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NOSH OR A MEAL

Nosh or a Meal American Restaurant

First Place Chops

70 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-262-2675 www.buckheadrestaurants.com

An Atlanta icon known for exceptional food and service, Chops consistently ranks as one of the top 10 steakhouses in the country. Exquisite seafood flown in fresh daily and the best USDA prime aged beef are stylishly served in a warm ambiance of the dark wood dining room located in Buckhead. This makes for traditional steakhouse items that go above and beyond. Whether you’re dining for business or pleasure, a meal at Chops is sure to make a lasting impression. It is currently open for dine-in, take away, curbside pick-up and delivery, so feel free to call or order online!

Second Place Brookwood Grill

880 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell, GA 30076 770-587-0102 www.brookwoodgrill.com

For over 28 years the Brookwood Grill restaurant has set the standard for exceptional dining in Roswell. Upon entering Brookwood Grill, one will see 7,500 square feet of warm wood and unique stacked stonework, smell the live hickory wood and hear the sounds of live entertainment featured nightly.

Third Place 1920 Tavern

948 Canton St., Roswell, GA 30075 770-998-3114 www.1920tavern.com

A speakeasy style restaurant and pub that features a globally inspired cuisine, offering a sophisticated mix of cocktails and spirits along with impressive great dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner.

AMERICAN RESTAURANT

6.94% 5.74% 4.40%

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Nosh or a Meal Asian Restaurant

First Place Asian Cafe

2462 Jett Ferry Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-395-9350 https://dunwoodyasiancafe.com/

This Asian Cafe is a family-owned restaurant that welcomes the community and ensures no pork on your fork. We are known for our signature Mongolian dish along with Thai chicken and sesame chicken dish.

Asian Cafe offers a wide array of the fine Thai and Chinese cuisine ranging from traditional dishes such as sushi and sashimi, regular rolls and hand rolls. Asian Cafe welcomes everyone and thanks everyone for staying loyal during unprecedented times. Please stop by for lunch or dinner. Delivery and pick up only for now. It plans to open for dine-in this summer.

ASIAN RESTAURANT

Second Place Canton Cook II

6690 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-255-8000

http://www.cantoncookii.com/

Fish tanks adorn this casual Chinese eatery serving classic fare, from noodles to Peking duck.

Third Place Canton Cooks

5984 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30328 404-250-0515

http://www.canton-cooks.com/

Canton Cooks provides a casual venue for eclectic Chinese fare, including hot pot and barbecue duck.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

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9.62% 7.87% 5.69%

Nosh or a Meal Bagels

First Place Goldbergs Deli

Metro Atlanta 404-465-1100 www.goldbergbagel.com

Each morning, Goldbergs prepares dozens of its famous since 1972 po’ boys on freshly baked bread for loyal patrons as the kitchen buzzes with the boiling of matzah balls, slicing of local produce and cracking of eggs. Always available are many varieties of bagels, deli salads and classics such as pickled tomatoes, stuffed cabbage and corned beef. Rich in history. Committed to quality. Bagels made the old-fashioned way. Goldberg’s Bagel Company & Deli, originally named Goldberg & Son, started in 1972 as a small true father-and-son run Atlanta deli serving six varieties of authentic New York-style boiled bagels and one very popular Po’ Boy sandwich.

Second Place Bagelicious

1255 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA 30068 770-509-9505 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bagelicious/

Bagelicious has New York deli-style favorites, including a variety of bagels and salads, in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

Third Place Brooklyn Bagels

9925 Haynes Bridge Rd., Ste. 740, Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-569-7290 www.brooklynwaterbagel.com

Its revolutionary system replicates Catskill Mountains water to create the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.® bagels its customers enjoy, complimented by other New York favorites and signature coffees.

BAGELS

24.58% 21.94% 11.98%

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First Place Alon's Bakery & Market

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30346 678-397-1781 www.alons.com

Alon’s Bakery & Market is an award-winning restaurant, providing highquality artisan baked goods and cuisine since 1992. The namesake of Executive Chef-Owner Alon Balshan, Alon’s Bakery & Market has locations in both Morningside and Dunwoody, with catering options available across metro Atlanta. Offering customers a unique atmosphere that emulates the authentic feel of a European market, Alon’s Bakery & Market is known for its high-quality, made-from-scratch selection of baked breads, European-style cakes, handmade pastries, gourmet made-to-order sandwiches and salads, freshly prepared foods, fine cheeses, carefully curated delicacies, exquisite chocolates and more.

Bakery & Sweets

Second Place Alpine Bakery

405 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock, GA 30188 12315 Crabapple Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 404-410-1400 www.alpinebakeryandtrattoria.com

Alpine has over 20 years of experience in providing premium desserts to restaurants throughout the southeastern United States. Featuring over 60 varieties of hand-crafted and decadent desserts. Imagine layer cakes, pies and cheesecakes made with real cream, unique and traditional pastries, over 20 different types of cookies with real butter and delicious artisan breads baked to perfection.

Third Place Ali's Cookies

1255 Johnson Ferry Rd., Ste. 34, Marietta, GA 30068 770-971-8566 www.shipacookie.com

Ali’s Cookies™ has grown to three locations. It is a special occasion, corporate gift and sales initiative specialist. Its executive pastry chef creates wedding, custom cakes and delightful desserts.

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BAKERY & SWEETS

16.97% 9.31% 8.97%

Nosh or a Meal Coffee Shop / Café

First Place Crema Espresso Gourmet

2458 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-731-9020 http://cremaespressogourmet.com

Créma Espresso Gourmet offers a signature selection of specialty coffee beverages all made from 100 percent Arabica beans. You’ll also love the large selection of fresh signature items: Gourmet Italian-style sandwiches, healthy fresh salads, hot savory soups, individual French-style quiches, pasta dishes and traditional Italian lasagnas. Don’t forget to finish off with one of its French desserts. Créma Espresso Gourmet was created with a strong passion for high quality espresso and gourmet food items. It aspires to provide you with the highest quality service and atmosphere. You will see a dedication to detail in every cup and sandwich it serves.

Second Place Alon's Bakery & Market

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30346 678-397-1781 www.alons.com

Alon’s Bakery & Market is an award-winning restaurant with catering options, known for its high-quality, made-fromscratch selection of baked breads, European-style cakes, handmade pastries, gourmet made-to-order sandwiches and salads, freshly prepared foods, fine cheeses, carefully curated delicacies, exquisite chocolates and more. Visit Alon’s in Morningside or Dunwoody.

Third Place Starbucks

Metro Atlanta 800-782-7282 www.starbucks.com

An American coffee company and coffeehouse chain founded in Seattle, Wash., in 1971, Starbucks offers exceptional coffees from around the world roasted at Starbucks Reserve Roasteries and crafted with care.

COFFEE SHOP / CAFE

17.68% 12.12% 11.66%

HONORABLE MENTIONS

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Nosh or a Meal Italian Restaurant

First Place Ippolito’s

Metro Atlanta 770-992-0781 www.ippolitos.net

Serving authentic Italian dishes in your neighborhood since 1989, Ippolito’s has enjoyed great success by providing a casual, friendly atmosphere and excellent service as well as healthy portions of its wonderful food. Its entrees range from homemade sandwiches, pizzas and calzones to delicious pastas, to speciality chicken, veal and seafood dishes. It offers a wide variety of wines, and the desserts must be seen to be believed. Bring the family and friends in for a great meal and lots of fun. You will love Ippolito’s and thank you to everyone that voted!

Second Place Novo Cucina

5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338 470-275-3000 www.novocucina.com

Novo Cucina introduces a fresh new approach to eating Italian. Here, culinary tradition marries innovative casual, making it fun, easy, and approachable to eat out. Novo’s state-of-the-art open kitchen with chef counter seating allows diners to see Novo chefs in action. At Novo, ingredients drive the menu, offering diners fresh Italian and locally sourced food.

Third Place Maggiano’s

Metro Atlanta 404-816-9650 www.maggianos.com

Maggiano’s Little Italy serves up family-style freshly prepared Italian-American cuisine influenced by recipes and cooking techniques borrowed from Nonna’s kitchen. Private banquet rooms and dining spaces offer guests unforgettable event experiences.

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

9.03% 7.24% 7.17%

HONORABLE MENTIONS

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First Place Fuego Mundo

5590 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, GA 30342 404-256-4330 www.fuegomundo.com

At Fuego Mundo, savor foods from the continents and regions of South America, Central America and Spain in a warm, casual and friendly, worldclass environment. Enjoy a multi-sensory experience, as all entrées are made-to-order in front of your eyes on an exhibition Wood-Fire Grill. Thank you so much for voting Fuego Mundo as the No. 1 kosher restaurant in Atlanta. We value our patrons and their confidence in us. You are what gives our team the motivation to continue providing quality meals and excellent customer service. Thank you again. We look forward to serving you.

Kosher Restaurant

Second Place Pita Grille

4630 Wieuca Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 404-500-4339 www.pitagrilleatl.com

Pita Grille is a fastcasual restaurant serving Mediterranean style food. All of its menu items are prepared fresh daily, from fresh-baked pita bread to specially seasoned beef and chicken to vegetables and side salads.

Third Place The Spicy Peach

2887 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 404-334-7200 www.thespicypeach.com

The Spicy Peach is a kosher market that provides new and innovative kosher food products. The Spicy Peach is under the supervision of the Atlanta Kashruth Commission.

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KOSHER RESTAURANT

31.14% 12.41% 11.41%

Nosh or a Meal Middle Eastern Restaurant

First Place Rumi’s Kitchen

6112 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA 30328 7105 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-477-2100 www.rumiskitchen.com

Welcome to Rumi’s Kitchen, the premiere location for Persian cuisine. It was named after one of the most famous and well-read poets in the world, Jelaluddin Rumi. He was a 13th century Persian poet whose visions, words and life teach us how to reach inner peace, happiness and love. Chef Ali Mesghali’s unique and flavorful touch has been wowing patrons at Rumi’s Kitchen in the past 5 years and has created a place where people want to visit again and again. Rumi’s invites you to Rumi’s Kitchen, where fresh, healthy food, attentive Persian hospitality and an atmosphere filled with love await you.

Second Place Zafron Restaurant

236 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-255-7402 www.persianrestaurantsandysprings.com

A popular Sandy Springs destination for Persian cuisine, Zafron uses intoxicating herbs and spices for a new twist on traditional Middle Eastern flavors. From irresistible hummus and salad to mouth-watering kebabs and saffron chicken, you’re sure to find something that pleases. Head to Zafron for authentic tastes and a unique dining experience.

Third Place Cafe Sababa - Mediterranean Grill

4639 N. Shallowford Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-705-8268 www.cafesababa.info

Its mission is to offer an awesome culinary experience while creating within you an ardent love for its food and fervent longing to return to the restaurant again and again.

MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT

32.87% 8.47% 6.15%

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Nosh or a Meal

Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant

First Place Café Sunflower

2140 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-352-8859 www.cafesunflower.com

For over 20 years, Cafe Sunflower has consistently been voted one of Atlanta’s best vegan restaurants. Serving taste-defying meat-free dishes in the Buckhead area. Get your veg on! Café Sunflower has been a pioneer of delectable vegan cuisine in Atlanta. Its award-winning kitchen has taken the time to master the art of plant-based cooking. Serving in-town Atlanta customers, its Buckhead restaurant offers celebrated vegan fare along with juice cocktails and a hand-picked selection of craft beer and fine wine. So whether you’ve made a lifelong commitment to veganism or you’re just going meatless for one meal, they’ve got you covered.

Second Place Flower Child

6400 Bluestone Rd. #170 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 470-481-7850 www.iamaflowerchild.com

Healthy Food for a Happy World: At Flower Child, we make every last bite from scratch, using fresh ingredients from close to home and serving healthy food that takes you to a happy place. We’re on a simple, soul-satisfying mission to radiate positively delicious vibes.

Third Place Slutty Vegan ATL

1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 855-439-7588 https://sluttyveganatl.com/

Bringing vegan options and food awareness to Atlanta’s West End has always been a life dream of Pinky Cole, CEO and founder of The Slutty Vegan.

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN RESTAURANT

28.17% 17.12% 10.23%

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