The rumors are true: I'm abandoning my post at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in November and heading to the Golden State. I've accepted a position at The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, Calif. to help with the technical and content development of that site. And, yes, this means my current position is now open.

I leave those who will follow in my footsteps -- and I suppose anyone passing through our fair city -- with my personal best of Atlanta:

French
Au Rendez-Vous, Brookhaven

Mexican
Taqueria del Sol, Midtown or Decatur

Pizza (NY Style)
Cameli's Gourmet Pizza Joint on Ponce de Leon
Rosa's on Broad Street. Have the cheese calzone.

Sushi
M.F. Sushi on Ponce de Leon

Tapas
Sweet Devil Moon, Decatur. If it's summertime, sit on the patio and have the Sangria.

Clubs
MJQ Concourse on Ponce for late-night dancing. Saturday is Brit pop night in the back room -- highly recommended.
Loca Luna on Juniper for Latin music and dancing. Go on Friday -- the Brazilian band always draws a fun international crowd.

Gym
Core Body Fitness, Decatur

October 17, 2003