"You can hear the Italian tunes blaring before you even open the glass door of this small bakery in Buckhead. It's loud enough to drown out your intrusive thoughts, but even Bocelli in fortissimo isn't enough to distract you from why you're really here—Pala's hodgepodge of things, like creamy gelato, great pizzettes, generously stuffed paninis, and amazing Italian baked goods. Since Pala is from the Antico team, you should snag a pizza. Though Pala’s pies are smaller and have an oval shape, they have the same thick crust and imported ingredients that we’ve come to love from Antico. And now we’re just as obsessed with their paninis, mainly because of the pillowy bread. The simple soppressata with a spicy chile paste is served on buttery focaccia that makes a satisfying crunch sound before giving way to a soft interior." - Juli Horsford
