2010 Annual MeetingUniversity of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
March 25-27, 2010
"The Business History of Everything"
Around and About Athens
The conference is being held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, which is located at the south edge of the UGA campus, between the Five Points neighborhood and downtown proper. Restaurants, bars, and musical venues abound in both areas. Recommendations are listed below. Shane Hamilton has prepared an excellent Google map with many of these locations indicated.The local alternative weekly, Flagpole Magazine, provides up-to-date listings on cultural events in town, including reliable recommendations for live music shows worth seeing. Athens is renowned for its live music scene, particularly for alternative rock. Hundreds of talented local acts are joined regularly by regional, national, and international touring bands at popular venues including the 40 Watt Club and The Melting Point (among many others).
For general information on Athens visitor sites, history, and cultural events, consult the UGA Libraries Guide to Athens. For a guide to shops and other businesses in the downtown area, visit Downtown Athens.
Restaurant Recommendations
| Restaurant | Style | Price | Notes |
| Five & Ten 1653 S. Lumpkin (706) 546-7300 |
American, neo-southern | $$$$ | Chef Hugh Atcheson's flagship restaurant is renowned for creative, seasonal takes on "southern" food. Extensive wine list, casual-hip atmosphere. Reservations recommended. |
| The National 232 W Hancock (706) 549-3450 |
Mediterranean, tapas | $$$-$$$$ | Mediterranean inspired food and wine; menu draws on culinary traditions from abroad, but dishes reflect the changing seasons in Northeast Georgia. Vegetarian options. Reservations recommended. |
| Farm 255 255 W. Washington (706) 549-4660 |
Local organic, American | $$$-$$$$ | Local, seasonal, & sustainable food from Full Moon Farms and other local family farmers. Menu changes as often as the weather. Vegetarian friendly. Reservations recommended. |
| Cali N Tito's 1427 S. Lumpkin (706) 227-9979 | Latin American | $ | Casual setting, quirky décor, quick service, and tasty Latin American food. Cash or check only (no credit cards). BYOB. Vegetarian options. |
| Five Star Day Cafe 229 E. Broad (706) 543-8552 |
Neo-southern, "gourmet" soul | $-$$ | Casual setting. Menu includes meatloaf and mashed potatoes, collards and hoppin' john, catfish, pot roast, dumplings, and homemade soups to pastas, salads, fresh vegetables, fruits, and desserts. Vegetarian options. |
| Harry Bissett's New Orleans Café and Oyster Bar 279 E. Broad (706) 353-7065 |
Cajun/Creole | $$-$$$ | Set in 19th-century brick building with enclosed courtyard and skylight ceiling. Menu is classic Cajun / Creole cuisine. |
| East/West Bistro 351 E. Broad (706) 546-9378 | Fusion, Asian, Mediterranean | $$-$$$ | Eclectic menu with many options at various price points. Casual dining room downstairs, more formal upstairs. Reservations recommended for upstairs. |
| La Dolce Vita Ristorante Italiano 323 E. Broad (706) 353-3911 |
Italian | $$-$$$ | Chef Stefano declares his menu to be "Food like my family made in my childhood in the foothills of the Italian Alps." Handmade pasta, etc. Reservations recommended. |
| DePalma's Italian Café 401 E. Broad (706) 354-6966 |
Italian-American | $-$$$ | Pasta, pizza, and other Americanized Italian dishes at reasonable prices, particularly for lunch. |
| Last Resort Grill 184 W. Clayton (706) 549-0810 | Neo-southern, American | $$-$$$$ | Very popular restaurant with a wide variety of southern-ish versions of contemporary cuisine. Bohemian ambiance. Very affordable lunch. Reservations recommended for dinner. |
| Transmetropolitan 145 E. Clayton (706) 613-8773 |
Pizza | $-$$ | Casual pizza restaurant and bar. |
| Cozy Yum Yum 179 N. Jackson 706-208-1747 | Thai | $ | Will prepare authentic Thai upon request. Vegetarian-friendly. |
| Royal Peasant English Pub 1675 S. Lumpkin 706-549-7920 | English Pub | $-$$ | Well-reviewed takes on English pub fare (e.g., fish and chips, bangers and mash, London broil, lamb vindaloo curry, samosas). |
| Georgian Southeastern Chophouse 247 E. Washington (706) 549-7901 |
American, Steakhouse | $$-$$$$ | Casual dining in a historic downtown building with upscale decor - arched windows, brick bar, tiled floors and dark wood. Dinner range from beef brisket and bison strip loin to Alaskan halibut. Prices go way down for lunch, where the focus is on sandwiches named for SEC sports teams. |
| Taste of India 131 E. Broad (706) 559-0000 | Indian | $-$$ | Vegetarian, chicken, seafood, lamb, goat and tandoori entrées on offer. Daily lunch buffet. |
| Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin (706) 227-1717 | Grocery/Deli | $-$$ | Organic supermarket with prepared foods and deli section for a quick to-go lunch or snack, close to the GA Center for Continuing Education. |
| Shokitini 251 W. Clayton (706) 353-7933 |
Japanese/Sushi | $$-$$$ | A comprehensive array of sushi, nearly 100 options in all. Japanese steak, shrimp, chicken and noodle dishes as well. |
| Barberitos 1739 S. Lumpkin (706) 548-1866 | Mexican | $ | Burritos are specialty. This is Five Points location. |
| Barberitos 259 E Clayton (706) 549-9008 | Mexican | $ | Burritos are specialty. This is downtown location. |
Bars, Music Venues, and Coffeeshops
| Venue | Type | Notes |
| Jittery Joe's 1210 S. Milledge (706) 208-1979 | Coffeeshop | Closest coffeeshop to GA Center (except for the Starbucks inside the GA Center itself). Bohemian atmosphere, locally owned chain. |
| 40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington (706) 549-7871 | Live Music | The premier music venue booking national touring rock bands. Indie-rocker favorite. |
| Espresso Royale 297 E Broad (706) 613-7449 | Coffeeshop | Downtown coffeeshop, also serves sandwiches and snacks. |
| Melting Point 295 E Dougherty St. meltingpointathens.com | Live Music | New music venue books national bands, tending to more mature tastes in music and more eclectic styles than 40 Watt. |
| Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W Washington (706) 546-0039 | Live Music / Bar | Dive bar adjoining a folk/acoustic-oriented music venue. |
| The Globe 199 N Lumpkin (706) 353-4721 | Bar | Pub-style, with many beers on tap, booth seating, decent food options. |
| Trappeze 269 N Hull (706) 543-8996 | Bar | Belgian beer bar, with an astounding variety of beers on tap and in bottles. Also serves wine. Booth seating. Germanic food also available. |
| Five & Ten 1653 S. Lumpkin (706) 546-7300 | Bar | Classy bar adjoins the restaurant. |
| The National 232 W Hancock (706) 549-3450 | Bar | Hip bar adjoins the restaurant. |
| Farm 255 255 W. Washington (706) 549-4660 | Bar | Hip bar adjoins the restaurant. |
| Royal Peasant English Pub 1675 S. Lumpkin 706-549-7920 | Bar | U.K. beer options on tap (Guinness, etc.), Scotch, some wines. Football on the telly. |
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