Poor Hendrix

"There’s something to be said for spectacularly fried wings — not overcooked to the point of dryness, but not under-fried to where the grease mixes with the sauce. This balance makes the sticky, sesame wings at Poor Hendrix a standout on the menu, as does the colorful presentation of sesame seeds and chives against the maroon-colored drums and flats in the basket. These wings are not always on the menu, so be sure to keep an eye out." - Mike Jordan, Henna Bakshi

"A congenial neighborhood restaurant and bar in East Lake, Poor Hendrix is a sought-after spot for laid-back vibes paired with stellar cocktails and bar food that’s been kicked up a notch yet still affordable. Order perennial favorites on the menu like the spicy peanut cold noodles or baskets of drums and flats glazed in a sticky sesame sauce, as well as meatless Monday meal deals and daily barfly specials that never disappoint. Pair dinner with a draft beer, one of the cocktails on rotation from the bar, or a glass of wine. Poor Hendrix’s covered patio is 21 and up but well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome; the backyard seating is all-ages." - Eater Staff

"While officially not labeled a happy hour, the daily drink deals and bar bites from this East Lake restaurant are hard to beat any day of the week. Sip on $9 glasses of sangria or punch, or order a carafe for the table. Then order a few snacks, including shrimp, chicken, or mushroom skewers, a basket of the restaurant’s popular sticky sesame wings, or a bowl of spicy peanut cold noodles, with prices hovering just under or around $10." - Eater Staff

"This congenial neighborhood restaurant and bar typically closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and tends to get busy on weekends. But come in on a Monday evening for a quiet dinner of spicy peanut cold noodles, grilled cheese on sourdough with tomato jam, or marinated mussels served with a side of focaccia. If the sesame wings are on the menu here, order a basket of drums and flats immediately. Pair dinner with an ice cold tallboy, a cocktail, or a glass of wine. Their new sister restaurant in Avondale Estates, Little Hippo, is also open on Mondays." - Beth McKibben, Eater Staff

"Poor Hendrix in East Lake is all about comfort food at its bar, and that includes offering the classic grilled cheese and tomato bisque combo on the menu. Swap out the soup for a salad on a warm Atlanta day." - Eater Staff