2023 CHARA Science Meeting and Imaging Workshop

 

Dining Recommendations

Places to eat in Decatur:

Here is a link with suggestions: https://www.paigemindsthegap.com/restaurants-decatur-georgia/

LOC recommendations:

* Chai Pani, 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 “Indian street snacks, platters, lassis & draft beers in a casual, colorful space with a hip vibe.” Good, unique and inexpensive. Can be very spicy! * Taqueria del Sol, 359 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 “Local counter-serve chain offering soft tacos & enchiladas in a relaxed space.” Watch for the spiciness here, too! Large, covered outdoor dining area. * Arepa Mia, 10 N Clarendon Ave suite a, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 (This is a short drive from downtown Decatur.) Casual, mostly gluten-free Venezuelan cuisine in quaint, bright location. * Café Alsace, 121 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 “Cozy, unassuming French cafe serving wine & Alsatian fare such as boeuf bourguignon & spaetzle.” Small. * Brick Store Pub: 125 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 Large beer selection, good pub food, although not much for vegetarians * Leon’s Full Service: 131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 Great heated patio setup, American food * no. 246: 129 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 Italian food in a nice, casual space. Good pizza * Grindhouse Killer Burgers: 433 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030 Really good burgers (including impossible burgers) * For an evening out, try Eddie’s Attic, an intimate, acoustic, live music performance venue serving drinks and basic food: https://eddiesattic.com

Places to eat downtown:

For lunch, there are many restaurants along Broad Street. The LOC recommends: * Rosa’s Pizza * Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup (don’t miss funky downstairs dining space) * Rueben’s Deli And just a bit further afield: * BT Burger (right around the corner from Broad St): 62 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 – Good burger shop with really good garlic parmesan fries * Rising Roll, 113 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 – Sandwiches and salads * Highland Bakery, 55 Park Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 – All day breakfast, comfort food, bakery LOC dinner choices: * Ted’s Montana Grill, 133 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 * Other ideas: https://www.atlantaeats.com/blog/steak-shapiros-guide-to-downtown-dining-2/