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Atlanta
By Michal Lev-Ram, Business 2.0 Magazine writer-reporter

Morning meetings

The Flying Biscuit Cafe (1001 Piedmont Ave.) is a friendly spot to load up on Southern staples like apple butter and grits.

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The late afternoon sun and the brick-walled interior make the Octane Coffee Bar & Lounge a hip place to meet.

Lunch

Ted Turner's steakhouse, Ted's Montana Grill (133 Luckie St., 404-521-9796), is a good setting for lunchtime dealmaking.

Afternoon meetings

Enjoy the leather couches and free Wi-Fi at the Octane Coffee Bar & Lounge (1009-B Marietta St. N.W.), near the Georgia Tech campus.

Dinner

Head to Eclipse di Luna (764 Miami Circle, 404-846-0449) for Spanish-style tapas in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood.

Evening drinks

The Beluga Martini Bar (3115 Piedmont Road), also in Buckhead, is comfortable and cigar-friendly.

Getting around

MARTA is convenient within the city, but if you have business in the burbs, plan to rent a car.

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