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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, August 28, 2008
COBB:
El Pollo Loco. A casual Mexican eatery serving citrus-marinated chicken in a variety of dishes — from salad toppers and nachos to burritos, tacos and quesadillas. Eat in the dining room or get it to go. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Drive-through open until 11 p.m. on Fridays-Saturdays. 2521 Cobb Parkway, Smyrna. 770-612-3184, www.elpolloloco.com. Casual. Parking, child-friendly, catering, children’s menu. $.
DEKALB
Mimi’s Cafe. This upscale family dining establishment near Perimeter Mall serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers smaller portion sizes at lunch and dinner. Offerings range from soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers to fish, chicken, steaks and pork chops. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. 1221 Ashford Crossing, Atlanta. 770-351-8444, www.mimiscafe.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, parties/private room, full bar, smoking available, children’s menu. $$.
Zuffy’s Place. This neighborhood bar is the reincarnation of the iconic Fuzzy’s Place, just moved about a quarter-mile away. They’ve retained many of Joe Dale’s Cajun-influenced recipes from salads and sandwiches to full dinners. Live music most nights. Because smoking is allowed, no one under 18 years old is permitted. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays. Bar open later. 1860 Corporate Blvd. N.E., Atlanta. 404-343-1171, www.zuffys.com. Casual. Parking, catering, full bar, smoking available, live music, Wi-Fi. $$.
FULTON
Cafe di Sol. A family-friendly neighborhood cafe serving everything from burgers to entrees. Half of the restaurant is a partially covered patio, great for people-watching. Well-behaved dogs welcome on the patio. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11:30 a.m.-midnight Fridays; 11 a.m.-midnight Saturdays; 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sundays. Brunch: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 640 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-724-0711, www.cafedisol.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, full bar, Wi-Fi. $$.
Tin Drum Asia Cafe. This cafe in Atlanta’s historic Flatiron Building, in the restaurant-heavy Broad Street area, serves Asian noodle and rice dishes, as well as wraps and salads. Order at the counter, and the food is brought to your table. Most dishes available with beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 84 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-688-3182, www.tindrumcafe.net. Casual. Outdoor dining, smoking available, Wi-Fi. $.
GWINNETT
Fernando’s Mexican. In the Dacula Plaza shopping center, this Tex-Mex restaurant is very child-friendly. The usual Mexican dishes include a variety of tacos, burritos and fajitas, as well as steak dishes. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 465 Dacula Road, Dacula. 770-339-9444. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, full bar, smoking available, children’s menu. $.
PRICING CODE
$$$$$ means more than $75; $$$$ means $75 or less; $$$ means $50 or less; $$ means $25 or less; $ means $15 or less.
The price code represents a typical full-course meal for one excluding drinks.
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