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Cheese Steaks?
ive been going therefor 25 years about 2 X per month, and its old but not dirty--tables have always been clean. bathrooms fine--my wife wont go to places with bad bathrooms--its surely not a foodie place, but in my experience its not dirty,just old--you can always eat outside if need be -- heres a link to yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-mad-italian-atlanta#query:Mad%20Italian%20Restaurant they too mention the dump thing--im sure im older than you, but Ive eaten in far dumpier looking places in search of good food--if its clean Im good--even Rathbuns failed a health inspection a few weeks ago--mad italian has never failed one, so im good as long as the food is great
Cheese Steaks?
Mad Italian near n peachtree at 285. They fly in rolls from chilly daily
Need a place for early, casual dinner on Sunday in Sandy Springs
Agree ariana can be good. Been 3 times. Was excellent. Good. And not so good. Reviews are mixed. 73% good. I think rumi us more consistent
Need a place for early, casual dinner on Sunday in Sandy Springs
OOOPS!! take abernathy WEST.not East, to Roswell rd--better yet, bring a droid and use the Nav button
Need a place for early, casual dinner on Sunday in Sandy Springs
Petite maison. Excellent country French. Reasonable pricing. Rumis. Mediterranean. Great wine selection
Avoid bridge by taking 400 N to abernathy. Take it east to roswell rd
Can you get eastern North Carolina style bbq and cole slaw anywhere in Atlanta?
i got hungry reading about BBQ so went there again yesterday--3rd time in 2 weeks-- Talked to Bill the owner--he cooks the pig for 12 hrs at 250degrees. The NC sauce is there and it was great--vinegary with flakes of pepper in it.He laos has wht he calls a SC sauce, which has mustard in it, as well as vinegar--then the std sweet suace--it was very good, as was the beers-I lived near Lexington NC for a few years the home of NC BBQ-and other then being pulled vs chopped, its real close--Im sure if one wanted chopped, hed do it
Can you get eastern North Carolina style bbq and cole slaw anywhere in Atlanta?
yes==Pig n chic on Buford highway near Clairmont Bill the owner is from NC
Debate for a Foodie coming to Atlanta
when did you go to Nikolais last--before you blast them you should eat there--ive been twice in the last few months and its very good--they get a 91% like it rating on urbanspoon--serviceis impeccable, food is reasonavby priced, views at dusk are great, small , only like 12 tables--asl for Bill as your waiter
Soft shell crabs?
Try inland seafood in atl. Also found linton seafood out of Maryland says live
Soft shell crabs?
ive boughtlive crabs, not soft at DeKalb Market on Ponce and the one on Buford highway as well--id check the variuos Asian markets and see if they have them--i too love softshell crabs, but frozen doesnt cut it
Restaurant for rehearsal dinner
ive been to a rehearsal dinner at the Georgia Aquarium the food was great and what was really neat is theere were windows opening to 3 different fish tanks no idea what it costs but it was memorable for sure--they are in private rooms that are behind the big fish tank
I too like Veni--i ve been to 1280 andt to me it was a little stuffy,
My problem with Dim Sum
yes canton house has 2 different carts--id say about 1/3 are shrimp, the rest are pork chicken and beef---its on Buford highway near Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Moving to Perimeter Mall Area
Einsteins on Peachtree at Hammond is excellent--- theres a very good Jewish deli on Chambllee just before I285 outside the perimeter as well As to dinner, theres lots of choices in/near the Mall.We love Le Petite Maison http://www.opentable.com/la-petite-maison owned operated by a Fench family, excellent country French, veyr reasonable (for Frenc) prices. And my all time fav is McKendricks as a steak/seafood place--ask for Taco as your waiter
late night cheap eats
well if its more you want cheap,then Waffle House is you best bet--- if its good food id try canton House on Buford Highway--theyr open till 11PM
Need a reliable rec for early Friday night dinner Downtown
it gets mixedreviews-- ive never been . since the game starts at 7, you could cab it to a betterspot in midown like ECCO or veni vidi vinci, and when you return the crowds will have gone.The only other place where you are that i like, but gets a little touristy is Sun Dial in the Peachtree Plaza--- its a rotating restuarant deal and has excellent steaks
Need a reliable rec for early Friday night dinner Downtown
PS i checked my tickets and the game is at 7 not 8--not sure if that helps
Need a reliable rec for early Friday night dinner Downtown
thats going to be a busy night--Hawks are playing Celtics and the area will be packed--game starts at 8--if i were you id make reservation either in McCormick and Smick in the Omni or Ruths Chris near the Embassy Suites--im pretty sure theres a Teds Grill near Tab but Ive never been Ive had good meals at Dantanas too, but i wouldnt call it fine dining. I left a bad review on McCormicks when i went there during the SEC tournamnt,but i think the huge crowds ggot ti them
Sunday Dinner in ATL
an oldie but goodie, Nikolais Roof is excellent--- id also recommend McKendricks as a steak/meat house--exellent place near the Perimeter Mall---weve been to eugenes as well--very good spot
Beyond Restaurants – Best Foodie Experiences in Atlanta
if you go to Buford try and eat at Gu's bistro--incredible Szechuan--also Canton House for dim sum
this will sound weird , but i tyink either the Varsity or Silver Skillet are kind of unique as well--esp for a drive in at Varsity--its kind of like the in out burger spots in Cali
Visiting Atlanta with 10 year old.
Check out Einsteins restaurant. Nice outdoor with good. Food
Visiting Atlanta with 10 year old.
Ncaa bb is in town this weekend do the crowds downtownwill be massive and traffic terribleyou should look at eating away from downtown. Like in decatur. Of perimeter area. Even Chinese on buford hiway like Canton house of Gus bistro
Briefly in Atlanta... Looking for a Saturday Breakfast and Lunch
No question Buckhead diner for lunch--get the blue cheese chips--and the crab cakes are to die for--just had them and no filler at all
"This is Atlanta"
You will see I've left plenty of reviews of many places. Recently venii vidi vidi. If folks ask about high end steak places I as well as others make suggestions. No point in making duplicate suggestions and rarely do I see mckendricks mentioned even though its a superior place. Does that satisfy you
Warm late lunch thru dinner for a group of 12-15
theres a really good neighborhood gem in Dunwoody called Alisons--its in Dunwoody village across from Starbucks http://alisonsrestaurant.com/---you can eat/drink to your hearts content call and tell Alison when youll be there--they are open for lunch and dinner, and have an active bar--food is very good,and its not expensive--a group of us go there evry Thursday evening, and its very friendly.Alison is a Brit, very outgoing and cordial.Sorry to hear of yourloss--its tough
veni vidi vici
went there last night for a romantci birthday dinner. Hadnt been in a while so didnt know what to expect--it was beyond our expectations.Place was medium noise level, the ceiling is very acoustical and traps the sound, menu was excellent, lots of choices,and very good wine by the glass.I had veal meatballs as appetizer--very tasty, and tender with interesting sauce--wife had the special butternut squash soup, both were very well done--Had the roast sucklking pig, wife had St George scallops. The pork was very good, very tender,and tasty,served with a piece of the broiled skin--wifes scallops were outstanding.Paired the meal with a super tuscany wine.Desser was bread pudidng--expremely good.Service was well paced.Value was good--total was 137 including $40 for wine.Id go back.Server was Christen
Birthday Dinner for 16 year old and 6 friends
maggianos handles groups really well--food is very good--large portions so may be able to split some meals--theyre in the Mall.Brios is also close,more varied menu,but also more money--ncer setting--can sit outside if its nice.
Vegan Friendly Fine Dining?
my firend is a seriuos vegan so my faulty memory is at work here--i remember the beans and asparagus though--im surethyed make a real vegan meal if you tell them what you want
