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◄ Saint-Germain French
Bakery & Cafe is now open
at Buckhead Village offering
the same beloved items as
the original Ponce City Market
location, like classic French
pastries, morning croissants,
chouquettes, macarons, artisan
organic chocolates and more,
plus a savory all day cafe menu,
espresso bar and wine, rose,
and champagne offerings!!!]
Twain's Brewpub & Billiards
211 E. Trinity Place | twains.net
Twain’s is one of the most relaxed and
family-friendly options on my list. Its
location is both convenient to Decatur
Square and significantly less difficult to
navigate. A small, attached parking lot,
extensive two-tier patio buffered by dense
vegetation, and sunshades all make this an
easy spot to pop in for a bite. Add to that
the gaming opportunities inside — think
shuffleboard, billiards, and darts — there
is something fun for everyone here. The
menu is also approachable and tasty,
and their cocktails are quite delicious. I
recommend grabbing a pretzel ($8.50),
which is made in-house daily. Pair it with
the rich, warm beer queso and tangy beer
mustard, and you’ve got yourself a winner.
Dang It, Bobby! ($12) — a line from “King
of the Hill — features Four Peel Gin, Ilegal
Mezcal, grapefruit, lime, agave, and soda.
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. | ladybirdatl.
com
Situated adjacent to the BeltLine
Eastside Trail, Ladybird boasts one of the
largest and most delightful patio vibes in
the city. A plethora of tables are shaded
by cheerful yellow umbrellas, while casual
seating can be found around the outer
edge of the patio, with high tops perfect
for people-watching and cozy lounge
seating enclaves for intimate gatherings.
The aesthetics here are on point, don’t
miss the outside bar operating out of a
converted airstream trailer. The BBQ
Fries ($ 15) are topped with melty cheddar
cheese, crispy pulled pork, and spicy
jalapeno, drizzled with ranch. Be still
my heart! For your cocktail, try the Life
of Leisure ($12) featuring Ranco Alegre
Blanco tequila, Fiero, Mahina Coconut,
pineapple juice, lime, Japanese chili, and
lime bitters combined to give this fruity
drink a kick.
MAY 2022 | INTOWN 43
Chido & Padres
128 East Andrews Dr.|
chido andp adres. com
Chido & Padre’s is an absolute gem.
Hands down, this is my favorite Buckhead
restaurant. The contemporary Mexican
restaurant offers a colorful atmosphere and
a menu full of vibrant drinks and dishes.
One of my favorites is South Georgia
Esquites ($10), a bowl of sweet roasted
corn topped with heirloom tomato pico
and house crema is sweet, savory, and
fresh. Pair it with a La Cuerva ($11), a
light and summery cocktail is made with
grapefruit, pamplemousse, Blue Nectar
bianco tequila, and topped with Topo
Chico for a little fizz. nn
Clermont Rooftop
789 Ponce De Leon Ave. |
hotelclermont.com
You really can’t go wrong with the
Rooftop bar at the Clermont Hotel.
Featuring some of the best skyline views in
the city, the aesthetics here are on point,
and you can enjoy kicking back with
friends while snapping that perfect sunset
selfie to post on your Instagram. While
the bar doesn’t have a full-fledged kitchen,
they do have food cart offerings on the
weekends. I loved the Cabarian Chili
Hummus ($8), a light and easy appetizer
featuring vegetable crudites, grilled bread,
and succulent grilled squash for dipping. I
also indulged in Clermont Daiquiri ($13),
a fresh and tangy treat made with rum,
lime juice, and hibiscus.