Once again, The Counter exceeds expectations with perfectly crisp and golden brown sweet potato fries (even more perfect than previous visits… if that’s possible) and burgers nearing perfection. We’ve sampled quite a few burgers and they’ve proven to be impeccably prepared, cooked, and presented on every visit.
Here are a few favorite combinations for our […]
On a recent visit to the Dekalb Farmer’s Market, we found three flavors of ice cream. The Aroy-D brand (Made in Thailand) offers Durian, Jackfruit and Coconut Ice cream. Each flavor uses an ice cream base of coconut milk and sugar before adding a fine dice of fruit. The resulting ice cream has a texture […]
The Setting: A charming little shop (and, I do mean little) that serves up some of the best gelato in Atlanta.
The Staff: Super Friendly
The Gelato: It’s all good! You can’t go wrong with your choice of flavor. But, some of our favorites include Violet, Dulce de Lece, Zabione, Pistachio, Bacio, Chestnut, Capuccino, […]
The Setting: Currently, a free standing brick house conversion, but, soon to be relocated.
The Staff: Friendly and attentive
The Food: This used to be one of our favorite brunch spots… years ago. But, changes have been made since our last visit. We immediately noticed a difference in the coffee. I’m not sure if they’re […]
Will you be out of town visiting family for the traditional turkey, ham and fixings? Or, did you draw the short straw for a family invasion?
Or, my personal favorite… did you take the year off? Avoiding the hassle can be easy in Atlanta with all of the dining choices. Buford Highway and the corner […]
The Setting: Parish Foods & Goods is housed in a charming two story building jam-packed with character. From the exposed terra cotta bricks to the antique mirror that towers over the bar to worn leather chairs in the entry that scream “sit on me”, Parish welcomes you even before the staff. Warm terra cotta […]
The Setting: A small specialty food shop set in a strip mall. Rows in the center of the shop are filled with cookies, crackers, jellies & jams, honey, baking goods, and grains. There’s a small deli counter in the back. A small section with refrigerators, candy bins and a selection of foreign movies round the […]
The Setting: A new brick building with a clean, bright interior. Robin’s egg blue walls and silver chairs add to the light and airy feel of the place.
The Staff: Friendly
The Food: This might just be my favorite burger in Atlanta. You custom build your own burger.
Choose beef, turkey, veggie, or chicken. […]
The Setting: Palomilla’sGrill House is a cozy little restaurant set inside a fairly generic strip mall.
The Staff: Friendly and attentive
The Food: Palomilla’s dishes up simple Cuban food. And, it is everything that it should be. All of the favorites are represented on their menu. Vaca Frita, Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, Bistec de Palomilla, […]
Tutankhamun — The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs
November 15, 2008 – May 25, 2009
The exhibition features 50 objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun including the gold sandals that adorned the mummies feet and a beautifully adorned canopic jar that mummified his internal organs. In addition to Tutankhamun, the exhibition’s artifacts highlight […]
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