Midtown, Atlanta, GA

The population of Midtown is 57% male, with a median age of 34.  87% of the households have no children.  74% of the people have either never been married, or are separated, divorced, or widowed, with the bulk having never been married (51%).  The average household income is approximately $74,000.  Midtown is the focal point for the city's gay-lesbian population.

There are so many bars, clubs, and restaurants in this area, that it is hard to figure out where to begin.  One of the things that makes this area so exciting is that there are new ones opening every day.  Here is a sampling of what is available:

Finer Restaurants
Trois:  The third in the One Midtown Kitchen, Two Urban Licks series, Trois has French cuisine and a really cool lounge serving excellent cocktails.  Located on 14th Street at Crescent Ave.
South City Kitchen:  Serving nouveau Southern cuisine, this restaurant is sure to please every time.  Located at 1144 Crescent Ave.
Mitra:  This restaurant is in a converted house on Juniper.  Has excellent food.  818 Juniper St.
Nan Thai Fine Dining:  This restaurant is the local favorite for gourmet Thai.  1350 Spring St.
Veni Vidi Vici:  Part of the Buckhead Life group of restaurants, this upscale Italian restaurant is a hit every time.  41 14th St.
Baraonda:  Pizza that is out of this world.  Located near the Fox Theatre.  Great place to stop before or after the show.  710 Peachtree St.

Crescent Ave
Leopard Lounge
Opera:  One of the hottest clubs in the city.  Tends to have a line, but is a great place for a night out.  Has a huge outdoor area with several bars.  Main club has DJ spinning dance music.  Great VIP area on second level overlooking the dance floor, with its own bar.
Vickery's:  This independently owned restaurant serves excellent New Orleans inspired food in a great atmosphere.  Has been known to have live entertainment on its patio from time to time. 1106 Crescent Ave.
Front Page News:  Nice outdoor courtyard.  New Orleans style food.  Very casual atmosphere.  Great for happy hour.  1104 Crescent Ave.
Fuego:  Great tapas bar with awesome sangria.  Try the bacon wrapped dates.  They sound suspect, but are incredible.  1136 Crescent Ave.
Vinocity:  Funky atmosphere, great wine bar, good food, nice people.
Pasta da Pucinella:  This restaurant has some pasta dishes you have never seen before that are out of this world.  Nice casual atmosphere with reasonable prices.  1123 Peachtree Walk

Near Piedmont Park
Flying Biscuit:  Quite possibly one of the best breakfast places in town.  Go early though--there is always a wait on Sunday mornings.  Have some really interesting menu selections.  Biscuits are fabulous as are the black bean cakes.  There are several locations around the city, with the original in Candler Park.  10th and Piedmont.
Nickiemoto's:  Asian food in an upscale atmosphere.  Great sushi.  10th and Piedmont.
Zocalo:  Excellent Mexican food.  10th and Piedmont.
Willy's Mexicana Grill:  Willy's is a design-your-own burrito restaurant right in Piedmont Park.  Nice patio.

14th & Peachtree
Shout!:  Serving a wide variety of food, this restaurant is a great choice for a group.  It has a fabulous roof deck.  1197 Peachtree St.
Tap:  Good drink selections, really good food.  Swanky atmosphere, good bar scene.  Nice patio.
The W Hotel:  Newly opened, this completely renovated hotel is a hot spot.  14th and Peachtree.

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Piedmont Park is a great place to take your dog to play.  This large park offers running paths, and even has a restaurant (the Park Tavern) with a dog watering station.

For pet supplies, there is a PetSmart in Midtown Place on Ponce de Leon Ave.

This neighborhood borders Piedmont Park, which is the "Central Park" of Atlanta.  Piedmont Park is a great place to toss a frisbee, bike, go jogging, or rollerblade.

The Fox Theatre is a 5,000 person venue and a classic Atlanta landmark.  It has a wide variety of entertainment options ranging from concerts (Elton John has played there), Broadway shows, movies, and the Nutcracker Ballet around the holidays.

The Woodruff Arts Center, at 1280 Peachtree St., is home to the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony, and the High Museum.  The High is the largest museum in Atlanta and has world-renowned exhibits.  The Alliance Theatre has a variety of productions throughout the year.

The Whole World Improv Theatre is a great place for an evening full of laughs.  The talented comedians take cues from the audience to create hilarious skits.  Definitely worth a try.  They also offer improv classes.

The Landmark Midtown Art Cinema has 8 screens showing a mix of independent films and blockbuster movies.  It is in the Midtown Promenade at 8th and Monroe.  Apres Diem, a bar/restaurant right next door, is a great place to stop before or after the show for a drink, snack, or meal.  It has a funky-casual atmosphere.

The 14th Street Playhouse has a variety of theatre productions throughout the year.

 

Most of the areas in Midtown are nice and there are a wide variety of options for apartment rentals.
If you want to be close to a wide selection of bars and restaurants, the area around 14th St and Crescent Ave is a great place to start.  If you want to be in the heart of the gay-lesbian community, the area around 10th and Piedmont is your best bet.