Georgia might be known for such exports as Burt Reynolds (Waycross), Waffle House (Avondale Estates), and Goodie Mob (ATL). But far more exquisite than mustachio'd actors or scattered/smothered/covered hashbrowns at 3 a.m.? A fresh Georgia peach. The velvety fruits have been a fixture in our state for nearly half a century. There may be no better way to taste a fresh, juicy peach than by sinking your teeth right in, but Atlanta chefs are giving it a try. And they're not just sticking to the cobblers, pies, and preserves of our forefathers. Eat your way through peach season with these peachy keen dishes from across town... and for tradition's sake, end it all with a peach cobbler from Busy Bee Cafe or Carver's. Our ancestors would be so proud.

PEACHES 'N (CHEVRE) CREAM
The Restaurant: Local Three
The Dish: Warm pecan-crusted goat cheese with peach marmalade

A DIFFERENT KIND OF PEACH PIE
The Restaurant: No. 246
The Dish: Venison sausage pizza with peaches, porcini, garlic, dried oregano, & balsamic

PEACH WITH YOUR FISH
The Restaurant: Empire State South
The Dish: Peach gazpacho with pickled Georgia shrimp

The Restaurant: Wahoo!
The Dish: Georgia peach salad with cilantro-grilled shrimp

The Restaurant: Restaurant Eugene
The Dish: Gulf blue crab galette with peach & pickle salad

PEACHY POULTRY
The Restaurant: Holy Taco
The Dish: Duck liver terrine with chipotle-roasted peaches

The Restaurant: Restaurant Eugene
The Dish: Chicken Ballotine with garlic puree, roasted beets, peach gastrique, mustard greens, smoked bacon, turnip puree, chicken jus

The Restaurant: Floataway Cafe
The Dish: Moulard duck breast with Georgia peaches, pecans, and farro

The Restaurant: Bocado
The Dish: Georgia peaches with pickled blueberries, pistachio & arugula pesto, and cured duck salami