A new addition to the Atlanta foodie scene, Iberian Pig in Decatur is one of those restaurants that truly tugs at my heart strings. With nods back to my days of studying abroad in Barcelona, the darker woods, dim lighting and plethora of pig trinkets couldn’t set the atmosphere up more perfectly for good conversation over a relaxed meal.

With some fantastic company (essential for any true Spanish tapas experience), we got multiple courses of their smaller plates meant for sharing. Order as much (or as little) as you want to get a full profile of their diverse fusion tapas offerings. Our waiter suggested a few of his favorites, each of which offered something new and different - all equally delectable. We dined on BWD (bacon wrapped dates in romesco sauce), albondigas (wild boar meatballs - a Spanish tapas standard), pork belly with apple and mouthwatering pork cheek tacos. Of course, entrees are also available but creatively, feel free to split these amongst your table (i.e. eggplant “rellenas” below worked out perfectly for our table of 3). That way, you can space out your eating and save room for more tasty bites.

Don’t forget about their homemade cocktails (Pisco Sour) and to die for sangria - a mix of multiple liquors and the standard fruit that has a tendency to soak up all the flavors of the soaking process. You’ll be saying “ole” after one round.

This is one of those restaurants I can’t help but wonder why I didn’t go earlier. Bravo to Iberian Pig for bringing the aura, flavor and wonder of Spain to our home in Atlanta!

I’ve been craving a juicy, tasty, “can’t-get-enough-of-this” burger for about two weeks. Now there are only 3 places in Atlanta that make my mouth water, just by writing this article.

There’s always the standard Vortex. Who wouldn’t want to dive right into their Double Bypass burger with a half-pound sirloin patty, two fried eggs, six slices of American cheese, and eight slices of bacon, all served between two grilled cheese sandwiches in place of the regular hamburger buns. Also, don’t forget the fried zucchini slices.

Then there is Cafe Di Sol. Now I’ve been there several times and I’ve been known to eat there multiple times in one week. And I always get the same thing: Andy’s Burger. It is big. It is juicy. It is tasty - all the way until the last bite.

But last weekend, I experienced a whole new type of burger at P’Cheen. P’cheen, located on N. Highland in Old Fourth Ward, and fuses different regions of culinary greatness. Where else will you see Curry meatballs? See the great thing about P’cheen is that their menu is always changing. The previously mentioned dish, at P’Cheen, is called “Chef’s Curry.” So it will be a different curry dish based on the protein available. I dare you to try their appetizer, aptly named “Just try us.” I can’t tell you what you will have, it’s whatever the chef decides to make that day.

But one thing that hasn’t changed is their burger. Start with a base of angus-portabello burger, greens, tomato, and onion, you get to choose your type of cheese and aioli. So their are multiple combinations you can create. Last time, I ordered the harissa aioli, a North African chili sauce, but the intense flavor changed the entire burger. It was a great change to an American classic of burger and fries.

Those are just a few of my favorites. But I’m always intrigued of somewhere else to find the best burger in Atlanta. Let me know where I can find — the next best burger in Atlanta!