Atlanta etc.: Marilyn Wolf's Food Blog and Restaurant Blog

I couldn't visit Salt Lake City without a meal at Red Iguana. The 2 location is just as great and usually easier for seating. For this meal, I tried the mole coloradito, which was of course wonderful. The staff was very welcoming and helpful, as always. Thanks, folks!

My dinner at the Steak Pit was relaxing and delicious. The staff made my evening very pleasant. My trout was a real treat, tender and moist. My cake made for a great breakfast. Thanks, folks!

A scoop of ice cream made a perfect short break during my Snowbird visit. The staff was very friendly and the ice cream tasty. Thanks, folks!

Salt Lake City was near SLC Airport and offered a nice change of flavors for my trip. Their location is undergoing construction but the staff provided a very welcoming experience. My meal was very tasty and satisfying. Thanks, folks!

I couldn't pass up the chance for a pork sandwich lunch in Nashville. The pork was wonderfully juicy and tender. It was served without sauce and it didn't need any. The staff was friendly and efficient. Thanks, folks!

My steak at E3 satisfied my protein urge. The atmosphere was elegant/casual, the staff outstanding. I walk to and from the restaurant allowed me to enjoy the beautiful fall evening. Thanks, folks!

Butcher and Bee was a wonderful place for all of us to meet, talk, and enjoy. The menu tends towards smaller plates. These are just a few of the dishes that we enjoyed. The staff was very gracious. Our upstairs location gave us lots of atmosphere and enough quiet to talk. Thanks, folks!

Red's is on the edge of Centennial Park near Vanderbilt University. Its location is unassuming which only enhances the experience. I asked for hot. The results got my attention but were quite tolerable. The sauce had a rich flavor that would have been lost in blistering heat. The meat was tender, the crust still firm. The staff was very welcoming and the day inviting. Thanks, folks!

A long flight called for an enjoyable lunch. My fish and chips at Gordon Biersch tasted great. The atmosphere was relaxing and the staff friendly. Thanks, folks!

A chance for a new set of flavors led me to a very enjoyable dinner at Golkonda, located down the street from the Santa Clara Convention Center. The menu is south Indian, the dishes flavorful and hearty. The proprietors were very welcoming and friendly. I cam away satisfied and happy. Thanks, folks!

My eggplant parm dinner at Tomatina was exactly what I needed and wanted. The sauce was flavorful, the cheese hearty, the eggplant moist and rich. The proprietor and manager and their crew were extremely welcoming and friendly. Thanks, folks, I will be back on another trip!

I decided to try the kanpachi yellowtail which turned out to be flavorful and tender. Our service was friendly and welcoming as always. Thanks, folks, for another healthy and satisfying meal!

I went with the huevos rancheros for this trip, a very satisfying choice. The staff was friendly and helpful, as always. The morning was bright and cheerful, especially with a cup of coffee. Thanks, folks!

There really is no better way to enjoy a steak then from a grill. I am grateful for a wonderful meal on a wonderful day.

Every course was wonderful. The staff was gracious amd welcoming, as always. Thanks, folks!

Hearty and satisfying food, welcoming service, great conversation. Thanks, folks!

Saffron has become a reliable, friendly dinner spot in Omaha. The staff is always wonderful and the food very satisfying. Thanks, folks!

Deep and I enjoyed a great dim sum lunch at Royal China. This is just a sample of the plates that we tried. The array of dishes is fantastic. Freshness is the key to dim sum and their large, full dining room ensures that everything on the cart is right out of the kitchen. The staff was very friendly and welcoming as always. Thanks, folks!

I haven't been to the Original Pancake House on Stone Mountain in quite some time. It was good to see that they are doing well. The staff was friendly and welcoming as always. My apple pancake was huge, delicious, and nourishing. The coffee was refreshing. Thanks, folks!

This is my second trip to the Cornhusker for a Reuben. I ate at the counter and enjoyed the busy scene; the staff juggled everything masterfully. My sandwich well made and very enjoyable. The Reuben has become a classic because it balances so many elements of the sandwich: meat, bread, cheese, dressing. The Cornhusker has been identified as a possible birthplace for the Reuben. I've also been to its other homes in Omaha and New York, although a long time apart. Perhaps some day I can put together a tour to eat at all of them close together.

Huevos rancheros is a great hearty breakfast. This version had Hatch chile sauce on top and freshly fried tostadas on the bottom. Canned beans, cheese, and omelets were in the middle. I am grateful for such a tasty and nourishing breakfast.

p p Taqueria Limon on Cornhusker Highway is my favorite food truck. I visited on a great day to sit in my car and enjoy my lunch: two tacos, corn cup with cheese. Everything was wonderful as always. Thanks, folks!

I find homemade beef stock to be hugely better than the store-bought stuff, much more so than is the case for chicken stock. But making a batch is an all-day affair. Luckily, I had a day at home that I could use to cook the stock for eight hours. In addition to some meaty bones, I also found beef hooves. Just as I hoped, they made a very rich, gelatinous stock. This should be great for sauces and stews. I am grateful for both the enjoyment of the process and the nutritious result.

I smoked a pork shoulder on the PK cooker. I made a big batch of corn pudding. I roasted some brussel sprouts and pulled some Hatch green chili sauce out of the freezer. What a meal! I am grateful.

I made pecan rolls for breakfast topped with fresh pecans from Ellis Brothers Pecans , my favorite purveyor. Omelets rounded out the meal. I am grateful for such a satisfying meal.

Witty and I stopped by China Inn for this sumptuous lunch: eggplant, tofu, green beans. Delicious and satisfying. The proprietor was very welcoming, as always. Thanks, folks!

A delicious steak grilled outdoors. What could be better? I am grateful.