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25 Andrew Young International Blvd., N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-525-8228 |
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In the early 1960s, Mr. Anton (A.J.) Anthony stumbled onto a new concept for a restaurant by complete accident. After planning on opening an Italian restaurant he read an article in Atlanta Magazine complaining that our city lacked the type of cuisine that our visitors would expect, such as fried chicken and deep dish pie. It was then that the restaurant, Pittypat's Porch was born. Mr. Anthony was quoted as saying, "You don't want to have a chicken place but chicken must be a part in it." As he was tweaking his menu he was also into the planning of the interior and architecture. He wanted to create an atmosphere similar to an old plantation, complete with a veranda where guests could rock and sip mint juleps while watching the diners below. His site was 25 Cain Street. From there, he wanted his guests to wander down the old wooden stair case and pass under old brick arches on their way to dine. He filled his dining room with American antiques and modern era furniture to create a pleasa
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Since opening in 1967 Pittypat's Porch has delighted guests with it's "old southern charm and new southern flavors"! From the one-of-a kind atmosphere to the home-made southern cuisine, Pittypat's stands apart from the rest. Located within walking distance from 20 downtown hotels, and many of Atlanta's most popular attractions, it is the perfect destination to dine at while visiting downtown Atlanta!
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