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

My favorite---eggplant park! Thanks, folks!

Hot Betty's is hopping on weekend mornings. I sat outside and enjoyed my favorite breakfast dish of theirs, huevos rancheros. Thanks, folks!

A beautiful day driving in the north Georgia Mountains goes great with ice cream from Mountain Fresh Creamery. The nice folks there scoop up some of the best ice cream in Georgia and allow us to enjoy it in the midst of their beatiful fields. Thanks, folks!

Breakfast at Hickory House is always a comfort---good food, great staff. My plain omelet was just right. The grits hit the spot. And the coffee kept coming. Thanks, folks!

I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Nino's. Their service is as impeccable as their food. Dinner started with calimari. My salad was full of flavor. I ordered veal for a change of my usual order. The savory and salty components were delightful. My pasta was al dente and the sauce was rich. Thank you for the outstanding dinner!

Bill and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Davio's with great food complemented by gracious service. We started with calamari. My medium rare steak was perfect. And of course we enjoyed dessert. Thanks, folks!

Breakfast at Matthews is a comfort. Good food, welcoming service, a sunny day coming through the windows. I am grateful. Thank you to everyone at Matthews!

Malara's is a very traditional Italian-American restaurant: welcoming service, great food, lots of pictures on the wall. My sausage and pasta were great. Thanks, folks!

Another tasty and satisfying lunch. Thanks, folks!

A very early flight allowed me time only for a demi baguette. By the time I arrived at DEN, I was in the mood for a real breakfast. I hadn't tried Que Bueno and their menu sounded appealing. It was a good choice with good food and friendly, efficient service. My tacos were very savory and satisfying, with plenty of flavor. Thanks, folks!

I found Park Avenue Bakery in the charming Last Chance Gulch district in Helena. They have a variety of baked treats, including some classic French breads. My baguette came in very handy for my early morning flight. It was delicious, thanks, folks!

Last Chance Gulch, the historic part of Helena, is charming. Helena was a rich mining town and the buildings built by gold still stand. I found a creperie and decided to have a light lunch. The staff was very friendly and helpful. This galette is a classic French savory crepe. It was delicious! Thanks, folks!

Bastien's is a Denver institution, serving steaks on Colfax for a half century. The midcentury building is comfortable like an old glove. The staff is wonderfully gracious and welcoming. My meal started, of course, with bread. How could I resist a wedge salad with bleu cheese? My steak was cooked in their signature sugar coated style. The light sugar crust offsets the umami of the beef very nicely. No room for dessert, though. I guess I'll have to go back. Thanks, folks!

I always appreciate the chance to enjoy good Persian food. Surena, on the south side of Denver, provided great food and elegant, welcoming service. My lamb was delicious. I ordered the special rice which was rich and full of flavor. Thanks, folks!

Cozy Cafe is my reliable breakfast on visits to Des Moines. Their friendly staff provides a great on-ramp to the day. A hearty, satisfying breakfast. Thanks, folks!

Dinner at Marino's on the north side of Des Moines was exactly what I wanted---good food, comfy atmosphere, welcoming service. My salad came with a great house dressing. Dinner was tasty and comforting, exactly what I would expect from a New Jersey checkered tablecloth place. Thanks, folks!

I've heard about Smitty's for quite some time. I finally made it to south Des Moines at lunchtime to try their well-known pork tenderloin sandwich. The decor is old school diner and the service is wonderfully welcome. The picture of Smitty really makes the sign, doesn't it? My sandwich was very tasty and satisfying---I ordered it with the works. The onion rings were outstanding, too. Thanks, folks!

I got up on my last morning of camping and decided that I didn't want to make breakfast myself. Luckily, the very nice folks at Country Cafe were up early and ready to help. Tasty and satisfying. Thanks, folks!

I visited Yankton with an eye toward dinner. Minerva's has an eclectic menu including this very nice Thai chicken. Tasty food, welcoming service. Thanks, folks!

I set out in the morning for a drive around the countryside. By the time I got to Butte, I decided to stop for a little food and coffee. The folks at Firehouse Bakery and Cafe were very welcoming. My biscuits and gravy hit the spot. Thanks, folks!

The only thing better than dinner outdoors is breakfast outdoors on a warm summer day. I am grateful.

What a great dinner? I reheated the pre-cooked potatoes that I brought from home. Everything was delicious and welcome after a long drive. I am grateful.

I went to the traffic circle near Pioneers Park for lunch. This food truck is new to me and I really enjoyed my lunch---good food served by friendly people. Delicious, tasty, and satisfying. Eating lunch outside on a sunny day is a great bonus. Thanks, folks!

I had an oppportunity to enjoy a wonderful lunch at Fox Bros. new location on the west side. I sat at the outside bar and enjoyed the sun. My server was very friendly and helpful. My ribs were perfect, moist and tender with just a little tug needed to pull the meat off the bone. Thanks, folks!