Few things herald the beginning of Fall like football season. Now, what goes best with those epic gridiron battles? To me, nothing says "victory" like a slab of meticulously topped pizza and a frosty glass of craft beer. Check out my top picks for the best slices and drafts in town!

Prime pizza picks:
Savage Pizza
Little Five Points + Avondale Estates
Made fresh and from scratch daily, this spot has been an L5P mainstay for 20 years. Treat your inner beast to a feast with one of the specialty slices. My favs are the Cajun and, for a simple delight, the Tomato Basil.

SLICE
Midtown + Downtown
The low-slung sofas and mood lighting make this a perfect place to relax after a night of dancing. Named for the (sometimes slightly maniacal) chef, the Raging Agee pizza is my all-time favorite. The menu changes frequently, depending on Agee's mood, so be sure to download the at-the-moment offerings.

Everybody's Pizza
Virginia-Highland + Emory Village
Tucked stree-side into the heart of Virginia-Highland, this joint offers delicious dishes and fantastic people watching. Since its 1971 debut, this little place has won many accolades, including "Best Pizza in America"  from NBC's TODAY Show. While they made their name with crispy-bottomed thick crusts, I'm a fan of the Thai Chicken, served Pizza Crisps style. (i.e. with a very thin and crispy crust.)

Antico Pizza
Midtown
Recent winner of "America's Most Authentic Pizza" according to the Festa della Pizza in Naples, Italy, this is the go-to place for true Italian cooking. Truthfully, you can't go wrong with any menu item, but if you must have a suggestion, I'd opt for the San Gennaro with fresh sausage, pearl onions, sweet red peppers and buffalo mozzarella.

Best brews:

Red Brick Brewing Company
Westside
After switching hands in 2007, Red Brick now offers "beer from around here". Found only in the Southeast, it truly is a must-try. Of the four regular brews, the flagship Brown is my favorite. Inside you'll find a full body, booming with malt flavors, perfectly underscored by faint remnants of coffee and chocolate.

SweetWater Brewery
Midtown
This brewery's delightfully laid-back attitude puts you in the 5 o'clock mood before you ever take your first sip. Whether you want something sweet with a citrus-y finish, or a robust round with deep wooden notes, you'll find it here. Since all the beer is unpasteurized to preserve flavor, it's only sold in a few cities. While the IPA is a year-round favorite, I like to put my faith in the latest Dank Tank series - a 1,500 gallon tank of experimental brews, released only once.

5 Seasons Brewing Company
Westside (OTP: Sandy Springs + Alpharetta)
Quite an interesting take on the "going green" trend, this cool spot only brews with locally sourced, organic ingredients. While I eagerly await a peach-inspired concoction, one must-try is the hugely hoppy, citrus-y Big Boy Double IPA.

Fun Fact: 5 Seasons offers a specially brewed, gluten-free beer as well as gluten-free pizza!

Sleuth Side Note: I think Fellini's and Mellow Mushroom deserve a nod. While both are technically "chains" they've managed to preserve the integrity of their ingredients and creativity in their menus. From Fellini's, I highly recommend a slice of The White with mushrooms on top. At Mellow Mushroom the Kosmic Karma leaves me feeling good all night long.