-3153 ranges from grilled seafood to burgers, tacos, chili dogs, The bakery makes fresh breads, pastries, muffins and blueskyathens.com steaks, big salads, nachos and artichoke dip. Kids’ meals cakes daily, and bakes special items for order during Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside start at $2 and are served for both lunch and dinner. $ holiday seasons. Dr i n k s : Small but good selection of seating. Th e Lo o k : A cozy room hidden above its sister bottled, canned and draft beer; wine by the glass or bar, Walker’s Pub. With a dark wood interior, featuring Bubble Café bottle. See ad on p. 41. $$ large windows overlooking North Campus. Plus, a rooftop 154 College Ave. • 706-355-3002 patio tucked away in between buildings where you can bubblecafeathens.com sit back and enjoy the blue sky. Dr i n k s : 300+ craft beers, Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Cater- Big Family Cafe 100+ scotches, a wide selection of bourbon and Irish ing, counter service, take-out, delivery, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : 2467 Jefferson Road • 706-355-3102 whiskeys, array of wine and specialty cocktails. $ Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Tiny eatery tucked thebigfamilycafe.com underneath a shoe-repair shop is cozy and cute. Me n u : Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Take-out. Ho u r s : Boar’s Head Lounge Bubble tea and other drinks, of course, but also gyoza, Breakfast and lunch, Tue–Sun, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Th e Lo o k : 260 E. Washington St. • 706-369-3040 some hearty noodle soups, tasty Taiwanese-style snacks Warm and welcoming in an informal atmosphere. Me n u : @BoarsHeadLounge and rice bowls. Prepackaged snacks by the register. $ Think California diner. Big Family will make you a Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live scramble, burrito, sandwich, order of pancakes, crepes, music, outside seating. Th e Lo o k : With a downstairs inte- Buddha Bar huevos rancheros, burger, eggs Benedict and more any rior that screams “classic tavern,” this spot also features 431 E. Broad St. • 706-208-7017 time it’s open. Everything is made in house, and it shows. an outdoor multi-level deck and patio. Wander in from the Find Us on Facebook The food is genuinely fresh, reliably delicious and has a outdoor live music to find a large bar in the middle of the Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Th e healthy accent (lots of whole grains). Hot berry cobbler is room surrounded by pool, beer pong, popcorn machines Lo o k : A large golden Buddha sits in the window, beckon- always available for dessert. $ and more. Dr i n k s : Regular specials on already inexpen- ing you in with his smiling face. Inside, you’ll find an sive drafts and wells. $ Asian-themed college bar with high energy. Dr i n k s : Sake Bill’s Bar-B-Que bombs, champagne and shots. $ 10010 Fortson Store Road, Hull • 706-549-4949 Bone Island Grillhouse facebook.com/billsbarbeque 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. Ste. 108 • 706-623-0255 Bulldawg Pizza, Wings & More Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Take-out. boneislandgrillhouse.com 2026 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-355-3294 Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Classic bar- Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, take-out, bulldawgpizzaandmore.com becue surroundings, a couple of TVs, vintage UGA memo- full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a- rabilia. Me n u : Bill’s is known for hash (halfway between Upscale-ish surf-and-turf out of Eatonton with a fancy t u r e s : Counter service, delivery, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch, Brunswick stew and chopped pork), which you can get in a fireplace and nice lighting. Me n u : Fried and grilled dinner and late night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : No-frills

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Ho u r s : 3194 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-546-9938 SUNDAY BRUNCH · CATERING · BEER & WINE Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Casual, as you’d carrabbas.com think. Me n u : Giggle about the name, but the pulled pork Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, curb- is excellent, even without sauce. Ribs are on point. A side pick-up. Ho u r s : Dinner, seven days. Lunch, Sat and great salty, creamy potato salad incorporates bacon, and Sun. $$$ the chicken mull is popular. Dr i n k s : Beer, liquor, frozen drinks. $ Catch 22 Gastropub 1021 Parkway Blvd. • 706-549-6333 The Cabin Room catch22gp.com 321 E. Clayton St. • 706-548-5888 Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch @CabinRoomAthens and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : A rare independent res- Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outdoor taurant in the Epps Bridge area with a large wooden bar seating. Th e Lo o k : You’ll feel like you’re on a mountain and relaxed atmosphere. Me n u : Bar food done with lots of getaway in this cozy cabin-themed bar. Pass the time pre- creativity. Pretzels come with wasabi honey mustard, and tending you’re snowed in with games like beer pong and the “Porknado Burger” includes bacon jam and smoked pool. Dr i n k s : Cheap well drinks and domestic beer during pork. Fun snacks, lots of specials, cute kids’ menu. happy hour and power hour. $ Dr i n k s : Serious about beer, with many on draft and even more canned (gose, witbier, many IPAs), plus regular beer Cafe Istanbul dinners and tastings. $$$ 430 E. Clayton St. • 706-850-6444 Cecilia Villaveces Cakes facebook.com/cafeistanbul4 393 N. Finley St. · 706-353-0029 Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. 610 N. Milledge Ave. • 706-543-3308 Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, take-out, catering, live music, reserva- ceciliascakes.com www.bigcitybreadcafe.com tions. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sat. Dinner, Sun. Fi l e Un d e r : Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : Catering. Th e Lo o k : Th e Lo o k : Athens’ only Turkish eatery is in a long space Family-owned cake bakery that supplies many restaurants. with a big bar and murals. Me n u : Lots of Mediterranean Me n u : All cakes are made to order; specialty and wedding standards (dolmeh, hummus, baba ghanouj) but some cakes require more advance notice and can be custom- things you can’t get anywhere else in town, like a won- designed. Popular flavors include lemon, tres leches, derful Turkish pizza topped with lamb, tomatoes, onion, Hummingbird, mocha, caramel, coconut and red velvet. $ garlic and feta. Options for meat-eaters and vegans alike. Don’t snooze on the eggplant dishes. Dr i n k s : A full bar, Centro Bar with fruity specialty cocktails and a lively, clublike vibe 400 E. Clayton St. at night. $ @CentroAthens Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outdoor Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside seating. Th e Lo o k : A college bar with an upscale look, 1254 Cedar Shoals Dr. • 706-355-7087 Centro has two bars and two stories, the second looking lapuertadelsol.net onto the first from a balcony. Dr i n k s : Full bar with spe- WE DO HAIR Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and Latin American. Fe a t u r e s : cialty cocktails like the Classic City Tom Collins and the 706-395-6633 Outside seating, beer and wine, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch East Clayton lemonade. $ and dinner, Tue-Sun. Th e Lo o k : Take a left at the palm washingtonsquarestudio.com trees across from Cedar Shoals High School and enter Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken another world, with coin-operated children’s rides, vin- 1120 Baxter St. • 706-850-3092 tage Mexican movie posters, an airplane hanging from champyschicken.com the ceiling, a full-size fountain and much more. Me n u : Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a- P U L A S K I The menu is almost the same as at the original Cali ’N’ t u r e s : Full bar, take-out, catering. Ho u r s : Lunch and din- Tito’s, but there are some differences, like chicken dishes ner, Tue–Sun. Th e Lo o k : Delta-style juke joint with crazy, under the heading Pollo Criollo and, of course, beer, wine chicken-themed yard art. Me n u : Fried chicken is the main HEIGHTS and margaritas. La Michoacana… es Natural operates a offering, but don’t miss the Delta hot tamales, served with booth with ice cream, paletas and street snacks inside the slaw and saltines. Other fried food, like jalapenos, pickle restaurant. $$ spears, green tomatoes and catfish, plus frogs’ legs and wings. Dr i n k s : 40s of beer, plus a full bar and local brews Cali ’N’ Tito’s  on tap. $ BYOB TO THE PATIO & 1427 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-227-9979 1."." .,#(-,)&&3 Find us on Facebook Charlie Graingers Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and South American, Vegetarian 1791 Oconee Connector • 706-521-5767 706.583.9600 .@=&=9L@=JK:Dbrisket, pimento apartment building. Me n u : This business featured on cheese and turkey salad. House strawberry lemonade is a Chipotle “Shark Tank” makes vegan sweet treats you can top with point of pride. $ 165 Alps Road • 706-548-7210 frosting, fruit, nuts, jam, chocolate chips and more. $ chipotle.com Cheddar’s Casual Cafe Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, take- City Bar 1791 Oconee Connector • 706-353-0217 out, catering, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, 220 College Ave. • 706-546-7612 cheddars.com seven days. $ facebook.com/CityBarAthens Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside seat- Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside ing. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express seating. Th e Lo o k : An elegant bar in a historic space 1055 Gaines School Road • 706-543-8888 with tall ceilings, hardwood bar and marble accents—an Chef Ming choochoorestaurants.com urban sanctuary. Dr i n k s : A well-stocked bar known for 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-552-3233 Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer martinis and cocktails like the Mantini and the Key Lime chefmingathens.com and sake, counter service, delivery, trivia, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Pie. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Lunch, dinner and late night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Catering, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven Counter service, big booths and hibachi-style cooking. Clarke’s Standard days. Th e Lo o k : A shopping-center space that feels more Me n u : Generous servings of Korean and Japanese noodle 225 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-5152 elegant than it should. Me n u : Lots of standards, but all and rice entrees prepared with chicken, steak, salmon, facebook.com/clarkesstandard prepared with a lighter touch and less grease than usual. shrimp or tofu. Traditional dishes include bibimbap, Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Lunch specials come with rice, spring roll, crab rangoon bulgogi and tonkatsu. Korean tacos come stuffed with jae Catering, full bar, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late or chicken wings and your choice of hot and sour, egg yuk (marinated pork), kimchi or calamari. $ night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Preppy but not aggressively drop or wonton soup. $$ so. Me n u : This reinvention of the former Branded Butcher Chops and Hops isn’t quite as upscale. Instead, it offers burgers, sand- Chili’s Grill & Bar 2 S. Main St., Watkinsville • 706-310-1101 wiches, avocado toast, some nice salads and waffles for 183 Alps Road • 706-613-5405 chopsandhops.com dessert, all made much better than they need to be. The chilis.com Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Scotch egg remains. Dr i n k s : Big list of bottled beer, a few Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, curbside Beer and wine, reservations, outside seating, art, Wi-Fi, nice wines, some cute cocktails. $ pick-up, catering. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ catering. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : White-tablecloth dining and a big bar with TVs. Me n u : Clocked!  Chill Spot Ice Cream Steaks and beer are a strong point, but not the only option 259 W. Washington St. • 706-548-9175 777 Athens Road, Lexington • 706-338-8380 by a long shot. You can also eat salmon tacos, chicken clockeddiner.com facebook.com/chillspoticecream banh mi, grilled fish and fun, chef-crafted burgers. Lots Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Veg- Fi l e Un d e r : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Ho u r s : Open of specials. Dr i n k s : Big selection of beer and wine, well- etarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer, outside seating, Wi-Fi. Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Locally owned ice cream parlor in a priced and well-chosen, tap takeovers. $$$ Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Late night, Fri Lexington shopping center. Me n u : Ice cream by Hershey’s and Sat. Th e Lo o k : Cute and vintage, with lots of fun (no relation to the chocolate company), which you can’t Chuck E. Cheese’s things to look at. Me n u : Diner fare updated. Burgers are get anywhere else. Have it in a cone, a cup or a cookie 3654 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-353-6715 what Clocked is best known for, made with all-natural, sandwich. $ chuckecheese.com humanely raised, antibiotic-free beef and creative Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine. toppings: bacon jam, peanut butter, gouda, grilled China 1 Ho u r s : Open seven days. $ mushrooms and more. Round it out with tater tots and a 2026 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-850-7788 milkshake. Lots of gluten-free options. $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, catering, Cici’s Pizza delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sun. Th e Lo o k : 3190 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-613-2424 Cloud Quick service is key at this small Chinese restaurant that cicis.com 164 E. Clayton St. • 706-613-7771 focuses on to-go food. Me n u : Lo mein, pancit, teriyaki, Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza. Fe a t u r e s : Buffet, catering, @CloudAthens egg foo young, sweet and sour, moo shu and meat counter service, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Th e entrees, plus chef’s special Cantonese dishes. $ days. $ Lo o k : Though this second-story bar isn’t quite in the clouds, its mesmerizing, color-changing bubble wall China Star Super Buffet helps you to imagine you are. With spacious couches, 3567 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-316-3382 Ciné Barcafé seating areas and games to play, this makes a great spot athenschinastar.com 234 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-353-3343 for groups to party. Dr i n k s : Specials posted on Facebook. Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Buf- athenscine.com $ fet, catering, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, days. Th e Lo o k : Eight buffet tables, including a sushi bar movies, art. Th e Lo o k : A wonderfully retro Condor Chocolates and a hibachi area; take-out priced by the pound. Me n u : repurposed tire recapping plant features an 1658 S Lumpkin St. • 706-850-4803 Choose from over 300 Chinese, American and Japanese art gallery, two movie theatres, a lab/meeting condorchocolates.com dishes from the buffets or order from a menu of Chinese room and full bar. Dr i n k s : Thoughtful selec- Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses, Something Different. fare like General Tso’s Chicken, Mongolian beef, green tion of beer (draft and bottled), wine and Ho u r s : Open Tue–Sun. Th e Lo o k : Beautifully painted mussels with black-bean sauce and Singapore chow liquor with specialty cocktails. Coffee, tea, space in Five Points takes inspiration from Aztec motifs. mein. Crab legs are available daily after 4 p.m. $ sodas, local baked goods and fresh-popped Operations are fully visible. Me n u : Artisanal bean-to-bar popcorn. See ad on p. 3. $ chocolate shop sells truffles, milk chocolate bars with China Wok Georgia pecans, drinking chocolate, coffee, gelato and 2475 Jefferson Road • 706-353-3399 occasional sweets like salty caramel brownies and pots Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Ho u r s : Lunch Cinnaholic de crème. Selection is constantly evolving. A small shelf and dinner, seven days. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, take- 170 W. Broad St. • 706-608-9100 features fancy chocolate bars from other producers. $

ƒ 42 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Cook Out Creature Comforts Brewery  1020 Jordan Dr. • 706-425-8662 271 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-410-1043 1917 W. Broad St. • 706-850-9305 creaturecomfortsbeer.com cookout.com Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Beer. Th e Lo o k : Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a- A large, airy, semi-industrial space inside the historic t u r e s : Drive-thru, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Snow Tire building downtown, plus an outdoor area seven days. $ where the Athens Farmers Market sets up Wednesdays. Dr i n k s : Sample the popular local brewery’s year-round Copper Creek Brewing Company offerings, like the hoppy Tropicalia, tart Athena or crisp 140 E. Washington St. • 706-546-1102 Bibo. One-off and seasonal beers are often available dur- coppercreekathens.com ing tour hours. Purchase cans on-site to take home. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, trivia, delivery. Ho u r s : Dinner and late night, Cutters Pub Tue–Sun. Weekend brunch. Th e Lo o k : With plenty of 120 E. Clayton St. • 706-353-9800 booth seating, this brewpub has a dark, quiet environ- facebook.com/CuttersPubAthens ment. Me n u : Pub stuff with some international accents Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live and American standards. Brunch includes hot wings music, outside seating. Th e Lo o k : This Irish pub features alongside omelets and amaretto French toast. Dr i n k s : exposed brick and festive decorum. With its recent expan- Housemade beers may be Belgian, English, German, sion, the bar is more spacious than ever. You’ll find a mix Scottish or American in style, and the long list of options of patrons here, from students to townies. Dr i n k s : A full changes constantly. Guest beers, too. You can buy a bar with vodka slushies, whiskey and, of course, Guin- growler full to take home. $$ ness on tap. $

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ƒ 44 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Diablo’s Southwest Grill stratas, casseroles, desserts and more. Walkers, bikers 1791 Oconee Connector • 706-543-3399 and bus riders get a 5 percent discount. $ Em’s Kitchen diablossouthwestgrill.com 975 Hawthorne Ave. • 706-206-9322 Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and South American. Ho u r s : Donna Chang’s  emskitchenathawthorne.com Lunch and dinner, seven days. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, coun- 1664 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-215-9100 Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : Cater- ter service, take-out. Th e Lo o k : Fast-casual burrito chain donnachangs.com ing, counter service, delivery. Ho u r s : Breakfast and with a saddle by the door to sit on and free charging sta- Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Something Different. Fe a t u r e s : Full lunch, Mon–Fri. Saturday brunch. Th e Lo o k : A sepa- tions for your phone. Me n u : Basically the intersection of bar, take-out, outside seating. Ho u r s : Dinner, Thu–Tue. rate room within Hawthorne Moe’s, Willy’s and Barberitos: Pick a protein, then have it Th e Lo o k : Sleek, hip space on the ground floor of Five Drugs, with sweet decorations as a burrito, tacos, salad, etc., with a wide variety of top- Points’ Henrietta Building. Me n u : Gourmet versions of and children’s books to read. pings and a few different salsas. $ Chinese-American classics. This isn’t mall Chinese food, Me n u : Breakfast brings bis- but it’s not Atlanta’s Buford Highway either. Major love for cuits, omelets and homemade Dickey’s Barbecue Pit vegetables, nice small plates, beauteous ice creams for muffins and scones, as well 2131 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville • 706-705-1326 dessert. Dr i n k s : Fun, intelligently picked and described as egg plates; brunch has dickeys.com wine list; a few nice beers; fancy cocktails that can be a more options. Lunch is mostly Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Cater- little retro. $ classic sandwiches (chicken salad, pimento cheese, ing, counter service, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, egg salad) but also a good Cuban and a BLT with seven days. Th e Lo o k : Texas-based chain with trademark Dos Palmas Restaurant & Cantina homemade chipotle mayo on Texas toast. See ad on big yellow cups for drinks. Me n u : Brisket, pulled pork, 3523 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-353-7771 p. 47. $ honey-glazed ham, smoked sausage, pork ribs, turkey athens-dospalmas.com and chicken. Homestyle sides, sandwiches, giant baked Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : potatoes, family meals and pecan pie. $$ Full bar, catering, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Fatz Café seven days. Th e Lo o k : Big, beachy mural, chill atmo- 4115 Lexington Road • 706-425-8780 Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar sphere in a shopping center. Me n u : Americanized Mexi- fatz.com 1791 Oconee Connector • 706-208-1170 can staples: tacos, burritos, nachos, fajitas, quesadillas, Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, facebook.com/dilishiathens big burritos, enchiladas, queso, fish tacos, fried ice Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Ice Cream and Smoothies. Ho u r s : Seven cream. Dr i n k s : More than 30 tequilas, a couple of draft days, until 9 or 10 p.m. in the summer. Th e Lo o k : Fro-yo beers, more in bottles. $$ Firehouse Subs chain in Epps Bridge Centre, across from the movie 1860 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-543-4266 theater. Me n u : Ten flavors at a time, rotating regularly, The Double Barrel 1226 Prince Ave. • 706-357-4994 with more than 60 toppings and a focus on environmental 429 E. Broad St.. firehousesubs.com friendliness. $ facebook.com/DoubleBarrelAthens Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, outside Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, DJs, seating, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Dolce Vita Trattoria Italiana outdoor seating. Th e Lo o k : Southern-themed bar named Th e Lo o k : Franchised sub shop originally founded by 323 E. Broad St. • 706-353-3911 after Athens’ famously unique double-barreled cannon. firefighters. Me n u : Classic hot and cold subs. $ ladolcevitaathens.com Dr i n k s : Signature cocktails like the Bacon Watson and Fi l e Un d e r : Italian. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, reserva- Scarlett O’Hara. $ The Fish Shack tions, catering. Ho u r s : Dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Hid- 1660 W. Broad St. • 706-521-8333 den space up a steep staircase with a great view of UGA’s Earth Fare Café Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Take-out, outside North Campus. Me n u : Traditional Italian with carpaccio, 1689 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-227-1717 seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Wed-Sat. Th e Lo o k : ragu, handmade gnocchi, carpaccio, whole branzino earthfare.com Tiny vintage building with nets and a boat, some booths poached in white wine, seafood risotto and veal marsala. Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. outside, warm family service. Me n u : A few different kinds Cannoli, tiramisu and gelato finish off your meal. Dr i n k s : Fe a t u r e s : Buffet, counter service, outside seating, art, of tasty, fried white-fleshed fish, plus classic sides like Italian wine, of course. $$$ Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days. hush puppies and coleslaw. Homemade cake by the Th e Lo o k : Restaurant inside the grocery store; great deals register. $ Dominick’s Italian for kids’ meals. Me n u : Items are created with the same 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville • 706-769-6255 kind of natural ingredients the store sells: salads with Five & Ten dominicksitalian.com organic ingredients, sushi, fresh-made sandwiches and 1073 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-546-7300 Fi l e Un d e r : Italian. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, Full bar, Res- a hot bar, plus smoothies, juice, coffee, soups and baked fiveandten.com ervations, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. goods. $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, Th e Lo o k : Family-style upscale Italian. Me n u : Classics reservations, catering, outside seating. Ho u r s : Dinner, like eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, stuffed pork chops, Eddie’s Calzones seven days. Sunday brunch. Th e Lo o k : Hugh Acheson’s chicken saltimbocca and steaks, most available in full or 265 E. Clayton St. • 706-549-9676 flagship restaurant is on one of Athens’ most beautiful half servings. Tiramisu, cannoli and a kids’ menu. Dr i n k s : eddiescalzones.com streets in a superlatively renovated historic home. Me n u : Big wine list, limoncello, frozen drinks, beers, monthly Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza. Fe a t u r e s : Counter ser- Serious dining that stays up on trends and pushes the wine dinners. $$$ vice, delivery, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late envelope without being obnoxiously hip. Some items night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : No-frills calzone franchise recur frequently, but there’s always something new to eat, Donderos’ Kitchen focusing on delivery and take-out. Me n u : Calzones in based on the season. The early-evening three-course 590 N. Milledge Ave. • 706-354-8688 many varieties (including dessert), wings, tater tots, curly prix-fixe is a great deal. Dr i n k s : Wine list by James Beard donderoskitchen.com fries, mozzarella sticks and pints of Ben & Jerry’s ice nominee; unpretentious but smart cocktails; excellent Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. cream. Open until 4 a.m. every day. Order online. $ after-dinner drinks. $$$$ Fe a t u r e s : Catering, counter service, outside seating. Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, Mon–Fri. Weekend brunch. Einstein Bros. Bagels Five Bar Th e Lo o k : Big, sunny rooms in a historic house and a 259 E. Broad St. • 706-549-0027 269 N. Hull St. • 706-543-5515 playroom with toys for kids. Me n u : Hot breakfast and einsteinbros.com five-bar.com/athens lunch to order until 2 p.m., but open later on weekdays Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Sandwiches, Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Ho u r s : for pick-up of pre-made items. Brunch on the weekends. Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, counter service, Dinner, Tue–Sun. Late night, Fri and Sat. Sunday brunch. To-go meals in the fridge and the freezer include breakfast take-out, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : 6 a.m.–4 p.m., seven days. $ Th e Lo o k : Two levels of dining, lit by multiple chande- flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ45 liers, but not formal. Th e Me n u : Five options of snacks Fox’s Pizza Den George’s Lowcountry Table and entrees, plus nightly specials, are a little bit South- 2971 Monroe Hwy., Watkinsville • 678-661-0220 2095 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-548-3359 ern, a little bit Asian and all bar. Baked avocado, gyoza, foxspizzaoconee.com georgeslowcountrytable.com cheeseburger, market catch from Destin and more. Brunch Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a- Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, brings breakfast cheeseburgers and chicken and waffles. t u r e s : Delivery, take-out, catering, outside seating, Wi-Fi. live music, reservations, outside seating. Ho u r s : Dinner, Dr i n k s : Wine, beer and signature cocktails (all in groups Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ seven days. Weekend brunch. Th e Lo o k : Quiet atmosphere of five, again). $$$ and attentive service. Me n u : Gulf and Carolina Coast Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers cuisine: étouffée, shrimp and grits, sherry crab bisque, Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries 2050 Oconee Connector • 706-354-0671 oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp and more. Every table gets 101 College Ave. • 706-549-2811 freddysusa.com housemade cheddar biscuits. Dr i n k s : Wines from all over, 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-549-9081 Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Ice a few beers and Southern-accented cocktails. $$$ fiveguys.com Cream and Smoothies. Fe a t u r e s : Drive-thru, take-out. Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches and Burgers. Fe a t u r e s : Out- Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ Gigi’s Cupcakes side seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ 296 W. Broad St. • 706-208-7879 Fresh Air Bar-B-Que 1791 Oconee Connector • 706-208-3727 Flanagan’s 5170 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart • 770-725-5227 gigiscupcakesusa.com 301 E. Clayton St. • 706-208-9711 1110 Hull Road • 706-546-6060 Fi l e Un d e r : Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, delivery, flanagansathens.homestead.com freshairbbq.com gluten-free options. Ho u r s : Open seven days. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Buffet seating. Th e Lo o k : A classic Irish pub with a brick and (Hull Road), catering, counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : Girasoles dark wood interior and a mezzanine lounge featuring a Lunch and dinner, seven days (Atlanta Hwy.). Lunch and 24 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville • 706-310-0410 water wall. Located next door to its sister bar, Half Moon dinner, Wed–Sat (Hull Road). Th e Lo o k : Wood panel- girasoleswatkinsville.com Pub, this bar is at the center of downtown night life. ing, shack-like exterior. Me n u : The Hull location does an Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and Dr i n k s : Full bar with daily specials on everything from all-you-can-eat buffet lunch Wednesday through Friday, wine, reservations, catering, outside seating. Ho u r s : cocktails to shots. Try the famous Irish Carbomb. $ with ribs, shrimp and catfish respectively on the menu. Lunch, Tue–Fri. Dinner, Tue–Sat. Sunday brunch. Th e Otherwise, it’s chopped pork and chicken, Brunswick Lo o k : Cozy space in downtown Watkinsville. Me n u : Flicker Theatre & Bar stew, baked beans, chicken tenders and banana pudding. Mexican-accented fusion. Tapas, entrees and frequently 263 W. Washington St. • 706-546-0039 Family and tailgating specials for take-out. $ changing specials: crab cakes, Cajun pasta, fish and grits. flickertheatreandbar.com Sunday brunch includes waffles, omelets and a buffet.$$$ Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live Fuzzy’s Taco Shop music, outside seating, movies. Th e Lo o k : If you’re ever 265 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-353-0305 The Globe bored, this small, hip venue promises entertainment. fuzzystacoshop.com 199 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-353-4721 From music to comedy, open mic to movies, there’s Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, facebook.com/globe.athens plenty to see—and drink. Dr i n k s : A full bar with signa- counter service, outside seating, trivia. Ho u r s : Lunch and Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs, Sandwiches, Burgers and ture concoctions and old-school cocktails. Try a Happy dinner, seven days. Late night, Fri and Sat. $ Chicken. Fe a t u r e s : Live music, outside seating, Wi-Fi. Meal—a shot of Jameson with a PBR. $ Th e Lo o k : Exposed brick interior, comfy couches and a big The Garden Grille brass bar create a charming and relaxed atmosphere. Soc- Food for the Soul 390 E. Washington St. • 706-353-6800 cer and live music upstairs. Sunday brunch includes pan- 1965 W. Broad St. • 706-546-0052 hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com cakes, steak and eggs, and the frittata of the day. Me n u : Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ, Vegetarian Friendly. Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, buffet, cater- Pub cuisine, including fish and chips, burgers, sand- Fe a t u r e s : Buffet, catering. Ho u r s : Lunch, Tue–Fri. and ing, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Breakfast and dinner, seven days. Th e wiches, vegetarian chili and housemade potato chips with Sun. Th e Lo o k : Small, homey eatery with a self-service Lo o k : Full-service restaurant inside the Hilton Garden gorgonzola sauce. Dr i n k s : An eclectic selection of over 80 buffet and a cool new mural. Me n u : Soul-food staples that Inn hotel. Me n u : Breakfast can be cooked to order or craft beers, 60 wines and 40 single-malt scotches. $ rotate daily, like pork chops, fried chicken livers, mac and assembled from the buffet (kids under 12 eat free). cheese and country-fried steak. Pair a meat and two sides Steaks, burgers, pasta, salads and other all-American Go Bar for a hearty meal, or take advantage of the all-you-can-eat staples for dinner. $ 195 Prince Ave. • 706-546-5609 buffet. $ facebook.com/go.bar.35 The Gatsby Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live 114 College Ave. • 706-355-3060 music/DJs, outside seating. Th e Lo o k : This funky space The Foundry Find Us on Facebook allows patrons to tear up the dance floor under the 295 E. Dougherty St. • 706-549-7051 Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live reflections of a disco ball, or sit on the whimsical patio thefoundryathens.com music. Th e Lo o k : True to its name, this bank-turned-bar surrounded by bushes and twinkling lights. A throwback Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : boasts a Roaring Twenties atmosphere. The stair-filled ’80s vibe with updated hairstyles. Dr i n k s : Bottled brews, Live music, outside seating, reservations, Wi-Fi. spot across from the Arch is popular with students and cocktails and shots. $ Ho u r s : Dinner, Tue–Sat. Th e Lo o k : You can eat at locals alike. The interior has wood features and beauti- this music-venue restaurant ful globe lighting. Dr i n k s : High-end cocktails are the Golden Chick until the start of a show if you focus here. Over a dozen aged scotches, limited-release 7990 Macon Hwy., Watkinsville • 706-705-1655 don’t have tickets. Hotel guests bourbons—serious stuff. $$ goldenchick.com and ticket holders can dine Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches and Chicken. Fe a t u r e s : Cater- until late. Me n u : Revamped General Beauregard’s ing, drive-thru. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ bar standards: salads, lots of 164 E. Clayton St. • 706-543-8201 burgers, barbecue sandwich, Find Us on Facebook Golden Dragon steaks, shrimp and grits, Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside 126 Alps Road • 706-552-1688 snacks. Dr i n k s : A wide selection of wines, scotches, seating. Th e Lo o k : Walls draped with velvet, chandeliers athensgoldendragon.com microbrews and craft beers. See ad on p. 10. $$ and Civil War memorabilia transport patrons back to days Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer of yore. Dr i n k s : Try the Dixieland Tea, made with bour- and wine, buffet, delivery, catering. Ho u r s : Lunch and bon, sweet tea and a wedge of lemon served in a frosty dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Chinese restaurant in a mason jar. Tastes like sweet tea, kicks like whiskey. $ shopping center. Me n u : Big lunch buffet daily. Tons of

ƒ 46 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com standard Chinese options. Dragon Dinners feature combi- Groove Burgers nations of dishes for two to 10 people. $$ 1791 Oconee Connector • 762-499-5699 grooveburgers.com Golden Sun Chinese Restaurant Fi l e Un d e r : Burgers, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : 4375 Lexington Road • 706-549-3388 Beer and wine, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven goldensuninathens.com days. Th e Lo o k : Sleek local business seems ready to fran- Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer chise. Me n u : Burgers (beef, turkey, chicken, veggie) are and wine, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sun. the centerpiece, but the sides (“street corn,” asparagus, Th e Lo o k : Pleasant dining in the Eastside Walmart shop- brussels sprouts, fabulous onion rings) are what set this ping center. Me n u : Countless classic options, 30 chef’s place apart. Clever toppings and smart choice of ingredi- specials, 50 different lunch specials and Peking duck (if ents like chicken thighs and chimichurri sauce. $$ you order ahead). A Lighter Fare section offers steamed MSG-free meals low in sodium; lots of tofu choices. $$ The Grotto 140 E. Clayton St. • 706-549-9933 facebook.com/grotto.athens The Grill  Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live 171 College Ave. • 706-543-4770 music. Th e Lo o k : A hidden gem in downtown Athens. Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Often overlooked, this underground hangout has a very Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer. Ho u r s : 24 intimate atmosphere. Dr i n k s : Top-shelf sipping whiskeys hours, seven days. Th e Lo o k : 1950s diner with cute and fresh-fruit-driven cocktails like the Rocking Chair and toys in glass cases; punk-rock Hawaiian Mojito. $ servers. Me n u : Burgers, hot dogs, BLTs and tons of veggie choices. Crinkle-cut fries Gyro Wrap with a side of feta dressing are 175 E. Broad St. • 706-543-9071 an Athens standard. Breakfast gyrowrap.com NORTHEAST (midnight to noon) is greasy and Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. satisfying, enormous milkshakes Fe a t u r e s : Beer, counter service, outside seating, GEORGIA’S are made to order, and you can get a fountain cherry delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and # or vanilla Coke with syrup. See ad on p. 43. $ dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : 1 INDOOR No frills. Tables in one room, a few outside and some ROCK Grindhouse Killer Burgers seats at the counter. Me n u : 1553 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-612-9327 Tortilla and pita wraps, salads and Phillies. See ad grindhouseburgers.com on p. 49. $ CLIMBING Fi l e Un d e r : Burgers, Vegetarian Friendly, Bars. Fe a- t u r e s : Full bar, counter service, outside seating. Ho u r s : GYM! Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Two-floor small Half Moon Pub chain out of Atlanta. Me n u : Burgers are small, flat and 301 E. Clayton St. • 706-208-9711 tasty, made with beef, turkey or beans and quinoa; lots flanagansathens.homestead.com of topping choices. Handspun milkshakes, crinkle-cut Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Th e fries, fried pimento cheese nuggets, salads, chili. Dr i n k s : Lo o k : Nestled beneath its sister bar, Flanagan’s, Half Domestics, imports and craft beers, wine, boozy milk- Moon is a calmer place to pass the time amidst the shakes. $$ energy of downtown Athens. Enjoy a brew at the authentic Irish bar handcrafted on the Emerald Isle. Dr i n k s : Several beers to choose from; known for its wine and whiskey The Grit  selection. $ ATHENS, GA 199 Prince Ave. • 706-543-6592 655 BARBER ST. · 706.354.0038 thegrit.com Hedges on Broad Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian 346 E. Broad St. • 706-850-8500 ACTIVECLIMBING.COM Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, outside seating, facebook.com/HedgesOnBroad art, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r i n g : Full bar, live days. Weekend brunch. Th e music, outside seating. Th e Lo o k : Named for Sanford Sta- Lo o k : An Athens classic, with dium’s hedges, this is an ideal place for a Dawg to watch New tons of character and local art the games. A huge screen for football-watching and a on the walls. Me n u : Vegetar- giant dance floor with a balcony, two bars and live music. Saturday

ian and vegan deliciousness Dr i n k s : Fully stocked bar. $ that can convert meat eat- Brunch ers. The Golden Bowl is the signature item, a huge serving of brown rice tossed with double-fried tofu Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market Menu! and soy sauce and topped with veggies and cheese. 815 N. Chase St. • 706-354-7901 "REAKFAST4ACOSs"ENEDICTWAYS Make your own veggie plate from the chalkboard, or heirloomathens.com "REAKFAST3CRAMBLEs&RENCH4OAST eat around the world (tabbouleh, stir fries, dal, pasta, Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian etc.). Breakfast and brunch bring burritos, pancakes, Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, outside seat- Monday-Friday Breakfast & Lunch AM PM omelets and more. Don’t skip dessert. Whole house- ing, art, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Fri. Dinner, Saturday Brunch 8am-1pm made cakes and pies are available with 48 hours Tue–Sat. Weekend brunch. Th e Lo o k : Converted 975-B Hawthorne Avenue s notice. See ad on p. 44. $$ gas station includes a bocce court and a wonderful emskitchenathawthorne.com %VENT2OOMs#ATERING flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ47 Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Upscale cocktail bar with soft light- Hungry Howie’s patio in a historic neighborhood. Me n u : Lunch in the ing, reclaimed wood walls and live music. Me n u : Snacks 529 Baxter St. • 706-826-2600 light-filled space is casual but refined, with soups, and heavier options from Trappeze, its sister bar, to which hungryhowies.com salads, sandwiches and quiche. it connects. Dr i n k s : High-end cocktails carefully crafted Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza. Fe a t u r e s : Counter ser- The dinner menu changes more with small-batch liquors and fresh ingredients. $ vice, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late night, seven often, with interesting influ- days. $ ifjsmppn ences on Southern cuisine. dbgf!'!gsfti!nbslfu Local providers are listed on a Hilltop Grille Ideal Bagel chalkboard. Brunch is busy for 2310 W. Broad St. • 706-353-7667 815 W. Broad St. • 706-353-0005 good reason. Very accommo- hilltopgrille.com Find Us on Facebook dating of diet restrictions. Dr i n k s : Artisan cocktails, Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Reserva- Fi l e Un d e r : Bakeries, Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. good wines, some non-frou-frou beers. Regular wine tions, live music, full bar, outside seating. Ho u r s : Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, outside seating, take-out. tastings. See ad on p. 49. $$$ Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sun. Dinner, Mon. Sunday Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, Mon–Sun. Th e Lo o k : brunch. Th e Lo o k : Big, Crafts- Homage to a classic deli. Me n u : Breakfast and lunch man-style building with warm sandwiches, some on bagels and some on bread. The Hendershot’s Coffee Bar atmosphere, fireplaces, a Jack scrambled egg and ketchup sandwich on white toast 237 Prince Ave. • 706-353-3050 Davis mural and a large patio. sounds strange but induces nostalgia. House-smoked hendershotscoffee.com Me n u : A step up from chains fish is great. Deli meats are sliced in full view from the Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Bars, Sand- that go for the same kind of stuff in the big refrigerated case. $ wiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, feeling, Hilltop Grille serves counter service, live music, art, Wi-Fi, outside seating. American comfort cuisine: artichoke dip, fried green Ike and Jane Ho u r s : Open seven days. Lunch, seven days. Dinner tomatoes, crab cakes, Key lime pie, steaks, wedge 1307 Prince Ave. • 706-850-1580 Mon-Sat. Th e Lo o k : Eclectic coffeehouse/restaurant/bar/ salad, fried pork chop. Dr i n k s : Large wooden bar ikeandjane.com music club in the Bottleworks. Me n u : Coffee drinks, nitro serving beer, wine and cocktails with weekly happy Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Sandwiches, coffee, teas and juices all day pair with muffins, cookies hour specials. See ad on p. 34. $$$ Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, counter ser- and savory scones or tasty pre-packed chicken salad and vice, outside seating, take-out, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Breakfast zippy pimento cheese. Good burgers, hot sandwiches and and lunch, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Extreme cuteness in salads for lunch and dinner. Dr i n k s : Draft and bottled/ Hodgson’s Pharmacy Normaltown. Me n u : Doughnuts are the big thing, with a canned craft beers, wine, craft cocktails (some involving 1260 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-543-7386 gazillion varieties that change out regularly, as well as coffee). $ hodgsonsrx.com many other baked goodies (try a cranberry bar instead of Fi l e Un d e r : Ice Cream. Ho u r s : Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. the standard lemon). Build your own biscuit for breakfast. Sat, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Th e Lo o k : Old-fashioned drug Lunch brings soups, salads and sandwiches. $ Hi-Lo Lounge  store with soda fountain counter. Me n u : Scoops of Edy’s 1354 Prince Ave. • 706-850-8561 ice cream in a cup or cone for just $1. Malts, shakes and Independent Baking Co.  hiloathens.com floats, too. Sit on the hill outside for the best experience. $ 1625 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-3550 Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars, Vegetarian Friendly. independentbaking.com Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, counter service, trivia. Ho u r s : home.made  Fi l e Un d e r : Bakeries. Ho u r s : Open Tue–Sun. Fe a t u r e s : Dinner and late night, Mon–Sun. Lunch, Fri and Sat. 1072 Baxter St. • 706-206-9216 Outside seating. Th e Lo o k : Small shop with a few stools Sunday brunch. Th e Lo o k : homemadeathens.com by the window and the full operation in plain view. Me n u : Family-friendly neighbor- Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Independent Baking Co. could hold its own anywhere in hood bar with eats. TVs for Catering, delivery, take-out, full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch and the country. Everything is delicious, from the multigrain sporting events. Me n u : Hot dinner, Tue–Sat. Weekend brunch. Th e Lo o k : Kinfolk- that includes millet, quinoa, flax and sunflower seeds to dogs with lots of toppings, esque combination of rustic and sophisticated. Me n u : the incredibly refined danish made with seasonal fruit and plus veggie and vegan Mimi Maumus’ food has a Southern accent and a New savory elements. If you buy only one croissant, you will versions of most menu items. Pierogi scramble and Orleans influence; it’s also seasonal, fresh and well- regret it as soon as it is inhaled. Counter Culture coffee is tempeh hash for brunch, plus housemade caramel informed. Lunch brings variations on classics like the BLT served, and every detail is impeccably managed. Products corn and more. Dr i n k s : Full bar with 14 draft beers (pepper-jelly-glazed pork belly!), beautiful salads, grain available at a few other places around town. $ (with one rotating nitro line) and a well-curated bowls and veggie sides. Dinner is relaxed fine dining. selection of bottles and cans; half pours; classic Dessert is a highlight. You can also buy casseroles, sides, Inoko Express cocktails. See ad on p. 13. $ snacks and take-away meals. Dr i n k s : Crafty cocktails, 2061 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville • 706-769- good wine list and beer selection. $$ 7088 3190 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-425-8828 Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Café Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, delivery, 2020 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-546-8668 3690 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-613-8800 take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : hibachiathens.com honeybaked.com Ideal for meals to go. Me n u : Steak, chicken, shrimp, Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Buffet. Ho u r s : Lunch and Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches. Fe a t u r e s : Delivery, catering, salmon, tofu and “Ultimate Vegetarian” prepared hibachi dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Huge Asian buffet of over Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Sat. $ style or with teriyaki sauce. Entrees come with fried rice, 300 items. Me n u : Hibachi station cooks your veggies and vegetables and two sauces. $ proteins to order, including clams, lobster, crab legs and Hot Thomas Barbecue mussels. Buffet tables with tons of Chinese dishes, sushi, 3753 Hwy. 15, Watkinsville • 706-769-6550 Inoko Japanese Steak House American food, fruit, salad and desserts are spread across hotthomasbbq.com 161 Alps Road • 706-546-8589 the room. Open most holidays. $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, inokos.com checks. Ho u r s : Lunch, Tue–Sat. Dinner, Fri and Sat. Th e Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, reservations, Highwire Lounge Lo o k : Country barbecue since 1984; vintage soda bottles delivery, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Sun–Fri. 269 N. Hull St. • 706-543-8997 for decoration. Me n u : It’s short: chopped pork, ribs, dinner, Sat. Th e Lo o k : Hibachi cooked in front of you highwirelounge.com chicken, hamburgers and chili dogs, plus chicken mull, as entertainment with your meal. Me n u : Combinations Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Live music, slaw and Brunswick stew. Slices of pecan or chocolate pie of ribeye, filet mignon, chicken, shrimp, scallops and trivia, outside seating, art. Ho u r s : Dinner and late night, for dessert. $ lobster cooked on the grill, served with rice and veggies

ƒ 48 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com and paired with onion soup, salad and a shrimp appe- J. Christopher’s tizer. Discounts for college students and senior citizens. 1650 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-3520 Smaller portions during lunch. Good selection of sushi. jchristophers.com $$$ Fi l e Un d e r : American. Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, seven days. Fe a t u r e s : Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi. $ Inoko Sushi Express 2301 College Station Road • 706-546-5662 Jason’s Deli facebook.com/InokoSushiExpress 140 Alps Road • 706-425-4950 Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, delivery, jasonsdeli.com take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Late Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : night, Thu–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Fast sushi in a casual envi- Delivery, catering, counter service, outside seating. ronment. Me n u : No bells and whistles, but the sushi is Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ surprisingly good and very well priced. Choose among creating community, nigiri, maki and specialty rolls, then accessorize with JB’s Smokin’ Pig Barbeque celebrating local farmers katsu, edamame, seaweed salad, etc. Teriyaki and tempura 64 N. Main St., Watkinsville • 706-705-6116 too. $ Find Us on Facebook Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Counter Insomnia Cookies service, outside seating, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and din- 228 E. Clayton St. • 877-632-6654 ner, Tue–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Not too rustic, not too fancy, with insomniacookies.com a large covered patio on the edge of downtown Watkins- Fi l e Un d e r : Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, delivery. ville. Me n u : Pulled and chopped pork, a small but good Ho u r s : Noon–3 a.m., seven days. $ array of sauces, good barbecue chicken and great beans. Slices of pie in the case up front, and ribs on special. $ Iron Factory 255 W. Washington St. • 706-395-6877 Jennings Mill Drug Company ironfactoryinc.com 1360 Caduceus Way • 706-621-5996 happy hour Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer jenningsmilldrugcompany.com 4:30-6:30 tuesday-saturday Ho u r s Fi l e Un d e r Fe a- and wine, full bar, live music, karaoke. : Dinner and : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. LUNCH O DINNER O WEEKEND BRUNCH late night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Each table in the big t u r e s : Counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : Breakfast and space has its own grill in the middle and its own hood lunch, Mon-Fri. Th e Lo o k : Soda fountain in an inde- 706.354.7901 for venting; big patio outside and private karaoke rooms. pendent drugstore. Me n u : Bagels for breakfast. Lunch Corner of Chase and Boulevard Me n u : Grill your own Korean barbecue, or let the servers expands to offer classic sandwiches (pimento cheese, heirloomathens.com cook your pork belly, steak, chicken, shrimp, prawns, fish chicken salad, grilled cheese) and less traditional stuff of the day, mushrooms or mixed veggies, all of which (southwestern chicken wrap, spinach salad with egg, come with salad, rice and side vegetables. Dr i n k s : Korean bacon and poppyseed dressing). Also chili dogs, slaw soju and wine, plus sweet cocktails in addition to regular dogs, good soups, PB&J, fro-yo and milkshakes. $ beer and wine. $$ Jersey Mike’s 690 US Highway 29, Suite 125 • 706-353-4655 Iron Works Coffee jerseymikes.com 295 E. Dougherty St., • 706-254-6909 Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches. Fe a t u r e s : Catering. Ho u r s : graduateathens.com/dining/graduate-coffee-bar Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses. Ho u r s : 7 a.m.–9 p.m., seven days. Th e Lo o k : Jerzees Sports Bar You don’t have to be a guest at 420 E. Clayton St. • 443-579-5566 Graduate Athens to stop by the facebook.com/jerzeessport coffee shop in its lobby. Me n u : Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Live Pastries, muffins, hot chocolate music/DJs. Ho u r s : Dinner and late night, seven days. Th e with M&Ms and coffee by La Lo o k : Sports bar by day, dance club by night frequented Colombe. See ad on p. 10. $ by students, athletes and locals. This huge space features a multitude of TVs for catching a game or watching music videos. Me n u : All-American staples like burgers, wings J & J Flea Market and fries. Sunday brunch. Dr i n k s : Ten beers on draft and 11661 Hwy. 441 N. • 706-613-2410 many more in bottle. $ jandjfleamarket.com Fi l e Un d e r : American, Mexican. Fe a t u r e s : Outside Jimmy John’s Gourmet Subs seating, counter service, cash only. Ho u r s : Breakfast 600 Baxter St. • 706-613-0500 and lunch, Sat and Sun. Th e Lo o k : Georgia’s biggest flea 2301 College Station Road • 706-543-5411 market has several large buildings with regular eateries jimmyjohns.com and a ton of tables outside selling fresh, well-priced Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches. Fe a t u r e s : Drive-thru (Baxter), produce. Me n u : Biscuits and burgers at the Flea Bite delivery, catering, counter service, outside seating (Bax- !0-11$0-+2&# 0!& Cafe, barbecue, boiled peanuts, pizza and the wonderful ter). Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late night, seven days. $ Taqueria Mi Tierra, serving up excellent and authentic # 0- "12Y 2&#,1 % Mexican food, including fantastic pollo a la brasa. The Jittery Joe’s Coffee  big building in the back houses Backwoods Grill, serving UGA Miller Learning Center • 706-549-2124 homemade burgers, smoked pork and brisket, veggies 27 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville • 706-769-4280 ASLIQL;J=IG and breakfast. $ 1860 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-354-8000 credit cards accepted 1480 Baxter St. • 706-548-1099 flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ49 1230 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-208-1979 Catering, drive-thru, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m., 297 E. Broad St. • 706-613-7449 seating, drive-thru (Watkinsville), delivery, Wi-Fi. Sun–Thu. 5:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri–Sat. $ 1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-354-8900 Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : jitteryjoes.com Local franchised sandwich La Cabaña de Don Juan Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : shop (KAY-ba, not KEY-ba). 2061 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville • 706-769-4490 Drive-thru (Baxter, Greensboro and Epps Bridge), outside Me n u : The signature facebook.com/cabanadedonjuan seating, art, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Vary by location. Open seven sandwich includes tons of Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and Latin American, Vegetarian days. Th e Lo o k : Serving coffee roasted right here in town, veggies and your choice of beef, chicken, pork, feta, Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and each location of this local franchise is different, but all are falafel, corned beef or tuna. Add Belgian fries and a dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Americanized Mexican res- welcoming and orange-accented. Me n u : Wide range of dipping sauce to create a combo. Kids’ meals, gelato taurant: booths, TVs, sombreros. Me n u : Queso, burritos, specialty roasts that benefit different causes. Lots of hot for dessert, low-carb choices. See ad on p. 2. $ combo plates, many varieties of fajitas and quesadillas, and cold drinks and premium teas. Locally baked goodies and lots of lunch specials, too. Dr i n k s : Margaritas, Mexi- like bagels, giant brownies, parfaits, scones and muffins. can beers and a few draft brews. $$ Heartier fare at some locations. $ Kelly’s Jamaican Food 1583 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-208-0000 La Estrella The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting 145 Epps Bridge Road • 706-369-5399 400 Hawthorne Ave. • 706-353-8557 Company Find Us on Facebook Find Us on Facebook 425 Barber St. • 706-227-2161 Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Ho u r s : Break- jitteryjoes.com Fe a t u r e s : Beer, catering, counter service, outside seating. fast, lunch and dinner, Wed–Mon. Th e Lo o k : Awesome Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sun (Five Points), Mon– murals and beach-inspired decor. Me n u : Breakfast starts Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : 7 days. Th e Lo o k : An old Sat (Epps Bridge). Th e Lo o k : Lumpkin Street is bigger, with a little late, but is a nice option, with eggs and pancakes. Quonset hut: Industrial-strength coffee-roasting equip- a covered patio. The Epps Bridge offshoot is hidden away. The menu has all the Americanized standards, but also ment, tables inside and out; used bicycles for sale. Me n u : Me n u : Kelly’s does tasty Jamaican food in a meat-and-two wonderful seafood specialties (mojarra frita, caldo de Fresh-roasted beans by the pound—whole or ground to format that includes sweet tea and cornbread. Entrees may siete mares) and excellent al pastor. Dr i n k s : Margaritas, your specs—cups of coffee, teas and shots of espresso. include jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, barbecue ribs or plus beer and wine. $$ Home base for the ubiquitous local brew. $ salmon. Sides are veggie-friendly: spicy cabbage, squash, rice and peas, fried plantains, mac and cheese. $$ La Fiesta Johnny’s New York Style Pizza 1395 College Station Road • 706-549-5933 1040 Gaines School Road • 706-354-1515 Kiki’s Bakeshop athens-lafiesta.com johnnyspizza.com 20 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville • 706-769-6766 Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a- kikisbakeshop.com Full bar, catering, outside seating, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch t u r e s : Beer and wine, catering, delivery, outside seating, Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Eastside restaurant trivia, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ Catering, counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : 7:30 with colorful decor and a large covered outdoor patio. a.m.–5:30 p.m., Mon–Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat. Me n u : Me n u : Popular Americanized Mexican fare: burritos, Journey Juice Fresh breads (loaf-style, baguettes, bagels), muffins, enchiladas, fajitas, taquitos, nachos, tacos and quesadil- 1428 Prince Ave. • 706-850-0707 scones (sweet and savory), cinnamon rolls and sweets las. Special entrees and combo plates. Dr i n k s : Margari- journeyjuice.com from cheesecake to bar desserts, cupcakes, layer cakes tas, Mexican beers, domestics and house wines. $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. and cookies. The deli case holds pimento cheese, chicken Ho u r s : 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Mon–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. salad, tuna salad and hummus, all made in-house. Spe- La Michoacana… es Natural Noon–5 p.m., Sun. Th e Lo o k : Swing by this juicing cialty cakes and pies orderable in advance. $$ 1635 Glenn Carrie Road, Hull • 706-521-8008 operation for a quick liquid meal. Knowledgeable staff facebook.com/lamichoacanahull members will gladly offer tips on how to plan a juice Koyla Sizzling Grill and Hookah Lounge Fi l e Un d e r : Ice Cream and Smoothies, Mexican. cleanse. Me n u : Raw, organic, cold-pressed and unpas- 2024 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-215-9555 Fe a t u r e s : Outside seating. Ho u r s : Noon–9 p.m., seven teurized fruit and vegetable juices that are also delicious koylasizzlinggrill.com days. Th e Lo o k : Bright pink and green environs connected and pre-packaged for easy transporting. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. to the gas station in front of the Ingles. Second location Fe a t u r e s : Catering, buffet. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, inside Eastside Cali ’N’ Tito’s. Me n u : This ice-cream chain Just Pho…and More seven days. Th e Lo o k : One room for dining, one room popular in Mexico makes flavors fresh in-store daily (try 1063 Baxter St. • 706-850-1420 for grocery items, one room for hookah smoking. Plastic the tequila ice cream), as well as gorgeous paletas full of facebook.com/justphoandmore cutlery. Me n u : Indian and Pakistani food, a lot of which is fruit, smoothies, aguas frescas and a variety of Mexican Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Out- prepared on a grill. Lovely snacks like chicken 65, batata street-food snacks like Dorilocos and loaded potato side seating, art, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue– vada and samosas, plus biryani, lots of desserts, nonal- chips. Tostadas de ceviche on Fridays. Paletas available Sun. Th e Lo o k : Fern-decorated Vietnamese eatery with coholic drinks (lassis, etc.). $ in a cooler at Los Compadres in Normaltown. $ sit-down service and local art on the walls. Me n u : The menu definitely isn’t just pho, although the noodle soup Krimson Kafe La Tienda Los Amigos comes in many varieties, including a veggie version. You 40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville • 706-310-0888 109 Rowe Road • 706-543-9637 can also get com (rice with grilled meat), bun (noodles) Find Us on Facebook Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and South American. Fe a t u r e s : or banh mi sandwiches. Bubble tea, fruit smoothies, pas- Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, tries in the case. $ Catering, counter service, outside seating, art. Ho u r s : seven days. Th e Lo o k : Small counter in a Mexican gro- Lunch, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Friendly small-town café. cery store with a few booths. Me n u : Meaty tacos, mostly, Me n u : Homemade soups, salads and deli sandwiches. plus horchata and aguas frescas with tamarind, pineapple KEBA Spitfire Grill Chicken salad, egg salad, ham salad and pimento cheese and hibiscus. It wouldn’t hurt to know a little Spanish, but 1021 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville • 706-310-7222 are all homemade daily. Nice selection of veggie options. pointing works well, too. Cash is preferred. $ 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-543-8210 Fresh-squeezed apple and carrot juice. $ 1860 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-850-7285 Larry’s Giant Subs kebagrill.com Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-227-7298 Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian 3703 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart • 706-208-0628 1959 S. Barnett Shoals Road • 706-850-4926 Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, counter service, outside krispykreme.com larryssubs.com Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. 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ƒ 50 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Catering, counter service, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and The younger sibling of Big City Bread, Little City Diner dinner, seven days. $ does great food without the wait. Southern breakfast and brunch include country-ham biscuits, hotcakes, Red Mule Last Resort Grill  grits and sawmill gravy. Lunch has a hot blue-plate spe- 184 W. Clayton St. • 706-549-0810 cial, plus soup, salads and sandwiches. Dinner one night lastresortgrill.com a week offers burgers and a lot of local veggies. Fab pie. $ featuring Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly, Bars. Fe a- FALAFEL · KABOB · GYRO t u r e s Ho u r s Little Italy : Outside seating, art. : Dinner, seven days. HUMMUS · TZAZIKI & MORE Lunch, Mon–Sat. Sunday brunch. Th e Lo o k : Exposed 125 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-613-7100 brick walls, tight but cheerful quarters. Me n u : Southern Find Us on Facebook Est. meets Southwestern, with lots of black beans, corn, Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a- 2001 avocado and peppers alongside fried green tomatoes, t u r e s : Beer, counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch, din- peaches, black-eyed peas and bacon. Brunch has a line ner and late night, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Traditional New out the door for breakfast enchiladas, stuffed French York-style pizzeria. Me n u : Choose your own toppings and toast and crab benedict. Dr i n k s : American vodkas, gins order by the slice or by the pie. Massive subs, antipasti, and vermouths, as well as Armagnac, ice wine, Madeira, salads, stromboli and calzones, too. Everything, including sherry and lots of wines by the bottle. $$$ pitchers of beer, is priced for the penny-pincher. $ We Cater!

Lay-Z-Shopper Little Kings Shuffle Club  ASK ABOUT OUR UGA DISCOUNT 351 E. Clayton St. • 706-548-6000 223 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-369-3144 706-543-5000 Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches. Fe a t u r e s : Take-out, counter facebook.com/lkshuffleclub 1591 S. LUMPKIN ST IN FIVE POINTS service. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner, and late night, seven Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live ATHENS · DECATUR · MIDTOWN · MARIETTA days. Th e Lo o k : Big downtown convenience store with a music, trivia, outside seating, Wi-Fi. Th e Lo o k : A sanctu- sandwich counter that also sells beer-pong accessories, ary for anyone seeking to escape the college scene, this cat food and the like. Me n u : Big deli sandwiches made bar is a hit for the local crowd. Inside, you’ll find brick with fresh sliced Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, in a walls and high ceilings; outside, you’ll find a large patio hurry. Plenty of choice for beverages. Free high fives if decked out with a camper, boat, cornhole and more. A ¿BHQPMF you leave a tip. $ great place to find a dance party or drag show. Dr i n k s : A wide variety of bottled beers and rotating drafts that Liberty Athens include seasonal brews. Wines, too. $ MAGAZINE 581 S. Harris St. • 706-850-3335 libertyathens.com Live Wire Pick one up every week Th e Lo o k : Casual bar/restaurant in the former Harris 227 W. Dougherty St. • 706-543-8283 at one of 300+ locations Street Loco’s, brought to you by local entrepreneur Matt livewireathens.com Downs. Opening someday soon. $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live around Athens, UGA, and music/DJs, outside seating. Th e Lo o k : This all-purpose Watkinsville Lighthouse Seafood music venue has three stages—two inside and one out- 585 Vine St. • 706-850-5364 side in a large beer garden with plenty of seating. Plus, Find Us on Facebook state-of-the-art audio and video capabilities. Dr i n k s : A Events Calender Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Take-out. Ho u r s : good assortment of craft and local brews and cocktails, as Local News K?FLKK8;F;>< Lunch and dinner, Wed–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Small seafood well as budget-friendly options. $$ :FCFI9<8I

Movies 6–8 shrimp, salmon. Fish by the pound, too. $ locosgrill.com pp. Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly, Bars. Jldd\iJ`^_kj Classiﬁeds Pasaquan and Other Day Trip Destinations Lindsey’s Culinary Market Fe a t u r e s : Curbside pick-up (Timothy), delivery, 1238 Prince Ave. • 706-353-0558 live music (Timothy), trivia, catering, Wi-Fi, outside and more! lindseysculinarymarket.com seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and din- Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : ner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Local Catering, take-out, counter service. Ho u r s : 9 a.m.–5 chain gone statewide has a focus or read it online p.m., Mon–Fri. Th e Lo o k : Mostly pick-up operation in on sports. Me n u : Deli sandwiches, Normaltown. Me n u : Best known for its frozen casseroles burgers with lots of toppings, 24/7 at you can take home or bring to an ailing friend or new par- salads, grilled cheese and chili ents, Lindsey’s also does biscuits and grits for breakfast combo, wings, fish tacos, and, and homemade soups, sandwiches and salads for lunch. surprisingly, lots of vegetarian ¿BHQPMFDPN Pimentoless cheese and chicken salad are highlights. options. Dr i n k s : Fully stocked bar with inexpensive Move planned for later this year to Thomas Street down- domestic beer available in pitchers or by the glass. town, at which point options will expand. $$ See ad on p. 2. $$

Little City Diner 135 Cherokee Road, Winterville • 706-742-7590 Logan’s Roadhouse littlecitydiner.com 3668 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-227-9890 Fi l e Un d e r : American. Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, logansroadhouse.com Mon-Sat. Dinner, Fri. Sunday brunch. Th e Lo o k : Pretty, Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch sunny little restaurant in the middle of Winterville. Me n u : and dinner, seven days. $$ flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ51 Longhorn Steakhouse 2170 W. Broad St. • 706-548-0054 longhornsteakhouse.com Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $$$

Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant 1880 Hwy. 29 N. • 706-227-8308 facebook.com/losreyesmexrest Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and South American. Fe a t u r e s : Delivery, outside seating, full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : It might be in a gas station, but you wouldn’t know it from the inside. Me n u : A large menu of authentic Mexican fare. Excellent tacos (filled with cilantro, onions and fish, al pastor, barbacoa or lengua), big tortas, menudo and a molcajete full of grilled meats and veggies. Dr i n k s : Margaritas, beer and beertails. $

LRG Provisions 1653 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-2020 lrgprovisions.com Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, full bar, reservations. Ho u r s : Dinner, Tue-Thu. Th e Lo o k : Modern, open space with an enclosed porch. Me n u : The catering base for Last Resort Grill also does dinner three nights a week (meat-and-three-inspired on Tuesday; dishes related to its big sister Wednesday and Thursday), plus UGA home games, tailgate boxed lunches and other special events. Dr i n k s : Local beers, specialty cocktails and fine wines. $

Madison Bar & Bistro 500 College Ave. • 706-546-0430 indigoathens.com/about-us/madison-bar-bistro Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Reservations, outside seating, live music, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Breakfast and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Hotel Indigo’s restaurant has a nice patio featuring a fire pit and a weekly cocktail hour to which you can bring your dog. Me n u : Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m. every day and is divided into “hot and hearty” and “quick and easy,” with pastries from Ike & Jane and locally made bagels. Dinner brings both fancy bar snacks and full meals better than average hotel fare. Dr i n k s : Nice cocktails that might include house- infused peach bourbon, High West vodka or blackberries. Local draft beer, wine. $$

Magnolias 312 E. Broad St. • 706-543-0797 facebook.com/magnoliasathens Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside seating. Th e Lo o k : Across the street from North Campus in the historic Frigidaire building, it’s a two-story lounge . Jones a L with free pool upstairs and several large projection Manhattan Café screens to watch the Dawgs play while enjoying a beauti- Joshu ful view of both downtown and campus. Dr i n k s : The usual array of brews behind the bar, plus daily deals on Mama Jewel’s Kitchen Mama Sid’s Pizza domestics and wells. $ 1075 Baxter St. • 706-850-9797 2240 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-549-6100 mamajewelskitchen.com mamasidspizza.net Main Moon Restaurant Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a- 2061 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville • 706-769- counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, t u r e s : BYOB, buffet, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, 8686 Tue–Fri. Weekend brunch. Th e Lo o k : Big space with Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Casual family-run pizzeria that has Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven homey touches like a bookshelf filled with cookbooks. been open for more than 30 years. Me n u : An all-you-can- days. Th e Lo o k : Quick and casual counter service is the Me n u : Breakfast is served all day, with biscuit plates and eat buffet is perfect for pizza lovers with a large appetite focus. Me n u : Chow mein, stir fry, fried rice, lo mein, egg eggs. Lunch and dinner are Southern but not exclusively, and a small budget. Order from the menu for salads, foo yung, Mongolian chicken, Szechuan beef and Hunan from ladies-who-lunch fare to a very good corned beef subs, pasta, hot wings, calzones and more. $ shrimp, all ready for take-out or eat-in. Menu has a and hot platters. Housemade cinnamon whipped cream is Weight Watchers section. $$ great. Take-and-bake casseroles and food to-go. $

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Fe a t u r e s : Outside seating, accommodating to those with special dietary needs. large outdoor beer garden featuring a Pabst Blue Ribbon Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Open seven days, noon–10 or 11 p.m. $ See ad on p. 28. $$ mural. Dr i n k s : A great variety of beers both bottled and on draft at the three full bars. $ Mirko Pasta 2 S. Main St., Watkinsville • 706-310-1233 Manhattan Café  Mayflower Restaurant mirkopasta.com 337 N. Hull St. • 706-369-9767 171 E. Broad St. • 706-548-1692 Fi l e Un d e r : Italian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Find Us on Facebook mayflowerrestaurant.weebly.com Beer and wine, catering, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Cash and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Athens-based casual seating, DJs. Th e Lo o k : Mismatched vintage furniture only, delivery. Ho u r s : Breakfast, seven days. Lunch, dining franchise. Me n u : Pick a fresh pasta and a sauce matches the eclectic style of this local favorite for more Sun–Fri. Th e Lo o k : Family-run Southern diner operating (you can also add a protein: chicken, sausage, meatballs, than two decades. Lights, vinyl records and other odds since 1948. Me n u : Country-style comfort food. Omelets, shrimp) or choose a seasonal entree (like Pollo Marsala and ends hang from the ceiling, and a time-worn jukebox biscuits, hotcakes, steak, country ham and more for and Lasagna Verde). Add on a salad, some antipasti and spins tunes. Dr i n k s : Look around for signs that indicate breakfast. Hearty lunch options rotate daily and include dessert. White-bean hummus comes complimentary with specials. Cocktails, beer, wine, sangria and even sake. $ pot roast, fried chicken livers and lemon pepper tilapia bread. $$ alongside vegetables like fried okra, cabbage, sweet Mannaweenta potato souffle and squash casserole. $ Moe’s Southwest Grill 1055 Gaines School Road • 706-850-8422 1320 Baxter St. • 706-369-7776 Find Us on Facebook moes.com Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. Mediterranean Grill Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Wonder- 1591 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-543-5000 Catering, counter service, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch fully hospitable Ethiopian in a nondescript shopping cen- mediterraneangrill.com and dinner, seven days. $ ter. Me n u : Lots of beef dishes, but also tons of vegetarian Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian and vegan options, all served with chewy, pancake-like Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, catering, take- Mother Pho injera bread. You’ll be surprised how many ways lentils, out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : 167 E. Broad St. • 706-354-6006 tomatoes and onions can come together to make some- Small chain from Decatur motherphoathens.com thing delicious. Ethiopian tea and coffee, plus cookies. $ cooks Mediterranean Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : standards in an open Outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e kitchen. Me n u : Grilled Lo o k : Patio out front with a fountain in the middle; plenty Marker 7 Coastal Grill meats and veggies (lamb, of seating inside, too. Me n u : The traditional beef-broth- 1195 Milledge Ave. • 706-850-3451 chicken, kufta, gyros) and tons of vegetarian choices, based noodle soup is a mainstay, but you can also order marker7coastalgrill.com like falafel, salads, dolmas, hummus and tabbouleh, banh mi sandwiches, Vietnamese crepes, summer rolls, Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside all of which can be mixed and matched into good claypots and rice dishes. Vietnamese coffee, fruit slush- seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sun. Dinner, combos. Kids’ meals and business lunch specials. ies, bubble tea and coconut juice to drink. $ Mon. Sunday brunch. Th e Lo o k : Lots of outdoor Baklava and other desserts. See ad on p. 51. $ seating in a beautifully renovated historic house. Me n u : The National  Georgia and Gulf seafood: Mell’s Place 232 W. Hancock Ave. • 706-549-3450 lightly fried baskets, peel- 4648 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart • 706-548-0830 thenationalrestaurant.com and-eat shrimp, oysters (raw facebook.com/mells.place.7 Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Bars, Vegetarian or cooked), grilled or black- Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, cash Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Reservations, catering, outside ened entrees and sides like only, live music. Th e Lo o k : Built in 1952, this classic seating, Wi-Fi, full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Sat. coleslaw and hush puppies. A few options if you hate bar is a great place to experience Athens outside of Dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Big windows and seafood. Cornhole on the lawn. Park at the fire sta- downtown. Sing karaoke, play slot machines, shoot pool blue-and-white oilcloth on the tables. Not intimidat- tion if you need to; they have an agreement. Dr i n k s : or learn to line dance. Dr i n k s : A full bar with the usual ingly fancy, but good for date night. Me n u : Spanish- Beachy cocktails, beer and wine. See ad on p. 34. $$ domestic beer selection and generous liquor pours on Mediterranean with small plates and regular-sized classic mixed drinks. $ entrees. The “power lunch” features an ever-changing array of healthy, colorful veggie items. Dinner flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ53 ƒ 54 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com from burgers to salads that incorporate kale, oranges and Latin American sweet breads at super-cheap prices, and includes classic tapas (anchovies, olives, patatas blue cheese. Steaky entrees, too. $$ don’t miss the empanadas, both sweet and savory. Some bravas), plus large plates and great dessert. Dr i n k s : things are made with rice flour. $ Wine by the glass selection The Old Pal  is bigger and more interest- 1320 Prince Ave. • 706-850-4340 Panera Bread ing than most places, due to theoldpal.com 3151 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-546-6812 the Enomatic wine system. Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside panerabread.com Finely crafted cocktails change seating. Th e Lo o k : For an evening of the finest cocktail- Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : seasonally. The bar has its sipping, The Old Pal is a local favorite. Set among the Catering, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Breakfast, lunch and dinner, own scene and hosts the occasional late-night dance shops of Normaltown, the interior is old brick, tin and seven days. $ party. See ad on p. 27. $$$$ wood with a fireplace as the eye-catching centerpiece. Dr i n k s : An extensive craft beer selection on draft and in Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar bottles and cans, plus a sophisticated cocktail selection 134 E. Clayton St. • 706-549-0034 New Red Bowl Asian Bistro using housemade bitters and flavoring. $ pauleyscrepebar.com 1935 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-227-7888 Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly, newredbowl.com The Olive Garden Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Outside seating, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch, Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : 3666 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-227-2225 dinner and late night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Long, nar- Delivery, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. olivegarden.com row downtown space is quiet at lunch, then turns into a Th e Lo o k : Slick place with a sushi bar, a full bar with big Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, cater- busy bar at night. Big TVs for sports. Me n u : A bunch of TVs, a bunch of booths and a big dining room. Me n u : ing. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $$ different crepes, both savory and sweet, plus sandwiches, You can order fairly pedestrian stir-fries, bento boxes and salads, dips and some bar snacks available after 11 p.m. sushi, but if you’re adventurous, you’ll ask for the full On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina Dr i n k s : Over 150 beers, including 28 on tap (“Around the menu, which features some Szechuan specialties (cumin 3640 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-247-7290 World Beer Club” rewards completers with a photo on the lamb sprinkled with dried red chilis, interesting soups with ontheborder.com wall), wines, cocktails. $ pickled vegetables, unusual meats). Good noodles, too. $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $$ Peking Restaurant Normal Bar 2725 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-549-9333 1365 Prince Ave. • 706-548-6186 On the Rocks pekingathens.com facebook.com/normal.bar.7 255 E. Clayton St. • 706-354-6666 Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, out- facebook.com/OnTheRocksAthens and wine, buffet, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Fri and side seating. Th e Lo o k : Make yourself at home in this Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Th e Sun. Dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Resembles a large neighborhood bar in Normaltown. With plenty of space Lo o k : Imagine a college bar. This no-frills drinking spot Chinese palace with an ornate interior. Me n u : Wide range inside and out, this is a great place for group hangouts. features lots of cheap booze. Dr i n k s : No draft system or of Chinese cuisine: all the standards and more on the With fires on the patio in the winter, it feels extra homey. specialty cocktails, but plenty of inexpensive domestics, huge menu. Lots of vegetarian options. Pre-set dinners Dr i n k s : Ever-changing craft and local beers with weekly wells, shooters and margaritas. $ based on the quantity of guests makes sharing dishes in specials and handcrafted cocktails. If the drinks aren’t large parties easy. The expansive weekday lunch buffet is enough, try the boiled peanuts. $ Outback Steakhouse all-you-can-eat and the best bang for your buck. $$ 3585 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-613-6015 Nowhere Bar outback.com Peppino’s 240 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-546-4742 Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, curbside 950 Whitehall Road • 706-613-1616 facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens pick-up. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $$$ peppinospizzeria.homestead.com Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a- music. Th e Lo o k : An enchantingly dive-y bar where you’ll Outtakes t u r e s : Beer and wine, counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : find locals and students throwing darts, shooting pool 1793 Oconee Connector • 706-355-9122 Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sun. Th e Lo o k : Family-friendly and enjoying live music most nights. Dr i n k s : Plenty of 196 Alps Road • 706-546-1011 pizza parlor with quick counter service and big TVs. Same beers on draft, with the usual suspects behind the bar. georgiatheatrecompany.com folks as Little Italy. Me n u : New York-style staples: huge Acclimate yourself with an O-Bomb—Bacardi, orange Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine (Wat- slices of thin- and thick-crust pizza (or get a whole pie), juice and Red Bull. $ kinsville), full bar (Athens). Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, calzones, giant subs (Italian sausage, Philly cheesesteak, seven days. Th e Lo o k : A full-service restaurant in the eggplant parmigiana), stromboli, pasta and a salad bar. $ The Office Lounge University 16 and Beechwood cinemas. Me n u : Hamburg- 2455 Jefferson Road • 706-546-0840 ers, chicken sandwiches, pizzas and salads, plus Georgia Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center facebook.com/officeathens Street Tacos with tilapia. View movies in a dine-in theater 1199 Prince Ave. • 706-475-7000 Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outdoor with servers (one at University 16, five at Beechwood), piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-athens/amenities seating, live music, karaoke. Th e Lo o k : Tucked away or pick up meals ahead of time to bring into the other Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly. Ho u r s : in a corner of Homewood Shopping Center, The Office theaters. Dr i n k s : Mostly domestics on drafts, imports Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night, seven days. Th e is popular amongst the more seasoned local crowd. and domestics in the bottle, wine; full bar with cocktails Lo o k : Two eateries that welcome the general public as Performances from classic Athens musicians are weekly in Athens. $ well as visitors or staff. The Dogwood Bistro Cafeteria is staples. Play a round of pool, shuffleboard, darts or keno. on the basement floor of Talmadge Tower 1; the Dogwood Dr i n k s : The full bar offers inexpensive wells and domes- Panadería Tacuari Deli is on the first floor of Prince Tower. Me n u : Cafeteria tics, as well as signature cocktails like the Red Snapper, 2131 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville • 706-705-6333 selections rotate daily and are relatively nutritious. The made with Crown Royal and cranberry. $ Find Us on Facebook deli does sandwiches, salads, smoothies and Jittery Joe’s Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and South American, Bakeries. coffee. $ The Office Sports Bar and Grill Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : Mon–Wed, 8 135 W. Washington St. a.m.–7 p.m., Thu–Sat, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The Pine theofficecolumbusga.com Th e Lo o k : Lovely bakery/restaurant in a Watkinsville strip 1235 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-208-0059 Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch mall, across from Publix, with a nice kids’ area. Me n u : thepineathens.com and dinner. Th e Lo o k : Second location of a Columbus Uruguayan choripan, chicken milanesa torta, breakfast all Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outdoor seat- sports bar, opening soon. Me n u : Fancier sports-bar fare, day. The baked goods are excellent, with a huge array of ing. Ho u r s : Lunch, Tue-Sat. Dinner and late night, Tue- flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ55 Sun. Weekend brunch. Th e Lo o k : New South eats fueled lomo saltado (beef, french fries, onion, tomatoes) and by a visible wood-fired oven behind the long bar. Me n u : some desserts. Menu on a whiteboard for easy alteration. $ plenty to eat, too. Ramen, kids-eat-free Mondays Flatbreads with creative toppings make good use of the and other specials are well publicized. Housemade oven. Daily burger special, quinoa salad with veggies and Porterhouse Grill  pickles, vinegar-lime slaw, smoked potato salad, some heartier stuff for dinner. Brunch highlights biscuits. 459 E. Broad St. • 706-369-0990 tacos and a family dinner for take-out that feeds four Dr i n k s : Five Points Bottle’s owners are involved, which porterhouseathens.com for $32. See ad on p. 41. $$ means a great list of beer and wine and some cocktails Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Reservations, that might include two kinds of fancy gin, among other outside seating, live music. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Fri. Din- ingredients. $$$ ner, Mon–Sat. Sunday brunch. Th e Lo o k : Locally owned Rachel’s Southern Style Restaurant steakhouse is dark and quiet, a grown-up space down- 1021 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville • 706-310-0091 Pita Pit town. Me n u : Lunch has lots that isn’t steak: fish tacos, rachelssouthernstyle.com 123 N. Jackson St. • 706-552-0051 grilled salmon BLT, turkey club, crab-avocado salad. Din- Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Catering. pitapit.com ner is fancier, with steaks alongside surf-and-turf, tradi- Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Mon–Fri. Lunch, Sun. Th e Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : tional à la carte sides and a classic wedge salad. Brunch Lo o k : Country cooking in a strip mall in Watkinsville. Catering, counter service, delivery, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : 10:30 is all-you-can-eat Southern, with made-to-order omelets Me n u : Traditional Southern cuisine with a rotating menu a.m.–late night, seven days. $ and pancakes, special entrees and a carving station. written on a whiteboard. Choose among pork chops, Dr i n k s : Four beers on tap, long wine list, full bar. $$$ chicken, fish and more, grilled or fried, plus fried chicken Pizza Hut livers and a host of vegetable sides (rutabagas, cabbage, 496 Baxter St. • 706-353-0888 Pouch Savory World of Pies carrot-and-raisin salad, turnip greens, hash-brown cas- 1995 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-546-6100 151 E. Broad St. • 706-395-6696 serole). Homemade desserts. $ 1720 Epps Bridge Road • 706-208-3399 pouchpies.com pizzahut.com Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, take-out, full bar, outside 15 Huntington Road • 706-613-0045 seven days. $ seating. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late night, Mon–Sat. raffertys.com Th e Lo o k : Community tables, long bar, highboy tables Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, The Place  and regular seating in a long space. Me n u : Savory pies Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ 229 Broad St. • 706-850-2988 with fillings inspired by South Africa, Russia, the Medi- theplaceathens.com terranean, Portugal and more. Good sides, some larger The Rail Athens Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : entrees, sweet pies and soup and salad. Dr i n k s : Draft 1120 Mitchell Bridge Road • 706-354-7289 Outside seating, full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven beer, some cocktails, wine. $ facebook.com/therailathens days. Sunday brunch. Th e Lo o k : Two stories in a beauti- Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Bars. fully renovated, historic downtown space, with a great bar Pour Restaurant and Bar Fe a t u r e s : Outside seating, live music. Ho u r s : Lunch and upstairs. Me n u : Southern food that updates meat-and- 22 N. Main St., Watkinsville • 706-705-6064 dinner, seven days. Late night. Th e Lo o k : A laid-back bar three standards with lighter, healthier ingredients. There’s pouruga.com and grill full of pool tables, dart boards, slot machines and fried chicken and fried pork chops, but the vegetables Fi l e Un d e r : American, Italian and Pizza. Fe a t u r e s : Full big-screen TVs. Trivia contests, dart league nights, pool show off their natural flavors. Daily specials and milk and bar, outdoor seating. Ho u r s : Dinner Mon–Sat, lunch Sun. tournaments and Texas Hold’em weekly. Me n u : Typical bar cookies for dessert. Dr i n k s : 11 draft beers, all craft, wine, Th e Lo o k : Tries to encourage a date-night atmosphere; food including burgers, wings, sandwiches, nachos and Southern-accented cocktails. $$ kids aren’t welcome; dress up a little. Me n u : Flatbreads fries. Dr i n k s : 15 beers on draft and a fully stocked bar. $ are a cornerstone, with ingredients like prosciutto, figs Planet Smoothie and goat cheese, plus seafood entrees, filet mignon, Raising Cane’s 196 Alps Road • 706-316-3090 white-truffle macaroni and the like. $$ 795 Baxter St. • 706-548-2008 1993 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-353-8181 raisingcanes.com planetsmoothie.com The Pub at Gameday Fi l e Un d e r : Chicken. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, drive- Fi l e Un d e r : Smoothies. Fe a t u r e s : Catering. Ho u r s : 251 W. Clayton St. • 706-353-2831 thru. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, late night, seven days. $ Open seven days. $ facebook.com/thepubatgameday Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside Rashe’s Cuisine Plantation Buffet seating, Wi-Fi. Th e Lo o k : A spacious bar with custom 211 Tallassee Road • 706-850-4164 1119 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. • 706-353-3663 woodworking and a large outdoor seating area. Darts, facebook.com/rashecuisine plantationbuffet.com board games, Wii and TVs for watching sports. Dr i n k s : Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different. Fe a t u r e s : Live music, Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Buffet, A large selection of scotch, bourbon and over 150 beers, take-out, catering, counter service, outdoor seating. catering, counter service, take-out, checks. Ho u r s : Lunch, including craft, high-gravity and seasonal options. $ Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Wed–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Mostly Mon–Fri. Th e Lo o k : Casual atmosphere, unassuming outdoor space (some of which is covered), with a stage space. Me n u : Country cooking with a buffet that changes for music and comedy. Me n u : Jamaican food from jerk daily. Expect fried chicken, steak and gravy, barbecue Pulaski Heights BBQ  chicken to ribs, plantains, veggies, salmon, salads, oxtail pork, meatloaf, turnip greens, mashed potatoes, yams 675 Pulaski St. • 706-583-9600 and more. It’s all well priced, and Friday fish specials and Southern desserts. Goat makes an appearance on the pulaskiheightsbbq.com come with wonderful peppers. Sometimes makes an menu sometimes. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ, Vegetarian appearance at the West Broad Farmers Market. $$ Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : BYOB, catering, outside seat- Polleria Pablo ing, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Red Lobster 3075 Danielsville Road • 706-461-2533 Th e Lo o k : Next to the railroad 1956 W. Broad St. • 706-549-5376 Find Us on Facebook tracks in the Leathers building, redlobster.com Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and South American. Fe a t u r e s : with great views from upstairs Fi l e Un d e r : American. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch Cash only, counter service, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and and a family-friendly patio with and dinner, seven days. $$$ dinner, Thu–Sun. Th e Lo o k : A counter and a few tables at sidewalk chalk. Me n u : Chef- the back of a convenience store by Sandra’s Salon. Me n u : interpreted barbecue, which Redfearn Grille Mostly Peruvian dishes, with a few Salvadorean offerings sounds pretentious but isn’t. Excellent meats smoked 197 E. Broad St. • 706-549-4433 and some Mexican standards. Excellent ceviche, magical out back, but pescatarians and vegetarians will find facebook.com/redfearngrille roasted/grilled chicken with cilantro-infused rice, good Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Buffet, cater-

ƒ 56 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com ing. Ho u r s : Breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Inside the Holiday Inn and serving hotel guests late night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Itty-bitty English and the public alike. Me n u : Stuffed French toast, waffles, pub with a nice covered patio out front and an biscuit sandwiches and omelets in the morning. Buffet emphasis on “footy.” Me n u : The tiny kitchen turns or à la carte lunch. Evening entrees include a New York out delicious English food: strip steak, sun-dried-tomato ravioli, fried chicken and bangers and mash (sausages balsamic-glazed pork chops. $$ and perfect mashed potatoes with cabbage), a lamb burger The Roadhouse on special, lamb vindaloo 137 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-613-2324 curry, housemade potato facebook.com/roadhousedive chips with blue cheese and Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live bacon and shepherd’s pie music, outside seating. Th e Lo o k : A dive bar to the core, on Tuesdays, plus a couple of really good desserts. the Roadhouse features lots of neon lighting, wood inte- Dr i n k s : UK beers, dry ciders, craft brews, wine and rior and classic bar games to pass the time. Conveniently whiskey. See ad on p. 34. $$ located next door to pizza. Dr i n k s : “Serving hangovers since 1991,” all the usual domestics and imports are behind the bar. $ Ru San’s 196 Alps Road • 706-552-0488 The Rooftop rusans.com 215 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-7670 Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Full georgiatheatre.com/rooftop bar, reservations, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly, Bars. dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Big, loud sushi bar with a Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, outside seating, live music. heated outdoor patio. Me n u : Lots of specialty rolls and The Center for Active Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Cool bar/ sashimi and sushi combinations. Many options if you restaurant on top of the historic Georgia Theatre; take the don’t do sushi, like noodles, rice dishes, tempura, grilled Living is a community elevator up to see fantastic views. DJs and bands regu- fish and more. Dr i n k s : Premium cold sakes and cocktails larly. Me n u : Open both during shows and not, the Rooftop with Japanese ingredients. Beer and wine, too, including wellness center dedicated makes grass-fed burgers, a veggie banh mi, pork or tofu four plum wines. $$ to keeping older adults barbecue and a few other things ready in a jiffy. Dr i n k s : Full bar, draft and canned/bottled beer. $ Sakura Steak House active, independent and 3557 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-227-0001 sakuraathens.com thriving. We offer unique The Rook and Pawn  Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Full learning opportunities, 294 W. Washington St. • 706-543-5040 bar. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : therookandpawn.com Don’t let the shopping center location fool you—the exciting trips and a Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs, Something Different. inside of this Japanese restaurant is fancy. A second loca- Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, counter service, outside seating. tion in Five Points should open this fall. Me n u : Everything variety of social, cultural, Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late night, seven days. Th e is fresh and beautiful, from sushi to miso soup. Lunch recreational, and Lo o k : Board-game café with a specials are a great deal, with bento boxes and maki floor-to-ceiling shelf stocked combinations. Hot pots, yaki udon and hibachi dinners. health-related classes with games and intimate tables Dr i n k s : Japanese beer, sake, cocktails, wine. $$ in a long space. Kids under 13 tailored to adults over 50. play for free. Free bar games. Sandbar Our popular trips take us Fo o d : Lots of things you can 220 College Ave. • 404-271-8440 eat with one hand while you roll dice with the other: Find Us on Facebook to cultural and historical panini, cold sandwiches, salads, cheese plates, Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, DJs, bowls of salty and sweet snacks. Dr i n k s : Rotating outside seating. Th e Lo o k : Palm trees, surf boards and a attractions, performances beers, wines and spirits, including cocktails. Coffee, relaxing beach atmosphere upstairs and a livelier dance and other points of interest tea and smoothies, too. See ad on p. 8. $$ party downstairs. Dr i n k s : Surfboard shots (yes, you actu- ally take them by lifting up a mini surfboard), frozen drinks locally and further aﬁeld. and a full bar provide all the refreshments you need. $ The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave. • 706-208-0059 Saucehouse Barbeque thepineathens.com 830 W. Broad St. • 706-363-3351 Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar. Th e saucehouse.com Lo o k : In the basement of Five Points restauraunt The Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ, Bars and Clubs. Pine, this bar has an intimate, neighborhood feel. Dr i n k s : Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, counter service, live music, Plenty of craft beer, hand-crafted cocktails and whiskey. outside seating, take-out, trivia. Ho u r s : Breakfast, Tue–- Try the Bee’s Knees or Apple Cider Mule. $ Sun. Lunch, dinner and late night, Wed–Sun. Th e Lo o k : Big complex, with a great patio and a bar that serves a For membership information different menu from the restaurant proper. Me n u : Chicken, contact The Royal Peasant pork, brisket, ribs, tofu, heftily topped baked potatoes; 1675 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-549-7920 classic sides like mac and cheese, slaw and baked beans; The Wellness Coordinator royalpeasant.com a ton of different kinds of sauce. Breakfast brings eggs, 706-549-4850 Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : gravy, meats and grits. The bar has snacks like pork Full bar, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and nachos and fried mac-and-cheese balls. Dr i n k s : The bar www.accaging.org is housed in a separate building and is open seven nights flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ57 a week serving local beers, cocktails and wine with plenty (corn with onions, cilantro, lime and fatty meats) and an of weekly specials. $ awesome hamburguesa topped with ham and pineapple. domestics, sakes and a section of organic wines. Dr i n k s : Margaritas served frozen or on the rocks come in Full bar at the Bottleworks location, which serves The Savannah Room many flavors. Beer, too. $$ American food as well. See ad on p. 28. $$ 1197 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-542-6341 georgiacenter.uga.edu Shane’s Rib Shack Fi l e Un d e r : American, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : 680 U.S. Hwy. 29 N • 706-549-9135 Sister Louisa’s Church Full bar, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Fri. Dinner, Mon– shanesribshack.com 254 W. Clayton St. • 706-850-3668 Sat. Th e Lo o k : Country club-style dining in the UGA Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, sisterlouisaschurch.com Hotel, with attentive servers, nice tablecloths and butter take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside mints. Me n u : Southern-accented food includes standards seating. Th e Lo o k : Not for the easily offended, this irrever- like Celestial Chicken (breaded chicken tenders over rice Shokitini  ent bar is covered in ironic icons and other pseudo-reli- pilaf with a special sauce) and strawberry ice-cream pie, 251 W. Clayton St. • 706-353-7933 gious paraphernalia. Enjoy ping-pong in the Boom Boom but also steak, grilled fish, shrimp and grits and good shokitini.com Room and complimentary Goldfish crackers that flow all vegetarian choices. Sustainable options are highlighted, Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : night. Dr i n k s : Their sangria is sacrilegiously delicious. $ and parking is validated for up to two hours in the South Karaoke, full bar, outside seating, delivery. Ho u r s : Dinner Campus Deck. $$ and late night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Loud and slick, with Smoothie King private karaoke rooms upstairs that are a big attraction. 2361 W. Broad St. (The Omni Club) • 706-369-3111 Schlotzsky’s Deli Me n u : Long menu of sushi and sashimi options: nigiri, 1591 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-613-2600 1490 Baxter St. • 706-543-2518 hand rolls, veggie options, house and special rolls. Also smoothieking.com schlotzskys.com fried softshell crab, dumplings, land proteins (steak, Fi l e Un d e r : Smoothies. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, delivery, Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : chicken), lobster, noodles and desserts. Dr i n k s : Hot and Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Vary by location. Open seven days. $ Drive-thru, catering, counter service, outside seating, cold sake, saketinis, wine, mostly domestic beer but a few Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ Japanese brews. $$$ Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 3755 Atlanta Hwy. • 706-546-0385 Scott & BJ’s BBQ Silver Dollar  sonnysbbq.com 4007 Danielsville Road • 706-546-1005 262 College Ave. • 706-353-3093 Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Catering. Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Cash facebook.com/silverdollarathens Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $$ and checks only. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Thu–Sat. Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live Th e Lo o k : Country ’cue spot with a few booths, a lunch music/DJs, outside seating. Th e Lo o k : With a tin ceiling, counter and the motto “Where the Food Speaks for Itself.” taxidermied animals and a landscape mural spanning South Kitchen and Bar Me n u : Barbecue pork, chicken, beef and ribs with sides the wall, patrons are transported to to a mountain lodge. 247 E. Washington St. • 706-395-6125 like baked beans, hash, slaw, potato salad, collard greens A spacious, covered outdoor patio provides a breath of southkitchenbar.com and seasonal vegetables. Sauce is hot and thin. $$ fresh air. Dr i n k s : Plenty of domestics, well drinks and Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : daily specials. $ Full bar, catering. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Fri. Dinner, Mon–Sun. Sunday brunch. Late night, Fri–Sat. Th e Seabear Oyster Bar  Sips Espresso Café Lo o k : Beautiful historic 297 Prince Ave. • 706-850-4367 1390 Prince Ave. • 706-363-7211 space with vintage tile seabearoysterbar.com Find Us on Facebook and stained glass. Me n u : Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : New South cuisine from Full bar, catering, outside seating. Ho u r s : Daily, 3 Outside seating, art, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Open until 9 p.m. a polished team. The p.m.–midnight. Th e Lo o k : Beautifully appointed, inti- seven days. Th e Lo o k : Small, independent coffee shop in deviled eggs incorporate mate oyster bar in the the heart of Normaltown with a covered year-round porch. Masala curry. The tater tots are made with duck jus. Bottleworks. Me n u : Me n u : Pastries and treats from local bakeries, plus lattes, Small plates and large ones. Brunch has egg scram- Oysters change daily cappuccinos and espresso drinks brewed with Jittery blers and meaty skillets, plus pancakes and special and are from places Joe’s and 1000 Faces coffee. Some Latin-inspired options cocktails. Gluten-free menu. Dr i n k s : Draft beers familiar and not. The and specialty drinks (Vietnamese iced coffee in the sum- in full or half pours, good wines by the glass (and rest of the menu is mostly small plates: a fantastic mer). Many loose tea options as well. $ bottle) and regularly changing craft cocktails with grilled cheese; mini lobster roll; Parker House rolls. housemade ingredients. See ad on p. 44. $$ Monday is ramen night (vegan and delicious). Oyster deals at daily happy hours, 3–6 p.m. and 10 p.m.– Siri Thai Cuisine  midnight. Dr i n k s : Beer, wine, absinthe, sake, serious 367 Prince Ave. • 706-548-7667 Southern Brewing Company cocktails, ever-changing punch and frozen Negronis. 1040 Gaines School Road • 706-850-3500 231 Collins Industrial Blvd. • 706-548-7183 See ad on p. 34. $$$ sirithaiathens.com sobrewco.com Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Beer. Th e Lo o k : Beer and wine, full bar (Prince Ave.), catering, deliv- A brewery off the beaten path, SBC offers an indoor space Sr. Sol ery. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Wed–Mon. Th e Lo o k : full of brewing equipment, plus a big, open outdoor 2455 W. Broad St. • 706-850-7112 Both locations feature photos of green area complete with games, fire pits and live music. 175 Tallassee Road • 706-546-1570 Thailand and a slightly upscale Dr i n k s : A wide variety of beers, from ales to IPAs to facebook.com/SrSolRestaurants atmosphere. Me n u : Large porters, with standards like the Broad Street Pale Ale and Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : icuisine r i menu, with tons of vegetarian Ironmaker Kolsch on tap. The brewery also offers small- Full bar, delivery, catering, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch options and many dishes that batch, seasonal releases throughout the year. $ and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Tallassee location has can be built around chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, limited seating but a few tables outside (and is attached seafood, tofu or vegetables. Noodles, rice entrees, Southern Standard to a gas station). Broad Street location is better for big soups, hot pot, salads, curries and a big Thai des- 166 E. Clayton St. • 706-395-6001 groups. Me n u : Plenty for the kids and folks who don’t sert selection. Spice level can be serious. Lunch facebook.com/ssathens venture beyond the traditional arena of Mexican food, but specials. Dr i n k s : A couple of Thai beers among the Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outdoor there’s also horchata to drink, real Mexican-style tacos seating. Th e Lo o k : An upscale Southern-themed bar.

ƒ 58 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Dr i n k s : Full bar with cheap domestics and wells. Check fancy custom cakes, taro croissants, cupcakes, mini pies, the board for a long list of specialty cocktails at well bar cookies and anything you can imagine with fondant. prices. $ Savory things, too, including scones and tiny pies. Espresso and drip coffee in the a.m. Custom orders of all Steak ’n Shake kinds. $ 2033 W. Broad St. • 706-353-6969 steaknshake.com The Table Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a- 1075 Baxter St., B102 • 706-395-6599 t u r e s : Drive-thru, outside seating. Ho u r s : 24 hours, mkt.com/thetableathens seven days. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. WE HAVE Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, outside seating, take-out, Strickland’s Restaurant catering. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : MOVED! 4723 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart • 706-548-7003 Sweet hidden gem on Baxter that attracts grown-ups. stricklandsrestaurant.com Me n u : Asian-accented quick bistro with an emphasis on New Location: Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, fresh flavors and beautiful presentation. Lots of veggies checks. Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, Mon–Fri. Breakfast, and seafood, little in the way of salt. Gluten-free and 3125 Atlanta Sat. Th e Lo o k : Family-run half-century-old operation. dairy-free options. $ Hwy. Look for the big billboard to find it. Me n u : Southern comfort food done perfectly. Big buttermilk biscuit sandwiches Taco Stand  (BRICK BUILDING IN FRONT (filled with eggs, cheese or many meats), pancakes, grits 2230 Barnett Shoals Road • 706-549-5481 OF TARGET AND NEXT TO and hashbrowns in the morning. Meat ’n’ three lunches 247 E. Broad St. • 706-549-1446 OPA ROBBY’S) off a steam table may include fried chicken, ribs, catfish, 670 N. Milledge Ave. • 706-549-2894 pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn facebook.com/thetstand and greens. Excellent desserts made in town. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : FEATURING Full bar (Broad St.), beer (Milledge Ave. and Eastside), The Sultan outside seating (Broad St. and Milledge Ave.). Ho u r s : Athens’ Best Selection Of 1074 Baxter St. • 706-850-7725 Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : The original E-Liquids facebook.com/thesultanathens location on Milledge is the most spartan, but has its Your E-Cig & Accessories Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. own charm. Downtown is big and open, with sports on Fe a t u r e s : Delivery, catering, outside seating. Ho u r s : TV. Eastside is in a strip mall, but clean and neat. Me n u : Headquarters Lunch and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Great big shady Tacos (derr), but also burritos (with beef, chicken, tofu, ROLL YOUR OWN! patio and a welcoming atmosphere in this restaurant beans), giant Mega Nachos, veggie chili in the cooler that sells some Middle Eastern dry goods. Me n u : Lunch months and wonderfully simple quesadillas (with onions CIGARS (NEW WALK IN specials include Lebanese-style flatbreads topped with and jalapenos). Don’t expect a plate. Slight menu varia- HUMIDOR!) cheese, tomato or za’atar. Lots of vegetarian and vegan tions among locations. Dr i n k s : Frozen margaritas down- DETOX options (big salads, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, tab- town; beer at the other two. $ bouleh, baba ghanouj, falafel) good enough to please AND ALL THE OTHER even meatatarians, plus shawarma and kebabs of grilled Tacos los Plebes THINGS MODERN AGE IS beef, chicken and lamb. $$ 3077 Danielsville Road • 706-208-1930 KNOWN FOR! Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven Suncatcher Café days. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, take-out. Th e Lo o k : 42 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville • 706-424-8281 Food counter in the back of a small but well-stocked facebook.com/suncatchercafe supermarket with a few tables. Me n u : Limited but well- Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Take-out. executed choices, cooked right in front of you on the flat Ho u r s : Breakfast, Mon–Sat, 5–11 a.m. Th e Lo o k : Neat top. Pollo, lengua, cabeza, al pastor, chorizo, carnitas, small place next to a gas station in downtown Watkins- barbacoa, asada and tripa prepared as tacos, sopes, ville, with some seating. Me n u : Biscuits, omelets, bowls tortas, burritos or quesadillas; menudo on weekends and =795/<= of breakfast stuff, pancakes (with chocolate chips or blue- a big cooler of horchata. Credit cards accepted, cash berries), French toast, hash browns, grits and the like, all preferred. $ made fast. Kids’ meals. $ ./8 Takorea :K:GNI=>C<;DGI=:BD9:GC Sundown Saloon 311 E. Broad St. • 706-521-8131 HBD@:G 50 Gaines School Road • 706-850-1177 mytakorea.com/hankook-takorea-athens facebook.com/SundownSaloonAthens Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. 6i]ZchÉDcan;jaaHZgk^XZ=dd`V]7Vg Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, live Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, full bar, take-out, catering. GdaaNdjgDlc music, outside seating, Wi-Fi. Th e Lo o k : A local watering Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Late night Thu- :"8^\h!:"A^fj^Y6XXZhhdg^Zh hole for Eastside residents, this country bar maintains a Sat. Th e Lo o k : Athens branch of Atlanta restaurant that Western saloon feel. DJs and live music regularly, plus combines Korean and Mexican cuisine. Me n u : “Takos” E^eZhIdWVXXd games like darts and pool. Dr i n k s : The usual collection of and burritos filled with Korean specialties like bulgogi, as LVa`">c=jb^Ydg domestics and wells behind the bar. Try a pancake shot. $ well as tofu and veggies, bibimbap, nachos, rice, beans B"L&%Vb".eb '-.8DAA:<:6K:CJ: I="H6I&%Vb"'/(%Vb and some snacks. The sesame fries are good eats, late at 9DLCIDLC6I=:CH HJC&eb"-eb Sweetie Pie by Savie night or as a side earlier in the day. Kids menu. $ 150 E. Whitehall Road • 706-850-9255 facebook.com/sweetiepiebysavie Taqueria Del Sol  Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : 334 Prince Ave. • 706-353-3890 Catering, take-out. Ho u r s : 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Tue–Sat. taqueriadelsol.com Th e Lo o k : Historic grocery renovated into cute bakery. Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, catering, Me n u : European, American and Asian sweets, including counter service, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Sat. flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ59 Dinner, Tue–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Atlanta-based chef-crafted and dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Tablecloths, tapestries taqueria in a wonderfully renovated gas station. Me n u : and statues. Me n u : Big menu of Indian standards, from Terrapin Beer Co. This location of the franchise is run by the original own- samosas and pakoras to poori, chat, tandoori and many 265 Newton Bridge Road • 706-549-3377 ers, with an eye toward consistency and quality. The menu vegetarian options. There’s goat if you want it, and com- terrapinbeer.com is small, but everything is good, and a few fun specials bination dinners if you want to try a bunch of things (the Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Beer. Th e change weekly. Pork, brisket, fried chicken, carnitas, fish daily lunch buffet works, too). Lassis, chai and Indian tea Lo o k : A warehouse in the industrial part of town, and veggie tacos are small and intensely flavored. Gua- to drink. Grab a pinch of the spices by the door on your with a spacious, wood-lined indoor tasting room camole is made fresh. Everything runs like a top. Dr i n k s : way out instead of popping an Altoid. Dr i n k s : Wine and and a huge outdoor area dotted High-end tequilas, bottled beers. $ beer, including Indian varieties of both. $$$ with tables, tents and a stage for music. Dogs are welcome! Taqueria El Agave Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Dr i n k s : The company that 1280 Oconee St. • 706-549-2639 227 Prince Ave. • 706-247-7619 introduced craft beer to Athens facebook.com/taqueriaelagavee tazikiscafe.com continues to brew and bottle Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. some of the tastiest suds around. Full bar, delivery, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, catering, counter service, take- Sample the flagship Rye Pale seven days. Th e Lo o k : Lots of booths, bar in the back, out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Ale or Hopsecutioner IPA, or drink to the season with soccer on the TV. Me n u : Some Americanized Mexican Two-level corner space in The Bottleworks. Me n u : Medi- offerings like Maggie’s Peach Farmhouse Ale. See standards, but also Mexican tacos (lengua, al pastor), terranean quick-service franchise does healthful grilled ad on p. 3. $ seafood, aguas frescas and weekend specials, including food, including gyros, entree-size salads and “feasts” menudo and seafood soups. Dr i n k s : Mexican beers, (grilled veggies or protein, salad, side). Soups, baklava, margaritas. $ daily specials, family take-home meals, hummus and Thai E3 Cuisine spicy pimento cheese, too. $$ 269 E. Broad St. • 706-215-9500 Taqueria La Jalisco thaie3cuisine.com 3750 Old Jefferson Road • 706-316-3560 Team Biscuits and Burgers Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven 745 Danielsville Road • 706-543-8326 Delivery, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. days. Th e Lo o k : A small taqueria housed inside a Mexican teambandb.com Th e Lo o k : Nice views from second-floor place with bright grocery store. Me n u : Authentically prepared Mexican cui- Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ, Sandwiches, Burgers entrance. Me n u : Thai classics made with fresh ingredients sine, including menudo, carnitas, chorizo tacos, tortas, al and Chicken. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, drive-thru, cater- and less sugar than at many restaurants. Curry fries, good pastor and a few freshly made salsas. Great baked goods ing, outside seating. Ho u r s : Breakfast and lunch, Mon– noodles and salads, Thai duck, seafood and sweet rice for in the grocery section. $ Sat. Dinner, Thu–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Red and black, football dessert. Lunch specials. $$ theme. Th e Me n u : Breakfast biscuits with sausage, bacon, Taqueria La Parrilla bologna, steak, chicken, country ham, tenderloin, smoke- Thai Spoon 1431 Capital Ave., Watkinsville • 706-310-9991 link or salmon. Beef, chicken, salmon and shrimp burg- 149 N. Lumpkin St. • 706-548-9222 2439 Jefferson Road • 706-549-4977 ers. Some healthier options, too. Wings available in large thaispoonathens.com 855 Gaines School Road • 706-548-5040 quantities geared to tailgating. $ Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer 473 U.S. Hwy. 29 N. and wine, take-out, delivery, reservations. Ho u r s : Lunch lapa.us and dinner, Mon–Sat. Dinner, Sun. Th e Lo o k : Cozy and Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Ted’s Most Best  ornate, with lots of small tables throughout the space. Full bar (Jefferson Road and Gaines School Road), beer 254 W. Washington St. • 706-543-1523 Me n u : Big menu runs from fresh Thai salads to satay, and wine (Watkinsville), delivery, catering, outside seat- tedsmostbest.com spicy basil duck, lots of seafood and vegetarian (and ing. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly. vegan) options. Kids menu with Thai scrambled eggs. Family-friendly Mexican restaurant with festive decor; Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, counter service, outside Great deals at lunch. New sushi bar. Dr i n k s : Beer and U.S. Highway 29 location to open this year. Me n u : Lots seating, live music, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, wine, Thai iced tea and Thai iced coffee. $$ most best of friendly standards, well executed, like big burritos to seven days. Th e Lo o k : which you can add cheese dip, tons of vegetarian options, One of the best patios Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant taco salads, fajitas and combo after combo. Also Jarritos, most best around, with a bocce 1225 N. Chase St. • 706-613-9301 a low-cal menu, Mexican tacos, sopes and tortas. Some- court converted into a Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and Latin American. Fe a t u r e s : thing for everyone, and great for big groups. Dr i n k s : Mar- giant sandbox.most Mbeste n u : Individually sized thin-crust Full bar, outside seating. Ho u r s : Breakfast, lunch and din- garitas, Mexican beers, regular bottled stuff, pitchers. $$ pizzas are light as a feather. Build your own or pick a ner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Brightly colored cinder-block predeterminedmost arrangementbest of toppings, all of which building near the loop on Chase Street; some picnic Taqueria Tsunami are refined and beautiful. Sandwiches, calzones, tables outside by the substation. Me n u : Named for the 1791 Oconee Connector • 706-353-0040 pastas,Most sliders andB e s t a great beet salad, too. Desserts Aztec rain god, this restaurant has a cult following for its 320 E. Clayton St. • 706-621-7999 in the refrigerated case. Dr i n k s : Five taps, $1 PBR Central American specialties and real-deal Mexican food. taqueriatsunami.com at happy hour, good beer in cans and bottles, a few Pupusas, massive tortas, regular specials and fantastic Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Mexican and South American, wines by the glass. See ad on p. 44. $$ mole. Breakast starts at 9 a.m. and features eggs, beans Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Outside seating, take-out, and pork products. Dr i n k s : Margaritas, beer. $$ full bar. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Small, Atlanta-based chain with two of six locations in Teriyaki 101 Tokyo Express Athens. Me n u : Asian/Latin fusion tacos: bulgogi and 1805 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Suite 103 • 706-353-0823 690 U.S. Hwy. 29 • 706-543-8833 shiitake; teriyaki chicken with pineapple pico de gallo; Find Us on Facebook tokyoexpressga.com tofu with sesame-soy vinaigrette; more. Apps, bowls and Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Take-out, counter service. Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven salads, too. $ Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Simple, days. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, take-out. Th e Lo o k : clean space; looks like a franchise but isn’t. Me n u : Teri- Quick-service hibachi and sushi in the new large devel- Taste of India yaki bowls or wraps (essentially a Korean burrito) come opment anchored by the Space Kroger on Highway 29. 131 E. Broad St. • 706-559-0000 with beef, shrimp, chicken or pork, your choice of veggies Me n u : A decent selection of sushi rolls, including spe- indiaathens.com and a sauce (spicy Korean, yum yum, wasabi mayo, teri- cialty ones, plus wings, bento box specials at lunch and Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly. yaki). Fried shrimp, fried fish, wings, chicken tenders and dinner, hibachi, soup, edamame and some fried apps. $ Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, buffet, catering. Ho u r s : Lunch fried rice. Kids’ menu. $

ƒ 60 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS flagpole.com Toppers International Showbar Dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : A long sushi bar, plus 100 N. Jackson St. • 706-613-0504 tables lit by twinkling star lights. Me n u : Lunch combos Find Us on Facebook get you a lot for a little. There are many specialty rolls on Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, exotic the menu, but the nigiri is what shines. Udon and ramen dancing. Th e Lo o k : Athens’ exotic-dancing club is in the are great if you want something heartier, and there’s middle of downtown. Special shows like the male revue tonkatsu, teriyaki, fried rice and kids’ specials that come happen often. Watch a game on a large-screen TV or play with ice cream. Dr i n k s : Hot and cold sake, Japanese (and ,)+% a game of pool. Dr i n k s : Champagne, shots, brews or American) beers, wine, sake bombs and martinis. $$ specialty cocktails from the full bar. Prices for high rollers and budget drinkers alike. $ The Varsity 1000 W. Broad St. • 706-548-6325 Transmetropolitan thevarsity.com 145 E. Clayton St. • 706-613-8773 Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a- transmetathens.com t u r e s : Drive-thru, catering, counter service, outside seat- Fi l e Un d e r : Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Bars. ing, take-out. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Late Fe a t u r e s : Outside seating, art. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Sat. night, Fri and Sat. Th e Lo o k : “What’ll ya have?!” greets Dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Pizza with table service. you at the door of this retro fast-food eatery, still going Big bar upstairs, plus rooms for private parties. Me n u : strong after 80 years of business. Me n u : Hot dogs (with Large thin-crust slices that aren’t as floppy as classic New cheese, slaw or chili), burgers, BLTs, grilled cheeses, ./7(%2% York-style ’za and have a puffier crust at the edge. Lots of chicken sandwiches, french fries and onion rings; wash toppings and specialty pies. Also: pastas, salads, panini, it down with a famous Varsity frosted-orange drink. Fried burgers and delicious oven-roasted potatoes with plenty apple or peach pies, 16 flavors of ice cream and brownies of garlic. Dr i n k s : Draft beer, craft beer in bottles/cans, for dessert. $ wine, build-your-own Bloody Mary bar on Sunday. $ Veronica’s Sweet Spot Trappeze Pub  159 Oneta St. • 706-247-0421 269 W. Washington St. • 706-543-8997 facebook.com/weetspotstudio trappezepub.com Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Ho u r s : 10 Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Vegetarian Friendly, a.m.–4 p.m., Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Sweet space in the Bars. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside seating, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Tracy Street warehouses packed with art, books and more. Lunch, dinner and late night, seven days. Sunday brunch. Me n u : Coffee from Jittery Joe’s, tea, pastries from Inde- Th e Lo o k : High ceilings, plenty of character. Me n u : Fun pendent Baking Co. and others, plus packaged snacks snacks and plenty of real meals. Stuff for people who (yogurt, cheese sticks, pretzels, etc.) and some ready- %,3% love bacon, and tasty choices for vegetarians and vegans. made sandwiches. Comedy nights. $ Interesting sandwiches and salads. Entrees like cider slow-roasted ribs and North Carolina trout. Lunch specials are a good deal. Dr i n k s : Serious beer, with more than 200 Viva! Argentine Cuisine well-described options in the bottle and 30 on tap, plus 247 Prince Ave. • 706-850-8284 wine and nice cocktails from Highwire Lounge (under the vivaargentinecuisine.com same ownership and accessible through a door). $$ Fi l e Un d e r : Latin American, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Beer and wine, delivery, outside seat- The Traveling Hobo Cafe ing. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue–Sun. Th e Lo o k : 20 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville • 706-310-4323 Bottleworks restaurant in blue One-of-a-Kind Shopping, facebook.com/TravelingHoboCafe and white (like the Argentinean Delicious Dining, and a World-Class Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Ho u r s : flag). Me n u : Argentinean cuisine Music Scene... Lunch, seven days. Dinner, Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Lots of is known for beef, but Viva has all in our Historic Downtown! train paraphernalia in a cozy space. Me n u : Burgers are made many of its dishes vegetar- the biggest attraction, and they’re large and varied: lamb, ian. Empanadas are a popular Gift certiﬁcates available - more than bison, doughnuts for patties, etc. Not much in the way of option, with fillings including 75 retail and dining locations! health food, but the fries with gravy are great. $ sausage and rice, spinach and 706-353-1421 mushroom and ham and cheese. Dinner options Two Story Coffeehouse include lomo con papas fritas, as well as chicken, 1680 Lumpkin St. • 706-850-5422 shrimp and steak entrees. Cupcakes in regular and twostorycoffee.com mini sizes, with a soft filling in the middle, are a Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Fe a t u r e s : highlight. See ad on p. 27. $$ Outside seating, Wi-Fi, live music. Ho u r s : Open seven days. Th e Lo o k : A cozy, historic house with a quiet room for studying. Me n u : High-quality, classic coffee drinks Walker’s Coffee & Pub prepared with a manual pour-over, Chemex or personal 128 College Ave. • 706-543-1433 French press, plus nice teas, smoothies, Italian sodas facebook.com/walkerspub and more. Pastries from Independent Baking Co., gelato, Fi l e Un d e r : Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Bars, Sand- Cecilia Cake and other snacks. $ wiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside seating, counter service, art, Wi-Fi. Ho u r s : Open seven Utage Athens Sushi Bar days. Th e Lo o k : Big space turns from a coffeehouse into 440 E. Clayton St. • 706-227-9339 a bar at night. Me n u : The a.m. brings locally roasted utageathenssushibar.com coffees, pastries, bagels, breakfast burritos and drunken Fi l e Un d e r : Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Bars. Fe a t u r e s : waffles (Guinness and chocolate chips). Afternoon means Full bar, reservations, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch, Mon–Fri. sandwiches, quesadillas and nice compact burgers. flagpole.com 201 7–201 8 flagpole Guide to ATHENS ƒ61 Dr i n k s : Six beers on draft and over 70 in bottles, includ- Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : side seating. Th e Lo o k : A hip, upscale feel with Edison ing many microbrews. $ Beer, catering, counter service, delivery, outside seating, lightbulbs, digital murals, a cool backlit bar and a nice trivia. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ indoor-outdoor seating area. This place caters to the older Weaver D’s Fine Foods college crowd. Dr i n k s : Focusing on craft and draft beer 1016 E. Broad St. • 706-353-7797 Wing House Grill and specialty cocktails. $ weaverds.com 8727 U.S. Hwy. 29, Hull • 706-850-9700 Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, Find Us on Facebook The World Famous counter service, outside seating, delivery. Ho u r s : 11 Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a- 351 N. Hull St. • 706-543-4002 a.m.–6 p.m., Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Look for the bright- t u r e s : Take-out, outside seating, live music, beer. Ho u r s : facebook.com/theworldfamousathens green cinderblock building and the sign that reads “Auto- Lunch seven days, dinner Mon–Sat. Th e Lo o k : Casual Fi l e Un d e r : American, Bars, Vegetarian Friendly. matic for the People.” Few frills. Be snappy with your environs with picnic tables outside that’s one of the rare Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, live music/DJs, art, full bar. order, or you’ll hear about it. Me n u : Dexter Weaver is still options to get a beer in Madison County. Me n u : Wings Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner and late night, seven days. Th e serving up fantastic fried chicken, squash casserole, mac (duh), but also fried green tomatoes, burgers, mozzarella Lo o k : Bright and cute, with funky art and fresh flowers. and cheese, collards and the like. The James Beard Foun- sticks, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and a couple of Me n u : Smart bar food with good veggie options: tacos dation named it an “America’s Classic.” Damn right. $ salads. Kids’ meals include a cookie. $ on Tuesday, steamed bao, fat sandwiches. Home football games for Georgia bring early hours and tasty breakfast What’s Cooking Wingster Café specials. Dr i n k s : Creative but not intimidating cocktails, 2546 Commerce Road • 706-850-0606 521 Baxter St. • 706-583-9611 well-priced beer (including lots of canned craft brews), Fi l e Un d e r : Mexican and South American. Fe a t u r e s : wingsterathens.com wine, housemade nonalcoholic sodas. $ Cash only, outside seating. Ho u r s : Lunch, seven days. Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Fe a- Th e Lo o k : An under-the-radar roadside spot located off t u r e s : Counter service, delivery. Ho u r s : Lunch, dinner Your Pie of Highway 441. Order at the window and take a seat on and late night, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Located near the 1591 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-850-7424 the colorful patio surrounded by cacti, tropical plants high-rise freshman dorms, this is a popular late-night 196 Alps Road • 706-549-3179 and kitschy decor. Me n u : Fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, spot for pick-up-and-go service. 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Th e Lo o k : Sister bar to Half Moon Pub wintervillewokstar.blogspot.com Me n u : Lots of topping, sauce and cheese choices, as well and Flanagan’s, this drinking spot is known for its ram- Fi l e Un d e r : American, Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Delivery, take- as several doughs. Pick a specialty pie or build your own. bunctious patrons. Enjoy the large outdoor patio in the out. Th e Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Tue-Mon. Th e Lo o k : Vegan and gluten-free pizzas are available. Panini, bread middle of the downtown street bustle. Dr i n k s : Lots of American standards plus real Chinese food, hidden in a bowl salads and gelato, too. Beer and wine available. $$ whiskey. You’ll also find a full bar with brews and wells. $ Winterville shopping center. Me n u : Chinese dishes such as moo goo gai pan, lo mein, spicy garlic eggplant and Zeb Dean’s Barbecue White Tiger Gourmet sesame shrimp. Curiosity is rewarded with hot pot, boiled 5742 U.S. Hwy. 29 N., Danielsville • 706-795-2701 217 Hiawassee Ave. • 706-353-6847 fish, interesting soups, cumin lamb and more. $$ Find Us on Facebook whitetigergourmet.com Fi l e Un d e r : Downhome and BBQ. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different, Downhome and BBQ, Wok’s Up counter service, checks. Ho u r s : Breakfast, lunch and din- Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Catering, counter service, 1791 Oconee Connector, Bogart • 706-521-5486 ner, Wed–Sat. Lunch, Sun. Th e Lo o k : Country barbecue live music, BYOB, delivery, take-out, art, outside seat- facebook.com/woksupgeorgia joint with awesome signage, un-fancy environs. Me n u : ing. Ho u r s : Lunch, Tue–Sat. Dinner, Thu–Sat. Sunday Fi l e Un d e r : Asian. Fe a t u r e s : Counter service, take-out. Dean’s signature pepper-vinegar sauce attracts ’cue brunch. Th e Lo o k : In a historic building in a historic Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, seven days. Th e Lo o k : Epps hounds from far and wide, and the creamed-corn-based neighborhood, White Tiger supplies toys and crayons for Bridge fast-casual Asian; part of a planned franchise. Brunswick stew has also contributed to its reputation as kids and many artistic renderings of its namesake. Me n u : Me n u : Made-to-order stir-fry. Pick a protein (steak, worthy of a drive. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, tots Carnivores and vegetarians will be equally happy. Good chicken, shrimp, pork, tofu), some veggies, a sauce and and slaw, too. Brightly colored slices of soda cake by the ingredients shine in the Happy Top cheeseburger (simple a base (rice, noodles, salad), then watch the flames leap register. $ and perfect, with grilled onions, field greens and mayo) high as the dudes behind the counter toss it together. $ or a seared salmon ciabatta. Smoked pork barbecue and Zoe’s Kitchen tofu-q; great daily specials and seasonal sides. At brunch, Wonderbar 145 Alps Road • 706-850-3400 try a biscuit sandwich or stack of pancakes covered in 240 E. Washington St. zoeskitchen.com pulled pork. $$ facebook.com/wonderbarathens Fi l e Un d e r : Sandwiches, Vegetarian Friendly. Fe a t u r e s : Fi l e Un d e r : Bars and Clubs. Fe a t u r e s : Full bar, outside Catering, counter service, drive-thru, take-out. Ho u r s : Wildcat Grill at Broad River Outpost seating. Th e Lo o k : From Giant Jenga to FIFA to Pac Man, Lunch and dinner, seven days. $ 7911 Wildcat Bridge Road,, Danielsville • 706-795-3242 this spunky bar is for anyone looking for more than just facebook.com/BROwildcatgrill a drink. The gamer’s haven has you covered with vintage Zombie Coffee and Donuts Fi l e Un d e r : Something Different. Fe a t u r e s : Outdoor arcade games, video-game consoles and old-school 350 E. Broad St. • 706-850-2526 seating. Ho u r s : Lunch and dinner, Sat and Sun, May–- board games. 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