The quiet area around Grant Park's Milledge Fountain gets transformed into a space bustling with activity on Sundays, thanks to Grant Park Farmers Market. An initiative started by the Grant Park Conservancy, this market quickly rose to become one of the best since its inception in 2001. The aim of this market is to promote local producers, and provide the people with fresh, quality goods. Grant Park Farmers Market goes beyond being a mere shopping venue and also plays host to various events that are entertaining and educational.
Experience some of the city's best baked goods, hearty breakfasts and gourmet sandwiches at this popular daytime dining spot. Situated alongside Freedom Park's extensive pathways, it's the perfect place to grab a quick coffee and muffin after a morning jog. Better yet, sit down, relax and enjoy a full- service breakfast or lunch while you savor the café's high-quality, fresh roasted coffee and free WiFi. The menu features breakfast and brunch items all day. Standouts include the sweet potato pancakes, shrimp and grits, and curried chicken salad sandwich. Most of Highland Bakery's menu items incorporate their fine house-made breads. Don't leave without picking up some of their fabulous pastries, cookies and cupcakes to enjoy later. Highland Bakery on Wheels is the mobile version of their awesome bakeshop, to know where it goes next check their website.
Head over to the Krog Street Market at Inman Park that offers shoppers with a variety of restaurants, eateries and local produce at reasonable prices. hangout at the bar and watch the people going about their chores. There is a bakery, a cheese-shop, a butchery and an ice-cream stall as well. There are 10 retail outlets here while they have 14 restaurants within the market. The market is jam-packed at most times of the day with locals dining at the many outlets open here.
Step into this eatery, and you may forget for a moment that you are in Atlanta, Georgia. New Orleans in style and atmosphere, Parish boasts a full-service restaurant, market, coffee bar and bakery. Housed in a beautifully restored 1890 building, original exposed brick walls, tin ceilings and crown molding create an old-fashioned, relaxing atmosphere. Dine upstairs on Southern fare. Duck under brick archways in the downstairs market where you can grab a po' boy, or sit and enjoy a glass of wine on the lovely outdoor patio. Be sure to take home a few of Parish's fresh-baked croissants which many consider the city's best. Note that the restaurant opens at later hours than the market.
Although not as popular as big sisters Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, this Atlanta mall hardly plays second fiddle in retail selection. Choose from such diverse and popular shops as Payless Shoe Source, Radio Shack, Foot Locker, One Price Clothing, and Ashley Stewart. American Deli and Murphy's headline a group of fine dining options to nourish hungry shoppers, and such service industry outlets as Citizens Trust and A1 Art and Printing add the convenience of one-stop shopping.
If you're looking for premium quality cigars and fine scotch, Highland Cigar Co. is the modernized cigar bar and lounge for you. As soon as you step in, you are greeted by the sight of comfortable leather sofas, high definition TVs, humidors and accessories. The bar offers more than 40 types of Scotches, mojitos, martinis, cognacs and more. In addition to popular brands, they offer exclusive hand rolled cigars and rare international brands too. Their state of the art air quality control ventilation system ensures the indoor air is regularly recycled. With an exclusive retail outlet in the lounge area, this is one of Atlanta's refined locations to celebrate with friends.