Sip, Dine and Unwind with Our Lazy Sunday Afternoon Spots

Sundays are quickly becoming the new Fridays here in the Dirty South, but sometimes a Diva just wants to relax with a cocktail on a deck with some great food and catch up with her best friends. Where are the best places to cool down on a lazy Sunday afternoon after blazing a trail through Hotlanta? We’ve got the hookup, of course:

Six Feet Under: This Deep South food paradise overlooking Historic Oakland Cemetery serves copious spirits and amazing food from the deep! Sit upstairs on the deck and sip on a signature Six Feet Under Lemonade or a sweet and sour Tombstone Tea while basking in the stunning views of the Atlanta skyline. Enjoy the fabulous make your own bloody Mary bar, and nosh on deep Southern favorites. Life is short Diva so “raise one to life”. (437 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30312; (404) 523-6664)

Babette’s Café: Charmingly unassuming and sweetly romantic, this beautifully restored bungalow has a cozy, sexy ambiance paired with antique pieces and homey touches. Reserve a table on the glorious back patio and delight in Barbette’s Benedict the toasted brioche topped with beef tenderloin, two poached eggs and a unique sundried tomato hollandaise. Soak in the Paris bistro atmosphere – you deserve it, Diva. (573 North Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307; (404) 523-9121)

The Nook on Piedmont Park: This New American tavern has everything a Diva needs: spectacular patio, lazy weekend brunch, WiFi (if you must, Diva), 12 beers on tap, a great wine selection and homemade ice cream. Do we have your attention yet? If not, order a Fishbowl for your table: it’s a gallon-sized libation that comes in four flavors, guaranteed to make this lazy Sunday just a little more interesting. (1144 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; (404) 745-9222)

Vickery’s Bar & Grill: This classic Atlanta favorite is the perfect place for a Diva to relax on a Sunday afternoon. Named after Margaret Vickery for whom the house was built was a personal friend of Atlanta Diva “Gone with the Wind” writer Margaret Mitchell. Deemed “Sunday Funday” Vickery’s offers a $10 endless brunch of to die for scrambled eggs, bacon and grits accompanied by $15 bottomless bloodies/mimosas. What a great way to eat, drink and gossip about the weekend’s events! (1106 Crescent Ave, Atlanta, GA 30309; (404) 881-1106)

Whether it’s recovering from a long week or the fact that you stretched it out into a long weekend, Sunday is really a Diva’s day to play. Gather your fellow Divas or your guy and head out to enjoy the last day before work begins. It’s time for a Diva to take a little downtime.

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