"The Local has been a go-to watering hole and wing-lovers paradise off Ponce for decades. It’s easy to dismiss this O4W bar as a group-only destination, particularly because of their infamous (and rowdy) Monday night karaoke sessions. But eating here alone has some perks. For starters, Local’s wings are legendary (among the best in the nation), so we wouldn’t sacrifice our last lemon pepper drum for anything—not even another Braves championship. And because the wings regularly sell out, more dinner friends just means more competition. As a bonus, it’s never awkward here because the divey neighborhood bar atmosphere always makes us feel right at home. " - juli horsford, nina reeder