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sense of ecological awareness in every corner of the region. From The farm-to-table movement is strong
and whole-hearted community soul food spots to pizza parlors, in Athens as many area producers
commitment to the preservation of barbecue joints to tasty taquerias, and supply local restaurants with fresh,
the environment. Our unforgettable internationally influenced bistros to seasonal produce and artisan
natural surroundings will give you health-conscious cafés, Athens area products. To get your hands on some
the breath of fresh air you have been restaurants have plenty of flavor
longing for. For more information and character. local goods, visit the Athens Famers
on Athens Leisure Services, parks and Market locations: The Bishop Park
facilities, and exciting events, market runs March-December on
visit accgov.com. Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon, while the
market at Creature Comforts Brewing
DINING: DIVERSE Co. is open April-November from 4-7
AND DELICIOUS p.m. on Wednesdays.
Athens’ food scene is an eclectic
culinary masterpiece, which is one
of the multitude of reasons Athens FUN ON TAP
was named one of “The South’s Best The libations contributing to Athens’
Food Cities” by Southern Living. The legendary nightlife are not soon
diversity of culinary arts is so vast forgotten. Local gastro-pub, The
that every craving can be met and World Famous, was recently named
satisfied. With more than 600 area to Esquire’s list of the nation’s top 21
eateries, food options in the Classic
City are as diverse as they bars. Alongside is the Expat, creating
are delicious. a wave, as it was named one of “The
South’s Best New Bars” in 2019 by
There are numerous award-winning Garden & Gun. Athens’ own Creature
restaurants in Athens offering Comforts ranked #10 in 2020 on
internationally inspired dishes to USAToday’s list of “Best Beer Labels,”
great fanfare and acclaim. More and the publication also named
mouthwatering fare can be found
Athens the #7 “Best Beer Scene.”
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