Chef Trevor Shankman's ideal day dining out in Atlanta

Breakfast: Bread & Butterfly. Shankman loves Brandon Blanchard and executive chef Demetrius Brown's Inman Park cafe and bistro.

• "They really just knock the ball out of the park each time," Shankman told Axios. "There's something special about the core values and foundational skill set they bring to the table."

Lunch: Staplehouse. The Edgewood Avenue restaurant's recent Michelin star recognition is a "testament" to the care and attention to detail they bring, said Shankman.

• "I can picture myself seated at the bar, savoring their charcuterie selection as part of their tasting menu experience."

Dinner: Bovino After Dark. Alex Sher and chef Chris McCord's tucked away tasting-menu concept in West End's Hop City impresses Shankman for its passion and creativity.

• "They execute on such a ridiculously high level," he said. "I can't wait to see where they go."

Coffee and dessert: Shankman is checking his friend Eugene's Atlanta Coffee Shops Instagram account.

• "Eugene has a knack for uncovering those hidden gem bakeries and other artisanal food purveyors around the city… He's my authority."