DEKALB

Verde Taqueria

Diners have already discovered this laid-back cantina where the weekend waits can run up to an hour. A la carte tacos and salads are priced below $7 and can be filled or topped with barbecued pork, short ribs or calamari, as well as the traditional ingredients. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 12:30-9 p.m. Sundays. 1426 Dresden Drive, Brookhaven. 404-254-5319, www.verdetacos.com. $

FULTON

Waterhaven

This contemporary space, formerly the Globe, has a spacious patio on the edge of Technology Square and a new, affordably-priced menu of entrees, small plates and lunch plates. Owner Joe McCarthy is committed to using local, sustainable ingredients in the kitchen and has an intensive recycling program. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 5:30-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 75 5th St. 404-214-6740, www.waterhavenatl.com. $$

30 Tables

The latest incarnation in the Glenn Hotel downtown serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night menu. Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m. Mondays-Fridays,

7:30-11 a.m. Saturdays-Sundays; lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily; dinner, 6-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 6-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 110 Marietta St. 404-469-0700, www.30tables.com. $$

Akina

This Japanese fusion eatery in Windward Crossing features traditional dishes, hibachi, teriyaki and more than 50 varieties of sake.

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 5-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 5815 Windward Parkway, Suite 209, Alpharetta. 770-663-0630. $$

Philly Pretzel Factory

Philly-style soft pretzels, plus dogs, sausage and bratwurst, party trays with an assortment of mustards and kids’ snack packs. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 13087 Ga. 9 North, Suite 910, Milton. 770-475-6644, www.gettwistedpretzels.com. $

GWINNETT

Uncle Vito’s N.Y. Pizza

Pizzas, calzones, pasta dishes and salads are available in the dining room or as take-out. Can’t decide? The special has the entire 17-item toppings list. 2400 Satellite Blvd., Duluth. 770-333-6298, www.unclevitosnypizza.com. $$

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.