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FULTON

Bella Italia

This restaurant includes a play area for children. The menu, prepared by an Italian-born chef, ranges from the usual Italian dishes to more unusual selections. In the Coleman Village shopping center. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays. 880 Marietta Highway, Roswell. 770-640-8000. $$

Livingston Restaurant and Bar

This Midtown Atlanta restaurant includes a bar for drinks or a quick bite and the main dining room for full meals. Breakfast 6:30-10 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Dinner 5-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 659 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta. 404-897-5000, www.livingstonatlanta.com. $$$

The Mustard Seed, Inc.

Barbecue is done on grills at this southwest Atlanta joint. Most people get it to go, but there are a few seats available at the counter. In the Park Plaza shopping center. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 826 Westmont Road, S.W., Atlanta. 404-254-0658. $

Wonderful World

This burger joint is inside the Tin Drum Asia Cafe in the restaurant-heavy Broad Street area. The menu is limited to burgers, fries and drinks, but the burgers and buns are made fresh each day. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 84 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-688-3182. $

GWINNETT

California Pizza Kitchen

In the Forum in Norcross, this restaurant specializes in hearth-baked pizzas, fresh pastas, salads, soups and sandwiches. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays. 5173 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 770-662-0929, www.cpk.com. $$

HENRY

Steers Wood Fire Steaks and Seafood

Many entrees, including the steaks, are cooked on a wood-fire grill at this family-owned restaurant. Live music most weekend evenings. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays. 14 Old Jackson Road, McDonough. 678-432-6569. $$

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