The General Muir

"General Muir’s Friday Fried Chicken is a solid spot to kickstart your weekend. It’s only available on Fridays, when you get a half bird with your order. The chicken is fried to crackly levels, with each bite almost loud enough to reverb at the table. It’s satisfying but mildly spiced, so the “hot sauce in my bag” crew will feel prepared when visiting this Emory Point restaurant and delicatessen. The chicken comes with a refreshing watermelon ricotta salad and fried plantain, which is best enjoyed with a wine on their relaxed patio, where you can spot everyone from families to Emory doctors having a low-key meal." - jacinta howard

"The General Muir stands out with its Jewish deli-meets-the-South twist. Cozy up in a booth at the Emory Point restaurant and indulge in signature items like open-faced bagel sandwiches, pastrami scramble, or latkes with smoked salmon." - Lia Picard, Henna Bakshi

"This two-time Michelin-recommended New York-style deli offers an extensive drink menu. Amid the array of juices, espresso drinks, and bottled carbonated drinks, you’ll spot a classic egg cream. Made with milk, seltzer, and chocolate or vanilla syrup, this drink is unlike most sodas you’ll find around Atlanta. Order it to try one of the best “dirty sodas” in the city." - Laura Scholz, Molly Harris

"Everything this Emory Village deli and restaurant touches turns to gold. Seriously, they’ve made appearances on our best brunch, sandwich, breakfast, and fried chicken guides. And this cookie is no exception. The giant, soft cookie has big chocolate chunks and a tiny hint of salt." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder

"Major closures like Todd Ginsberg’s The General Muir’s Sandy Springs location, South Main Kitchen in Alpharetta, and Damsel in Westside have shown that might and size are no guarantees for survival — Eater reported a “brutal month for restaurant closures” in August." - Su-Jit Lin