ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A fast-food burger is great, but nothing beats an old-fashioned burger at your favorite local restaurant. That’s why Southern Living curated a list of “The South’s Most Beloved Burger Joints” – and an Atlanta restaurant made the cut! Nestled downtown, The Varsity is your quintessential diner, complete with black-and-white checkered floors and red dinner trays.