Peter Greenberg asked some locals what made Atlanta "Hotlanta."
Peter broadcast his show from the new Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton hotel in Atlanta Midtown. We checked in with some of his local guests to find out their favorite hangouts and other “pockets of funk” in the city, from the best burger joint to some of the coolest blues in the nation.
Here's what they had to say about Decatur:
Just beyond the east edge of Atlanta, Decatur has become a go-to spot for music, drinks, and food. Eddie’s Attic on North Mcdonough Street draws national folk acts to their upstairs room. All within a few blocks are Decatur CD for one of the best selections of music in the metro area, and Java Monkey and Dancing Goats, both hugely popular coffee houses. A visit to Taqueria del Sol on West Ponce De Leon Avenue will likely require a wait, but it’s worth it. On the other end of Ponce De Leon, at the far edge of Decatur is the fabulous, the price-is-right Dekalb Farmers Market, with produce, meats, fish, bakery goods, beer and wine from Georgia and the rest of the world. www.decaturga.com
Maybe we should replace the "City of Homes, Schools, and Places of Worship" logo with "Go-to spot for Music, Drinks, and Food." Probably need to work in boutique and curio shops and events as well. After all, a logo is about marketing ourselves to others, in terms of what's in it for them, right?
