Alongside its musical footprint and booming media industry, Atlanta has a strong reputation for its authentic Southern cuisine.
Buttered biscuits smothered in sausage gravy. Salted collard greens mixed in with ham hock. Broccoli and rice casserole with melted cheddar cheese.
Rich, traditional dishes like these have helped Atlanta rank as one of the top foodie cities nationwide. It has also potentially contributed to the city landing in the top 15 of a Forbes ranking released Monday highlighting the nation’s unhealthiest populous cities.
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