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Atlanta CONT’D<br />
GEORGIA<br />
GO EAT<br />
FARM BURGER<br />
410B W Ponce de Leon Ave • 404-378-5077<br />
farmburger.net<br />
A farmer and a restaurateur partnered to<br />
open this spot, which focuses on sustainable<br />
practices, grass-fed beef and farm-to-table<br />
freshness. Order the Farm Burger (topped with<br />
smoked white cheddar, caramelized onions,<br />
cured bacon and the restaurant’s secret sauce)<br />
with a side of hand-cut fries. $<br />
MIYOSHI JAPANESE<br />
STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI<br />
12926 Hwy 92, Woodstock • 770-852-2549<br />
This suburban Japanese steakhouse does<br />
a bustling hibachi business, but it’s the<br />
sushi that surprises. Specialties such as the<br />
Caterpillar Roll—loaded with huge chunks of<br />
fresh eel, crab, cucumber and avocado—are<br />
fresh, ample and reasonably priced. $$<br />
LIVINGSTON RESTAURANT + BAR<br />
In the Georgian Terrace Hotel<br />
659 Peachtree St • 404-897-5000<br />
livingstonatlanta.com<br />
Located on the same corner where Mayor<br />
Livingston Sim built his home in 1879, this<br />
eatery from Chef Gary Mennie offers American<br />
cuisine infused with local fl avors, like Georgia<br />
mountain trout with artichokes, spring peas<br />
and roasted tomatoes. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
POZOLÉ<br />
1044 Greenwood Ave NE • 404-892-0552<br />
pozolerestaurant.com<br />
Part Latin-infl uenced restaurant, part<br />
lively tequila bar (order a glass of the El<br />
Tesoro Paradiso neat), Pozolé has attracted a<br />
fervent following thanks to its friendly staff,<br />
mid-week drink specials and a happening<br />
party patio.<br />
PASTIS<br />
936 Canton St, Roswell • 770-640-3870<br />
roswellpastis.com<br />
Although this was best known as a restaurant,<br />
Pastis new location has an expanded bar area,<br />
which includes a stage for live music and room<br />
for more than 150 people. The late-night crowd<br />
often spills into the streets.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery is both<br />
the oldest cemetery and one of the largest<br />
green spaces (48 acres) in metro Atlanta.<br />
Guided tours are available through Nov. 28.<br />
GO MAGAZINE OCTOBER <strong>2010</strong><br />
Atlantic City<br />
NEW JERSEY<br />
— Bill Sokolic<br />
GO SHOP<br />
STEEL’S FUDGE<br />
2719 Boardwalk • 888-783-3571<br />
steelsfudge.com<br />
Elizabeth Steel opened up her fi rst shop on<br />
the Boardwalk in 1919. It still sells all manner<br />
of fudge, as well as saltwater taffy and other<br />
sweet delicacies.<br />
GO SEE<br />
LEAMING’S RUN GARDENS<br />
30 miles southwest of Atlantic City<br />
1845 Route 9, Cape May Court House<br />
609-465-5871<br />
leamingsrungardens.com<br />
Get in harmony with nature at this idyllic<br />
respite from the casinos. Stroll over bridges<br />
and past ponds while you discover nooks<br />
scattered among the 25 themed gardens, a<br />
fernery and a shady bamboo grove.<br />
ATLANTIC CITY CINEFEST<br />
At Resorts Casino & Hotel<br />
1133 Boardwalk • 609-823-9159<br />
downbeachfi lmfestival.org<br />
Downbeach Film Festival returns for its third<br />
year with a slate of regional and national independent<br />
fi lms and visits from Hollywood types.<br />
Once again, Resorts Atlantic City’s screening<br />
room will be the focal point. Oct. 15-17.<br />
GO EAT<br />
TUN TAVERN<br />
2 Convention Blvd • 609-347-7800<br />
tuntavern.com<br />
A descendant of a brewhouse built in Revolution-era<br />
Philly, this restaurant/brewery appeals<br />
to a range of tastes. Stick to the delicious pub<br />
grub (the One Tun Burger is a favorite) and the<br />
devilishly good Chocolate Decadence (brownies<br />
topped with ice cream, walnuts, chocolate<br />
chips and whipped cream). $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
32 DEGREES LUXE LOUNGE<br />
2801 Pacifi c Avenue • 609-572-0032<br />
32lounge.com<br />
European bottle service, a strict dress code<br />
and high-energy music set the vibe at this club<br />
inside the Quarter at Tropicana casino. VIP<br />
guests get to design their own cocktails.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Boardwalk Hall hosted the fi rst-ever college<br />
indoor night football game in 1930, long before<br />
anyone thought of domed stadiums.<br />
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<br />
Baltimore<br />
MARYLAND<br />
— Jenn Plum Auvil<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MICA STORE<br />
1200 Mt Royal Ave • 410-225-2276<br />
store.mica.edu<br />
Even if you’re not heading back to school, the<br />
art shop at the Maryland Institute College<br />
of Art is a treasure trove of affordable art<br />
supplies, books, graphic novels and artwork<br />
made by alumni.<br />
MINAS<br />
815 W 36th St • 410-732-4258<br />
minasgalleryandboutique.com<br />
This quirky Hampden spot is part boutique<br />
and part art gallery, and even an occasional<br />
yoga studio. Check out the local crafts and<br />
vintage clothing for men and women on the<br />
fi rst fl oor.<br />
SECOND CHANCE<br />
1645 Warner St • 410-385-1101<br />
secondchanceinc.org<br />
This shop rescues building materials and<br />
architectural fl ourishes from old buildings<br />
before they’re demolished, loading its<br />
warehouses with quality old fl ooring, tin<br />
ceilings and fancy knobs that can fi nd new life<br />
in your home.<br />
GO SEE<br />
THE WIZ<br />
At Centerstage<br />
700 N Calvert St • 410-332-0033<br />
centerstage.org<br />
The <strong>2010</strong>-11 season kicks off with a lively<br />
production of this kitschy version of Dorothy’s<br />
classic quest to get back home, this time<br />
propelled by the sounds of Motown, disco and<br />
1970s rock. Through Nov. 7.<br />
BALTIMORE RAVENS<br />
At M&T Bank Stadium<br />
1101 Russell St • 410-261-7283<br />
baltimoreravens.com<br />
Don a Raven’s jersey and get ready for some<br />
football. Before kick-off, stroll the Ravens Walk<br />
outside the stadium, where vendors sell beer,<br />
pit beef and, of course, crab cakes. Home<br />
games are Oct. 10 (Denver Broncos) and Oct.<br />
24 (Buffalo Bills).<br />
FELL’S POINT HAUNTED PUB WALK<br />
731 S Broadway • 410-522-7400<br />
baltimoreghosttours.com<br />
Get in touch with Baltimore’s spooky side<br />
on an adults-only haunted pub crawl. Belly<br />
up to the various bars and sip a drink while<br />
your guide tells tales. You’ll quickly learn<br />
that bustling Fells Point is equally popular<br />
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