(photo Courtesy of Steven Eubanks)
Got a very cool email yesterday. Unfortunately, my throbbing head prevented me from putting together a coherent sentence, much less a full post. Anyway, here’s the deal. Playboy.com has a habit of putting together top lists, and Atlanta has a habit of showing up on them (Clermont Lounge anyone?).
This time around, they put together a Top 10 Diners List, and guess who made it? (The title didn’t give it away did it?). That’s right … the Majestic Diner, a 24-hour drunken food haven on Ponce. No word on whether or not P’boy took into account the new digs … which took the place from comfortably trashy to surprisingly clean.
Anywho, here is what America’s favorite … cough… Men’s Lifestyle Magazine had to say:
This Atlanta institution has been serving “food that pleases” under its Art Deco-style marquee’s blazing neon glow since 1929. The Majestic serves everything from cholesterol-threatening omelets and fist-thick burgers to blue plate specials and gyros. Red stools complement a red counter, while squeaky vinyl seats are well worn, providing cushy support for a multitude of derrières. The Majestic is located along a stretch of “Hot ‘Lanta” that’s resisted urban renewal, so the freaks do come out at night: college students, clubbers and other locals.
Be back with some more posts tomorrow, including the next installment of Inside The Chef’s Kitchen.
Majestic Diner Restaurant Address & Information
1031 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, Georgia 30306 // 404.875.0273