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

Lazlo's in the Haymarket is a great place for lunch and discussion. My salad with salmon hit the spot and the staff was great. Thanks, folks!

I don't think that I have sampled lunch before at Carmela's. This chicken pot pie hit the spot and the fries were tasty. The staff was prompt and gracious. Thanks, folks!

I needed a meal while waiting for my plane at Narita. I was very happy to see MOS Burger. This popular Asian burger chain is known among computer engineers for its probably unintended pun on the MOSFET, the foundational component of modern computers. As is common in Japan, service was very gracious. My burger was tasty. And I loved the combo of onion rings and fries, a great treat. Thanks folks!

I stopped by a restaurant for dinner, sat at the counter, and was served this satisfying meal. The staff was very welcoming. Thanks, folks!

This was an interesting variation on katsu and curry. In this case, a mountain (the restaurant's term) of chicken nuggets came with the curry. Tasty and very filling. The staff at the food court was very friendly. Thanks, folks!

Katsu refers to a fried cutlet; I believe that pork is the traditional choice. Curry is the spicy brown sauce. Everything is served with rice. Tasty and kept me going on a cold day. The team at the restaurant was very gracious and helpful. Thanks, folks!

The food court was my main option for lunch at Tokyo Teleport. This ramen bowl hit the spot. Thanks, folks!

I enjoyed a wonderful Japanese dinner that was both relaxing and delicious. Thanks, folks!

My breakfast in Tokyo was an international affair. I really enjoyed this dim sum. And my traditional omelet was there, too. Thanks, folks!

Mazatlan II is a comfortable place for dinner---good food and nice people. My pork with green sauce hit the spot. Thanks, folks!

Little Miss is located in the industrial area south of Sky Harbor Airport. The location was perfect for a lunch stop before mi flight. A line had formed by the time I arrived but it moved quickly. The pitmaster was busy handing out the meat and everyone was very friendly. The food was great: tender and flavorful brisket, really great beans, slaw with flavor and texture. Thanks, folks!

My brief stay was very nice: great view of the desert, hearty food, great coffee, very friendly service. Thanks, folks!

I have eaten at the downtown Pizzeria Bianco several times. This was my first visit to their Town and Country location. As always, my visit was outstanding: perfect pizza and wonderfully gracious service. The meal starts with this wonderful bread and flavorful olive oil. This bread reminds you what all bread should taste like. Their salad is truly outstanding. The dressing is just enough to provide moistness and flavor, not overwhelming at all. I usually order a margherita. This time I went for meat. The sausage was packed with porky flavor. The crust was superb, the cheese of the highest order, the sauce sublime. Thanks, folks!

I enjoyed two outstanding breakfasts at El Tovar, both accompanied by spectacular views and wonderful service. My first was huevos rancheros, full of flavor and very hearty. My second was this Navajo fry bread breakfast, wonderfully rich. Thanks, folks!

EL Tovar is the grandest of the grand National Park lodges. I was thrilled to eat two dinners in the dining room, watching the spectacular scenery and served by an extremely gracious staff. My first meal was this delicious duck with cherry sauce. My second meal was this steak with French onion soup. Everything was superb. Thanks, folks!

Arizona Steakhouse is in Bright Angel Lodge but it took me awhile to find. The entrance is from the outside---you can't get there from the lobby. Once inside, the staff is very friendly and the food is great. I enjoyed steak one night and prime rib the other. And the view is unbeatable. Thanks, folks!

This was my breakfast of choice at Bright Angel Lodge's Fred Harvey Burger. I never managed to finish it: eggs, potatoes, ham, biscuits and gravy. Everything was great and certainly good prep for an active day. I ate early and the staff was always friendly and ready with the coffee. Thanks, folks!

I was privileged to spend several days at Bright Angel Lodge on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Fred Harvey Burger was my first stop and I ate there several times during my stay. This is the main restaurant of Bright Angel Lodge with good, hearty food and welcoming service in the Harvey tradition. A salad and black bean soup was my standard lunch during my visit. Hearty, not too heavy, great flavor. The soup had just enough zing. Thanks, folks!

I barely made it to Flagstaff through a bad storm andwith very little food. Going to a restaurant was out of the question. Ordering delivery would take time and I was hungry. Then I saw this meat pie in the hotel snack shop. My decision was made. Best mest pie ever.

I didn't want much for lunch but I needed something. In-n-out was the perfect solution. I ate all of my protein-style burger, a few fries, and drank my diet lemonade. With that, I was ready to hit the road. The team's service is always very friendly. Thanks, folks!

I saw Curry Corner on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives a few days before my trip to Arizona and took advantage of the opportunity to visit. The place was hopping with both in-person and to-go orders. Nonetheless, the staff was very attentive and helpful. Based on the Triple D reviewand its emphasis on tandoori meats, I ordered the butter chicken. It was great: tender, moist, flavorful. My garlic naan was the perfect way to pick up the gravy. Thanks, folks!

I love Harmony's salt and pepper tofu. Each cube embodies the perfect mixture of textures: soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. The bits of red pepperadd just the right amount of heat. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I haven't been to Chinese Dhaba in Patel Plaza for quite some time. I'm glad to see that they are doing well. My favorite chili corn is still great and still served with a smile. Thanks, folks!

I greatly enjoyed my early Christmas dinner at Petite Violette. The weather was cold but the parking lot was bustling. Service as usual was excellent, starting at the stalwart parking staff all the way through to the tables and kitchen. My onion soup was full of umami, both in the broth and in the cheese. I think of trout amandine as a very French dish. The fish was tender and flaky. The butter sauce full of flavor. I couldn't pass up a piece of Basque cheesecake for breakfast. Thanks, folks!

I always enjoy my visits to Viceroy. The restaurant is located in Dunwoody's Walmart center. The decor is elegant and service gracious. My food was spiced with careful balance and very hearty. Thanks, folks!

Well, I didn't have any dim sum but I really enjoyed my lunch. The staff was gracious and efficient. Thanks, folks!

I decided to try something different for dinner at Harmony. I usually order salt and pepper tofu. This time I ordered a beef with vegetables dish. I am always impressed with the flavor that the Harmony team packs into a dish. The dining room is simple but welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I pulled some potato leek soup out of the freezer for lunch. I always enjoy this hearty soup and I am grateful for such a delicious meal.

Cozy Cafe makes for a great breakfast experience: hearty food, welcoming service, plenty of coffee. Thanks, folks!

Marino's has become a favorite dinner stop in Des Moines. The family who owns and operates the restaurant is very welcoming in the tradition of red checker cloth restaurants. Their eggplant rollatini is great. Thanks, folks!

The meal started with tasty octopus balls. The spicy ramen hit the spot once again. Thanks, Rizin!