Many people mistakenly think that American cuisine is only primitive fast food. But this is not true at all. American cuisine is a bizarre mixture of immigrant and indigenous culinary traditions.
Atlanta's cuisine has Mediterranean and African roots. It will delight you with such dishes as beef schnitzels, fried chicken, crab soups, smoked pork, fritters and cornmeal bread. Side dishes include stewed vegetables (cauliflower, corn, beans and potatoes) or salads.
A separate column of Atlanta cuisine is desserts. Pumpkin pies, banana bread, chocolate cakes and cheesecakes - the choice in local establishments is always huge. The locals' favorite non-alcoholic drink is iced tea. Among alcoholic beverages, local beer, rum and bourbon can be distinguished.
