Local Resources
Best After Hours Place
Majestic Diner
1031 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta
(404) 875-0276
This local landmark is a great place to enjoy breakfast and hot black coffee in the wee hours of the morning. Try the pork chop and eggs with a pecan waffle!
Best Cheap Date
The Flying Biscuit Caf
1655 McLendon Ave., Atlanta
Other locations: Piedmont Ave.
(404) 687-8888
A twist on the classic southern breakfast, this favorite serves everything from fried green tomatoes to orange-scented French toast. But come early, they don't take reservations!
Best Club
Compound
1008 Brady Avenue N.W., Atlanta
(404) 872-4621
Known for its net parties (single networking parties), this vast club is set amidst some of the lushest landscaping in Atlanta.
Best Creative Date
Wired & Fired
994 Virginia Ave. N.E., Atlanta
(404) 885-1024
This "pottery playhouse" has been heating up Atlanta since 1996. Get your hands dirty and create something memorable with your date.
Best Place for a Laugh
Laughing Matters
173 Cleveland Ave. S.E., Atlanta
(404) 225-5000
Laughing Matters is the innovative place, offering award-winning improv shows, private murder mystery events and classes in communication skills.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Cool Beans Coffee Roasters
31 Mill St., Marietta Square, Marietta
(770) 422-9866
This shop roasts its own coffee beans. The coffee is super-fresh, and the atmosphere is melloweven a little bit beatnik. Sit and chat or enjoy a game of chess.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Blue Genes
3400 Around Lenox Dr. N.E., Atlanta
(404) 231-3400
Blue Genes recently added a mens store to the already established womens boutique. Choose urban designer clothing that will place you at the forefront of fashion
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Spice
793 Juniper St., Atlanta
(404) 875-4242
This chic midtown hot spot is the place where the ultra-hip gather for wine tasting and fabulous cuisine. The modern dcor is accented by an impressive art collection.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Violette
2948 Clairmont Rd. N.E., Atlanta
(404) 633-3363
Offering the kind of romantic charm thats sometimes hard to find these days, Violette is a great place to sit and enjoy French cooking at its romantic best.
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Bajaritos
3877 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta
(404) 239-9727
The cheery staff serves fantastic Mexican-Southwestern burritos and tapas. A great location for a casual date.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Dantes Down the Hatch
3380 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Atlanta
(404) 266-1600
Not your run of the mill fondue joint, this ones got live alligators! The low-lit rooms are designed like an abandoned ship. With live jazz nightly, Dantes is an absolute must!
TOP FIVE DATES
Chateau Elan Inn and Winery
6060 Golf Club Dr., Braselton
(800) 233-WINE
Spend a day at the world-class resort and winery Chateau Elan. Start off with a complimentary tour and wine tasting. Then treat yourself and your date to a relaxing European-style facial. Top that off with dinner at one of the six restaurants featured at this upscale resort and vineyard.
Helicopter Tour of Atlanta
Humes McCoy Aviation
570 Piedmont Ave., N.E., Hanger 54156, Atlanta
(877) 723-5898
Tour the city with Atlantas biggest and most reputable aviation company. You can create your own flight path so why not begin near your neighborhood and end up at your favorite restaurant?
Let Life Imitate Art
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA
(404) 733-4550
Take your date out on Friday night to check out the exhibitions and collections at Atlanta's home to the works of the great European and American masters. Participate in an art-making workshop. Then talk about what you saw (or what you made) over dessert and drinks while you listen to live jazz in the Robinson Atrium.
Saturday Night at the Drive-In
The Varsity
61 North Ave. N.W., Atlanta
(404) 881-1706
Get your car detailed, pick up your date, and enjoy a blast from the past with curbside service at the world's largest drive-in. Wash those grilled chili dogs and onion rings down with a frosted orange and make sure that you bring along some peppermint breath mints to share. (And don't forget the popcorn!)
Stone Mountain Park
Hwy. 78 E, Exit 8, Stone Mountain.
(770) 498-5690
Spend a day together in the country at Stone Mountain Park. Take a hike, explore the 1870's old town, ride the train, and take the sky lift to see the memorial stone carving of three Confederate heroes. And when you're tired and hungry, stop at Miss Katie's Sideboard Restaurant and enjoy a home-style Southern dinner.