The Hungry Detective investigates Atlanta to track down the best off-the-beaten-path restaurants in town. We visit Mary Mac’s Tea Room, an Atlanta institution, for some Southern classics like macaroni and cheese, Hoppin’ John, blackened catfish and fried green tomatoes. Next, Chris finds a reliable informant, local Atlanta police officer and barbecue spice rub manufacturer Rod Brown. Chris joins Rod on a ride along to Harold’s Barbecue for some down-home barbecued pork and Atlanta’s own Brunswick stew. Later, hot on the trail of a big breakfast, Chris heads to Ria’s Bluebird for a hearty brisket breakfast and a southern twist on soy, then a trip to a strip mall leads us to Panahar for naan bread and chicken tikka. Finally, Chris cracks the case of the best off-the-beaten-path fried chicken in Atlanta at Son’s Place, where the chicken is skillet fried.
Where to Find
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Ria's Bluebird
www.riasbluebird.com421 Memorial Dr. SEAtlanta, GA 30312(404) 521-3737 -
Panahar Bangladeshi Cuisine
www.panahar.com/3375 Buford Hwy Ste. 1060Atlanta, GA 30329(404) 633-6655 -
Son's Place
100 Hurt St NEAtlanta, GA 30307(404) 581-0530 -
Harold's BBQ
171 Mcdonough Blvd SEAtlanta, GA 30315-2338(404) 627-9268 -
Mary Mac's Tea Room
www.marymacs.com224 Ponce De Leon Ave., NEAtlanta, GA 30308(404) 876-1800
