Ditch traffic for drink specials

Atlanta is known for many things; unique neighborhoods, a variety of cuisine offerings, diverse musical heritage and, of course, the slow crawl of traffic.

I’m always game for ways to avoid what can be deemed as “The Great Migration” up and down interstates 75 and 400.

My favorite way to sit out high-traffic evenings, especially during this time of year, is by grabbing a drink and a bite with friends or coworkers at one of Atlanta’s many happy hours, from Buckhead to O4W. Here are some ideas:

• Chido and Padre’s

• Bellina Alimentari

• One Eared Stag

• Bar Mercado

• Alma Cocina

– Katie Connor, 360 Media, Inc.