"Sometimes one of the many, many food pop-ups in Athens makes it to a brick-and-mortar establishment. Puma Yu’s in the spacious Southern Mill development is one of those success stories. And we’re glad because the Thai small plates restaurant and cocktail bar serves exceptional food and drinks. The bar plays with seasonal ingredients and unexpected pairings to create super-sippable drinks like the “Lose My Number,” which combines tequila with aperol, tomato, and elderflower. And the owners take particular pride in their seasonal slushie, which pairs well with a warm day and a seat on their quiet, relaxed patio. And it would be an injustice to leave without a bite—we recommend crispy wings and savory mushroom laarb. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman" - Delaney Tarr