Is there a burger option around Buford Hwy,/Peachtree DeKalb Airport that would be open this Sunday - Mother's Day?

Nuway is a great visit. It is on a block long street across from the Bibb County Courthouse. The menu is mainly hot dogs and burgers. It is 80-90 years old and has an interesting history. The range of customers is as wide as you can imagine.

Old South BBQ in Gray is quite good, but does not have the old South charm (feel) of Fresh Air BBQ in Jackson. Either is a worthwhile stop.

An Atlanta institution is Mary Mac's on Ponce de Leon Ave. in Atlanta. begun in 1946 - they serve wonderful southern dishes.

This review prompted us to try Gu's Bistro for the very first time. For the family, it was our best Szechuan experience yet. Thanks to Carviar_and-Chitlins post above, I ordered the Stuffed Tofu with Seafood. It was a surprise and was excellent. My son and I particularly enjoyed it. My son ordered the Cumin Lamb and was pleased with t - as was I. My wife had Kung Pao Chicken and was pleased with her choice. Our daughter ordered a beef dish with scallions and onions because it sounded as close to her favored Mongolian Beef as she was going to get. Not surprising - she only tasted her dish, but did well with it.

Our son, who recently moved to Chamblee from Norcross, is gradually exploring the many dining options of Buford Highway - but had not yet been to Gu's Bistro. He spoke of bringing some friends to Gu's in the near future.

Afterward, we stopped at Sweet Hut (which he described as a Vietnamese Starbucks) and ordered a variety of pastries. That was a beautiful way to end a pleasant evening.

Among the enjoyable taquerias in Roswell are Carniceria San Miguel just west of GA 400 on Holcomb Bridge and Mi Mexico on Alpharetta Hwy midway between Roswell and Alpharetta. They both serve gringos - but not often.

My current experience has been very positive at Mary Mac's and at Greenwoods's. Tastes vary, of course, but they are both held in high esteem by many - not all Atlanta diners. Hankook Taqueria is great! I am glad that you are including it.

The last couple of trips to Mary Mac's have been the best we have had in years. They have corrected whatever problems were causing the poor reviews. It is worth visiting for the food, as well as its being an Atlanta institution. I have eaten early in the evening and have beaten the crowd. I think 5:30 pm should work well.

Another very convenient option is The Iberian Pig on the Decatur Square.

Muss and Turner's is on Atlanta Road just off of I-285. That is a little further north than your direct route - but well worth the additional few minutes necessary to get there. Many (myself included) feel that it is the best sandwich place in metro Atlanta.

I agree regarding Pitty Pat's Porch. Contrary to "samlev", I feel that Mary Mac's is back on top of its game. Our last couple of meals there have been good.

Sunflower Cafe in Sandy Springs is vegetarian, is one of Atlanta's top restaurants, is accepted by several non-vegetarians I know.

Gumbeaux's in downtown Douglasville is the best Cajun in metro Atlanta. Very casual and very good.

The Rib Ranch on Canton Road (take Hwy 5 Connector north) on the left just past the first traffic signal. Brisket, pork, sausage, and chicken along with good sides. Plenty of room and plenty of parking.

Cafe Sunflower in Sandy Springs might be just what you are after. Gabriel's on West Whitlock (SR 120) in Marietta is very good traditional southern cuisine. Muss and Turner's is just off I-285 on Atlanta Road in Smyrna. It is excellent.

Watershed on Wednesday for fried chicken.

Frontier is a great suggestion. If you dine there - focus on the green chile stew, cinnamon rolls, and tortillas - not necessarily in that order.

Contigu Peru and Mambo's Cafe are both excellent. I have eaten most recently at the Contigu Peru on Chamblee Dunwoody. Mambo/s Cafe is in Alpharetta. Depending on where you are located - either is worth a visit.

We had lunch today at Main Street Cafe in downtown Durham, Kansas - thirty miles south of Abilene on K-15. It was every bit as good as last year - maybe a little better. Today's lunch specials were Bierocks or Homemade Sausage, mashed or baked potato, carrots or baked beans, and one trip salad bar for $7.25. My iced tea was $.75 and my rhubarb/raspberry pie set me back $2.25. My mother-in-law's ham and cheese sandwich came with a huge slice of ham for $3.40. The several homemade pies were all $2.25 per slice, except for peach which was $1.75. All soft drinks are $1.59.

Has anyone else eaten at Main Street Cafe? They are open Monday-Saturday from 6:30am-2:30pm and on Friday evenings from 5-8pm. The several dinner offerings are all $8.25 each.

Several excellent suggestions above. I prefer Desta for Ethiopian, Nam Phuong for Vietnamese, and have always enjoyed 10 Degrees South for South African dishes.

Yesterday, nine of us had lunch at Ariana Afghan Cuisine, 5785 Roswell Road. This is the first intersection north of I-285 in front of a Comfort Inn. It was excellent. They open at 11am and serve wine and, I assume, beer. I want to return very soon and explore more of their menu.

Arthur Bryant's original location is reasonably close for you. Their bbq is legendary - but in recent years has received mixed reviews.

The Brickery is just north of the theater in Sandy Springs and provides good solid food - especially for those who are not venturesome. Brisket and Crab Cakes are both done well.

The crab cakes at The Brickery in Sandy Springs are very good - by my meager standards. Has anyone else made any judgements regarding The Brickery?

Another worth considering is McEntyre;s Bakery on Spring Road (between Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive) in Smyrna.

I still make this occasionally. It's good!

I would highly recommend Foothills Milling Co. in Maryville. A professional chef in Knoxville recommended this establishment when I asked him about Knoxville dining. He was quite correct. We had a fabulous meal there.

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Foothills Milling Co
315 S Washington St, Maryville, TN 37804

Greenwood's on Green Street in Roswell is a great place for southern dishes. Meats, vegetables, and homemade pies always provide more than I should eat. Great quality, food variety - something for everyone.

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Greenwoods On Green Street
1087 Green St, Roswell, GA 30075

I was in a group of six who took a four hour cooking class at Casa Crespo - near Santo Domingo church - on the Wednesday before USA Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful experience. Dining may be a different matter. We cannot judge that. For US$65 per person - we made (and later consumed) corn tortillas, guacamole, four salsas, stuffed squash blossoms, pollo mole amarillo, horchata, a chocolate dessert and something else (senior moment).

The food was also quite tasty, I learned quite a bit (I am not a highly experienced cook), there was ample beer and more than enough food for us to eat.

Ten of us had dinner at Los Danzantes last Wednesday evening. It was the highlight of our week in Oaxaca. I doubt you could go wrong with anything on the menu. We had a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, drinks, and desserts. All were thoroughly enjoyed. Our total check, before tip, was under 2400 pesos.