Super Pan Latino

Oh, Santiago! I have ventured to Pura Vida a number of times now and I always walk away a bit disappointed in your food. You were on Top Chef last year but did not have a great amount of success on the show. Now, you’ve opened a tiny Latin Sandwich Shop in the basement of Pura Vida and give it a name comparable to a superhero. Bold move! Thank goodness it paid off. Your sandwiches at Super Pan are actually worthy of a superhero’s name. There’s something that is so different about these sandwiches that makes them really special.

I love the fact that this place is truly a “hole in the wall” also. Beware there are only 5 tables and the restaurant is only open Tuesday through Friday from 11:30AM-2:30PM. I was told that sometimes Santiago sells soups on the weekends in the parking lot across the street. I haven’t tried his soups yet but I hear they are very good as well. Also, the prices are expensive (around $12/sandwich), especially for lunch, but sometimes that’s the price you have to pay for good food I guess.

When we went for lunch, we tried two sandwiches- the BBQ Rib Bolillo and the Coca de Jamon y Queso. The BBQ Rib sandwich had a ton of savory meat on the sandwich and was topped with julienned carrots, chopped cilantro and an orange chipotle BBQ sauce on a Bolillo roll. This sandwich was extremely flavorful and was such a large portion that it was sometimes hard to take a bite. The other sandwich was not your typical ham & cheese. This sandwich was on a base of foccacia and layered with delicious Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, and arugula. Date almond butter was spread on one side of the sandwich and on the other side was a sweet piquillo pepper sauce. The flavors of this sandwich were unlike anything I have ever tasted. The dates and sweet peppers definitely stood out but seemed to be a good compliment to the sharpness of the cheese, the saltiness of the prosciutto and the freshness of the arugula. All in all, I thought it was a very unique and tasty flavor combination. Super Pan is definitely not your typical sandwich shop but if you’re in the mood to experiment with some unusual Latin flavors, then I recommend you give this place a shot. Just make sure you make it during their 3-hour lunch interval!

Yumbii!!

Atlanta has joined the new food craze! We finally have food trucks. Not a significant number due to the permitting process but a handful of them have found a way to operate in private parking lots on certain days at certain hours. Yes, to keep up with these locations, you will have to check out their facebook or twitter pages. The first “so-called” food truck I heard about was the King of Pops. He is a guy who decided to make homemade popsicles after losing his job by selling them out of a mobile freezer and at Irwin Street Market. His popsicle flavors range from Strawberry Cheesecake to Blackberry Lemonade and include everything in between. When I talked to him a few months ago, he was making all of these flavors at his house. When the weather was nice out, he would usually sell out of his popsicles in a few hours. He is located at the corner of North Ave. and N. Highland Ave in the Woody’s convenience store parking lot, but again, you have to follow his website, facebook or twitter to see where he will be and when.

Back to Yumbii, this food truck was created by Carson Young, an Atlanta native and Woodward Academy graduate who decided Atlanta needed to be a part of the new food truck craze after tasting Korean tacos from the famous Kogi truck in Los Angeles. Since he did not have a great deal of experience in the food arena, he partnered with the owner of Hankook Taqueria to create a food truck called Yumbii. Yumbii travels all over downtown Atlanta and Buckhead depending on what night of the week it is. Its menu consists of Korean BBQ Tacos (beef, chicken, pulled pork or tofu), Korean BBQ Burritos, a Quesadilla, Pulled Pork Sliders and Sesame Fries. All of the food is prepared and outsourced from Hankook Taqueria and then assembled in the food truck. My friend and I tried an order of the pulled pork sliders, a chicken taco and a pulled pork taco. The tacos are topped with Hankook BBQ sauce, which includes the strong flavor of harachi sauce. I enjoyed the first few bites of my pulled pork taco and then tried the slider. To me, it tasted exactly like the taco except it was on a bun instead of a tortilla. Then I tried the chicken taco. I don’t know how to make chicken taste like pork but all three of the items seemed to have the exact same flavor. Don’t get me wrong, it was not a bad flavor, but it was strong and after a couple of bites, I wanted to try something different. Unfortunately, we did not try the sesame fries but if I go back, I would love to. I’ve heard the fries are very good.

I hope this truck continues to have success because I would love to see more of a street food movement in Atlanta. Hopefully, that day is not too far away as long as we can get permits!

The Shed at Glenwood

This restaurant is located in the recent development off of I-20 and Glenwood Ave that contains adorable townhomes and condos. It opened in April 2008 and the chef is Lance Gummere, who served as Shaun Doty’s sous chef for more than a decade. His experience shows in his menu’s variety and in the different flavors he brings to each dish.

I would love to try this restaurant when the weather is a little warmer because they have a very nice outdoor patio. Parking is also extremely easy since they have their own parking lot and there is on-street parking as well. The restaurant itself is modern, yet simple and unassuming. Specials of the day and desserts are written on a chalkboard hung high on the wall by the entrance. The hostess station is very informal and consists of a person standing by the door as you walk in.

Personally, I was not overly impressed by the wine list, but it did contain a few good choices and most wines were reasonably priced. The special touch I loved, mainly because it was somewhat different, was that instead of bringing bread to the table, the Shed offers a simple bowl of popcorn with a very faint taste of what I assume to be bacon salt. If you don’t mind getting kernels stuck in your teeth before a meal, you will probably enjoy this break from the norm as well. Also, the waiter brought out a small chef’s tasting of mejool dates stuffed with pecorino cheese, which were incredibly simple yet a great way to start a meal. We then decided to order some of the raw oysters and a bunch of sliders. Their slider menu is rather large and adventurous so we decided to try the Roma tomato and mozzarella slider, the Cajun chicken club slider which was topped with crawfish and bacon, and also the specialty Scallop sliders topped with a jalapeno cole slaw. Both of us loved the scallop sliders and I don’t even like cole slaw. The scallop was lightly breaded and perfectly fried golden brown. Two scallops were piled onto one slider and topped with a house-made jalapeno cole slaw that contained the perfect amount of mayonnaise. The tomato and mozzarella slider was also delicious. The Roma tomato was breaded and fried, but was larger than the bun so it became a bit overwhelming as a slider but still tasted delicious. For our entrée, we ordered the bucatini pasta and the moule frites. The bucatini contained large chunks of crab meat, pecorino cheese, organic peppers and red pepper flakes, which made the dish surprisingly spicy. The pasta was a larger noodle than spaghetti but somewhat similar and absolutely delicious. Both the bucatini and the moule frites had the option of a half order or full order, which I thoroughly appreciated after ordering all of the different sliders. The moule frites included a huge bowl of mussels in a creamy white wine and garlic cream sauce and fries, which we ended up substituting for crusty bread to dip in the broth. Needless to say, there weren’t any left in the bowl by the end of the meal.

I wish I could say we saved room for dessert because that day the options included profiteroles, pumpkin cheesecake and a homemade ding dong, among a few other choices. I guess it gives us another reason to go back.

If dessert isn’t enough of a reason to go, this restaurant has a few daily specials including a $3 slider night on Wednesday, a $10 vegetable plate on Thursday night and 3 courses of comfort food for $20 on Sunday night. You can also purchase a $35 coupon for $15 on thegreenhalf.com. Now, there’s no excuse not to try this restaurant!

B.B.'s

Worth the drive? Absolutely!!! This adorable diner was life-changing. I will never look at a bagel the same again. B.B.'s (770 McFarland Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004) is short for Bronx Bagels and this place is serious about bagels. What makes BB's bagels soooo good? They are hand-rolled and kettle-boiled. Does that really make a huge difference? Surprisingly the answer is YES! These bagels were hands down the best bagels I have ever had in my life.

First of all, BB's is located just a mile off of GA 400 on McFarland Pkwy (exit 12). It's about a 35-45 minute drive from downtown Atlanta but well worth the drive. The diner looks like a typical diner but is rather charming. It's pretty small on the inside but they do have a decent size patio where you can sit outside if it's a nice day. This place is packed on weekend mornings so parking can be a little bit of an obstacle. Once you're inside the diner, you know this place has to be good because all of the locals are dining there. The owners of BB's are a husband and wife duo straight out of the Bronx. Most of the employees have a New York accent which adds to the experience as well. Just make sure not to hold up the line or you might get yelled at by the bagel nazi. As you enter the diner, take-out orders are a line to the left and seating is to the right. I picked up a dozen bagels to go and later wished I had bought more. Supposedly, you can put them in a ziploc bag in the refrigerator or freezer and store them for a couple days.

BB's does offer sandwiches, breakfast items and other things besides bagels on its menu but after trying their bagels, it doesn't make sense for me to talk about anything else. Their bagels are seriously addictive! Not to mention huge. I was stuffed after eating half of one but it was so good I managed to shove the other half into my mouth as well. The reason these bagels taste so different is the process used when baking them. Most bagels are steamed because it's easier and cheaper. BB's boils water in a kettle and then bathes the raw bagels in the boiling water to give them their shiny, golden chewy crust. The consistency is absolute perfection. A little chewy on the outside and very soft on the inside. BB's has quite the variety of bagels: plain, egg, sesame, blueberry, cinnamon raisin, marble-rye, pumpernickel, poppy seed, everything, salt, onion, garlic and whole wheat. They also have a few specialty bagels including cheddar, cranberry, french toast, chocolate chip, sundried tomato, energy, flagel and veggie). Their selection of cream cheeses is quite varied as well. They have plain, low-fat, vegetable, scallion, cinnamon raisin walnut, sundried tomato, strawberry, blueberry, horseradish bacon, olive pimiento, honey nut, and chocolate chip. I tried both the sesame seed and the whole wheat bagel. Both were outstanding! I know it's not around the corner but this place is definitely worth the drive. You've got to try it!

Update: I just found out they have a new location at 10995 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022. This is off of the Old Milton Pkwy exit on GA 400 so it's a little closer to Atlanta. I'm not sure if this location is open yet or not so you may want to call before you go.

Pinkberry, FINALLY!!!

It's about time Atlanta got a Pinkberry! I know it's the south but we are seriously late to the party on this one. That being said, there are many other options in Atlanta that seem strikingly similar........Yoforia, Yogurberry, Juicy Green, Yogli Mogli. Ironically, I think my favorite of all is still TCBY! It brings back childhood memories since that used to be the only option for frozen yogurt. Anyways, Pinkberry is delicious. That being said, all of the yogurt places really are delicious. So, here's what distinguishes it from Yoforia in particular (since that is the place I frequent the most):

1) Price- Pinkberry seems to be a lot cheaper, at least for the "original" flavor. The other flavors, including pomegranate, mango, coconut, and chocolate, are a little bit more expensive than the original flavor ($0.75 or so) but I like the fact that they offer a cheaper option if you try their original flavor. It's a nice touch. My original with toppings was around $4. At Yoforia, I think it's more in the $5 range.

2) Size- Pinkberry offers 4 size options: tiny, small, medium and large. I really like the fact that they offer a tiny option just in case I'm feeling guilty but still have an urge. I ordered a small but felt my portion size was very generous! Last time I went to Yoforia, they only had 3 sizes: small, medium and large.

3) Toppings- If you choose the option with toppings, Pinkberry will put as many toppings on your yogurt as can possibly fit in the cup. Yoforia limits you to 3 toppings. I opted for the mango, strawberries, kiwi and mochi (you have to ask for these because they keep them in the fridge, not on display).

4) Taste- Pinkberry almost tastes like a mix between TCBY and Yoforia to me. Personally, I think Yoforia tastes a little on the "icy", sorbet side instead of the creamy TCBY type of yogurt. Pinkberry is a nice balance between the two.

All in all, I enjoyed my trip to Pinkberry, but it's kind of a hike since the only one in Atlanta right now is off of Northside Pkwy by Cumberland Mall. I would definitely go back if I was in the area, but as far as running out for dessert after dinner, I'll probably just stick to Yoforia since it's in my neck of the woods.

Peachtree Road Farmer's Market

I have always loved going to open air Farmer's Markets, even when I was younger. There's just something about being able to select your fresh food out in the open air and knowing where your food comes from that makes it worth paying a little bit more for it, especially if it's organic, grassfed, etc. That being said, I finally found a farmer's market intown that is worthwhile. Peachtree Road Farmer's Market (www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com; Cathedral of St. Philip- 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305) is located in a church parking lot in Buckhead every Saturday morning from April 10, 2010 to December 18, 2010. Up until August it is open from 8:30AM to 12:30PM. From September to December it will be open from 9AM to 12:30PM. It is important to note that you should bring your own reusable bag if you want to look like a regular and make sure you have plenty of cash. A few of my favorite vendors so far include Holeman & Finch Bread Co, Atlanta Fresh Artisan Creamery, Costa's Pasta, Pine Street Market, and Riverview Farms. The best part of all is most of them have free samples!!!

H&F Bread Co has a wide variety of breads and pastries and everything is extremely fresh. So far, I've tried the multi-grain baguette, the hotdog buns and a loaf of the multi-grain bread. They were all very tasty but unfortunately only last a few days since they don't have preservatives in them. It's usually not a problem for us though because we love bread. I was even able to use the hotdog buns for some kielbasa I bought from the Pine Street Market vendor. Perfect one-stop shopping for a great meal. Definitely don't miss out on Pine Street Market's applewood bacon either. It is thick cut and has a wonderful flavor. I wanted to buy salami from them too for when we have company over but ended up passing on it and opting to buy some chevre goat's milk cheese with walnuts and cranberries in it instead. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the vendor where I found the cheese but they also sell cow's milk cheese and Johnson Family Farms' milk. If you've never had this milk before, do yourself a favor and go pick up a half gallon. You can find it at Alon's, Sawicki's in Decatur, Whole Foods or Your DeKalb Farmer's Market. It's a little bit more expensive but the milk is pasteurized not homogenized so nothing is added or taken away from the milk meaning you can really taste the cream in the milk. Delicious! At the Atlanta Fresh Artisan Creamery tent, I bought a ball of fresh mozzarella, which I used for a pasta dish later that night. I thought it was good but couldn't really tell the difference between it and what you can buy in the store. At Costa's Pasta, I bought a box (36 pieces) of butternut squash ravioli which I split with one of my friends. The owner said it will keep for a month or so if you freeze it. I ended up using it about 2 weeks later and he was right, it still tasted fresh. Although, I have to admit it was not as good as Via Elisa's pasta. If only she was still in business. I think you can buy her pasta sauce at Whole Foods but it's just not the same as her fresh pasta. Anyways, one of my absolute favorite vendors at the market is Riverview Farms. Everyone I've met from there has been very friendly and takes time to explain what meats they have that day. I've tried the ground sausage in a pasta dish and it was to die for! It definitely did not taste like the tubed sausage from the grocery store. It was much more juicy and crumbly versus dried out and chewy. My friend tried the pork chops (only seasoned with salt & pepper) and said they were the best she'd ever had. Another review I read describes Riverview Farms' pork chops as the Kobe beef of pork. I can't wait to try them but they were sold out when I went last time. Did I mention the best part? All of their meat and vegetables are certified organic and they have grass-fed beef and pastured Berkshire pork. I can't wait to try their steaks either but I have to have something to keep going back for. They also recently added whole chickens to their selection. The other thing I love about Riverview Farms is that they will sell you a huge brown bag of basil for $2-$3. Unbelievable! Can you say homemade pesto? Yes, please.

I've also bought some other things at the market, like raspberry honey and strawberry-lavendar jam, but I can't remember the name of the vendors where I found those. Other vendors sell fresh fruits and vegetables but they seemed a little pricey to me. You can also buy herbs to plant in your garden if you're feeling courageous. All in all, this farmer's market is a great way to spend your Saturday morning. You can even have breakfast or lunch there. They have vendors selling dancing goats coffee, made-to-order crepes, popsicles, cookies and even wood-fired oven pizza. My only suggestion is to get there early because some stuff does sell out quickly. As for parking, turn into the church at the stoplight by Felini's on Peachtree and they will direct you where to park. The market even allows you to bring your pets too if it's not ridiculously hot out. Final suggestion: Take a bottle of water with you. I didn't see any vendors selling cold beverages.

Westside

I don't know why it's taken me so long to finally check out 5 Seasons Brewery (1000 Marietta St NW, Atlanta 30318; http://www.5seasons.info/). I love the fact that they brew their own beers and they have a pretty killer rooftop patio, if the weather is nice, with a great view of downtown. Unfortunately, we went on a Saturday night and someone was having a private party upstairs so we had to sit in the main dining room. When I first entered the restaurant, I was surprised that there were only 3 flat-screen TVs and they were located at the bar. I figured the brewery would have more of a sports bar vibe for some reason with plasmas everywhere. Another wrong assumption I made was that the menu would only consist of glorified "bar food". Luckily, I was wrong. Very wrong! All of the beers they serve are brewed in-house but they offer a wide variety. To start off, my husband ordered the BR-549 Pale Ale. It is an American Pale Ale brewed with British barley. It is copper in color and has a nice citrusy aroma that comes from the American whole leaf hops. Later on with the meal, he also tried the Venus, named after the goddess of love. It is a Belgian white beer and brewed with orange peel and coriander as well as wheat, barley and a touch of oats. Both were very good! The first beer resembled a Sierra Nevada and the second was like a Blue Moon.

Dinner was a much harder decision. There were a lot of things on the menu I wanted to try like the homemade pretzel, the beer braised PEI mussels, chili seared sea scallops, 5 spice crispy duck leg and the mahi mahi special. After careful deliberation, I ordered the 3 fish tacos with chili slaw, mango and green tomato salsa, and skate wing which was the fish of the day. The fish was very mild and served with a side of black beans and rice. The mango had the perfect sweetness for a fish taco and was refreshing on a hot summer night. My husband ordered the organic salmon coated in a spicy red Thai curry sauce with a side of vegetables and organic rice. His plate was empty. Enough said. Finally, his uncle that was visiting us from Key West ordered the ropa vieja. This dish consisted of braised all natural steak, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic over a pile of lime avocado mashed potatoes and plantain chips. Even though the mashed potatoes were an interesting green color due to the avocado, he said he loved the flavor. All three meals were absolutely delicious. I think the best part of all was the easy parking, especially for downtown Atlanta. There's a lot directly next door that had plenty of empty spaces. If you're too lazy to cook one night and you want a casual but tasty meal, I recommend making a trip over to 5 Seasons.

Yeah-yer! Burger

Having a bunch of foodie friends, a couple of them convinced us to go to Yeah! Burger for opening night last night. Surprisingly, it was not nearly as crazy as I thought it would be. The place was busy but it was not too overwhelming. Shaun Doty was there walking around with a purple handkerchief on his head and making sure everything was running smoothly. You have probably heard of Shaun Doty because of his restaurant in Inman Park called Shaun's. Before that, he was Seeger's apprentice and then worked at Mumbo Jumbo, Midcity Cuisine and Table 1280. He has definitely made his rounds in the Atlanta restaurant scene.

The concept of Yeah! Burger is simple. Almost everything in the place is either organic, gluten-free or recycled. The flour used for the hamburger buns is organic or gluten-free depending on which option you select, as well as the fries. Also, the napkins and straws are both made out of recycled products. I love the "green" presence because somehow it made me feel less guilty about chowing down on a huge burger. Anyways, the menu lays out various options for selecting your bun (white, wheat, gluten-free), type of burger (beef, turkey, bison, veggie), toppings (lettuce, tomato, onions, etc) and sauce. Yeah! has quite the selection of sauces, although we only tried two. Unless you like mustard, I would stay away from the Mississippi BBQ sauce and opt for the other BBQ sauce. My husband and I ordered the bison burgers while our friends checked out the beef. Both were very good. The bison was pretty thick while the beef had two patties to double up on its thickness. The fries were pretty good as well but had a lot of seasoning (salt & pepper) on them. Nothing about them blew me away but they were a nice compliment to the meal. The other thing I like about Yeah! Burger was the selections of beer they offer. On tap, they have Harpoon, Brooklyn Lager, Sweetwater and two other options that were a bit off the beaten path. They even have an organic beer option in one of their bottles. Unbelievable! Overall, it was a great experience and a lot of fun people watching since we sat outside on the large patio.

Sushi House Hayakawa

I have been trying to find a fresh sushi restaurant in Atlanta for awhile now, especially one that doesn't break the bank. My in-laws, husband and I decided to venture to a little gem known as Sushi House Hayakawa last night. The sushi chef's name is Atsushi "Art" Hayakawa. Boy did he earn his name. Every dish that came out was an incredible work of art. Art grew up in Sapporo, Japan and started his journey to become a sushi chef at 15 years old. He became a certified sushi chef in 1998 and then moved to Atlanta to put his skills to use working at Shiki, Haru Ichiban, RuSan’s, MF Sushi, and Sushi Huku. Thank goodness a few years ago he decided to open up his own restaurant in Doraville. All the fish served at the restaurant are seasonal specialties flown directly to his restaurant from Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. It doesn't get much fresher than this in Atlanta.

We started off with the seaweed salad, vegetable tempura and crab fritters. Each dish was unique. The seaweed salad was excellent. It had delicate, thin slices of seaweed with a subtle vinegar sauce. The crab fritters, on the other hand, were some of the most unusual I've ever tried. They were cooked properly with a crisp, fried outer shell but the cheese on the inside was very unusual. Almost like a melted neufchatel cheese with lumps of crab mixed in. They were pretty tasty but the vegetable tempura was the appetizer dish that stole the show. It was absolute perfection. The tempura batter was so light that it almost felt as if we weren't digesting any calories while consuming it. It is served with a light soy mixture but it's so good that it seemed unneccessary. For dinner, we ordered an assortment of dishes to share, including a sushi and sashimi platter, a spicy tuna roll, and a specialty roll which I think was called "the Hayasan box". The sushi and sashimi were both excellent and incredibly fresh. Our platter included squid, tuna and salmon for the sashimi portion. The squid looked a little bit like linguini and was different than what you would expect, but in a good way. The sushi portion of our platter had tuna, mackerel, yellowfin, salmon, sea bass, flounder, egg and six pieces of a tuna roll. All of these were excellent. The spicy tuna roll was also pleasantly unusual. It had toasted sesame seeds on the outside which gave it a texture almost like it had been fried. The tuna was very flavorful and had just the right amount of spice thanks to a nice dab of sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce) on top. But, the dish that blew us all away was the specialty roll that our waitress suggested. It was unlike anything we had ever tried before. The Hayasan Box roll had the perfect combination of flavors. First, a slice of fried asparagus was rolled up in seaweed, rice and sesame seeds. On the top and sides of the roll was a generous slice of tuna, avocado, salmon and yellowfin. Of course, it had to have a tiny dab of sriracha on top as well to give it an extra little kick. This dish was incredibly tasty and definitely one we will go back for. The service was a bit surprising. Our waitress seemed a little slow or out of it, but the food definitely made up for it. If you love sushi but are a little disappointed by the offering of sushi restaurants in Atlanta, try Sushi House Hayakawa. It will be refreshing!

Discounts

I am almost certain that you can eat practically anywhere (not just older restaurants) in Atlanta these days with a coupon. There are some exceptions but with a little work and patience, it's easy to save a little casheesh, which we all need right now. My husband and I probably eat out 3-5 times a week. I try to use a coupon for at least 2 of those excursions if possible. Here are some of my favorite sites for saving $$:

Restaurants:

1) Groupon- they post a different deal each day to restaurants, gyms, stores, salons, etc but usually you have to spend money for the discount. For instance, you pay $10 and you get a gift certificate for $30.

2) Scoutmob- FREE!!! If you subscribe to Scoutmob, you get a deal a day to save 30-50% off at stores, restaurants, etc without making a purchase. They even have an app for the iphone with all of their past deals still valid in case you miss a day.

3) AtlantaontheCheap.com- This website is great for restaurant deals but also posts lots of other stuff going on in Atlanta. I like the fact it gathers information from a couple different websites and posts it in one place.

4) MyDailyThread- Similar to groupon in that it posts one deal a day and you have to pay a little bit for it.

5) Thegreenhalf.com- Visit http://www.thegreenhalf.com/categories/See-All-the-Deals/ to see their specials. Many of them are for organic or green products. My favorites include a coupon to the BookHouse Pub and a $50 box of mixed fruits & vegetables for $25.

6) Restaurant.com- The restaurant selection is not my favorite but you can get $25 gift certificates for $2-$5 sometimes with coupon codes at checkout.

7) Living Social- Similar to Groupon & My Daily Thread with a daily deal.

8) Half off depot- This website posts a deal every day but they also have a shop where they sell discounted gift certificates until they run out. Some restaurant deals include D.B.A. Barbeque, Radial, Havana, Cafe Intermezzo, Pub 71, etc.

9) Findmespecials- Visit http://www.findmespecials.com/specials/atlanta-ga to find discounts for restaurants broken out by each day of the week. If you want to eat somewhere at a discount but can't keep up with who is having happy hour specials or other discounts on what night, this website is a lifesaver!

10) Creative Loafing- I found a deal to Pure Taqueria, which just opened in Inman Park, on this website a few weeks ago. Go to http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Page?oid=531822 or try http://clatl.com/cldeals. They separate their deals into "eats" (finer dining establishments) and "bites".

I also included some websites that I like to visit for discounts on designer clothing and travel:

Clothing:
11) Gilt Groupe
12) HauteLook
13) Ideeli

Travel:
14) Jetsetter
15) Vacationist.com
16) Travelzoo- sign up for their weekly email with a Top 20 list of their best deals