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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

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

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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

Credit: Adrienne Hughes- Harris

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Credit: Adrienne Hughes- Harris

Mexican
Local charity
Town square
Soup
Holiday activity

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