Chicken Shawarma with pickled vegetables and hummus
We loved this! The flavors were incredible. The combination of moist chicken layered with spices, hummus, and pickled vegetables were just about perfect. We also received a generous serving of paper thin pitas as part of the platter.
Za’atar Flatbread
Za’atar spices […]
(pictured above, over half of the trout has already been eaten) Trout at Thai Lanna
Thai Lanna 2142 Johnson Ferry Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30319 770 454 8889
The Setting: Tables, booths, bar seating and even a small patio area, this Mellow Mushroom has a decent amount of seating. On the afternoon of our visit, it was a bit dark and surprisingly quiet.
The Staff: Quick and Friendly
The Food: We were in a bit of a rush and we picked the first […]
What’s my favorite salad this summer? I don’t think I could narrow it down to just one, but, the Astoria Salad at Artuzzi’s is definitely one of my favorites.
Crisp Granny Smith apple slices, candied walnuts, strawberries, sweet baby grapes, crumbled Gorgonzola, radicchio, celery and mixed greens. Yum!
And, the sweet little rolls brushed […]
The Setting: Formerly the home of a Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Mike Benny Miller spruced up the space with inviting colors and a small stage for visiting musicians.
The Staff: Friendly
The Food: We’ve visited a number of times with one thing on our minds… an authentic New Orleans po’boy. And, they’ve delivered beautifully.
Leidenheimer Baking […]
The Setting: A small restaurant situated in a quiet strip mall with a handful of wooden boothes. Orders are placed at a glass counter that is filled with slices of individually wrapped cake wedges.
The Staff: Very friendly
The Food: Incredibly rich, tender and delicious stews.
We sampled one order of the ox tail […]
The Contenders:
Fox Bros. BBQ — (pictured above) Their version is close to perfection in my book. Dense, crumbly, just a hint of crispiness on the top and at the edge. And, most importantly, full of corn flavor. This is everything good cornbread strives to be. Specks of […]
The Setting: A free standing pale brick building that is significantly more attractive than your standard fast food restaurant.
The Staff: Friendly and efficient
The Food: The BBQ is suprisingly good for a fast food style restaurant. Slightly smoky and tender, we found the ribs, brisket and chicken to be the most reliable. The […]
The Setting: One of the glass-fronted shops that surround Marietta’s square, this charming cafe has a handful of tables and a glass fronted pastry counter. Blackboards on the wall list the array of meat pies and lunch specials. And, bookshelves bordering the side walls house a small assortment of imported Australian specialties.
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Georgia Pecan Salad with fresh strawberries, glazed pecans, dried cranberries, mandarin orange, and mixed greens.
I wish I’d eaten this for lunch. But, I will be trying this tasty looking salad… SOON! Very soon!
Firebird Rotisserie & Sports 4719 Ashford Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 770 804 8288
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