"Every inch of vertical space at Manuel’s Tavern serves as a photo archive. Think: family pictures, newspaper clippings of historical moments, and anything depicting memorable Atlanta sporting feats. Those around in the ‘50s can confirm that this Poncey-Highland spot has been a hub where the who’s-who of Atlanta politicians (like Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson) rub elbows with the regulars who've adopted it as their preferred watering hole. The Dogzilla—a half-pound mammoth that made our best hot dog guide. Manuel’s founding owner, who held a few DeKalb County public office positions, helped to push the construction of Spaghetti Junction." - juli horsford, jacinta howard