Welcome to Atlanta, GA
THINGS TO DO:
Georgia Aquarium, Oakland Cemetery, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Fox Theatre, Atlanta History Center, High Museum of Art, Chastain Park shows, Centennial Olympic Park, College Football Hall of Fame, Fernbank Museum | 3D theatre | Forest, Margaret Mitchell House (Gone With The Wind), Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Truist Park
FOOD & DRINKS: A taste of Atlanta’s culinary scene:
Gunshow: Atlanta’s Wildly Inventive Dining Experience That Michelin Can’t Ignore
Atlanta is bursting with culinary creativity, but few restaurants capture its spirit quite like Gunshow. Nestled in the Glenwood Park neighborhood, this boldly unconventional eatery—created by Top Chef alum and James Beard finalist Kevin Gillespie—has carved out a name for itself with an experience that’s equal parts dinner party, chef’s table, and adrenaline-fueled food festival.
Let’s get this straight: Gunshow isn’t your typical night out. There’s no menu handed to you, no stuffy formalities, and no predictable rhythm to the evening. Instead, chefs prepare small plates in an open kitchen and personally roll them out to each table, offering a quick pitch and letting you decide what to try. If it sounds good, you say yes—it’s that simple. If not, wait five minutes and someone else will show up with something totally different.
This is food without rules.
One night you might taste slow-roasted duck with blueberry jus, ramen with deep-fried chicken skins, and a riff on Nashville hot oysters. The next, it could be a buttery lobster roll, a Korean BBQ-inspired short rib, or a whimsical dessert that looks like art and tastes like magic. There’s no signature dish, no setlist—just rotating genius straight from the minds of chefs who are clearly having as much fun as you are.
The vibe?
Loud. Lively. Unexpected. The space feels like an industrial-chic dinner party with friends you haven’t met yet. Cocktails flow generously (crafted with care, of course), and there’s a hum of excitement from every table as new dishes appear. It’s fast-paced, fun, and absolutely unpretentious.
Why the Michelin buzz matters:
Being recognized by the Michelin Guide doesn’t just confirm what locals already know—it puts Gunshow in the spotlight as one of the South’s most original and unforgettable dining experiences. This isn’t food that plays it safe. It’s food that takes risks, smashes expectations, and still manages to feel deeply personal.
Final Bite:
If you’re a foodie visiting Atlanta—or a local who’s somehow slept on this gem—Gunshow should be at the top of your list. Come hungry, come curious, and be ready for a night where the only thing you can expect is to be blown away.
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Buttermilk Kitchen – A must stop for breakfast after an Atlanta Airport morning pickup!
Elevation Chophouse & Skybar – Experience an amazing cuisine. Situated overlooking an airstrip, you can enjoy watching planes and helicopters take off, land, or taxi right up near your table.
BoccaLupo – Italian Restaurant that specialize in handmade and extruded pasta dishes.
Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House Grant Park – Seafood Restaurant
