Peachy the Magazine October November 2014 | Page 83

EAT.STAY.SHOP.PLAY. EAT Go West! We live in close proximity to Atlanta’s Westside, an area that showcases our city’s urban renewal and is home to so many unique restaurants, bars and shops. Rush Levitt Taqueria del Sol Having lived in Texas for six years, I love Mexican food! My family’s go-to place that we can all agree upon is Taqueria del Sol. We go early so we don’t have to wait in the long lines that tend to form due to its popularity. I 200 Howell Mill Road NW 404.352.5811 bartaco (photo below) I recently discovered a new restaurant called bartaco that will surely become another favorite spot. The great outdoor patio resembles a breezy beach shack—it’s like an escape to Southern California. They serve creative tapas-style tacos, delicious sides and the best margaritas. 969 Marietta Street NW 404.607.8226 Photo: bartaco A native Virginian, Rush Levitt moved to Atlanta, her husband Scott’s hometown, in 1996, after living in many amazing cities including Austin, TX, Washington, DC and Denver, CO. Rush and Scott are proud parents of three boys, ages 15, 13 and 9. A former fundraising consultant with Coxe Curry & Associates, Rush decided after the birth of her second son to stay at home with her kids and dedicate volunteer time to her church, their schools and the public school system. highly recommend the carnitas taco and the spicy turnip greens. OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2014 81