135357 Sun Sep 16 21:16:16 -0700 2001 5 11 South 0 727099 I moved to Atlanta about a year ago, and while I've found lots of great food, none of it's near where I work - downtown, at Georgia State University. I've been to Mumbo Jumbo multiple times, and while it's got a great-looking bar, I've been consistently underwhelmed with the food. I really liked the Fairlie Poplar Cafe, but it closed. I've tried several of the lunch spots along Fairlie Poplar, but haven't hit paydirt yet. I always end up back at Joel's, where at least they roast a fresh turkey everyday. Please, can somebody recommend some good food in walking distance of GSU, so I don't have to spend the rest of my career eating nothing but turkey sandwiches? Sun Sep 16 21:16:16 -0700 2001 0 Ted Friedman 1 727107 Aleck's BBQ Heaven supposedly moved somewhere down on Courtland just N of GA State. There's also the Italian deli in the Sweet Auburn Mkt. Sylvia's is slow and expensive but pretty good. And there's always the state cafeteria in the Sloppy Floyd tower (I think that's the bldg. name) across from the capitol. It's dirt cheap, decent for veggie plates, etc, and I don't think you need a state ID to eat there. At a slight distance, there's the Busy Bee Cafe out west on MLK towards West End and Thumbs Up is east on Edgewood. Wed Sep 19 13:25:50 -0700 2001 727099 0 ted 2 727109 There is a Turkish place (hole in the wall) over by Soups On that has really good food. I think that the red sauce they use on their donor kebab is quite bland, but they will gladly leave it off. I think the name is Ali Baba but I'm not sure b/c I always refer to it as "Turk in the Wall" Thu Sep 20 10:21:32 -0700 2001 727107 0 David Thomas 3 727127 Thanks for all the tips. Time to start exploring! Thu Sep 27 00:37:22 -0700 2001 727109 0 Ted Friedman 1 727108 While it probably has a tiny eating space, The Soup's On on 53 Broad St. should have a variety of good soups and breads. We've eaten at its sister restaurant, The Great American Soup Co., in Vinings, and can attest to the high quality of the food served. Call to get directions: 404-688-7687. Wed Sep 19 14:23:56 -0700 2001 727099 0 RB 1 727116 Hey Ted, Where's Joel's? My son goes to GA Tech and I like to do lunch or dinner sometimes with him down there. I love fresh Turkey! Sat Sep 22 20:48:03 -0700 2001 727099 0 Madeline