The ATL Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In Atlanta
"Gene's, a former pop-up that's settled into Kirkwood, is like a fun dive bar with great BBQ. Walk in and everything is fighting for your attention, from the disco ball dazzling under multicolored holiday lights to the gigantic red gator hanging from the ceiling. It all contributes to a party feel—which goes nicely with a stiff drink. Just know you'll have to order your food first at the counter before a waiter comes to offer you a frozen hurricane. The food also matches the restaurant's loud energy. Here BBQ staples like coleslaw get a powerful kick from jalapeño cream, and the smoked sticky ribs showcase some delicious Viet-Cajun flavors from fish sauce caramel. And we can see ourselves coming back again and again for the tasty dry rub lemon pepper wings. " - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
