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I don’t want to knock MF Sushi on Ponce, but I want to clearly state my opinion that Taka Sushi (aka Taka Sushi & Passion) on Pharr Road is the best sushi house in Atlanta.

Why?

Sushi: Ever had sushi that dissolves in your mouth cause it’s so fresh? That’s Taka. Ever had incredibly inventive sushi rolls that taste so good, you have to pause after taking a bite, then hum ‘mmmm’ after each chew? That’s Taka. My favorite roll has Rice Krispies in it … crunchy Rice Krispies!

Location: Taka is located in the heart of Buckhead on Pharr Road, easily accessible to any Atlantan in Midtown, West Atlanta, shoot, even Downtown. MF is on Ponce, and really is only easily accessible to folks in Midtown, Virginia Highlands, and Downtown. There are more people near Taka, so it wins there.

Service: Taka has a bit more friendly hosts who are more accommodating, while MF’s servers tend to be quietly reserved and cold - ie. they never seem like they’re happy to see you there.

Atmosphere: I’ll give MF a leg up here - they’ve got a very cool atmosphere. Great lighting and intimate seating areas. Taka has had a few redesigns over the years, and each gets better and better, but they prefer a brighter lit, open seating plan where you feel more like a community.

Summing up, you’re not going wrong visiting either spot, as they both serve superior sushi. Weighing all the small aspects, though, Taka Sushi and Passion does come out on top.

imagine, in a city like Atlanta, where city streets and landscapes change on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, to be able to compare now-and-then photos of Atlanta through the decades…

well, you actually can. There’s a remarkably cool site named Atlanta Time Machine that allows users to search through seemingly thousands of neighborhoods, commercial buildings, and miscellaneous locations to compare photos of what it used to look like - compared to now.

There are some really amazing comparisons.. for example:

The Heart of Buckhead

Moe’s & Joe’s

and Midtown Atlanta

I actually used to live in the Peachtree Hills Apartments featured on their Apartments page as well.. (they’re about to get knocked down for a new big development)

either way, be sure to keep track of time when you visit this site, as you’ll quickly find yourself surfing around for hours before you realize it : )

I’m biased. And selfish, as well, in this case.

I’ve known about Treehouse for years, but tend to keep it under wraps. Hidden away in Peachtree Hills, right off Peachtree near the heart of Peachtree Battle, Treehouse has - and will continue to be - the it happy hour place for locals, and a few pseduo-locals who we allow in.

The deck at Treehouse is legendary. Plant yourself there on a Spring/Summer/Fall afternoon around 5pm (don’t go after 5 cause you won’t get a good seat), and enjoy the sightseeing - as my brother calls it - of college age gals as they sachet in and out of this Atlanta landmark.

Don’t worry if you’re hungry, cause the food’s great. If you’re there on a Monday or Tuesday, opt for their Lobster special - as it might be the cheapest lobster you’ve ever bought.

If you get there early, choose the deck, as that’s where the everyone congregates - downstairs is only recommended if you’re unusually late, or if it’s raining.

Parking can be challenging … my recommendation? Pop over on Virginia Place, and walk over.

Hope you enjoy!

Funny, this blog kinda follows the same path as Atlanta, rising from the ashes into something new. Not necessarily from Sherman’s ashes, more from my own - but both to the same end point. Atlanta Walkabout is now rising from it’s own small footprint into a local blog … capturing small and local stories and observations around our great town. Observations on how we’re growing, how we’re adapting, and how we’re making Atlanta into a world class town it deserves to be (and is).