Food Find — Salvadoran Crema

Mercado Del Pueblo… It’s proving to be my favorite find of the year. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. After a lunchtime visit to Buford Hwy a few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to wander into this delightful market. My search for a fresh loaf of bread was rewarded tenfold. I […]

Mercado Del Pueblo — Current favorite farmer's market

The setting: Buford Highway strip mall that’s had a recent facelift.

The staff: The staff is friendly and helpful. You might find one or two that aren’t fluent in English, but, the store is so easy to navigate that help is barely needed.

The Food: This farmer’s market has a huge selection of Mexican, El […]

Decatur Book Festival 2008

This Labor Day weekend 250 authors will be visiting Decatur to attend Decatur’s Third Annual Book Festival and Street Fair. So, come visit Decatur’s square to meet one of your favorite authors, eat some festival food, check out the street fair and try out one of Downtown Decatur’s great restaurants. There are a number […]

Two great things to try…

First: The sorbets and gelatos at Alon’s/Dunwoody — On a recent visit we had a chance to try the lemon/basil/mint and strawberry/currant… both incredibly good on their own and even better together! We also loved the Dulce de Leche. YUM!

Alon’s 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody GA 30346 678 397 1781

Second: The french […]

Jerusalem Bakery

The Setting: Small specialty food shop and bakery in a dated strip mall

The Food: Ma’amoul… YUM!! Great pita breads and sesame cookies filled with date… YUMMM!! I can’t wait to go back and sample some of the other cookies, pastries and baklava.

The Stars of the Day: Ma’amoul, pitas, and sesame cookies filled […]

Tasty China with Bad Attitude

The Setting: Dingy pepto-bismol pink restaurant in a dated strip mall

The Staff: Service ranges from indifferent to borderline rude

The Food: Your food will arrive in a haphazard and thoughtless fashion. After our first taste, we were willing to let this slide. Along with the oddly indifferent, attitude-ridden service that we’ve experienced with every […]

What to do this weekend: Peachtree Road Farmers Market

The Setting: Open air farmers market in the parking lot of the Cathedral of St Philip

The People: Small farmers and growers of the Southeast, local purveyors of traditional foods, artisan bakers and craftspeople offering quality products of the freshest kind

The Food: Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, baked goods, bottled goods and […]

Dekalb Farmer's Market

The Setting: Large indoor farmer’s market with cafeteria. In addition to produce, some of the goods offered are meats, game, seafood, deli, cheeses, bakery goods, pasteries, jams, honey, tea, coffee, chocolate and an ever-changing assortment of specialty food items.

Staff: Varied, inconsistent service

The Food: Great spice assortment, meats, deli, dairy and other specialty food […]

3 Great Things To Do This Weekend!!

Mid-East Food Festival

Authentic Mid-Eastern cuisine, live music, folk dancing and the Dabke dance group will be some of the offerings at the St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church. Can you think of a better way to spend a day than enjoying good food and music with family and friends? The assortment of food and […]

Alon's Bakery — Cookies

Chocolate Chunk Pecan, Oatmeal Raisin, Double Chocolate Chunk, Almond Marble, or Peanut Butter Chocolate…. No matter what variety you choose, your taste buds will be rewarded. When you build a cookie on a base of high quality ingredients, you are rewarded with a stellar final product. And, these beauties never sit on shelf long […]