zdapproved
a quick reference to my favorite restaurants
The zdapproved spots are places that I could go back to over and over again. The following gallery depicts my favorite places to get coffee, enjoy a casual meal, or splurge on a fancy dinner domestically and internationally. I’ll rotate the list every now and then as I try new places or when old places get stale. Outside of Atlanta, the cities listed below correspond to the guides on the Destinations page. As I release more cities, I will update this with the respective cities accordingly.
All my favorite dishes are also noted with a ✩.
Happy zdapproved eating!
ATLANTA | ZDAPPROVEDATL
✩ Matchapanela & Hercules Hercules ✩
Antico | West Midtown & Other
✩ Margherita & Sophia Pizza ✩
Arepa Mia | Avondale Estates & Other
✩ Pabellon/Sifrina Arepa & Arepitas Fritas ✩
Bar Margot | Midtown
✩ Short Rib, Fries & Dulce de Leche Cake ✩
Brash Coffee | West Midtown & Other
✩ Cortado & Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk ✩
Bread is Good by Sarah Dodge | Pop-Up
✩ Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, & Everything ✩
Beetlecat | Inman Park
✩ Moqueca, Chicken Wings & Coconut Pie ✩
Buteco | Peoplestown
✩ Pao de Queijo Waffles w/ Guava Syrup ✩
Boccalupo | Inman Park
✩ 20 Yolk Tagliatelle & Risotto ✩
Chai Pani | Decatur
✩ Kale Pakors, Pav Bhaji & Corn Bhel ✩
Bon Ton | Midtown
✩ Shrimp Burger or Boil & Papaya Salad ✩
Kimball House | Decatur
✩ Menu changes but Dinner Rolls ✩
Korean Fusion | Pop-Up
✩ Anything with Slutty Sauce ✩
Lazy Betty | Candler Park
✩Truffle Dish, Biscuits, Salmon & Desserts✩
Muchacho | Reynoldstown
✩ Barbacoa Tacos, Savory Bowls & Drinks ✩
Mushi Ni | East Atlanta Village
✩ Duck/Short Ribs Bao & Cauliflower Roti ✩
Porch Light Latin Kitchen | Smyrna
✩ Beef short rib & Tres leches cake ✩
Root Baking Co. | Ponce City Market
✩ Sandwiches, Cookies & Pizza Jean’s ✩
Rumi’s Kitchen | Sandy Springs & Other
✩ Sultani Kabob, Adas Rice & Hummus ✩
Star Provisions | West Midtown
✩ Chia Seed Pudding & Bagel/Lox ✩
Ticonderoga Club | Krog Street Market
✩ Poh’s Eggplant Dish ✩
Umi Sushi | Buckhead
✩ Otoro Nigiri & Miso Marinated Cod ✩
Watchman’s | Krog Street Market
✩Menu changes but-the fish & hushpuppies✩