44 dishes from metro Atlanta restaurants that rocked our world in 2016

We ate a lot of stuff this year, ranging from good to bad to somewhere in between. But some dishes really set themselves apart and had us dreaming about the next time we'd be able to indulge. Here, a look at 44 of the most mouthwatering dishes we tried in and around Atlanta in 2016.

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Cobb County

Explore Pork loin schnitzel from Two Birds Taphouse

Explore House-smoked salmon at Canoe

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DeKalb County

Explore Crispy Brussels and cauliflower, nuoc cham, torn herbs, Jasmine rice at Steinbeck’s Ale House

Explore Smoked beet & bean spread at Twain’s Brewpub & Billiards

Explore Reuben egg rolls at Olde Blind Dog

Explore Dolsot bibimbap at Han Il Kwan

Explore Sambal okra from Mamak

Explore Oyster happy hour at Kimball House

Explore Old Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake at Southern Sweets Bakery

Explore Stuffed French toast from Sun in My Belly

Explore Jalapeno corn fritters at The Brass Tap

Explore CBJB sandwich at My Parents' Basement

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North Fulton

Duck crepe from Cafe Intermezzo (Also locations in DeKalb and Intown Atlanta)

Explore Venerated Veggie Bowl at Tupelo Honey Cafe

Explore Fried chicken sandwich at Georgia Chapter Room

Explore Korean Spicy Pork Bowl at Ssam Burger

Explore Ghormeh sabzi at Rumi's Kitchen

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Intown Atlanta

Explore Cornbread hoecakes from B's Cracklin' Barbecue

Explore Stuffed peppadew peppers at Rize Artisan Pizza

Explore Vegan country fried steak at Argosy

Explore The Tomminator and The Lopez at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

Explore Salt and pepper tofu from So Ba

Explore Vegetable plate at Miller Union

Explore Purple cabbage gazpacho at Empire State South

Explore Torta de Chorizo at Carniceria Ramirez

Explore Flitters at Ticonderoga Club

Explore Frozen drinking chocolate from Xocolatl

Explore Georgia peach salad at Vine & Tap

Explore Squash blossoms at Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante in Buckhead

Explore Beef heart tartare at the Wrecking Bar

Explore Salatim Bowl at Yalla

Spinach-mushroom Sicilian pizza at Fellini's Pizza (also location in DeKalb)

Explore Prime rib sandwich at The Mercury

Explore Nashville hot chicken at One Eared Stag

Explore Omelette du jour at Bread & Butterfly

Explore Cabbage + carrots at Eat Me Speak Me

Explore 'Piranha ribs' at The Lawrence

Explore Puffs at Staplehouse

Explore Camarones a la Diabla from El Mexicano

Explore Pollinated vegetable plate at Gunshow

Explore Spent Grain Bread at 5 Seasons Westside in West Midtown

Explore Chicken empanadas at Lobby Bar & Bistro

Explore Filet of fish at Wrecking Bar Brewpub in Inman Park

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Cherokee County

Explore Pork rinds at Bub-Ba-Q

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About the Author

Yvonne Zusel

Yvonne Zusel has been with the AJC since 2010. She worked on the digital news and arts and entertainment teams before joining the food and dining team.

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