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

Fall is a great time to make my pumpkin ricotta pie. It makes a silky breakfast along with an omelet. I am grateful for this bounty.

I haven't been to Top Spice in awhile and I was glad to see that they are busy. The staff is friendly as always. My prikh king tofu was perfect. Thanks, folks!

Lunch at Sprig is always a treat. Lunch with friends is even better. The staff was wonderful, the food delicious. Thanks, folks!

I haven't been to Cocolate in awhile and I was glad to see that they are doing well. The staff was very friendly as always. I just wanted a little for breakfast. A large coffee and a biscotti hit the spot. Thanks, folks!

Kindred, in the Oak Grove section of Decatur, was packed when I arrived. The staff was very welcoming. My steak hit the spot. Thanks, folks!

Another great ribeye from Round The Bend. Thanks, folks!

I enjoyed my lunch at Granite City. My salad with salmon was tasty and satisfying. The staff was very friendly. Thanks, folks!

I tried something a little different for lunch, bagel and lox. Very tasty and satisfying. The staff was great, as always. Thanks, folks!

I don't often order soup for dinner but I very much enjoyed it. My tofu was hearty and full of flavor. Service was very welcoming as always. Thanks, folks!

Cornbread is an old favorite at Single Barrel, a great way to start the meal. This corn rib appetizer is a new favorite. I always enjoy the bone-in ribeye. The staff was wonderful as always. Thanks, folks!

My vegetarian thali hit the spot and the staff was very welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I haven't been to Villa Amore on Lincoln's north side in awhile. I was glad to see that they are doing well. My eggplant parm hit the spot and the staff was wonderful. Thanks, folks!

The Blue Door is a favorite stop at MSP but I have never tried their breakfast. As always, the service was great and the food delicious. My breakfast burrito was full of flavor and hearty. It kept me going through a long layover and beyond. Thanks, folks!

We enjoyed a great dinner at Corndance Tavern, nearby the Notre Dame campus. The photos on the wall show that this is a favorite spot afor sports fans. Dinner started with this excellent bread. I went with the Sword of John Adams. While I didn't have the chance to meet Mr. Adams, I certainly admired his taste in cutlery and in meat. The meal was delicious and satisfying. The staff made sure that we were comfortable and happy. Thanks, folks!

Comforting is the right word for breakfast at Rohr's. The food is great and the staff even more wonderful. Thanks, folks!

Rohr's, the restaurant at Notre Dame's Morris Inn, is a wonderful place. I was tired and hungry from my trip. The staff made me feel wonderfully welcome. My dinner was exact ly what I needed. Thank you so much!

My salmon was refreshing and flavorful, a great way to start my trip. Thanks, folks!

Dinners on the patio at Himalays are special. The atmosphere is comforting and the staff very welcoming. I supplemented my usual entree with shrimp and puri---excellent! Thanks, folks!

Some evenings call for a little dessert. Cafe Intermezzo has a well-deserved place at the top of the pastry hierarchy in Atlanta. Their tables were crowded as always so I ordered a take-out slice and ate it at one of the tables on the mall. My cake was chocolatey perfection. Thanks, folks!

I haven't visited Galla's in quite awhile. The staff was just as friendly and the food just as good as I remembered. My eggplant parm was great. Thanks, folks!

The steak was cooked for dinner. The potatoes were frozen leftovers from another meal. The corn was frozen. Everything was wonderful. Good, flavorful meals don't require huge amounts of effort. I am grateful.

Witty and I decided to vary our lunch routine with a visit to Piedmont Bistro. I enjoyed this hearty grilled cheese sandwich. The staff was very welcoming and the atmosphere was casually elegant. Thanks, folks!

I decided to make a pair of pecan tarts rather than a single pecan pie. I used about one-and-a-half recipes of crust, one recipe of filling, and one-and-a-half recipes of pecans. I really enjoyed the result. Pecan pie is very rich and the thinner serving helps to emphasize the flavors. One for a friend, one for me. I am grateful.

I found Food Network's eggplant lasagna recipe intriguing because it doesn't include pasta. I pulled some eggplant out of the freezer and gave it a try. The freezer treatment allows me to wring the water out like a sponge. I probably should have sliced it a little more thinly. I used Paul Newman's sauce along with fresh mozzarella and some freshly grated Parmesan. The result was great---lots of umami and lots of tomato flavor. This will not be the last time that I make this recipe.

I had a chance to enjoy Lolo's at the All-Corvette Show---friendly people and great food. My brat was the perfect match for a wonderful day and amazing cars. Thanks, folks!

My dinner at Single Barrel was, as always, very enjoyable. My aged ribeye was delicious. I ordered the peppered grits for the first time. They make a great complement to the fattiness of the ribeye. The staff was very gracious and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Dimitrios shared this photo of pastries from Greece. They look delicious!

This is the nicest loaf of bread that I've made in awhile. The pleasing shape comes from the nice development inside. I must have been extra nice to my sourdough starter, which was more active than usual. The satisfaction comes from the process as well as the eating. I am grateful.