Musicians gotta eat.

I know this is a music blog, but check this out.  Had lunch today with Dan Hannon and vocal coach to the stars Jan Smith.  We grabbed food at a decent restaurant that’s part of a big chain, after which I realized we were very near an El Torero (the best Mexican food in the ATL, IMHO).  Ouch.

 

Then, there was this article into today’s Atlanta Journal Constitution about an amazing, decades old restaurant that I used to frequent when I lived on the other side of town: Matthews in downtown Tucker.  

 

Another AJC article today tells of the passing today of longtime Varsity counterman, Erby Walker, who coined much of the Varsity lingo Atlantans know and love.

 

So, here are my Top 10 Atlanta-area restaurants, in no particular order (large chains excluded).  (I know I’m leaving out Mary Mac’s.  And the Majestic.  Somehow, I’ve never eaten at either!)

 

1. The Varsity (the original on North Ave)

 

2. El Torero (5 of them)

 

3. Matthews Cafeteria, Tucker

 

4. The Flying Biscuit Cafe (6 of them)

 

5. Einsteins, Midtown

 

6. Waffle House (It all started in the ATL so it counts.)

 

7. The Old Post Office Country Buffet, Stone Mountain

 

8. Buckhead Diner

 

9. Kurt’s, Duluth GA

 

10. Ippolito’s (6 of them)

 

Do you agree?  What would you change?