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

Welcoming service, wonderful food, a table outside to enjoy the evening. Thanks, folks!

Sometimes you just want a welcoming smile and a comforting plate. Thanks, folks!

I haven't been to Florio's in south Lincoln for awhile. I was happy to see that they were busy with people enjoying their evenings. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. My meal started out with this light, flavorful salad and some great bread. My eggplant parm was just right: wonderfully smooth texture on the inside, great sauce on the outside, just the right amount of rich cheese. Thanks, folks!

I had very little time at Detroit. Luckily, I found this peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwich on my way to my gate. It tasted great and was just the right size. Thanks, folks!

My mid-day flight gave me the opportunity for a tasty lunch at Smoke. The busy staff was very friendly and helpful. Thanks, folks!

Casa Rio is the original restaurant on the San Antonio Riverwalk and the combination plate is their original dish. Everything was great. The chili was superb, with some spices that I couldn't quite identify that gave a wonderful flavor. The staff was welcoming and gracious. Thanks, folks!

Quite the breakfast! My pfannkuchen was superb and much too big for me to finish. The staff was very enthusiastic and kept the coffee coming. Thanks, folks!

On a rainy day, convenient food is a blessing. The gracious staff served this delicious burrito. My friends and I enjoyed our food while we watched the rain pour. Thanks, folks!

My huevos rancheros at Tommy's was a breakfat treat. The pillowy tortillas were the highlight. The restaurant was full of people starting their busy day. The staff was friendly and kept the coffee coming. Thanks, folks!

A delicious and comforting meal. A friendly and welcoming staff. Thanks, folks!

A trip to a different part of town paid off. Emidio's is a Portugese restaurant with excellent food and very welcoming proprietors. My paella was outstanding, a great reminder of my days in New Jersey. Thanks, folks!

CNN reports here that the Chik-Fil-A at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta has closed.

I haven't been to Hankook Taqueria in awhile and my visit was a real pleasure. I ordered the value plate: one beef taco, one chicken taco, sesame fries. The tacos were very flavorful and the sesame fries were addictive. The staff was great. Thanks, folks!

I enjoyed a wonderful four vegetable plate for dinner at Barbeque Kitchen. The staff was welcoming in their quintisentially Atlanta way. Thanks, folks!

I love tamales. When I found these vegetarian tamales in the freezer case, I decided to give them a try. Quite tasty and really simple. Thanks, folks!

This batch used my own beans rather than canned beans. My beans used more spices, adding some interest. A great meal, I am grateful.

What a breakfast! The welcoming staff served me a hearty and delicious meal with lots of coffee. Thanks, folks!

I varied my routine and visited Mi Mexico for dinner. My vegearian enchilada was great. I believe that the enchilada sauce is sweet potato---very tasty. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Octopus balls and tonkatsu---delicious. The proprietor was wonderfully welcoming, as always. Thank you!

I used leftovers from my Sacher torte---apricot jam and chocolate---to make a tasty variation on my fussy French toast. I am grateful for simple pleasures.

The weather outside was mediocre so I cooked this steak under the broiler. Still delicious. I am grateful.

Witty and I split a great pair of dishes for lunch at China Inn: mapo tofu and green beans. The combination was just right. The proprietor was friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I haven't stopped by Taqueria Limon on Cornhusker Highway in awhile. I was glad to see them and enjoy my favorite lunch: pupusa and corn cup. Thanks, folks!

This Sacher torte was a pleasure to make, share, and eat. I am grateful for such pleasures.

I was at the Asian grocery store and spied the narrow Japanese eggplant. What a great idea for dinner. I prepared it much like I do my standard eggplant, making long thin strips. The result was great and I am grateful for simple pleasures.

My steak was wonderful with an excellent crust and tender middle. My plain baked potato was just right. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Thanks, folks!

A sit-down dinner at the airport is a welcome treat. My dinner at P. F. Chang's was healthy and satisfying, the service team friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!