Posts with tag 'Restaurants'

It's Tuesday night, and you don't feel like cooking. Some Mexican food would be great, but not just any Mexican food. If you really want to make your Taco Tuesday a cut above, you'll want to find some birria tacos. Birria is a delicious meat stew (traditionally goat meat, but it can also be made with beef or lamb) that's sweet, sour, spicy, tender, and amazing. It's great on its own, and it's even better as a taco filling.

But you've just moved to a new house. Where are the good Mexican restaurants in your area, and which ones serve birria? Fear not. Our real estate agents know where all the best places for birria tacos in the Atlanta area and can help you find one near you. Here are some favorites, to take your Taco Tuesday to the next level.

• DMT - 479-B Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316
  Tuesday through Friday nights, as well as weekend afternoons, you can find this pop-up in front of We Suki Suki Vietnamese restaurant, in East Atlanta Village. The birria tacos from DMT have delicious braised beef on a corn tortilla, along with onion, cilantro, and avocado salsa. You can also get the birria-queso taco, which comes with cheese. In addition to tacos, they also have mulitas, tortas, and a host of other amazing menu options, including a few surprise offerings that they announce on their Instagram.

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One of our favorite things to do in the winter is to spend time with friends or family over a delicious pasta meal in a warm, cozy restaurant. Fresh pasta is such a comforting food  — especially when it's cold outside. With so many excellent restaurants in the Atlanta area, it's easy to get decision fatigue when trying to decide where to go for dinner. To help narrow down your choices, our real estate agents put together a list of some of their favorite Italian restaurants in Atlanta serving up your favorite pasta dishes.

• BoccaLupo - 753 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
  Low-key and intimate are the best words to describe BoccaLupo, an authentic restaurant in Inman Park serving up Italian-American cuisine. In addition to some delicious pasta dishes, BoccaLupo also offers a really casual vibe — making it a great place to either catch-up with friends or have a romantic date. They also have a full bar with classic cocktails, wines, and beer. Reservations are recommended, and takeout is also available.

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Wine tastings offer not only a way to find favorite new wines but also a fun thing to do with friends. Just one more reason why living in Atlanta is the best: Check out these wineries and wine tasting rooms, where you can either learn how to taste wine properly or put your well-honed nose to the test. And while you're in town, check out Atlanta homes for sale, and find your next great home with the perfect compromise between suburb and city.

• The Bailey Wine Cellar, 1039 Grant St SE
  Owned and run by Cynthia Bailey, reality TV star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the Bailey Wine Cellar sells wine, hosts events, and holds tastings twice a month. This Grant Park wine tasting room is just a little northeast of East Point and College Park homes for sale.

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"Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first." That's the philosophy behind Dessert Day, a holiday celebrating the best course of a meal. On Wednesday, October 14, join our real estate agents by enjoying your favorite sweet treats at these great shops and bakeries around Atlanta.

1. Sweet Cheats - 692-B Kirkwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
   The appropriately-named Sweet Cheats specializes in single-serve portions of elegant desserts. Founder Shirley Hughes was inspired by efforts to indulge her cravings during her days as a competitive bodybuilder. Sweet Cheats has developed devoted customers near Atlanta homes for sale who love their gourmet cupcakes and cruffles, which are the cake-pop versions. With an extensive selection of cookies, brownies, and cheesecake by the slice, there's something to satisfy any taste. Hours are 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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With National Cheeseburger Day just around the corner, our real estate agents thought it'd be a good opportunity to highlight some of the best local burger joints. After all, one of the great benefits of living in or around such a great city is there is no shortage of good burger options and new restaurants to try. Below are recommendations for six great places to grab a burger in or around the Atlanta area.

1. Grindhouse Killer Burgers - 1842 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
   Grindhouse Killer Burgers quickly became known as one of Atlanta's best burger joints and won several awards shortly after opening in 2009. In addition to their tasty fresh ground burgers, they also offer a fun, unique atmosphere, not far from these beautiful Atlanta homes for sale.

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