Nina Hemphill Reeder

6 days ago | theinfatuation.com | Nina Hemphill Reeder |Jacinta Howard

Just AddedSituated in a quiet corner in Ponce City Market, LaRaiyah’s Bodega feels like stepping into another ecosystem. Ferns hang like curtains, the flower wall looks like it’s been doctored up in Technicolor, and downbeat hip-hop makes the chaos outside feel miles away. Bring that friend who names their plants and keeps a misting schedule more detailed than a strategic report. Smoothies named after rap legends like Nipsey Hussle and Missy Elliott are excellent.

6 days ago | theinfatuation.com | Jacinta Howard |Juli Horsford |Nina Hemphill Reeder

From the Miller Union team, Madeira Park in Poncey-Highland sets the new standard for Atlanta wine bars with New American plates that hit like Steph Curry from the logo and an excellent 11-page wine list you’ll want to photograph so you can stock up at home. So it’s absolutely a spot for people who talk tannins, but even if you can’t tell merlot from moscato, the outstanding food is reason enough to be here. The creamy gnocchi and juicy poulet rouge (available after 5pm) are must-orders.

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | Juli Horsford |Nina Hemphill Reeder |Jacinta Howard

Just AddedWhile the presentation of Ivy’s Heavenly Cobbler, a counter service spot in Grant Park is cute—it comes in a cross between a cupcake wrapper and a personal pie pan—it’s the least interesting thing about them. The crust is buttery, rich, dense yet still flakier than Atlanta weather. As tempting as it is to just focus there, don’t. The peaches in this cobbler are plump and sweet, and the spice-blend-to-sugar ratio is perfect.

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Jacinta Howard |Juli Horsford |Nina Hemphill Reeder

The Tron-esque tunnel entrance to Wagyu House looks like the ride queue to some space tour. Except the spacesuits are sponsored by Fashion Nova and the mission involves 90 minutes of tableside grilling marbled chuck eye and other AYCE options. This West Midtown KBBQ/JBBQ stays more booked and busy than an Instagram-famous veneer specialist (who is very likely here too).

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Nina Hemphill Reeder

Atlanta’s weather can be all over the place, so we don’t have many entirely outdoor settings. And that’s why Larakin feels like it should be in some city closer to the Tropic of Cancer line. This all-day coffee and wine bar is a great place to pass a few hours, especially on those mild Atlanta days and warm evenings.