"Even if you ignored all the “since 1927” signs, the old-school charm of Colonnade will hit the moment you step into the massive dining room. The Cheshire Bridge institution (and Atlanta’s second-oldest restaurant) is usually buzzing with neighborhood locals gathering over crackly fried chicken and lunchtime martinis served in thick vintage glasses. Maybe there’s something about well-seasoned Southern meals like family-style servings of tender roast beef with savory collard greens that puts everyone in a friendly mood—so this is the kind of place to expect some conversation." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
