Atlanta 2025

CarryTheZero

Okay, to keep our mind off of the impending lottery announcements and to continue the official Atlanta ‘24 campaign, here’s a great PJ Atlanta memory!

I was 15 years old and listening to my stereo with a clock and a stack of 90 minute cassette tapes, busily creating my very first bootleg. Pre internet (and admittedly knowing very little music history), I was thrilled to the inclusion of new songs, to which I falsely attributed this Dead Boys cut to PJ. I know better now! Totally loved this song, and for me this is the definitive live version!

Come on PJ, come on back to Atlanta and create some more amazing memories!

https://youtu.be/bi2hIFBXoT8

Kevinman

Nice.  I was just talking to a guy that recorded the (I think he said)94 show off the radio here in Atlanta, and still has the tape with the DJ set at the end.
I had a tape I recorded of the 95 Soldier Field show from the radio.
pre official bootleg times.

CarryTheZero

Yeah, same thing I did! ‘94 show taped off of 99X. I didn’t get the DJ set though. Stupidly threw the tapes away after buying a soundboard bootleg on cd from Criminal Records (they used to sell bootlegs, real ones, $25 a disc!).

lolobugg

I still have my tapes with half the DJ set. the radio was fading in and out during the broadcast of the last part of the dj set. 

I am a patriot

Kevinman

The lottery results sub sandwich talk got me thinking.  I’m new to the area, I live east of Atlanta, but I’m in the city often.

What are the best places here for:

-Sub sandwich
-Burger
-Steak
-BBQ
-Pizza
-Italian

-Any other must try restaurants

JojoRice

Fox Bros for BBQ.  The Vortex for Burgers.  Both are in or near the Little 5 points area. 

CarryTheZero

I’ll get back to you. Getting ready to do standardized testing. Ugh.

Kevinman

JojoRice said:

Fox Bros for BBQ.  The Vortex for Burgers.  Both are in or near the Little 5 points area. 

Thanks

Kevinman

CarryTheZero said:

I’ll get back to you. Getting ready to do standardized testing. Ugh.

Thanks, no hurry.  My brothers coming to visit this weekend, thinking Fox Brothers as suggested, but looking for everything or anything good for now and future.

Porchsitter

Since it was brought up (and in the interest of keeping this thread moving), here's my favorite Pearl Jam Atlanta memories:

• Even though I wasn't there, the Fox radio show in 94 is up there. A friend of mine was dating somebody who was going to school in Atlanta at the time. They recorded the whole show onto a VHS so no breaks in the whole show and even had the post-show as well. I listened to that tape nonstop for years until it finally crapped out. I can almost tell you where the station ID was for 99X during the broadcast.
• Hearing the piano intro to Chloe for 2003. At that point being that it was only my third ever live PJ show, I never in a million years expected to get CoT live so I was positively floored by its inclusion on that set.
• Hearing Release open Atlanta 2000. That whole show was a blast even though I had incredibly shitty seats. Also, the night I got to introduce my little brother to live Pearl Jam.
• Not necessarily an "Atlanta" story but somewhat one. I had just moved to the Atlanta area from middle Georgia when Vitalogy came out. I bought the vinyl at a music store in Winder. I went home, recorded it on my stereo and wore that tape out for the two weeks until the CD released.
• Seeing PJ for the first time in 98 followed by the Beastie Boys the next night at Lakewood. Two amazing nights of music.
• Riding the rail for PJ at Music Midtown 2012. First time I was ever that close. Got a few picks from that show and, while it was a festival set, I finally got to cross off Jeremy from my list after seeing them eight previous times.

brewdog123

Pizza - Antico

dmbolp

Superica for Tex-Mex.  Best margaritas, and fried pork belly (carnitas), everything is great

CarryTheZero

What are the best places here for:

-Sub sandwich: Sub of Subs in Duluth. Tiny place. Great wings and sandwiches. My favorite is the bulgogi cheesesteak.

Burgers: Vortex is great, only 21 and up if you have kids though.  Other options are Farm Burger, Local 7 in Tucker, Ted’s Montana Ranch is actually not bad (get the bison burger). Go to the Collegiate in Gainesville. Old school 50s style burger joint. It’s about that old too.

Steak: hmm, not sure I’m the best to ask. Stony River on Medlock Bridge used to be great, Morton’s or Ruth Chris is always an option, otherwise Chops or Bones in Buckhead used to be good, just haven’t been in a long time. Also, Fogo de Chao (Brazilian style steakhouse, all you can eat, killer salad bar, not cheap!).

Pizza: Antico is a solid choice. Also, hit Gio’s Chicken right next door. You can bring the pizza over as well.
O4W in Duluth has killer Detroit style pizzas as well as a thin crust Grandma pie. Really good!
Family favorite is Shorty’s in Tucker. Wood fired pizzas, crazy combinations named for musicians. We absolutely love it.

Bbq: Fox Bros is legit good.
Das has great brisket.

for ribs, I love Fat Matt’s, plus you get a free blues concert on weekends.
Community BBQ in Decatur is good, great hot links, ribs, and Mac n cheese.
Also, Old Brick Pit BBq is old fashioned but really good.

drakeheuer14

Italian: Paulino in Oakhurst 

CarryTheZero

Part two!

Not sure you asked, but Mexican:
Definetly Superica mentioned above.
Also, Nuevo Laredo, gets real busy, in West Atlanta. You have to go look for it.

Oaxaca Tequila and Tacos in Duluth. Authentic.

Los Hermanos is a great family owned place with about 5 locations. Local favorite of mine.

La Fondas downtown, good quesadillas and paella.

Taqueria del Sol: not authentic, but great! Simple menu, my family loves it.

Italian is out there but I’m not sure I am the best to recommend. Some of the pizza places I mentioned have Italian dishes.

Southern! Not on your list but it’s Georgia!

Mary Mac’s downtown, an institution.

The Collannaide, on Cheshire Bridge road. Great place.

In Tucker, Matthew’s Kitchen and The Magnolia Tea Room are fantastic Meat and Two or Meat and Three options.

An hour south of Atlanta on 75, Buckner’s truck stop. All you can eat family style and fried chicken cut with the pulley bone (giant piece of white meat, only bone is the tiny wish bone to “pull” on for a wish).

drakeheuer14

Great recs! ^ 

need to get to a few of these still

Kevinman

Awesome, thanks to all!

The only place listed I’ve been to so far is O4W and I had the Grandmas Pie.  Great stuff, looking forward to trying all the rest!

CarryTheZero

@Porchsitter, great memories! I too was thrilled to hear Crown of Thorns at Lakewood!

I am a patriot

Mary Mac's is good, but check out the Busy Bee just down the road from Mercedes Benz. Great stuff.

I agree with Fat Matt's and Community Cue. Solid places for BBQ. Also Cue BBQ has a few spots in the burbs.

For Mexican, check out El Indio. A few spots around Gwinnett. Good authentic stuff.

Might need to re-think lunch.