"What We Like: The smokiness, crispiness, and tanginess hit the perfect balance. It's fitting that a place named The Local, a 25-year dive bar staple, has the best lemon pepper wings in Atlanta. They don't just dump on seasoning. Instead, there's just enough to give a tart kick without going overboard. Pair these mini masterpieces with the popular crispy tater tots for the full fried basket experience. Just know that they don't do takeout, and if you roll through later in the evening, you’ll probably need to hover around until a table or bar seat opens. (And leave the kids at home because this Old Fourth Ward hangout is 21 and up.)" - jacinta howard