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

The Coffee House was bustling when I visited. The staff was great and the atmosphere friendly. I took a few minutes to enjoy my sparkling water. Thanks, folks!

Chuck's Donuts is a Bay Area classic. The proprietors were very welcoming, my coffee piping hot, and the donut superb. Thanks, folks!

This gem is tucked away in the shopping center at the corner of San Antonio and El Camino. The staff is very welcoming and the food great. Thanks, folks!

Red Rock is a popular coffee house on Castro Street in Mountain View. The staff was great and the atmosphere was perfect for conversation and enjoying my sparkling water. Thanks, folks!

Great staff, great WiFi, great coffee. Thanks, folks!

Chef Chu's is a Silicon Valley tradition. As always, my lunch was excellent and the staff very gracious. Thanks, folks!

Tasty food, friendly staff, great conversation. Thanks, folks!

Friendly staff, tasty coffee. Thanks, folks!

Tasty food, friendly staff. Thanks, folks!

Great food, friendly staff, as always. Thanks, folks!

My beef and pork chili was delicious and hearty. I enjoyed it on a beautiful day. I am grateful.

Japanese curry adds just the right zing to a breakfast. I am grateful.

Just add some tomato sauce and, voila, dinner is served. I am grateful.

Delicious food, great staff, good conversation. Thanks, folks!

Great wings and sauce, friendly staff. Thanks, folks!

The Pit Barrel delivers once afain. I am grateful.

A great steak for a rainy evening. I am grateful.

Satisfying breakfast, gracious staff. Thanks, folks!

Great Taiwanese food, gracious staff, great conversation. Thanks, folks!

The Grand Hyatt in Taipei, next to the convention center, has an epic breakfats buffet. The staff is great and the food choices are expansive. A good way to start a busy day. Thanks, folks!

Louisa Coffee became my go-to spot for side meetings while at the Taipei Convention Center. The staff was welcoming, the coffee refreshing, and the atmosphere conducive to discussion. Thanks, folks!

Coffee is very popular in Korea and Dunkin Donuts does land office business. The staff was great and my coffee a great treat during my afternoon walk. I didn't have a donut but they sure were tempting.

I wandered into this BBQ restaurant and was delighted with my meal. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the food delicious. Thanks, folks!

The gracious staff at this small restaurant spoke absolutely no English, but that was no barrier to this delicious lunch. Thanks, folks!

An afternoon stop for coffee made for a great place for discussion. The staff was very welcoming, the food tempting. Thanks, folks!

Great food, gracious staff, stimulating conversation. Thanks, folks!