CuisineSoup and salad
Price$
Neighbourhoodbuckhead
The dishDaily-changing soups, sandwiches, salads

Tip: Chicken tortilla soup is the default. Servers are local theatre actors; you get a show with the cup.

Location

Address: 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

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