H&F Bread Co. — Pretzel Rolls

Pretzel Rolls

These beautiful pretzel rolls are formed into mini baguette shapes (AKA mini ficelle). And, they couldn’t be more perfect in freshness, flavor, or texture. Though, we might appreciate a touch less salt. But, that’s an easy fix. We simply brush off the excess with our fingers. […]

Maddy’s — A Rib & Blues Joint

Chicken, Ribs, Potato Salad and Mac & Cheese

These Fall-Off-The-Bone Tender Ribs Have A Nice Bit of Char

Ribs With Collards & Cornbread

This half rack had a bit less charring. But, it was equally […]

Alcove Coffee

The Tableside View of Georgia’s Lake Lucerne

After a hike up Stone Mountain (By the way, did you know that you’re officially a slacker if you only hike up and down once?), we discovered that the nearby Starbucks has morphed into an Alcove Coffee. Major (Major) Improvement.

Athens Pizza

Souvlaki Platter

Easily the best thing on the menu, these tender pork kebabs have plenty of crispy bits. And, the tzatziki sauce is oniony, herby and very yummy.

Served with Athens Potatoes, Tzatziki Sauce, Pita, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion

If you’ve […]

Blue Willow Inn

Blue Willow Inn

The front lawn is littered with tables topped with striped umbrellas and the front walk is lined with benches for lingering.

Daisies Grace the Table

What to drink?

Sweet tea, of course.

Oh, […]

Pine Street Market’s Applewood Smoked Bacon

Applewood Smoked Bacon

The rich, sweet yet smoky taste of this bacon is out of this world good.

Applewood Smoked Bacon in front, End Scraps in back

That little package of bacon ends in the back was an absolute bargain at […]

Holeman & Finch Bread Co. — Almond Croissants & Fried Pies

Almond Croissants

Flaky, buttery, and very generously stuffed with richly scented marzipan… we’d love to start every morning with a cappuccino and one of these beauties.

That toasty bite of marzipan was perfection.

Peach & Blueberry Fried Pies

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Dutch Monkey Love

Nutella Twist

In a word… phenomenal!

To Add Another Word… Never-Ending

From doughnut to the delectable, fluffy nutella cream this is doughnut perfection. We’re not sure what sort of black magic they summon up to create these glorious doughnuts. But, the […]

Sherry’s Produce

Boiled Peanuts

You don’t need to take a road trip to find boiled peanuts. Sherry’s Produce offers two sizes… a $3 bag & a $5 bag.

We also bought a heaping basket of gorgeous (and delicious) tomatoes for $5. This charming little market is a breath […]

La Casona

Two Empanadas

Inside the Empanada

Grilled Steak with Garlic Marinade

Medium Rare, Nicely Done (loads of garlic can be seen clinging to the bottom of this steak)

Served With Chimichurri

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