#FlyWashington Magazine Summer 2018 | Page 35

Bacchanalia
Atlanta downtown skyline
Credit: ©2017, Gene Phillips, Courtesy of ACVB & AtlantaPhotos.com
BACCHANALIA
Bacchanalia is renowned for being Atlanta’s most celebrated
restaurant and favorite spot for “special occasion splurges.” Chefs/
Owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison get many of the
ingredients from their own farm and create lush, seasonal dishes with
them, many of which are on their four course, prix fixe menu ($95 per
person). Sommelier Andrew Harris also uses the family garden to make
mouthwatering cocktails such as Midnight in the Garden — an upgrade
of the classic Pimm’s Cup with fresh Meyer lemons, Seedlip Garden
108, cucumber and a shot of Hendricks gin.
POP-UP DINERS
A new and far more affordable dining trend in Atlanta are pop-up diners,
which take over houses, stores, distilleries and just about anywhere you
can serve food. They regularly rotate and often book months in advance
— some even require getting on a secret list, so be prepared to plan in
advance! Some of the recent favorites are Sun in My Belly, Everybody
Loves Ramen, Eat Me Speak Me and Midnight Marauder.
GETTING THERE
Getting to ATL is easy from either IAD or DCA. Multiple nonstop
daily flights are available on United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and
American Airlines, flying from IAD and DCA.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is just over 10
miles from downtown or 17 miles from the Buckhead district.
Taxi is the easiest and priciest option, while a Lyft/Uber should
cost about $16 (but beware, there isn’t a specific stand for ride
share so coordinate with your driver). Share ride shuttles are
also about $16 but they make several stops. The cheapest option
is the MARTA train service, which costs $2.50 and will get you
downtown in 20 minutes. All the major car rental companies are
also present at Hartsfield-Jackson but be sure to factor in how
much you’ll need your own vehicle, especially as hotel parking
ranges from $10-$45 per night.
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