Japanese restaurant · Normal
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A Midtown veteran since 1989, A‑Tan blends hibachi theatrics with a full Chinese menu. Locals return for nostalgia, group celebrations, and comforting standards—an enduring anchor along Poplar Avenue.
Chicken wings restaurant · Normal
Serves hot wings, chicken strips, hot dogs & seasoned fries
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Barbecue restaurant · Cooper-Young
Acclaimed chopped pork sandwiches & smoked sausage, mustard slaw
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Restaurant · South Main Arts District
Chef-driven gastropub with General Tso's cauliflower & Shawarma Bowl
Chinese restaurant · Balmoral
Consistently excellent Chinese food, great ambiance, friendly staff
Building · Linden
Birthplace of rock & roll, where Elvis & legends recorded
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Italian restaurant · Colonial
Southern-influenced Italian dishes & creative cocktails, wood-fired pizzas
Asian restaurant · Brookfield
Asian fusion with curries, noodles, spring rolls, and BBQ beef
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Hotel · Beale Street
Stylish hotel with river views, hip restaurant & rooftop bar
Farmers' market · South End
Fresh produce, local crafts, food trucks & live music
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American restaurant · Whitehaven
Award-winning wings with 24 flavors, seasoned fries, friendly staff