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Photos: Readers pick their favorite Atlanta dishes

The freshest pizza you will ever taste and they make it right in front of you. @Antico_Pizza @ajc #AJCWhereToEat – @shazadhamid

Wow these #scallops look #awesome!! #delicious #decatur #atlanta #ajcwheretoeat @cafe_lily -- @rvaralla1

ATL!! @junkfoodatl is where it's at!! Recently opened inside Joystick on Edgewood, chef Joey Zelinka's food is crazy #delish! #Atlanta #foodporn #yum #weloveatl #atl #bedowntown #EdgewoodAve #O4W -- @graphiknation

#crabbymondays #thepigandthepearl – @cynshera1

The steak is cooked to perfection and it melts in your mouth. #AJCWhereToEat #seasons52 #georgiaeats – @shazadhamid

"My fave sextet of Turkish salads at Istanbul Cafe. Please post YOUR faves with #ajcwheretoeat. We want your pix for our dining guide!" -- photo submitted by @jdkess on Instagram

Ramen from Gato Arigato -- photo submitted by @allikat501 on Twitter

"Whenever I stop by the Atlanta Food Truck Park, I have to have a @hotsugaratlanta creme brulee! The S'mores brulee is my hands-down favorite!" -- photo submitted by @mdmlibrarian on Instagram

"Grilled jumbo asparagus salad with a crispy poached egg @commonquarter - so good!" -- photo submitted by @wendyatl on Instagram

Mixed maza plate from Cafe Agora -- photo submitted by @mermerings on Instagram

Steak frites from Floataway Cafe -- photo submitted by @mermerings on Instagram

Bocado burger -- photo submitted by @hollyhannahhh on Instagram

Crab cake benedict from Atkins Park Tavern -- photo submitted by @hollyhannahhh on Instagram

"H&F burger with a Pimm's Cup!!!!!!" -- photo submitted by @hollyhannahhh on Instagram

Swordfish from The Optimist -- photo submitted by @hollyhannahhh on Instaram

"One of the best steaks I've ever had #vealchop #figbalsamicglaze #cafelily #delicous" -- photo submitted by @rvaralla1 on Instagram

Chicken parm from Gio's Chicken Amalfitano -- photo submitted by @addy_belle on Instagram

Margarita pizza from Antico Pizza Napoletana -- photo submitted by @addy_belle on Instagram

"Amy G. loved the cinnamon rolls at King + Duke! Warm, gooey and crave-worthy. #ajcwheretoeat" -- photo submitted by @mla_moments on Instagram

"Erin likes to spend lunch with the fontina melt at St. Cecilia...mushroom, frisée, fried egg and prosciutto. #ajcwheretoeat" -- photo submitted by @mla_moments on Instagram

"The lobster roll at JCT. Kitchen is Tuan's motivation to make it though the week. #ajcwheretoeat" -- photo submitted by @mla_moments on Instagram

"The spicy shrimp and spicy tuna hand rolls are RA Sushi are Alex's favorite special! Wrapped in soy paper with avocado and cucumber. #ajcwheretoeat" -- photo submitted by @mla_moments on Instagram

"For Emily, it truly doesn't get any better than the black cod misoyaki at Umi Sushi. It's marinated in miso for four days..yum. #ajcwheretoeat" -- photo submitted by @mla_moments on Instagram

Sushi platter from Aja Restaurant and Bar -- photo submitted by @addy_belle on Instagram

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The freshest pizza you will ever taste and they make it right in front of you. @Antico_Pizza @ajc #AJCWhereToEat – @shazadhamid

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