Where the Locals Love to Eat: Athens, GA

Our Athens friends dish on their favorite restaurants

PETER DALE owner, The National and Seabear Oyster Bar

Praise Jesus hallelujah.

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HIS PICK: Food for the Soul. It’s a classic meat-and-three, and the sides are especially good–never an afterthought.

GENA KNOX cookbook author, Fire & Flavor founder

It’s Make Your Own Pizza Monday’s! This is a Florentine with Pepperoni, Jalapenos, & An Egg! Stop By Today & Make Your Own Delicious Creation!

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HER PICK: Ted’s Most Best. It’s great for families. The pizzas are wood fired and the roasted beet salad is my fave!

CHERI LEAVY co-founder, The Southern Coterie

Porchetta Sandwich with broccoli rabe and roasted garlic, fontina cheese, Dijon aioli and crisp pork skin on grilled ciabatta #thenationalforlunch Swipe right for the delicious before process

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HER PICK: The National. My favorite dish is the Power Lunch. It’s healthy and delicious and changes with the seasons.