- Seeger's (Atlanta, Georgia; tel. 404/846-9779; www.seegers.com): The best Continental cuisine in Georgia's capital is showcased at this hip dining place operated by Guenter Seeger, who made his fame in Atlanta at the swanky Ritz-Carlton hotel in Buckhead. Before hitting Atlanta, he won fame in Europe at his Michelin-starred restaurant in Germany's Black Forest. Here, in a 19th-century house, the presentation is done with European tradition and flair, but the food is market-fresh and beautifully concocted with top-rate ingredients.
- The Lady & Sons (Savannah, Georgia; tel. 912/233-2600; www.ladyandsons.com): Launched with $200 in 1989, this restaurant has become one of the finest in eastern Georgia, turning out a Southern cuisine of taste and refinement. The buffets are reason enough to visit. And wait until you try Food Network star Paula Deen's chicken potpie.
