Where to Eat in Athens, Home to the University of Georgia
"Located in the recently remodeled Southern Mill complex, Puma Yu’s is the culmination of Pete Amadhanirundr (James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast) and Ally Smith’s pop-ups which started in 2017. The atmosphere is friendly, from the mismatched thrift store plate and glassware to the blue raspberry-painted floors. The beverage program, led by Smith, shines in a city with more bars per capita than any other in the country. Staff favorite cocktail the Etheline (mezcal, Boomsma bitters, aloe liqueur, lime, lemon balm, and pink peppercorn) is a citrine union of sweet and tart notes, backed by smokiness. Meanwhile, the food leans Thai and focuses on noodles and shareable snacks." - Sarra Sedghi
