Real Men Eat Brunch

Top notch service and divine Italian cuisine, a trip isn't complete without vino or a cocktail from Alli

An Atlanta original - I'm a fan of the breakfast-dinner combo, their pasta, sausage & eggs. Don't forget the dreamy grits on the side

Jay's BBQ short rib with spiced chocolate molé is a Southern-Mex mash up that can't be beat

Known for the 10pm burger, the Nashville-style Hot Chicken is their next big thing. The cocktails are king but give the beer list a spin.

There's no better hangover cure in Morningside than a bowl of oyster & grits and a tall bloody mary at Rosebud

The Italian house restaurant at the Renaissance is taking American food for a spin. Helmed by a Top Chef, the 48 hr short rib is to die for

Local beer, craft cocktails & delicious upscale bar food. Get the pork belly sliders and the Hibiscus Flip.

Short on cash? At brunch order a Bloody Mary & get a bonus sidecar of local brew Sweetwater 420

Tucked into Inman Park you'll find a wildly creative menu by culinary rebel Robert Phalen. From offal to octopus, the choice is yours.

Inspired by Buford Highway & Vietnam, you must try the octopus and pork lettuce wraps

There's a new chef in town! Check out Chef Todd Richard's housemade lamb sausage & hot smoked salmon & grits

STG Trattoria's got a new chef, Sean Telo, and now serves lunch. In addition to the fine margherita pie, dig into sandwiches including my favorite, the pork sausage with fig mustard & Vidalia onion jam

Try one of the sampler platter specials to try a number of tapas at a fair price & be sure to try something new from the eclectic wine list