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Varsity in Atlanta
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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You get chili dogs at Varsity. It's what they do.
They are gross, but it's still a must do.XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum -
Thatgrimguy said:You get chili dogs at Varsity. It's what they do.
They are gross, but it's still a must do.XL,L,SWinston-Salem, NC -
I was going to say the same thing. If you are into really messy greasy food do it. If not there are plenty of great food options in town.LGBE, SBGE,Blackstone,Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe.
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The Varsity is more than a restaurant, it's an experience. The dogs are just okay I agree. But the history, the ambiance, you just have to go. I grew up going downtown to the Varsity with my dad, some of my best memories. Your order is below, this is a must...an absolute must. Yell your order to the order taker as fast as you can and they'll think you are a native Atlantan.
2 all the way chili dawgs (onions etc etc)
onion rings (fries are good too, but the rings are the bomb)
Frosted orange to drink (an absolute must)
Fried peach pie for dessert. (worth the entire experience)
Anything else is blasphemy.
Edit: also, keep a look out for celebrities. Several movies are being filmed in the ATL right now. One is huge budget Paramount production, just a few miles from the Varsity.
Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?
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Then after you have been hooked here is a knock off recipe:
Varsity Chili Dog Knock Off Sauce
Posted by: Chuck Lane on 2002/11/13 21:49:17
1 pound ground chuck
1 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons chile powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash tobasco sauce
Put water and all ingredients except meat into saucepan and stir well. Add meat, breaking it up with your fingers as you go. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and leave uncovered until nearly all water is gone and the consistency is the way you like it. This is just about as good as the chili at the Varsity here in Atlanta. They make great chili dogs!
Regards,
Chuck Lane
RRP here…Here you go - trust me this is really good! I make double batches and then scoop into a measuring cup making “pucks” drop them on a cookie sheet OR onto Saran wrap and then freeze. Pull out one at a time - and believe it or not they will last a year or more frozen!
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I lived across the interstate from the V while in college. Chili dogs, onion rings and a FO (Frosted Orange) is the way to go. Take some Mylanta ahead of time and enjoy! It's great.
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Mylanta or Pre-load with pepto. Its definitely worth the experience. Tons of other places are great to try if you are going to be here for a few days.
LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014
Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies! #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!
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Curious what are some hole in the wall places in Atlanta? My wife and I would love to check some of them out when we are in Atlanta in a few weeks.
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I always get a chili dog, chili cheese steak (hamburger) with pimento cheese, o-rings and a FO (frosted orange). It's greasy but worth the trip.mwatts said:
Curious what are some hole in the wall places in Atlanta? My wife and I would love to check some of them out when we are in Atlanta in a few weeks.
Heirloom Market BBQ is awesome - not "dine-in" but there is a deck where you can stand and eat outside. No atmosphere but great Q.
Vortex @ Little Five has great burgers and the surrounding area is awesome for people watching. It's an experience in itself for out of towners!!
La Pastorcita on Buford Hwy. is one of the most authentic mexican restaurants in town and has incredible tacos.
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Peachtree Corners, GA -
^^^^^Mary Mac's Tea Room for meat and three. Vortex for burgers. Antico Pizza. Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles for soul food.
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DoubleEgger said:^^^^^Mary Mac's Tea Room for meat and three. Vortex for burgers. Antico Pizza. Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles for soul food.
If you want real hole in the wall Southern soul food then hit Beautiful Restaurant on Cascade. True southern cooking.
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Most of downtown is "hole in the wall" The Varsity is the best chili dog out there. And the onion rings too.
Snellville,Ga.
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Antico for incredible pizza, Fox Brothers for best BBQ around, Vortex for burgers. There are many, many spots I would recommend over Varsity. Varsity is a novelty that you will pay for later in the day. If you have Buford Highway is a place you can lose yourself for days eating your way through the ethnic foods. Happy to make recommendations but looks like everyone else is on point too.Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA
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I could eat 5lbs. of Fox Bros. wings.
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2 Large
Peachtree Corners, GA -
Every couple of years I eat at the Varsity....then swear it will be my last.Lawrenceville, GA
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I've always been fond of "Elmyr" in Little Five Points (next door to the Variety Playhouse on Euclid)
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Antico and Fox Brothers are two of my favorite places. Tea room is ok in my book.
LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014
Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies! #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!
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ksmyrl said:The Varsity is more than a restaurant, it's an experience. The dogs are just okay I agree. But the history, the ambiance, you just have to go.
I will 3rd or 4th the others recommendations for Vortex for burgers and little 5 for walking around and people watching. It is also not far from there to Virginia Highlands were there are lots of great bars, restaurants, shopping. I thought Atkins Park was pretty solid (and they cook on Big Green Eggs in case you are home sick).Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. -
What's the verdict on Jeff Varasano's pizza? Any good?
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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Go to cypress pint and plate incredible good food good beer fun featured on man vs baconLarge egg panhandle of florida
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Varsity is good after long night of adult beverages experience cool food hangover qualityLarge egg panhandle of florida
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Buford Highway is full of hole in the wall gems.
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GATraveller said:
If you want real hole in the wall Southern soul food then hit Beautiful Restaurant on Cascade. True southern cooking. -
Is the four texts restaurant near downtown?
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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Vortex. Damn auto correct!
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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Don't get to the ATL often, but when I do, I hit the Varsity. Couple of chili dogs w/ onions, burger w/ pimento cheese and some rings. Then usually bring half a dozen chili dogs homeSTAY THIRSTY MY FRIENDS!GIVE ME OYSTERS AND BEER FOR DINNER EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR& I'LL FEEL FINE!SW Georgia : LARGE & MINI BGE
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Carolina Q said:What's the verdict on Jeff Varasano's pizza? Any good?
LGBE, SBGE,Blackstone,Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe. -
Like Chinese Dim Sum .. Try Oriental Pearl in Chinatown Atlanta (Chamblee area).LBGE & MiniOrlando, FL
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hankook taqueria - best "hole in the wall" fusion of Korean & Mexican.
http://www.therebrookhaven.com/ - have the best fried chicken I've ever had.
Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand
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in Smyrna GA.
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Almost forgot the Colonnade! Their fried chicken is rated on one of the top 10 list (forgot where). What surprised me was the excellent sides!
Large BGE, Small BGE, KJ Jr, and a Cracked Vision Kub.
in Smyrna GA.
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