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The votes are all in: 2016 Best of Atlanta winners list

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By Jen West
Dec 20, 2016

We have completed our 2016 Best of Atlanta series, and the results have been overwhelmingly enthusiastic for our favorite places, restaurants and experiences.

Our hope was to build a comprehensive resource for those visiting and living in our city, while also celebrating our Atlanta champions in their areas of expertise.

As a thank you for sharing your opinion on all things Atlanta, here is a roundup where you can find all of the winner stories, chosen by you. Go ahead -  dive in and enjoy the Best of Atlanta.

Best macaroni and cheese 
Best first date spot 
Best burger 
Best MARTA stop 
Best pizza 
Best ZIP code 
Best appetizer 
Best spring festival 
Favorite Brave 
Best brunch dish

Homegrown's chicken biscuit was named the best brunch dish in Atlanta in our Best of Atlanta poll.

Credit: Photo by Atlanta Eats

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Credit: Photo by Atlanta Eats


Best patio 
Best dog park 
Best taco spot 
Best movie theater 
Best local beer 
Best race/fun run 
Best fried chicken 
Best landmark 
Best pie 
Best museum 
Best seafood 
Best family attraction

Georgia Cyclone at Six Flags Over Georgia. Will the next big ride be a coaster?CONTRIBUTED
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Best ice cream/frozen treat 
Best farmer's market 
Best salad
Stage theater
Fries
Atlanta chain
Cocktail
Food truck

ExploreWill Turner's Blaxican food truck and restaurant are in the finals to be named best food truck restaurant in the country for 2015. File / AJC
ExploreTourist attraction
ExploreSports bar
ExploreFall festival
ExploreCoffee shop
ExploreIntimate concert venue
ExplorePasta
ExploreAtlanta radio personality
ExploreLocal brewery
Taqueria los Hermanos’ California Chicken Quesadilla and Salsa. credit: Adrienne Harris/Special

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Mexican
Local charity
Town square
Soup
Holiday activity

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