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

I had a chance to try The Eatery for breakfast. The staff was great and the space welcoming. My omelet was hearty and full of flavor from the veggies. Thanks, folks!

A simple lunch was all I needed: whole wheat bagel with cream cheese, bottled water. The crew was very helpful and friendly. Thanks, folks!

Low Country is Chef G. Garvin's wonderful ATL location. I always enjoy a chance to eat there. The staff is very helpful annd the food is great. My salmon was outstanding and a welcome change from airport pizzas and sandwiches. Thanks, folks!

I haven't enjoyed a breakfast at J. Christopher's in awhile and I'm very glad that I had the opportunity to visit. The staff was great and the food delicious. Thanks, folks!

Dining on the patio at Himalayas is a very enjoyable experience. My korma was packed with flavor. The staff was, as always, very welcoming and gracious. Thanks, folks!

A pork sandwich from JR's is hard to beat. Thanks, folks!

Thanks to the Sprig team for a great dinner on a beautiful summer evening. My fish was a different choice for me, excellent taste with great sauce. Thanks, folks!

I decided to order something different for my dinner, namely Harmony's vegetarian sesame chicken. Delicious taste, rich flavor, perfect texture. Thanks, folks!

I needed a quick and satisfying lunch in Charlotte. Lo and behold, Five Guys appeared. My burger was great, my fries sublime. Thanks, folks!

I was in the mood for a hearty dinner after my flight. The very helpful staff at Haberdish recommended their signature fried chicken with hot sauce. Their assurances that the crust would hold up under the hot sauce were entirely accurate. Taste was great, meat was tender and juicy, crust was perfect. I topped things off with this exquisite banana pudding. Thanks, folks!

Beecher's hails from Seattle and New York. Their cheese box was the perfect snack for my flight out of SLC. Thanks, folks!

The Atrium is a great casual spot for breakfast at Snowbird. The staff, who had arisen early, was very cheerful and helpful. Oatmeal was exactly the breakfast I needed. My drop coffee was refreshing. Thanks, folks!

Tasty, hearty food and very gracious service from the Snowbird team. Thanks, folks!

Lamb has become my go-to dinner at Greek Islands. The meat is hearty, potatoes tender, and I love the beans. Thanks, folks!

Deep and I took a drive for lunch to his favorite ramen spot, Rizin. Lunch started with these delicious octopus balls, a nice reminder of my visit to Osaka. Deep suggested the spicy ramen for me. Great flavors with the ground pork. Deep went with a tonkatsu broth. Everything was great. Thanks, folks!

Fine Nebraska beef from the Loeffel Meat Shoppe cooked medium rare. Delicious and healthy. I am grateful, thanks folks!

A beautiful fall day needs to be celebrated. What better way than lunch at the outdoor tables of Taqueria Limon? Bean and cheese pupusa, corn cup, tamerind soda. Couldn't be better. Thanks, folks!

In case you haven't heard, Issara will close at the end of this month. I consider it to be one of Lincoln's best restaurants, along with its sister restaurant Blue Orchid. I went to enjoy the food, atmosphere, and service one last time. Their combination of creativity and precision in execution has always been impressive. The coconut milk in my soup was delightful and very different from my typical soup. The duck was superb, tender and flavorful. I used a spoon and rice to soak up every last drop of the sauce. Everything about my visit was wonderful. I'm sorry to see Issara close but I know that new opportunities and challenges await. Thank you, Malini!

The chocolate blackout cake was invented by Ebinger's Bakery in Brooklyn during World War II when blackouts were imposed to protect Brooklyn industry. I used the recipe from King Arthur Baking which gave me a wonderful cake. A rich chocolate cake with lots of oil for moisture is at the core. Chocolate pudding is between the two layers. A chocolate ganace coats the cake. Crumbs from leveling the cake are used as a garnish on top. This cake was a big hit with me and my friends. It is rich without being overpowering. The cake, pudding, and ganache all make for a complex set of textures.

Kung Pao tofu is my favorite lunch, hearty and flavorful. Thanks, folks!

The crew at First Watch came through again with another satisfying breakfast. My veggie omelet was hearty and delicious. Thanks, folks!

Eggplant parm, my favorite. Thanks, folks!

My breakfast was tasty and satisfying. The staff was wonderful, as always. Thanks, folks!

I've enjoyed Isles pizza before but only as takeout or frozen. My first experience with their dine-in pizza was very enjoyable. The pizza was great and the atmosphere very comfortable and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I was in the mood for meat. Dinner at Brother Sebastian's was the perfect choice. I really enjoyed the crunchiness of my salad. Their salad dressing is tasty, too. Some very nice bread. This candle warms a dish of jus, a very nice touch. Their prime rib is excellent: tender, juicy, full of beefy flavor. Good prime rib is hard to find. Thanks, folks!

Mi Patria is rightly proud of its appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives . My lunch was outstanding---great flavor, hearty food. The staff was very welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Steak from Loeffel Meat Shoppe, fresh corn, fresh brussel sprouts, carrout souffle from the freezer. Hearty and delicious. I am grateful.

I haven't made cupcakes in awhile. A chocolate cake coated with a ganache make things both simple and delicious. Everyone enjoyed them.

I stopped by Stauffer's for lunch. The place was full of happy customers and helpful servers. I was happy to find breakfast options still on the menu. Healthy and satisfying, thanks, folks!

Parker's satisfied my meat cravings with good food and welcoming service. Thanks, folks!