"If you’re looking for one business to capture the essence of Virginia-Highland, this 100-year-old-plus operation makes the short list. Thanks to muted lighting and elevated booths that feel private, locals come here for a good time and the right amount of tomfoolery. But where Atkins Park stands out from other pubs is with its plates. The duck fat-fried hot wings and chicken- and salsa-topped nachos are top-shelf bar bites we could eat all day or night." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard