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Smokin’ Gold BBQ, Dahlonega GA

Marie and I had been to the wonderful town of Dahlonega before, but never together. We found that an amazing book store has sadly closed, but a very good barbecue that had been on the outskirts of town has moved closer to the tourist action and is packing in the crowds. Continue reading »

Ye Olde Christmas and Candy Shoppe, Marietta GA

Always on the lookout for the planet’s best fudge, our intrepid heroine is pleasantly surprised to discover that there’s some excellent stuff being sold just a few doors off the town square. Continue reading »

Pisano’s NY Style Pizzeria, Kennesaw GA

Here’s a short report about a place which changed ownership soon after opening. The pizza is pretty good, but what thrilled our toddler was the folk art across the street. Continue reading »

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Atlanta GA

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Atlanta GA

This incredibly nice place, whose lone outpost in the city is in Phipps Plaza, invited us to sample their summer menu. Here’s what we ate, and how pleased we were by it. Continue reading »

Gu’s Bistro, Doraville GA

Gu’s Bistro, Doraville GA

On their last evening of business before they left on vacation, we visited this highly-regarded Szechuan-style restaurant just outside the perimeter. They reopen in a week and people are probably camped outside their door right now, lined up for cumin lamb like we used to for days outside Turtle’s for concert tickets. Continue reading »

Bigun’s Barbeque, Talking Rock GA

Bigun’s Barbeque, Talking Rock GA

It looks a little flashy and new, but between Jasper and Ellijay, there’s an old country store that is absolutely nailing their meat and sides. We were completely pleased by our visit. Continue reading »

Chow Bing Chinese Grill, Atlanta GA

Chow Bing Chinese Grill, Atlanta GA

There’s a terrific new “concept” in the Pencil Factory Lofts, with local farms providing the ingredients for healthy Chinese dishes. And what’s this about boozy bubble tea? Continue reading »

Big Joy, Marietta GA

Big Joy, Marietta GA

Sometimes, going out to eat can take a whole lot longer than planned. The food at this new place on Delk Road is very good, but there are kinks in the delivery system. Continue reading »

Comment: Stop the Purges

Comment: Stop the Purges

What’s the point of buying a book if somebody’s going to come around to your house and rip pages out of it every other month? Oh, wait. Nobody does that. Continue reading »

Scratch Fresh, Alpharetta GA

Scratch Fresh, Alpharetta GA

I really wanted to try this small place just north of Windward Parkway for its unique burger sauce. I realized with a smile that I’d enjoyed this same sauce somewhere else once a couple of years before. Continue reading »

Bei Jing Kabobs, Doraville GA

Bei Jing Kabobs, Doraville GA

This place has changed names a few times and there’s still a little confusion about what it is called. We suggest “that place with the amazing lamb skewers.” Continue reading »

Summer Flavors for Blue Bell Ice Cream

Summer Flavors for Blue Bell Ice Cream

Our friends from the little creamery in Brenham, Texas came back to town to show off their newest concoctions, including something brand new and the return of a long-lost seasonal favorite. Continue reading »

Joe-Bear’s and Sons Bar-B-Que, Macon GA

Joe-Bear’s and Sons Bar-B-Que, Macon GA

Unbelievable. Just as soon as I wrote my kind and well-meaning letter to middle Georgia, I found very good barbecue cooked in sauce after all. And then I tried the ribs. Holy bajole. I just can’t get over how good these ribs are. Continue reading »

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