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

Breakfast at the Skillet is a tradition. My omelet was hearty. Of course, the Skillet has the best biscuit and gravy in town. The staff was wonderfully friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Deep and I enjoyed a huge lunch at Korean BBQ on the west side of Perimeter. All sorts of meats and veggies with great flavor combinations. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Thanks, folks!

I've been to McKendrick's once before and I was very happy to return. The staff provides wonderful service that is refined without being stuffy. My food was superb---just look at the bacon on that wedge salad! My steak was perfectly cooked. I didn't grab a photo of the perfect onion rings because they disappeared too quickly. Thanks, folks!

Harvest Habersham is one of my favorite restaurants. This was my first visit to their new location in Nacoochee. This new space gives them not only a homey building but a large garden. I believe that it is one of the best in the state of Georgia. The food is superbly flavorful and inventive. The proprietors and their staff are wonderfully welcoming. The potatoes are a favorite, crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. My fish was delicious: crunchy skin, tender flesh, creamy vegetable compote below. Dessert was delicious. A balsamic drizzle perfectly complemented the custard. Thanks, folks! My next visit won't take so long.

This chocolate chip pancake was a great change of pace for me. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The coffee was hot and plentifun. Thanks, folks!

Dinner at Nino's is always a special occasion: wonderful food, wonderful service. My antipasto was delicious. My chop was perfect, a wonderful change of pace from my usual orders. Dessert was extravagant. Thanks, folks!

I needed something to eat at the midway point of my drive. The day was hot, so I wanted something light. This salad at Mark Twain House fit the bill perfectly. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. And I think that Mr. Clemens would have approved of the pie. Thanks, folks!

A Bob Evans breakfast is a great way to start a day of driving. Hearty food, great coffee, friendly staff. Thanks, folks!

Walt's Pizza is an institution in Marion. Great pizza, friendly staff explain why. Thanks, folks!

Red Onion Burger is a new food truck stationed at West Vienna. As you can see from the menu, they offer a wide range of options. Their onion rings were excellent and their pork tenderloin porkolicious. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Bennie's has been in Marion's for decades thanks to its good food and welcoming staff. My eggplant parm was hearty with great sauce that has been cooked for a long time. My server was very friendly and helpful. Thanks, folks!

Miranda's Delights is a relatively new addition to the Johnson County scene and a very welcome one. These cookies were superb. The proprietor was very friendly and gracious. I didn't have a chance to try their coffee but I'm told that it is great in the morning. Thanks, folks!

Ned's Shed is seventy years old, a bona fide Johnson County institution. I have enjoyed their burgers, bbq, shakes, and of course relishes for many decades. The proprietors and staff are always welcoming. I enjoyed a chocolate shake while I was there---delicious. This artwork on the wall depicts the businesses in Vienna. I think it is also a nice piece of abstract art.

Lana's is relatively new on the Johnson County scene. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere welcoming. My burger was tasty. The homemade chips were the star of the meal, flavorful and crunchy. Thanks, folks!

My dinner at Don Sol was just what I needed after a day of driving. The salsa was flavorful, my fajitas tasty and nourishing. THe staff was very welcoming and friendly. Thanks, folks!

Arthur Bryant's is a perfect lunch stop on a drive East: near the highway, wonderful food, great people. My ribs hit the spot and I enjoyed a moment of quiet before I went back on the road. Thanks, folks!

It's cherry season again. A cherry apple pie is a way to enjoy cherries with slightly less work. For this pie, I pitted only one bag of cherries rather than the two I would need for a full cherry pie. Still great cherry goodness for breakfast. I am grateful for such wonderful, nourishing food.

The four vegetable plate at Barbeque Kitchen is a favorite. The rutabagas continue to delight me with their flavor and texture. The staff is always wonderful. Thanks, folks!

I happened upon the Simply Done Donuts truck in Dunwoody and couldn't resist. Several other people had the same idea, giving me time to contemplate my flavors. These are mini-donuts, a great size that also gives you room to try more than one flavor. The donuts were great and the toppings mouth-popping. THe truck crew were friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

This tart made a great morning snack. The staff was friendly and helpful, as always. Thanks, folks!

I was in the mood for a protein-centric dinner. A splurge at Del Frisco's did the trick: great food, wonderful service, and live music by a wonderful pianist. I love wedge salads and this was a great example. I tried just a bit of bread and it was excellent. My steak was flavorful, perfectly cooked, juicy, tender. What a great meal. Thanks, folks!

I was very happy to see the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile in Atlanta, taking a short break from its duties. I first saw a Weinermobile when I was little and have managed to see it about once a decade. It always brings a smile to my face. The bottom runner now says "The All Beef Frank Frankmobile" but you will always be the Weinermobile to me.

My last meal on my big Alaska Hughway trip was breakfast at an old reliable. I ste at Kriner's Diner on my last trip. Just as before, the staff was welcoming, the foid hearty and tasty, the coffee plentiful. Thanks, folks!

I picked up this smoked salmon at the Solomon Falls office. It made the perfect lunch for my drive , rich in flavor and nourishment. Thanjs, folks!

I hit one ofthe coffee drive thurs on the wayout of Valdez. Huge cinnamon roll, great coffee, friendly staff. Thanks, folks!